JP2018093904A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress an increase in a total data amount such as data relating to a combination lottery and data relating to a special game, while controlling a payout rate by providing a plurality of setting values.SOLUTION: Lottery value determination decision means 103b performs processing regarding a notification function in an AT permissive state. The processing regarding the notification function is common at setting 1 and at setting 6 when in a state not in a first special game state CBB1 to which a shift is made due to a lottery winning of a lottery winning combination group "CBB1" of which lottery winning probability is higher at setting 1 than at setting 6 in the AT permissive state and due to a winning of constituting combination of the lottery winning combination group. But the processing regarding the notification function is not performed in the first special game state CBB1 in the AT permissive state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention comprises display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, and when all the variable display columns are stopped The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which gaming media are paid out according to the symbol combination.

  In a slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, as a means to increase the number of medals possessed by a player, a bonus game in which the winning probability of a small role is set higher than a normal state, or a role with a higher dividend is used. Some are provided with an assist time (so-called AT) for notifying information for winning. In a slot machine provided with an AT, a simultaneous winning combination for simultaneously winning a plurality of winning combinations having different payouts is set as a winning combination of winning combinations. In the simultaneous winning combination, which component combination is won is determined in advance by the pressing order of the stop switch. In the case of winning the simultaneous winning combination during the AT, the number of medals possessed is increased by notifying the pushing order for winning the component with the highest payout. In this type of gaming machine, a plurality of setting values can be provided to control the payout rate (total payout number ÷ total input number × 100 [%]). For example, the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is provided with both a bonus and an AT, and is designed so that the appearance rate of the bonus and the AT increases as the set value increases.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-393 (paragraph 00052, FIG. 8 and others)

  In such a gaming machine, in addition to the fact that the data related to the winning lottery (lottery value) needs to be provided for each set value, the data related to the AT game (the lottery value) needs to be provided individually for each set value. Therefore, the amount of data necessary for executing the game increases. In a slot machine or the like, there is a case where there is a restriction on the capacity of the data storage area, so there is a demand for minimizing the total amount of data such as data relating to the role lottery and data relating to AT games.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and suppresses an increase in the total amount of data such as data related to a role lottery or data related to an AT game while controlling a payout rate by providing a plurality of setting values. Objective.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns. A game machine in which a game medium is paid out according to a combination of symbols when all the variable display columns are stopped, and a special combination having a different advantage to be given to the player according to an operation mode of the stop operation means, and a special combination A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of combinations including at least a combination are won, and a payout rate of the game medium is set to one set value from a plurality of predetermined set values Setting value setting means, gaming state setting means for making a setting for shifting to a special gaming state when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is stopped and displayed, and the combination lottery of the combination lottery means Special game processing means for performing a process related to the special game in a special game permission state that permits a special game that allows an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific role to be specified when a specific role is won. The plurality of setting values include a first setting value and a second setting value having a higher payout rate than the first setting value, and the special role is higher than the second setting value. The first set value has a first special combination having a higher winning probability of winning by the combination lottery of the combination lottery means, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first special combination is the special gaming state. There is a first special game state that is shifted by being displayed in a stopped state, and in the special game permission state, in the non-first special game state different from the first special game state, the processing related to the special game is the first game state. Set value of 1 and Serial is common to the second set value, it said in the special game allowing state, wherein in the first special game state, the processing for Special game is characterized in that not performed.

  According to this configuration, in the first special gaming state in which processing relating to the special game is not performed, the symbol combination corresponding to the first special combination in which the first setting value has a higher winning probability than the second setting value. Since the transition is caused by the stop display, the first set value is more easily shifted to the first special gaming state than the second set value. That is, the second set value can be expected to be lower than the first set value for the stay ratio, which is the ratio of the number of games in the first special game state to the total number of games in the special game allowed state. Thus, since the second set value can be expected to have a lower stay ratio in the first special gaming state than the first set value, the second set value is greater than the first set value. However, it is possible to increase the expected value at which processing related to special games is performed. Moreover, since the setting difference is provided in the expected value in which the process related to the special game is performed using the winning probability of the first special role having the setting difference, the setting difference is set in the expected value in which the process related to the special game is performed. An increase in the amount of data accompanying the provision can be suppressed.

  In addition, there are a plurality of the special roles, and as the special role, the winning probability of winning by the role lottery of the role lottery means is the same between the first set value and the second set value. The special game state includes a second special game state that shifts when the symbol combination corresponding to the second special role is stopped and displayed, and the special game permitted state includes the second special game state. In the special game state of 2, the process related to the special game may be possible.

  According to this configuration, only the first special role having a difference in the winning probability between the first set value and the second set value as the special role is changed to the first special game state as the special game state. Not only is the risk that the player will be able to see through the set value of the gaming machine depending on the transition frequency, but the player will be exposed to the fact that the gaming state is the first special gaming state in which processing related to the special game is not performed. Although there is a possibility, these fears can be avoided by providing the second special combination having no difference in the winning probability between the first set value and the second set value as the special combination.

  The special game allowance state includes a first state in which the special game is performed less frequently and a state in which the special game is performed more frequently than the first state. There may be a state.

  According to this configuration, by providing two states in which the special game allowance state has a difference in the frequency of the special game, the player can enjoy a sharp game.

  The special game processing means may be able to determine the transition to the second state when the first state is not the first special game state.

  According to this configuration, a difference can be provided in the ease of transition from the first state to the second state between the first set value and the second set value.

  Further, the special game processing means may be able to determine the change of the end condition of the second state when the second state is not the first special game state.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a setting difference between the first setting value and the second setting value with respect to the change of the end condition of the second state.

It is a perspective view of a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol of a reel, Comprising: (a) shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel, (b) is a figure which shows the kind of symbol. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board of FIG. 2, and a sub control board. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the name of a combination and the symbol combination concerning winning, and the dividend (payout number) when winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination group and a combination. It is a figure which shows the lottery value range of each winning combination group. It is a figure which shows the comparison of the winning area of each winning combination group of setting 1 and setting 6. It is a figure which shows an example of the decision | availability area of the process regarding the AT permission state transition lottery of the setting 1 and the setting 6 in CZ (chance zone) and notification function in AT game permission state. It is a figure which shows an example of the decision | availability area of the process regarding the AT permissible state transition lottery of the setting 1 and setting 6 in the AT game permissible state and the notification function in the AT game permissible state. It is a figure which shows an example of the game expansion | deployment of the setting 1 and the setting 6 in CZ in an AT game permission state. It is a figure which shows an example of the game expansion | deployment of the setting 1 and the setting 6 in ART in an AT game permission state.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
In the slot machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a prescribed number (for example, three) of game media such as medals is inserted in any one of a plurality of preset gaming states. The execution of one game is started on the condition that a start switch 19 described later is operated, and is configured as shown in FIG.

  The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally elongated display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that variably display a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are disposed. As shown in FIG. 2, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of kinds of symbols (in this embodiment, “R7 (red 7)”, “G7 (green 7)”, “BR ( BAR) ”,“ C1 ”,“ C2 ”,“ BE (bell) ”,“ RP ”,“ MD ”,“ T1 ”,“ T2 ”) are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

  Also, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially attached to each symbol. In this case, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 19, 18,..., 0, 19,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, as a winning line in the display window 11 used for winning determination, a so-called lower line configured by a lower stage of the left reel 13L, a lower stage of the middle reel 13M, and a lower stage of the right reel 13R is set. Yes.

  In addition, reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 3) composed of stepping motors are connected to the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M, 13R can be independently rotated. Has been. The display unit (corresponding to the “display unit” of the present invention) of the slot machine 1 is configured by a reel unit (not shown) configured by the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R. Has been.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing to insert one medal from the credit medals stored in the inside, and the maximum number inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (three in this case). Maximum bet switch 17 for instructing insertion of medals), lever-like start switch 19 for rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R to start variable display of each symbol, left, middle, right Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (corresponding to the “stop operation means” of the present invention) for stopping the variable display of each symbol by stopping the rotation of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and paying out credit medals A settlement switch 23 for taking out and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set. Further, a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R correspond to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Is provided.

  In addition, an animation or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided. An explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and speakers 31L for performing effects such as music and voice are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29. , 31R are provided. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. A graphic (not shown) indicating the position of the winning line for the three reels is drawn in the lower right corner of the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of credit medals stored in the lower left corner of the front plate 9. Is arranged. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  Also, below the credit display 45, a payout display 46 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is arranged. The payout display 46 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs, like the credit display 45. The payout display 46 is also used for displaying error information.

  Further, below the display window 11 of the front panel 9, information related to the control of the main control board 63 such as the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R and the result of the role lottery is notified. A notification display 60 is provided for (display). The notification display 60 includes, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. Accordingly, by changing the lighting mode of each segment included in each of the seven segment LEDs, for example, the operation mode such as the operation sequence and operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R can be notified.

  A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging medals to the medal payout opening 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. Further, on the back side near the medal slot 25, a medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) that selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is genuine and guides only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43. ) Is arranged. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching power ON / OFF, a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) including a key cylinder for setting change processing, and a setting change time. A reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) used for switching the set values is provided. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs and displaying an allowable state stay ratio.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided in the medal insertion slot 25 in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and are provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. When the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 19 is configured to be positioned in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  The permissible state notification lamp 80 is for notifying that the state of the slot machine 1 is an AT permissible state (corresponding to the “special game permissible state” of the present invention) described later, and is formed of, for example, an LED lamp. ing. In this embodiment, the allowable state notification lamp 80 is turned on when the AT is allowed, and is turned off when the AT is not allowed. For example, the dot portion of the payout display 46 or the dot portion of the credit display 45 may be used as the permissible state notification lamp 80 so that the player can confirm it. 60 dot portions may be used, or another lamp member may be used.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 has a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control related to the progress of the game is mounted, and matches the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. The sub control board 73 on which the sub CPU 71 for controlling the production is mounted is provided separately, and various data is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction. The main control board 63 is strictly sealed in the board case so that it cannot be illegally accessed from the outside. In addition, various measures are taken on the substrate case so that it can be surely confirmed that it has been illegally released.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and FIG. Flag storage area 651, determination result storage area 652, allowable state game number counter 653, ART period game number counter 654, total game number counter 655, total allowable state game number counter 656, allowable state stay ratio storage area 657, CZ A storage area constituting the period game number counter 658 is formed by the RAM 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and an ART initial number of games which are preset data shown in FIG. A program for the slot machine 1 (a game machine program) including a distribution table 673, an ART addition lottery table 674, and the like is stored.

  The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 includes data relating to a role lottery result in a role lottery process performed by the role lottery means 103 described later, data relating to operation of operating instruments operated by players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. Various data are transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (in the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103). The program stored in the memory 75 is executed on the basis of the result lottery result, data regarding whether or not the operation devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19 and the like are operated, and is related to the game for the player Determine the content of the production. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in any one of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 executes a general game in the normal gaming state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2)) and wins. The first bonus game state that is shifted by winning a bonus combination “Cbb7” to “Cbb9” (corresponding to “first special combination” of the present invention: see FIGS. 7 and 8) constituting the combination group “CBB1” ( The first bonus game is executed in CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), and CBB1 (RT2), and the bonus combination “CBB2” constituting the winning combination group “CBB2” is obtained. The second bonus game state (the “second special game state” of the present invention) that is shifted by winning a prize of “Cbb1” to “Cbb6” (corresponding to the “second special role” of the present invention: see FIGS. 7 and 8) Equivalent to CBB2 RT0), CBB2 (RT1), and CBB2 (RT2), the second bonus game is executed, and the single bonus game state that shifts by winning the bonus combination “SB” constituting the winning combination group “SB” (see FIG. 5) A single bonus game is executed at (not shown).

  In the following, initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) are collectively described as “normal gaming state RT” or “normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2)” as appropriate. The first bonus game states CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), and CBB1 (RT2) are collectively referred to as “first bonus game state CBB1” or “first bonus game state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1) ), CBB1 (RT2)) ”and the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2) are collectively referred to as“ second bonus gaming state CBB2 ”or“ second bonus. Game state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) ”.

  In addition, as a game advantageous to the player, a specific combination (left correct answer bell 1 to 1) with different degrees of advantage given to the player by the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R by the combination lottery of the combination lottery means 103 described later. 4, middle correct answer bells 1 to 4, right correct answer bells 1 to 4 (push order bells: refer to FIG. 8), and each of the advantageous stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R corresponding to the specific combination There is an AT game (corresponding to the “special game” of the present invention) that notifies the operation mode (push order) in an identifiable manner. The game control means 100 performs an AT game when a specific combination is won by a combination lottery of the combination lottery unit 103 in a game in ART (corresponding to the “second state” of the present invention) in an AT-allowed state. .

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a game state setting means 100b, an AT allowable state setting means 100c, an initial game number determination means 100d, an extra lottery means 100e, and an AT game possible state. A determination unit 100f is provided.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination unit 100 a determines a player's operation mode for the slot machine 1. Specifically, the player's operation mode for various switches provided in the slot machine 1 such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the player to the medal slot 25 The mode of various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player is determined, such as the mode of the medal insertion operation.

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The gaming state setting unit 100b is configured to set a plurality of gaming states set in advance based on the result of the combination lottery process by the combination lottering unit 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the active line (lower line) by the symbol determination unit 110, and the like. The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of the above.

  Hereinafter, the setting of the gaming state of the slot machine 1 by the gaming state setting means 100b will be described with reference to FIG. However, in FIG. 5, the single bonus state that shifts by winning the bonus combination “SB” constituting the winning combination group “SB” is omitted.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, as the gaming state, initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), advantageous RT (RT2), first bonus gaming state CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2), a second bonus game state CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2) are provided. The initial RT (RT0) is a gaming state that shifts when a setting is changed, which will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the initial RT (RT0), push order bells (winning role groups “left correct bell 1” to “left correct answer bell 4”, “middle correct answer bell 1” to “middle correct answer bell 4”, “ When the right correct answer bell 1 ”to“ right correct answer bell 4 ”(see FIG. 8) is lost, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state is set to normal RT (RT1). Transition. It should be noted that the pushing order bell is dropped by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in a pushing order other than the advantageous pushing order set according to the type of the pushing order bell (9 sheets to be paid out). By operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R at the operation timing that does not match the winning timing of the component combination other than the component combination corresponding to the advantageous pressing order of the component combinations (one combination of the pressing order failure) It means that it was not possible to win a prize for any of the nine winning combinations and one winning combination.

  In addition, when the winning group “promotion replay” (see FIGS. 7 and 8) is won in the normal RT (RT1), and the symbol corresponding to the “promotion replay” is displayed, the gaming state setting means 100b plays the game. The state is set to advantageous RT (RT2), and the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT2). In addition, in the advantageous RT (RT2), when the push-down bell is missed, the gaming state setting unit 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to normal RT (RT1).

  In the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2), role lotteries are performed using different role lottery tables 671, respectively. For example, in normal RT (RT1), a combination lottery table 671 for normal RT (RT1) shown in FIG. 9 is used. In this case, in the combination lottery table 671 for the normal RT (RT1), a predetermined numerical range for winning the combination lottery is set for each of the winning combination groups targeted for the combination lottery for each set value. In this embodiment, the first RT (RT0) role lottery table 671, the normal RT (RT1) role lottery table 671, and the advantageous RT (RT2) role lottery table 671 all have the first bonus. It is configured so that it can be used in the gaming states CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), and CBB1 (RT2), and can also be used in the second bonus gaming states CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), and CBB2 (RT2). It is configured. That is, it is configured to maintain the state of the RT that is staying without performing the RT transition. Accordingly, in the winning lottery table 671 for each gaming state, for the winning combination group “Shift CB” that is not won in the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), the numerical range for winning the winning lottery However, if the winning combination group “shift CB” is won in the combination lottery in the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), the player is lost.

  In the combination lottery table 671 for normal RT (RT1), as shown in FIG. 9, the winning lottery value range set for the winning combination group “CBB1” increases as the set value decreases. Is set. In this embodiment, the numerical range is “2184” in setting 1 and “546” in setting 6, and the winning probability of winning combination group “CBB1” is four times higher in setting 1 than in setting 6. Yes.

  Further, in the combination lottery table 671 for normal RT (RT1), as shown in FIG. 9, the winning lottery value range set in the winning combination group “SB” increases as the set value increases. Is set to In this embodiment, the numerical range is “400” in setting 1 and “650” in setting 6, and the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is 650/400 times higher in setting 6 than in setting 1. It has become. The winning probabilities of the winning combination group “SB” may be the same in setting 1 to setting 6.

  Also, in the combination lottery table 671 for normal RT (RT1), as shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination groups “CBB2”, “shift CB”, “normal replay”, “promotion replay”, “left correct bell 1” -"Left correct answer bell 4", "Middle correct answer bell 1"-"Middle correct answer bell 4", "Right correct answer bell 1"-"Right correct answer bell 4", "Special role" for winning lottery The numerical value range is common to the setting values (setting 1 to setting 6).

  In the initial RT (RT0) role lottery table 671, the winning role group “Promotion Replay” which is the target of the role lottery in the normal RT (RT1) role lottery table 671 shown in FIG. Instead of being removed (the number range for winning lottery set in the winning group “Promotion Replay” is 0), the numerical range for winning lottery set in the winning group “Normal Replay” 9 is a numerical range (3000) for winning the lottery set in the winning group “promotional replay” in FIG. 9 and a winning numerical value for the winning lottery set in the winning group “normal replay” in FIG. It is set to the numerical range of the sum of the range (7000). The structure of the winning combination group that is the subject of other lottery drawing and the numerical range for winning of the winning lottery set in these groups are set to be the same as that of the normal RT (RT1) winning lottery table 671. In this embodiment, in the winning lottery table 671 for normal RT (RT1), the winning lottery value range (7000) set in the winning role group “normal replay” and the winning role group “promotion replay” are set. The set value range (3000) for winning the lottery is a value common to the set values, and the winning of the role lottery set in the winning group “normal replay” in the initial RT (RT0) lottery table 671 The numerical value range (7000) is also a common value for the set value.

  In the advantageous RT (RT2) role lottery table 671, the winning role group “Promotion Replay” which is the subject of the role lottery in the normal RT (RT1) role lottery table 671 shown in FIG. (The number range for winning the winning lottery set in the winning group “Promotion Replay” is 0) and the winning lottery range set in the winning role group “Normal RT” is has been changed. In this case, the winning lottery value range set for the winning combination group “normal replay” is the winning lottery set for the winning combination group “normal replay” of the normal lot (RT1) winning lottery table 671. A numerical value range (for example, 37000) larger than the numerical value range for winning (7000) is set. Therefore, the advantageous RT (RT2) has a lower probability of being lost than the initial RT (RT0) and the normal RT (RT1), and is provided as an advantageous gaming state.

  In the gaming state of initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2), the winning combination “Cbb7” to “Cbb9” (see FIGS. 7 and 8) constituting the winning combination group “CBB1” is won. Then, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state as the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1) corresponding to the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) at the time of winning. ), CBB1 (RT2), and the gaming state shifts to the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2). In the first bonus game state CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), and CBB1 (RT2), the number of medals to be paid out reaches a prescribed number (200 in this embodiment) or before the prescribed number is exceeded. Until the winning combination group “SB (single bonus)” is won, the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT0), cbb1 (RT1), cbb1 (RT2) and the challenge time (CT) are alternately repeated.

  In the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT0), cbb1 (RT1), and cbb1 (RT2), the gaming state when winning the bonus combinations “Cbb7” to “Cbb9” that make up the winning combination group “CBB1”. Different role lottery tables 671 are used accordingly. For example, in the case of the first bonus game state CBB1 (RT1) shifted from the normal RT (RT1), the combination lottery table 671 for the normal RT (RT1) is used in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT1). . When the winning combination “shift CB” is won in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT1), unlike the normal RT (RT1), there is no loss. Then, in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT1), when the winning combination “shift CB” is won and the bonus combination “SFT” constituting the winning combination group is won, the next one game is challenge time. (CT). Challenge time (CT) is a game where the reels have fewer sliding pieces than the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) (for example, two sliding pieces), but all the small roles are internally won and stopped. In accordance with the operation timing of the switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, among the pullable small combinations, a small combination having a higher payout is won. When the challenge time (CT) of one game is over, the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT1) is restored. In addition, the bonus combination “SFT” constituting the winning combination group “shift CB” may be missed, but the bonus is not carried over. Therefore, it does not shift to the challenge time (CT) unless winning in the winning game. In the first bonus game state CBB1 (RT1), the sum of medals paid out in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT1) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) is the prescribed number (200). If the ending condition of winning the winning combination group “SB (single bonus)” is satisfied before the number exceeds or exceeds the specified number, the processing is ended. The gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1) when this end condition is satisfied, and the gaming state shifts to normal RT (RT1).

  In the case of the first bonus game state CBB1 (RT0) shifted from the initial RT (RT0), the first lottery table 671 for the initial RT (RT0) is used in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT0). When the winning combination group “shift CB” is won in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT0), unlike the initial RT (RT0), there is no loss. In the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT0), when the winning combination “Shift CB” is won and the bonus combination “SFT” is won, the next one game becomes the challenge time (CT). When the challenge time (CT) of one game is over, the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT0) is restored. Then, in the first bonus game state CBB1 (RT0), the total number of medals paid out in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT0) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) (200 cards). ), Or when the end condition of winning the winning combination group “SB (single bonus)” is satisfied before exceeding the prescribed number, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the initial RT (RT0). And the gaming state shifts to the initial RT (RT0).

  In the case of the first bonus game state CBB1 (RT2) shifted from the advantageous RT (RT2), the winning lottery table 671 for the advantageous RT (RT2) is used in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT2). When the winning combination group “shift CB” is won in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT2), unlike the advantageous RT (RT2), there is no loss. Then, in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT2), when the winning combination “SFT” is won in the game won in the winning combination group “shift CB”, the next one game becomes the challenge time (CT). When the challenge time (CT) of one game is over, the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT2) is restored. Then, in the first bonus game state CBB1 (RT2), the total number of medals paid out in the first bonus normal state cbb1 (RT2) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) (200 cards). ), Or when the ending condition of winning the winning combination group “SB (single bonus)” is satisfied before the specified number is exceeded, the gaming state setting means 100b determines the gaming state as advantageous RT (RT2). And the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT2).

  In the gaming state of initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2), the winning combination “Cbb1” to “Cbb6” (see FIGS. 7 and 8) constituting the winning combination group “CBB2” is won. Then, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1) corresponding to the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), and advantageous RT (RT2) at the time of winning. , CBB2 (RT2), and the gaming state shifts to the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2). In the second bonus game state CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), and CBB2 (RT2), the number of medals to be paid out reaches a prescribed number (200 in this embodiment) or before the prescribed number is exceeded. Until the winning combination group “SB (Single Bonus)” is won, the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT0), cbb2 (RT1), cbb2 (RT2) and the challenge time (CT) are alternately repeated.

  In the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT0), cbb2 (RT1), and cbb2 (RT2), the gaming state when winning the bonus combinations “Cbb1” to “Cbb6” that make up the winning combination group “CBB2” is obtained. Different role lottery tables 671 are used accordingly. For example, in the case of the second bonus game state CBB2 (RT1) shifted from the normal RT (RT1), the role lottery table 671 for the normal RT (RT1) is used in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT1). . When the winning combination group “shift CB” is won in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT1), unlike the normal RT (RT1), there is no loss. Then, in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT1), when the winning combination “shift CB” is won and the bonus combination “SFT” constituting the winning combination group is won, the next one game is challenge time. (CT), and when the challenge time (CT) of this one game is over, the state returns to the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT1). Then, in the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (RT1), the total number of medals paid out in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT1) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) (200 cards). ), Or if the winning condition “SB (single bonus)” is won before the specified number is exceeded, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to normal RT (RT1). The game state is set to normal RT (RT1).

  In the case of the second bonus game state CBB2 (RT0) shifted from the initial RT (RT0), in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT0), the winning lottery table 671 for the initial RT (RT0) is used. When the winning combination group “shift CB” is won in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT0), unlike the initial RT (RT0), there is no loss. Then, in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT0), when the winning combination “SFT” is won in the game winning the winning combination group “shift CB”, the next one game becomes the challenge time (CT). When the challenge time (CT) of one game is over, the state returns to the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT0). Then, in the second bonus game state CBB2 (RT0), the total number of medals paid out in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT0) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) (200 cards). ), Or when the end condition of winning the winning combination group “SB (single bonus)” is satisfied before exceeding the prescribed number, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the initial RT (RT0). And the gaming state shifts to the initial RT (RT0).

  In the case of the second bonus game state CBB2 (RT2) shifted from the advantageous RT (RT2), the winning lottery table 671 for the advantageous RT (RT2) is used in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT2). When the winning combination group “shift CB” is won in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT2), unlike the advantageous RT (RT2), it is not lost. Then, in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT2), when the winning combination “Shift CB” is won and the bonus combination “SFT” is won, the next game becomes the challenge time (CT). When the challenge time (CT) of one game is over, the state returns to the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT2). Then, in the second bonus game state CBB2 (RT2), the total number of medals paid out in the second bonus normal state cbb2 (RT2) and medals paid out in the challenge time (CT) (200 cards). ), Or when the ending condition of winning the winning combination group “SB (single bonus)” is satisfied before the specified number is exceeded, the gaming state setting means 100b determines the gaming state as advantageous RT (RT2). And the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT2).

(1-3) AT permissible state setting means 100c
As shown in FIG. 6, the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the state of the slot machine 1 to one of an AT non-permitted state that does not allow AT games and an AT permitted state that allows AT games. In the AT allowable state, the state of the slot machine 1 is set to one of CZ (chance zone) and ART (assist time + replay time).
CZ is a state in which the frequency of AT games is low, and is a state in which a right for entering an ART can be acquired. On the other hand, ART is a state in which an AT game is played by winning the push order bell, and the AT game is played more frequently than CZ. The gaming state is either an AT non-permitted state, and a normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) or a second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) When the winning lottery for shifting from the AT non-permissible state to the AT permissible state is won, the AT permissible state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to CZ in the AT permissible state and sets the CZ period game number counter 658 in CZ. An initial duration (for example, the number of games 20) of the number of game executions is set. The AT allowable state setting means 100c counts the remaining number of games in the CZ by subtracting 1 from the count value of the CZ period game number counter 658 every time a game is executed in the CZ. However, after shifting from the AT non-permitted state to the CZ in the AT-permitted state, so-called first hit CZ, the first push order bell (the winning combination group “left correct answer bell 1” to “left correct answer bell 4”, “middle” (Correct answer bell 1)-"Medium correct answer bell 4", "Right correct answer bell 1"-"Right correct answer bell": Refer to FIG. 8) (CZ is changed to ART, and the push order is notified by ART. In the game where the push order bell is won, the push order is notified. In this embodiment, the initial duration of the number of times the game is executed in the CZ is set to a predetermined number of games, and the predetermined game is performed when a predetermined combination such as a special combination in the present embodiment is won during ART in the AT allowable state. CZ set lottery to determine whether or not to add a number of CZ sets, CZ set is stocked when CZ add lottery is won, CZ set is stocked when the count value of CZ period game number counter 658 becomes 0 If so, the count value of the CZ period game number counter 658 is set to a predetermined game number value, and the number of stocked CZ sets is decremented by one. This lottery with CZ addition is won with a probability of 1/2, for example. Note that the initial duration of the number of times the game is executed in the CZ may be determined by lottery instead of the predetermined number of games. In addition, it is not limited to the addition of the number of CZ sets as described above, but may be an addition of the number of times the game is executed in the CZ.

  On the other hand, if the AT non-permitted state and the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2)), or the single bonus state, the AT is not permitted. There is no transition to an acceptable state.

  Note that the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning combination groups “CBB1” and “SB” is higher in the setting 1 than in the setting 6, so that the setting 1 in the setting 6 shifts from the AT non-permissible state to the CZ in the AT allowable state. More gaming states are not determined. Therefore, since there are more gaming states in which setting 1 is not determined to shift from the AT non-permitted state to the AT-permitted state CZ than setting 6, it is substantially changed from the AT non-permitted state to the AT permitted state. The frequency determined to shift to CZ is larger in setting 6 than in setting 1.

  At this time, the AT permissible state setting unit 100c lights the permissible state notification lamp 80 to notify that the AT permissible state can be specified. By notifying the outside that the AT is allowed, the slot machine 1 is in an abnormal state and may be faulty or illegal when an AT game is executed when the slot machine 1 is not in the AT allowed state. It can be judged immediately.

  CZ in the AT-allowed state and any of the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) and the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) When the winning lottery for shifting from ART to ART is won, the AT allowable state setting means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to ART in the AT allowable state, more specifically, the next winning lottery for transferring from CZ to ART. Transition from ART to AT, which is a state in which AT games are frequently performed, is allowed, and in that state, the winning group “Promotion Replay” is won and the winning role group “Promotion Replay” is selected. ART starts from the next game, that is, when the transition to ART is permitted and advantageous RT (RT2) is reached. At this time, an initial continuation period (initial period: initial game number) of the number of times the game is executed in the ART is determined by the ART period game number counter 654 by the initial game number determination means 100d described later. The AT permissible state setting means 100c subtracts 1 from the count value of the ART period game number counter 654 every time a game is executed regardless of whether or not the push order bell is won in ART. The count value of the ART period game number counter 654 may be updated by the extra lottery means 100e described later.

  On the other hand, if the CZ in the AT allowable state and the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2)), or the single bonus state, the CZ in the AT allowable state Will not go to ART in an AT-allowed state.

  In the CZ in the AT allowable state, the CZ end condition (in this embodiment, the count value becomes 0 by subtracting 1 from the count value of the CZ period game number counter 658, and the stock of the CZ set (CZ stock) is In the game in which the CZ end condition is satisfied and the transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift from CZ to ART is not won, the AT permissible state setting unit 100c satisfies the CZ end condition. From the next game, the slot machine 1 is set to shift from the CZ in the AT allowed state to the AT non-permitted state. However, even if the CZ end condition is satisfied and the game for which the CZ end condition is satisfied does not win the transition lottery to determine whether or not to shift from CZ to ART, even in the CZ or ART once in the push order bell If not, the CZ is continued until the first push order bell is won and the push order is notified, and the slot machine 1 is started from the next game where the push order is first won and the push order is notified. Setting is made to shift from CZ in the AT allowable state to the AT non-permitted state. Whether the transition from CZ to ART is continued during CZ when the transition lottery of whether or not to transition from CZ to ART in the game where the termination condition of CZ is satisfied and CZ termination condition is satisfied is not won. You may make it not perform the lottery of no.

  In ART in the AT-allowed state, if the ART end condition (in this embodiment, the count value becomes 0 by subtracting 1 from the count value of the ART period game number counter 654), the CZ end condition is satisfied. Is not established (in this embodiment, the count value of the CZ period game number counter 658 is decremented by 1 or the count value is not 0 or there is a CZ stock), the AT allowable state setting The means 100c sets the slot machine 1 to CZ in the AT allowable state from the next game in which the ART termination condition is satisfied. On the other hand, in the ART in the AT allowable state, when the ART end condition is satisfied and the CZ end condition is satisfied, the AT allowable state setting unit 100c starts the slot from the next game in which the ART end condition is satisfied. The machine 1 is set to shift from ART in the AT allowable state to the AT non-permitted state. However, when the ART end condition is satisfied, even if the CZ end condition is satisfied, if CZ or ART is not won once in the push order bell, the process shifts to CZ in the AT allowable state. The CZ is continued until the push order bell is won and the push order is notified, and the slot machine 1 is started from the CZ in the AT-permitted state from the next game where the push order is won and the push order is notified first. Set to shift to the AT non-permitted state. In addition, during the continuation of this CZ, the lottery for determining whether to shift from CZ to ART may not be performed.

  Even in cases other than the above, the AT permissible state setting means 100c allows the count value of the permissible state game number counter 653 to be a predetermined value (eg, 1500) during the AT permissible state (CZ in the AT permissible state, ART in the AT permissible state). When it becomes, the slot machine 1 is set from the AT permissible state (CZ in the AT permissible state, ART in the AT permissible state) to the AT non-permissible state from the next game that has reached the predetermined value.

  Further, the AT permissible state setting means 100c sets the permissible state game every time the game is executed regardless of the type of game in the game after setting the slot machine 1 to the AT permissible state (lighting the permissible state notification lamp 80). By adding 1 to the count value of the number counter 653, the duration of the AT allowable state is counted.

  Further, the AT allowable state setting means 100c turns off the allowable state notification lamp 80 when setting the slot machine 1 to the AT non-permissible state. At this time, the AT allowable state setting means 100c resets the count value of the allowable state game number counter 653 to “0”, and adds the count value before the reset to the total allowable state game number counter 656.

(1-4) Initial game number determining means 100d
The initial game number determining means 100d includes CZ in the AT-allowed state, the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), and the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB (RT2). ) In the game determined to shift from CZ in the AT-permitted state to ART in the AT-permitted state, the initial duration of the number of executions of the ART game (initial period: initial number of games) is The initial game number distribution table 673 (FIG. 4) is used for determination, and the determined initial game number is set in the ART period game number counter 654.

  The ART initial game number distribution table 673 is set so that, for example, 30 games and 50 games are selected with a probability of 1/2, respectively. When the initial game number determining means 100d determines the initial game number, it sets the game number in the ART period game number counter 654. As this ART initial game number distribution table 673, for example, a common value may be used for each set value (delay rate). Note that the AT initial game number distribution table 673 is set such that, for example, 0 game, 30 game, and 50 game are selected with a probability of 1/3, and the ART in the AT allowable state from the CZ in the AT allowable state. If the initial game number is set to 0 even when the lottery for the transition to is won, that is, the CZ in the AT permitted state may not be shifted to the ART in the AT permitted state.

  The initial game number determination means 100d may determine the initial game number by performing the above-described distribution lottery using the same lottery value as the lottery value used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 103, A random number value (lottery value) for distribution may be newly generated and the above-described distribution may be performed using this.

(1-5) Additional lottery means 100e
The additional lottery means 100e is an ART in the AT-allowed state, and is in the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) and the second bonus gaming state CBB (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB (RT2)). In any case, in a game determined to change the ART termination condition in the AT-permitted state, the number of games to be added to the count value of the ART period game number counter 654 (the number of additional games) is determined, and the ART period game The count value of the ART period game number counter 654 is updated by adding the determined number of added games to the count value of the number counter 654. Specifically, the lottery value determination and determination unit 103b changes the ART termination condition in the AT-permitted state based on the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a of the role lottery unit 103 based on the start of the game by the operation of the start switch 19. When it is determined, the extra lottery means 100e uses the ART extra lottery table 674 to perform the extra lottery allocation lottery (game number extra lottery). The ART extra lottery table 674 is set such that, for example, 5 games and 10 games are selected with a probability of 1/2, respectively.

  It should be noted that the ART extra lottery table 674 may be configured such that there is always an extra number of games, or a case where the game is distributed to a losing game without an extra number of games may be provided.

  In addition, the ART addition lottery table 674 uses a common value for each set value (race rate), while each table 674 shows the role lottery result after AT permission, the history of the role lottery, the progress after AT permission. You may change suitably according to the number of games, the number of medal acquisition after AT permission, etc.

  As described above, the lottery value used for the winning lottery uniquely determines the lottery for changing the ART end condition in the AT-permitted state to improve the security, while the extra lottery means 100e performs the addition. Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing AT games can be increased.

  Further, the extra lottery means 100e may perform the above-mentioned number-of-games extra lottery using the same lottery value used for the winning lottery of the winning lottery means 103, or a new random value (lottery value). May be generated and used to make a lottery with the number of games added.

(1-6) AT gaming possible state determining means 100f
If AT winning state determination means 100f wins a lottery transition from CZ in AT-allowed state to ART in AT-allowed state during CZ in AT-allowed state, if the result lottery result of hand-lottering means 103 is a push order bell It is determined that the AT game can be performed, and the flag during the ART period set in the flag storage area 651 is set to ON.

  Further, the AT game possible state determining means 100f maintains the ON setting of the flag during the ART period until the count value of the ART period game number counter 654 becomes zero. In addition, when the count value of the ART period game number counter 654 becomes 0, the AT game possible state determination unit 100f sets the ART period flag to OFF.

(1-7) Outline of Game Next, an outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The slot machine 1 is configured such that one game (game) is performed by inserting three medals, and three medals are inserted into the slot machine 1 by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17. When the insertion is detected, the horizontal winning line at the lower stage of the display window 11 becomes effective. Here, when the start switch 19 is operated, one of the predetermined winning combination groups is selected by a lottery process by the combination lottery means 103 by a lottery process using a random number. When all the rotations of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are started, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are discriminated by the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R. Start based on.

  After that, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated, the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are enabled, and the operations of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are enabled. When the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the left reel 13L is stopped, when the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when the operation of the right stop switch 21R is detected, the right reel 13R is stopped. In this manner, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all of the three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, the rotation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. At this time, when it stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the lower stage of the display window 11 in which the predetermined symbol is valid, that is, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are displayed in a symbol combination related to winning a winning combination. When displayed on the window 11, a prize is awarded, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout opening 39. A predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player instead of paying out medals or together with paying out medals. This predetermined profit is the same as that of the winning game, for example, without entering a bonus gaming state (CBB1, CBB2, etc.) by winning a bonus combination described later or inserting a new medal by winning a re-playing player described below. For example, the number of bets automatically set in order to play the next game with the number of bets and the transition of the game state.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a bonus combination, a re-playing combination, and a small combination are set in advance as types of combinations. The bonus combination is a transition combination to the bonus game state. The re-game combination (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) is a combination that allows the next game to be played with the same number of bets as the winning game without inserting a new medal when winning. A small combination is a combination in which a predetermined dividend (number of payouts) is obtained when winning.

Bonus combination As the bonus combination, a plurality of types of bonus combinations of the combination names “Cbb1” to “Cbb6”, “Cbb7” to “Cbb9”, “SFT”, and “SB” are set. Here, all of the bonus combinations with the combination names “Cbb1” to “Cbb6” are constituent roles of the winning combination group “CBB2” in which there is no setting difference in the winning probability between the setting 1 and the setting 6, and the combination name “Cbb1” ~ When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped with the symbol combination set for each bonus combination of "Cbb6", a winning is made and the gaming state is the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 Move to (RT2). The bonus combinations of the combination names “Cbb7” to “Cbb9” are constituent members of the winning combination group “CBB1” having a setting difference in the winning probability between the setting 1 and the setting 6, and the combination names “Cbb7” to “Cbb9” When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped with the symbol combination set for each bonus combination, the winning state is won and the gaming state is the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2). Migrate to The bonus combination with the combination name “SFT” is a constituent combination of the winning combination group “shift CB”, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have the symbol combination (T2-BR-T1) related to the bonus combination with the combination name “SFT”. When it stops, it becomes a prize and the next one game becomes challenge time (CT). The bonus combination with the combination name “SB” is a constituent combination of the winning combination group “SB”, and the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped by the symbol combination (C1-BR-RP) related to the bonus combination with the combination name “SB”. Then, it becomes a prize and the next one game is in the state of winning all small roles. In this embodiment, it is configured that no payout is awarded even if each bonus combination is won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

-Re-playing roles As re-playing roles, a plurality of types of re-playing roles with role names "RPC" and "RTT1" to "RTT9" are set. Here, the re-playing role with the role name “RPC” is a re-playing role unrelated to the transition of the gaming state, and is a constituent role of the winning combination group “normal replay”. All of the re-game players with the role names “RTT1” to “RTT 9” are re-game players involved in the transition of the game state, and are constituent members of the winning combination group “Promotion Replay”. When the symbol combinations for winning the re-gamer are aligned on the winning line, the game can be played under the same conditions as the previous game without introducing new medals.

-Small roles As a small role, multiple types of small roles of role names "BE", "ATA1" to "ATA12", and "CH" are set. Here, the small role of the role name “BE” is the winning role group “left correct answer bell 1” to “left correct answer bell 4”, “middle correct answer bell 1” to “middle correct answer bell 4”, “right correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4” (push order bell) Each constituent role, and a winning combination (payout) when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated in the correct push order set for each type of push order bell 9 sheets). The small titles of the role names “ATA1” to “ATA12” are constituents of the push order bell, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R were not operated in the correct push order set for each type of push order bell. Sometimes it is set as a winning combination (one payout number). The role name “CH” is a constituent role of the winning role group “special role” and is appropriately described as a lottery for determining whether to shift from the AT non-permitted state to the AT permitted state (hereinafter referred to as “AT permitted state transition lottery”). .), Whether or not to change the ART termination condition in the AT-permitted state (hereinafter referred to as “ART transition lottery” as appropriate), whether to shift from CZ in the AT-permitted state to ART in the AT-permitted state. This lottery (hereinafter referred to as “ART end change lottery” as appropriate) is set as a combination. It should be noted that one medal is paid out when the symbol combination for winning the winning combination “CH” is aligned on the winning line.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 (corresponding to “setting value setting means” of the present invention) in FIG. 4 sets one setting value from a plurality of setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different payout rates. This set value is for selecting a combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 to be described later, and each of the set values corresponds to each of a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. Then, the setting control means 101 determines whether the change process start switch 56 is ON or OFF when the power is turned on (when the power switch 50 is turned ON), and the power is turned on when the change process start switch 56 is ON. Then, a predetermined setting change process is started. The payout rate is calculated by the total payout number / total input number × 100 [%]. In this embodiment, the payout rate increases as the set value increases. For example, the payout rate is set to 1 Is set to 98%, and setting 6 is set to 115%.

  Here, the winning probability in the lottery in each gaming state (normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), etc.) is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types), A combination lottery table 671 shown in FIG. 4 is associated with each of the setting values of a plurality of stages. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value. At this time, the reset switch 52 is used, and after the setting change process is started, each time the reset switch 52 is pressed, the set value can be increased by one and changed. If the reset switch 52 is pressed during setting 6, the setting 1 is restored.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 of FIG. 4 is the type of game state (RT0, RT1, RT2, CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2), CBB2 ( RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2), etc.) and one lottery table selected from a plurality of part lottery tables 671 based on setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) set by the setting control means 101 It is. For example, in normal RT (RT1), the table selection means 102 uses a role lottery table 671 (normal RT (RT0) role lottery table) as a role lottery table in accordance with the winning probability setting values (setting 1 to setting 6). select.

(4) Role lottery means 103
The combination lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 includes a plurality of general combinations (small combination, replay combination) including a push order bell and a replay combination, and a bonus combination at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated to start the game. A combination lottery is performed in which whether or not a plurality of combinations (see FIGS. 6 and 7) are won is determined by a lottery value generated based on the start of the game. Further, the role lottery means 103 is in the AT non-permitted state, the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)). In this case, the lottery value that is the same as the lottery value used for the role lottery is used to determine whether or not the lottery (AT permissible state transition lottery) of whether or not to shift from the AT non-permitted state to the AT permissible state is won. To do. In addition, the role lottery means 103 is CZ in the AT-allowed state, the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2). ), Whether or not the lottery (ART transfer lottery) of whether to shift from CZ in the AT-permitted state to ART in the AT-permitted state is determined using the same lottery value as the lottery value used in the role lottery To decide. Further, the role lottery means 103 is an AT-permitted ART, a normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), and a second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2). ), The lottery value same as the lottery value used for the role lottery is used to determine whether or not the lottery (ART end change lottery) for whether or not to change the ART termination condition in the AT allowable state is won. To do. The role lottery means 103 includes a lottery value generation means 103a and a lottery value determination determination means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generation means 103a
In the lottery value generating means 103a, random number generating means constituted by an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit is within a predetermined range (in this embodiment, 0 to 10 in decimal number). The random number for lottery generated in 65535) is extracted at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, thereby generating a lottery value for winning lottery. This lottery value is also used for AT allowable state transition lottery, ART transition lottery, and ART end change lottery. Since the random number generation means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a can be substantially handled as a random number. The lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value using a random number generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value using a software random number. Further, the lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined calculation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

(4-2) Lottery value determination determination means 103b
The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b determines which of a plurality of winning combination groups has been won by determining the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a.

  Specifically, in the combination lottery table 671, it is determined which of the plurality of winning combination groups shown in FIG. 8 is to be won or lost in the range of the lottery value generated by the random number generation means. Correspondence between the winning value lot range for winning and the winning combination group is set in advance (see FIG. 9). The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b refers to the combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection unit 102, and which combination (winning combination group) the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a is set to be won, Alternatively, it is determined which of the plurality of winning combination groups has been won by determining whether it is set to lose.

  A range of values determined to shift to the AT permissible state for the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a (for example, a range of 30% of the winning numeric range of the winning combination group “special role” in the winning lottery) And a range of values determined not to shift to the AT permissible state (for example, a range of 70% of the winning numerical range for the winning combination group “special role” in the winning lottery) are set in the winning lottery table 671 in advance. The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b also uses the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a for the role lottery based on the start of the game for the AT allowable state transition lottery (collective lottery method).

  Further, for the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a, a range of values determined to shift to ART in the AT-allowed state (for example, 3 of the numerical range for winning the winning combination group “special role” in the winning lottery) And a range of values determined not to shift to ART in the AT-permitted state (for example, a range of 70% of the winning numeric range of the winning combination group “special role” in the winning lottery) The lottery table 671 is set in advance, and the lottery value determination and determination unit 103b uses the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a for the role lottery based on the start of the game for the ART shift lottery (batch lottery). method).

  In addition, for the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a, a range of values determined when the ART termination condition is changed (for example, 30% of the numerical range for winning the winning combination group “special role” in the winning lottery) Range) and a range of values determined not to change the ART end condition (for example, a range of 70% of the winning numerical range of the winning group “special role” in the winning lottery) The lottery value determination and determination unit 103b uses the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a for the role lottery based on the start of the game for the ART end change lottery (collective lottery method). ).

  Whether the lottery value generation means 103a newly generates a random number value (lottery value) for AT allowed state transition lottery separately from the lottery value for the role lottery and uses this to shift to the AT allowed state? You may make it perform AT permission state transfer lottery (another lottery system). That is, first, a winning combination is determined by a lottery, a random value (lottery value) for AT allowable state transition lottery is generated based on the winning combination, and whether or not to shift to an AT allowable state using this is determined. You may make it perform AT permission state transfer lottery. In this case, an AT permissible state transition lottery table is provided separately from the role lottery table 671, and whether or not to shift to the AT permissible state is determined by the random number value for AT permissible state transition lottery and the AT permissible state transition lottery table. That's fine. Similarly, the lottery value generation means 103a newly generates a random value (lottery value) for ART transfer lottery separately from the lottery value for the role lottery, and uses this to determine whether or not to shift to ART. You may make it perform ART transfer lottery (separate lottery processing). Whether the lottery value generation means 103a newly generates a random value (lottery value) for the ART end change lottery separately from the lottery value for the role lottery, and changes the ART end condition using this You may make it perform ART end change lottery.

  For example, when the AT is not allowed, the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), and the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)). The winning probability determined to shift to the AT allowable state in the AT allowable state transition lottery performed is the same between setting 1 and setting 6, and CZ in the AT allowable state and the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2). ), The winning probability determined to shift to ART in the ART shift lottery performed in the case of the second bonus game state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) Between the AT, the AT-allowed state, the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), and the second baud The winning probability determined to change the ART end condition in the ART end change lottery performed when the game state is CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) is between setting 1 and setting 6 And the same.

  Further, in the part lottery table 671, some lottery values are set redundantly for winning of a plurality of parts, so that all the lottery values generated by the lottery value determination and determination unit 103b are generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a. When the range is determined, that is, as the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103, the winning combination group shown in FIG. 8 is configured. Note that among the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 8, those composed of a plurality of combinations (composition names), when an internal winning is made, the symbol combinations for all the combinations constituting the winning combination group are aligned on the winning line. Is allowed.

(5) Determination result storage means 104
The determination result storage unit 104 in FIG. 4 stores, in the first data area of the determination result storage area 652, information that can specify whether or not the bonus combination is won as a determination result by the lottery value determination determination unit 103b. Information that can specify whether or not the general combination is won is stored in the second data area of the determination result storage area 652.

  For example, a unique hexadecimal upper combination number is assigned to each bonus combination, and a unique hexadecimal lower combination number is assigned to each general combination (replay combination, small combination). Then, the determination result storage unit 104 corresponds to the combination number assigned to the combination (including the case of losing) constituting the winning combination group that is the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 in the determination result storage area 652. Store in the data area.

(6) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 in FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 to change the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R based on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R by the player and the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. Stop control is performed. The stop control means 105 basically wins the constituent symbols within the drawable range in all of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R in order to win the winning combination having the winning name determined by the winning lottery means 103. Stop control to stop at the line (lower). Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R has an allowable number of sliding frames (withdrawable range: normally 4 frames at maximum), so if the operation timing does not match, the symbols for winning the winning line May not be able to be aligned, and in such a case, missing (non-winning) occurs.

  The winning combination group “CBB1” is composed of bonus combinations with combination names “Cbb7” to “Cbb9”. In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L and 21M, the symbol related to winning in any of the constituent roles (bonus combinations of the combination names “Cbb7” to “Cbb9”) can be drawn. Since it is within the range, it is always won in any of the bonus combinations with the combination names “Cbb7” to “Cbb9” according to the operation timing.

  The winning combination group “CBB2” is composed of bonus combinations with combination names “Cbb1” to “Cbb6”. In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the symbol related to winning of any of the constituent roles (bonus roles of the role names “Cbb1” to “Cbb6”) is drawn. Since it is within the possible range, the winning combination of the combination names “Cbb1” to “Cbb6” is always won according to the operation timing.

  The winning combination group “Shift CB” is composed of only the bonus combination with the combination name “SFT”. Since each symbol related to winning of the bonus combination with the combination name “Shift CB” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, there is a possibility of missing. is there.

  The winning combination group “SB” is composed of only the bonus combination with the combination name “SB”. Each symbol related to winning of the bonus combination with the combination name “SB” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. .

  The winning combination group “normal replay” is composed of only the re-playing combination having the combination name “RPC”. The re-game player with the role name “RPC” always wins because the winning symbols are within the range that can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  The winning combination group “Promotion Replay” is composed of re-playing combinations with combination names “RTT1” to “RTT9”. In this case, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the symbol related to winning of any of the constituent roles (replaying roles of the role names “RTT1” to “RTT9”) Since it is within the drawable range, a winning combination is always given to one of the re-game characters having the role names “RTT1” to “RTT9” according to the operation timing.

  The winning combination group “Left Correct Bell 1” is composed of small roles with the role names “BE”, “ATA1”, and “ATA4”. In this case, as an advantageous pushing order, it is set that the first stop is the left reel 13L. Therefore, when the left stop switch 21L is first operated, the stop control means 105 determines that the role name “BE” having the highest payout (number of payouts) regardless of the operation order of the remaining stop switches 21M and 21R. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so that the winning combination is won. Each symbol related to winning the small role with the role name “BE” is within the pullable range regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Will always win. On the other hand, when the first stop is other than the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 determines the remaining constituent roles (the minor roles of the role names “ATA1” and “ATA4”) according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. ) To stop the reels 13L, 13M, 13R to win one of the above. If the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is not within a range in which the winning symbols can be drawn into the remaining components, the remaining components (the role names “ATA1” and “ATA4”) may be missed. . The remaining push order bells (the winning group “Left correct answer bell 2” to “Left correct answer bell 4”, “Middle correct answer bell 1” to “Middle correct answer bell 4”, “Right correct answer bell 1” to “Right correct answer bell 4”) The same reel stop control is performed. As to the order of pushing the correct answers, the “left correct answer bells 1 to 4” all have the first stop at the left reel 13L, and the “middle correct answer bells 1 to 4” all have the first stop at the middle reel 13M and the “right correct answer” In each of the bells 1 to 4, the first stop is the right reel 13R.

  The winning combination group “special combination” is composed of only the small combination with the combination name “CH”. Each symbol related to winning the small role with the role name “CH” is arranged at a position where it may not be able to be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. .

(7) Notification display control means 106
The notification display control unit 106 in FIG. 4 controls the notification in the notification display 60 to be the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination unit 107.

(8) Notification mode determination means 107
The notification mode determination unit 107 in FIG. 4 displays a notification display based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 and the state of the slot machine 1 (AT non-permitted state, CZ in AT permitted state, ART in AT permitted state), and the like. The notification mode in the device 60 is determined. For the notification mode determined by the notification mode determination unit 107, a command capable of specifying the type is generated by the command generation unit 108 and transmitted to the sub-control board 73. For example, when an internal win is made for the push order bell during the ART period, the notification mode is set such that an advantageous push order set according to the type is notified. In this embodiment, one of the two seven-segment LEDs of the notification display device 60 changes to a notification mode that suggests the next stop operation when the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, the other 7-segment LED is for specifying the type of notification mode, and is configured to continue the same notification from the notification to the final stop. As a method for informing the pressing order, for example, when only a specific segment of the seven segments is lit, the left stop switch 21L, and when only another segment different from the specific segment is lit, the middle stop switch 21M is used. The lighting positions of the segments are associated with the types of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the corresponding segments are lighted when the push order is notified. The AT non-permitted state is a state where a command whose operation mode can be specified is not transmitted to the sub-control board 73, while the AT-permitted state is a state where a command whose operation mode can be specified is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

(9) Command creation means 108
The command creation means 108 in FIG. 4 has various information such as information on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, information on the operation of the operation tool operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the like. A command for transmitting the above information to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is generated. The command generated by the command creating unit 108 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the command transmitting unit 113 as will be described later. The sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63. In other words, the command creation means 108 creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed on the sub control board 73.

  Further, the command creation means 108 creates a command corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60 based on the state of the slot machine 1 and the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. For example, a command (for example, “$ 01” in the case of “normal replay”) that can specify the type of the role constituting the result lottery result (the winning group identification number) of the role lottery means 103 is created and used for notification. A command that can specify the type of notification mode of the display device 60 (for example, when the winning combination group “normal replay” is won when the initial RT (RT0) is non-ART, “0 (notification mode that nothing is notified) ) ”).

(10) Reel detection means 109
The reel detection means 109 in FIG. 4 sends the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R that drive the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the number of supplied pulses, the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected. In this case, the reel detection means 109 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the lower stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(11) Symbol determination means 110
The symbol determining means 110 in FIG. 4 determines in advance the display mode of the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stopped by the stop control means 105 based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. It is determined whether or not the display mode is the displayed display mode, and it is determined whether or not the display result of the symbol when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped is a predetermined winning mode.

(12) Dispensing control means 111
The payout control unit 111 in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination unit 110, and the symbol determination unit 110 determines that any winning combination has been won. If the prize is paid out when the medals are paid out, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of credit medals stored reaches the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment) and corresponds to the winning combination. The medal is paid out in accordance with the number of payouts, and a profit is given to the player. Also, the payout control means 111 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as paying out medals until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  Further, when the symbol determining means 110 determines that the re-game player has won a prize, the payout control means 111 validates the winning line for the next game as if a prescribed number (three) of medals have been inserted.

(13) Medal control means 112
4 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-acceptance.

(14) Command transmission means 113
The command transmission unit 113 in FIG. 4 transmits the command including various information created by the command creation unit 108 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. In this case, the normal gaming state (RT0, RT1, RT2), the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2)) and the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0)) , CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) and the like, the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, the symbol judgment result by the symbol judgment means 110, the rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the payout control means A command including information indicating the state of the slot machine 1 such as a medal payout state by 111 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  In addition, the command transmission unit 113 transmits a command including data indicating a detection state of inserted medals by the insertion sensor 53 and operation states of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 to the sub-control board 73. The command transmission unit 113 transmits a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated by the player to the sub-control board 73.

(15) Allowable state ratio calculation means 114
The main control board 63 is mounted with a ratio indicator including four 7-segment LEDs (not shown), which indicates the stay ratio in the AT allowable state (allowable state stay ratio) and the payout number as a bonus with respect to the total payout number. Various ratios such as a ratio (a ratio of an accessory) can be displayed on the ratio indicator. The allowable state ratio calculating unit 114 calculates an allowable state stay ratio among various ratios. In this case, the permissible state ratio calculating unit 114 increments the count value of the total game number counter 655 by 1 every time one game is consumed. The counter 655 is basically cleared without being cleared and is continuously added every time one game is consumed. Further, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 determines whether or not the game is set to the AT permissible state by the AT permissible state setting means 100c for each game, and the game (1 Each time (game) is digested, the count value of the total allowed game number counter 656 is incremented by one. Similar to the total game number counter 655, the total allowable state game number counter 656 is basically configured not to be cleared. Based on the count value of the total game number counter 655 and the count value of the total allowable state game number counter 656, the allowable state ratio calculation unit 114 calculates the ratio of the period in which the slot machine 1 is in the AT allowable state. This ratio is stored in the allowable state stay ratio storage area 657.

  The permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the ratio in the process from the stop of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to the end of the game in each game, and sets the calculated value to the permissible state. The stay ratio storage area 657 is overwritten and stored. Instead of calculating every game, it may be calculated at a predetermined opportunity, such as when the reset switch 52 is pressed to display the ratio. At this time, when the reset switch 52 is pressed, the ratio is calculated based on the count value stored in the total game number counter 655 and the count value stored in the total permissible state game number counter 656. . In this way, the permissible state ratio calculating means 114 calculates the permissible state stay ratio not at every game but at the display timing, so that an excessive burden can be eliminated in normal game processing, and the processing efficiency. The fairness of the gaming machine can be ensured while trying to make it easier. Alternatively, the ratio may be calculated every time the total number of games increases by a certain number, and the number of times when the total number of games becomes a certain value (for example, 60%) may be stored. Further, these ratios (allowable state stay ratio, accessory ratio) may be displayed using the payout display 46.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub control board 73 in FIG. 4 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs an effect according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. The sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 (see FIG. 3) and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving unit 200 in FIG. 4 receives a command including various information transmitted by the command transmitting unit 113 of the main control board 63. When receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining unit 201 in FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the command receiving unit 200. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined. In this case, the effect content determination means 201 determines the effect content for executing the notification effect corresponding to the notification mode of the notification display 60.

  For example, the effect content determination means 201 determines the effect content to display on the liquid crystal display 27 an advantageous push order set according to the type when the push order bell is internally won during ART.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 201 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 202 and the audio control unit 203.

(3) Display control means 202
The display control unit 202 in FIG. 4 displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201, or displays the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp unit 37L. , 37R, and the like are controlled to blink simultaneously or individually.

(4) Voice control means 203
The voice control unit 203 in FIG. 4 performs control such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting voice based on data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201. .

(Game play)
Next, the playability of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The numerical range for winning the winning lottery set for each winning winning group in this embodiment is as shown in FIGS. FIG. 10 schematically shows the relationship between the numerical value ranges for winning in the winning lottery of each winning combination group between setting 1 and setting 6. As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the winning combination groups “CBB1”, “SB” other than “SB”, “normal replay”, “promotion replay”, “push order correct answer bell ( "Left correct answer bell 1" to "Left correct answer bell 4", "Middle correct answer bell 1" to "Middle correct answer bell 4", "Right correct answer bell 1" to "Right correct answer bell 4") " The set numerical value range for winning the winning combination lottery is set to the same value between setting 1 and setting 6. Thus, for example, the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB2” that triggers the transition to the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) is set from setting 1 6 is the same.

  On the other hand, the numerical value range for winning the winning lottery set in the winning combination group “CBB1” is set so as to decrease as the set value increases. For example, setting 1 is more preferable than setting 6 4 times larger. Thus, the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB1” that triggers the transition to the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2)) becomes higher as the setting is lower. The lower the setting, the easier it is to shift to the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2)).

  In addition, the value range for winning the winning lottery set in the winning combination group “SB” is set to increase as the set value increases. As described above, the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” that becomes the trigger for the transition to the single bonus gaming state is higher as the setting is higher, and the higher the setting is, the easier the transition is to the single bonus gaming state. In addition, the winning combination group “SB” is won by the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2)), the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2). (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) is one of the end conditions, so the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2))), second bonus The gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) is more likely to end as the setting is higher.

  The availability of the AT permissible state transition lottery and the availability of the processing regarding the notification function of this embodiment are as shown in FIGS. However, FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show certain constants in the case of setting 1 (corresponding to “first setting value” of the present invention) and setting 6 (corresponding to “second setting value” of the present invention), respectively. Are related to the game period (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed game period”). However, the processing related to the notification function (corresponding to the “processing related to special games” in the present invention) is, for example, execution of AT games, processing for shifting to ART where the frequency of AT games is high, ART addition lottery, , A process related to the transition process to the ART, the transition process of the low probability state or the high probability state that affects the extra lottery, etc. In this embodiment, in the CZ in the AT permissible state, the CZ (“first” of the present invention Is a lottery process (ART transition lottery process) for determining whether or not to shift to ART (corresponding to the “second state” of the present invention). A lottery process for determining whether or not to add the number of games in the ART period, which is an example of a lottery process (ART end change lottery process) for determining whether or not to change the conditions (additional availability lottery process) A. Note that “CBB1” in the second stage of the gaming state in FIGS. 11 and 12 and FIGS. 13 and 14 to be described later is the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2). "CBB2" is the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2), and the blank portion is the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2).

  In CZ in the AT permissible state, as shown in FIG. 11, the AT permissible state transition lottery is not performed because it has already stayed in the AT permissible state (indicated by “x” in FIG. 11).

  In CZ in the AT-allowed state, as shown in FIG. 11, the processing related to the notification function is won for normal RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) and the winning combination group “CBB2” having no setting difference in the winning probability. This is possible in the second bonus game state CBB2 that is shifted by winning the constituent roles “Cbb1” to “Cbb6” of the winning combination group (indicated by “◯” in FIG. 11). On the other hand, the process related to the notification function is the first bonus gaming state CBB1 which is won by the winning combination group “CBB1” having a setting difference in the winning probability and shifts by winning the constituent roles “Cbb7” to “Cbb9” of the winning combination group. Is not performed (indicated by “×” in FIG. 11). Although not shown in FIG. 11, even in a single bonus game state in which a winning combination group “SB” having a setting difference in winning probability is won and a transition is made by winning a constituent role “SB” of the winning combination group “SB”. The processing related to the notification function is not performed. However, in this embodiment, “no processing related to the notification function is not performed” is “not performing the ART transfer lottery process”, but in addition to this, the “art transfer lottery process is performed but the first bonus is not performed”. In the game state CBB1 and the single bonus game state, the lottery probability determined to shift to ART in the ART shift lottery process may be “0%”, and any mechanism that does not shift from CZ to ART may be used.

  As described above, the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB1” is higher as the setting is lower, and the setting 1 is four times higher than the setting 6. Therefore, in the same number of games in the CZ in the AT allowed state, The setting 1 has a higher expected value than the 6 in the first bonus gaming state CBB1, and the total number of games in the CZ in the AT-allowed state is not processed in the first bonus gaming state CBB1 in which processing related to the notification function is not performed. The ratio occupied by the number of games is higher in setting 1 than in setting 6. In addition, since the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is higher as the setting is higher, and the setting 6 is higher than the setting 1, the first bonus gaming state CBB1 ends with the setting 6 from the setting 1. It has become easier. Also from this point, the ratio of the number of games in the first bonus game state CBB1 in which the processing related to the notification function is not performed to the total number of games in the CZ in the AT allowable state is higher in the setting 1 than in the setting 6.

  In addition, the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is higher as the setting is higher, and setting 6 is higher than setting 1. Therefore, in the same number of games in the CZ in the AT allowable state, setting 6 from setting 1 is set. The ratio of the number of games in the single bonus state where the processing related to the notification function is not performed to the total number of games in the CZ in the AT allowable state is higher than the setting 1 in the setting 6 than the setting 1 Becomes higher.

  By the way, the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB1” is higher in the setting 1 than the setting 6, and the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is higher in the setting 6 than the setting 1, but the winning group “ The combined value of the winning probability of “CBB1” and the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is higher in setting 1 than in setting 6. Therefore, setting 1 is easier than setting 6 to shift to a gaming state (first bonus gaming state CBB1, single bonus gaming state) in which processing related to the notification function is not performed. For this reason, a setting difference can be provided in an expected value at which processing related to the notification function is performed in the CZ in the AT allowable state. That is, in this embodiment, it is possible to provide a setting difference in the expected value at which the ART shift lottery is performed in the CZ in the AT allowable state.

  In ART in the AT permissible state, as shown in FIG. 12, the AT permissible state transition lottery is not performed because it has already stayed in the AT permissible state (indicated by “x” in FIG. 12).

  In the ART in the AT allowable state, as shown in FIG. 12, the processing related to the notification function is won for the normal RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) and the winning combination group “CBB2” having no setting difference in the winning probability. This is possible in the second bonus game state CBB2 which is shifted by winning the constituent roles “Cbb1” to “Cbb6” of the winning combination group (indicated by “◯” in FIG. 12). On the other hand, the process related to the notification function is the first bonus gaming state CBB1 which is won by the winning combination group “CBB1” having a setting difference in the winning probability and shifts by winning the constituent roles “Cbb7” to “Cbb9” of the winning combination group. Is not performed (indicated by “x” in FIG. 12). Although not shown in FIG. 12, even in a single bonus game state in which a winning combination group “SB” having a setting difference in winning probability is won and a transition is made by winning a constituent role “SB” of the winning combination group “SB”. The processing related to the notification function is not performed. However, in this embodiment, “no processing related to the notification function is not performed” means that “ART end change lottery processing (additional availability lottery processing) is not performed”. In addition, “ART end change lottery” Although the process is performed, in the first bonus game state CBB1 and the single bonus game state, the lottery determined to change the ART end condition in the ART end change lottery process (add the number of games in the ART period in the addition allowance lottery process) The probability may be “0%” as long as the ART end condition is not changed (the number of games in the ART period is not added).

  As described above, the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB1” is higher as the setting is lower, and the setting 1 is four times higher than the setting 6. Therefore, in the same number of games during ART in the AT-allowed state, The setting 1 has a higher expected value to shift to the first bonus game state CBB1 than 6, and the total number of games during ART in the AT-allowed state is not processed in the first bonus game state CBB1 in which processing related to the notification function is not performed. The ratio occupied by the number of games is higher in setting 1 than in setting 6. In addition, since the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is higher as the setting is higher, and the setting 6 is higher than the setting 1, the first bonus gaming state CBB1 ends with the setting 6 from the setting 1. It has become easier. Also from this point, the ratio of the number of games in the first bonus game state CBB1 in which the processing related to the notification function is not performed to the total number of games in ART in the AT allowable state is higher in the setting 1 than in the setting 6.

  In addition, the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is higher as the setting is higher, and setting 6 is higher than setting 1. Therefore, in the same number of games during ART in the AT allowable state, setting 6 from setting 1 is set. The ratio of the number of games in the single bonus state in which the processing related to the notification function is not performed to the total number of games in ART in the AT allowable state is higher than the setting 1 in the setting 6 than the setting 1 Becomes higher.

  By the way, the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB1” is higher in the setting 1 than the setting 6, and the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is higher in the setting 6 than the setting 1, but the winning group “ The combined value of the winning probability of “CBB1” and the winning probability of the winning combination group “SB” is higher in setting 1 than in setting 6. Therefore, setting 1 is easier than setting 6 to shift to a gaming state (first bonus gaming state CBB1, single bonus gaming state) in which processing related to the notification function is not performed. For this reason, it is possible to provide a setting difference in an expected value at which processing related to the notification function is performed in ART in the AT allowable state. In other words, in this embodiment, it is possible to provide a setting difference in the expected value at which the extra lottery is performed in the ART in the AT allowable state.

  In the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) in the CZ in the AT permissible state, the processing related to the notification function is common to setting 1 to setting 6. In addition, in the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) in the CZ in the AT-allowed state, the processing related to the notification function is common to the settings 1 to 6. Further, in each of the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) in the ART in the AT allowable state, the processing related to the notification function is common to setting 1 to setting 6. Further, in the second bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) in ART in the AT-allowed state, the processing related to the notification function is common to setting 1 to setting 6. However, these “common to setting 1 to setting 6” mean that the same processing is performed from setting 1 to setting 6, in other words, the processing does not change from setting 1 to setting 6. In the present invention, “the process relating to the special game is common to the first set value and the second set value” means that a winning combination with a setting difference in the special game allowed state is awarded and the transition is made. In a game state different from the game state to be used, the same content as “used by setting 1 to setting 6” used here (the same processing is performed in setting 1 to setting 6, in other words, in setting 1 to setting 6) This means that the process does not change and there is no setting difference.

  In addition, in the first bonus game state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2)) in the CZ in the AT-allowed state, the processing related to the notification function is the same for setting 1 to setting 6. Further, in the single bonus game state in CZ in the AT permissible state, the processing related to the notification function is common to setting 1 to setting 6. In addition, in the first bonus gaming state CBB1 (CBB1 (RT0), CBB1 (RT1), CBB1 (RT2)) in the ART in the AT allowable state, the processing related to the notification function is common to the settings 1 to 6. Further, in the single bonus gaming state at the ART in the AT allowable state, the processing related to the notification function is common to the settings 1 to 6. However, these “common to setting 1 to setting 6” mean that the processing related to the notification function is not performed in setting 1 to setting 6.

  A development example of the game according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. However, FIGS. 13 and 14 relate to a certain game period (a certain game period) in the case of setting 1 and setting 6, respectively.

  First, a development example of a game in CZ will be described with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 13, at settings 1 and 6, at time T <b> 1, when the winning combination group “special role” is won in the AT non-permitted state and the AT permitted state transition lottery is won (CZ winning), the slot machine 1 Transition from the AT non-permitted state to the CZ in the AT permitted state.

  In setting 1, when the winning combination group “CBB1” is won at time T2, T4, T9, T12 and the winning combination “CBB1” is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the first bonus gaming state CBB1, When the end condition of the first bonus gaming state CBB1 is satisfied at times T3, T6, T11, and T14, the slot machine 1 returns to the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2). In setting 1, when the winning combination group “CBB2” is won at time T7 and the winning combination group “CBB2” is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the second bonus gaming state CBB2, and at time T8. When the end condition of the bonus game state CBB2 of 2 is satisfied, the slot machine 1 returns to the normal game state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2).

  In setting 6, when the winning combination group “CBB1” is won at time T2 and the winning combination group “CBB1” is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the first bonus gaming state CBB1, and at time T3, the first When the end condition of the bonus game state CBB1 is satisfied, the slot machine 1 returns to the normal game state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2). In setting 6, when the winning combination group “CBB2” is won at time T12 and a winning combination is made in the winning combination group “CBB2”, the slot machine 1 shifts to the second bonus gaming state CBB2.

  In the development example of FIG. 13, the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB1” is higher in the setting 1 than in the setting 6, so that the winning count of the winning combination group “CBB1” is higher in the setting 1 than in the setting 6. Since the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB2” is the same between the setting 1 and the setting 6, the winning count of the winning combination group “CBB2” is the same between the setting 1 and the setting 6.

  In settings 1 and 6, the winning combination group “special role” is won at times T5, T10, and T13. In the development example of FIG. 13, the winning probability of the winning combination group “special role” is the same between setting 1 and setting 6, and therefore the winning count of the winning combination group “special role” is the same. In setting 1, since the times T5, T10, T13 won in the winning group “special role” are in the period of the first bonus game state CBB1, processing related to the notification function (in the development example of FIG. Processing) is not performed. On the other hand, the time T5, T10, T13 won in the winning combination group “special role” in the setting 6 is in the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) or the second bonus gaming state CBB2, so notification is made. Processing related to the function (ART transfer lottery processing in the expanded example of FIG. 13) is performed. In the development example of FIG. 13, at times T5 and T10 in setting 6, the result of the ART shift lottery process is a non-winning that determines not to shift from CZ to ART, and CZ is continued. Further, in the development example of FIG. 13, at the time T13 in the setting 6, the result of the ART shift lottery process is a win that is determined to shift from CZ to ART, and the slot machine 1 shifts from CZ to ART, and from time T13 to time T14. During this period, the period of the second bonus game state CBB2 and the state where the transition to the ART is permitted overlap. In the development example of FIG. 13, when the end condition of the second bonus gaming state CBB2 is satisfied at time T14 in setting 6, the slot 1 returns to the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2).

  In setting 1, at time T15, the remaining game of CZ and the CZ stock disappear, and the slot machine 1 shifts from CZ in the AT permitted state to the AT unpermitted state.

  Next, a development example of a game during ART will be described with reference to FIG.

  In setting 1, when the winning combination group “CBB1” is won at times T31, T34, T39, T41 and the winning combination group “CBB1” is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the first bonus gaming state CBB1, When the end condition of the first bonus gaming state CBB1 is satisfied at times T33, T36, T40, T43, the slot machine 1 returns to the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2). In setting 1, when the winning combination group “CBB2” is won at time T37 and the winning combination group “CBB2” is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the second bonus gaming state CBB2, and at time T38. When the end condition of the bonus game state CBB2 of 2 is satisfied, the slot machine 1 returns to the normal game state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2).

  In setting 6, when the winning combination group “CBB1” is won at time T31 and the winning combination group “CBB1” is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the first bonus gaming state CBB1, and at time T33, the first combination is made. When the end condition of the bonus game state CBB1 is satisfied, the slot machine 1 returns to the normal game state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2). In setting 6, when the winning combination group “CBB2” is won at time T41 and the winning combination group “CBB2” is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the second bonus gaming state CBB2, and at time T43. When the end condition of the bonus game state CBB2 of 2 is satisfied, the slot machine 1 returns to the normal game state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2).

  In the development example of FIG. 14, the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB1” is higher in setting 1 than setting 6, so the winning count of the winning combination group “CBB1” is higher in setting 1 than in setting 6. Since the winning probability of the winning combination group “CBB2” is the same between the setting 1 and the setting 6, the winning count of the winning combination group “CBB2” is the same between the setting 1 and the setting 6.

  In settings 1 and 6, the winning combination group “special role” is won at times T32, T35, and T42. In the development example of FIG. 14, the winning probability of the winning combination group “special role” is the same between setting 1 and setting 6, so the winning count of the winning combination group “special role” is the same. In the setting 1, since the times T32, T35, T42 won in the winning combination group “special combination” are in the period of the first bonus game state CBB1, processing related to the notification function (in the expanded example of FIG. 14, the ART end change is changed) A lottery process (additional availability lottery process)) is not performed. On the other hand, since the time T32 won in the winning combination group “special combination” in the setting 6 is the period of the first bonus game state CBB1, the function related to the notification function (in the development example of FIG. 14, the ART end change lottery process ( Although the addition / rejection lottery process)) is not performed, the times T35 and T42 won in the winning combination group “special role” are the period of the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2) or the second bonus gaming state CBB2. Therefore, processing related to the notification function (ART end change lottery processing (additional availability lottery processing) in the development example of FIG. 14) is performed. In the development example of FIG. 14, at time T35 in setting 6, the result of the ART end change lottery process (additional availability lottery process) is determined not to change the ART end condition (does not add the number of games in the ART period). Become. Further, in the development example of FIG. 14, at the time T42 in the setting 6, the result of the ART end change lottery process (additional availability lottery process) is determined to change the ART end condition (add the number of games in the ART period). Thus, the number of additional games is determined.

  In setting 1, since the ART period ends at time T44 and there is no remaining CZ game or CZ stock, the slot machine 1 shifts from ART in the AT-permitted state to the AT non-permitted state. On the other hand, in the setting 6, at time T44, since there is an additional game in which the result of the ART end change lottery process (additional availability lottery process) at time T42 is determined to be winning, ART is continued.

  The winning combination group “CBB2” is described as a bonus common to all settings with no difference in the winning probability between setting 1 and setting 6. However, the winning probability of the winning group “CBB1” is higher in setting 1 than in setting 6. Since it is higher, setting 1 is more often in the first bonus game state CBB1 than setting 6. Therefore, since the number of winning combinations “CBB2” cannot be lottered in setting 1 more than in setting 6, the winning frequency of winning combination group “CBB2” is substantially different between setting 1 and setting 6. It will be.

  According to the above-described embodiment, the number of times of transition to a gaming state in which ART transition lottery processing and ART end change lottery processing as processing related to the notification function are not performed as the set value increases (to the first bonus gaming state CBB1) Since the expected value of the number of times of transition and the number of times of transition to the single bonus game state is high, a difference can be provided in the set values with respect to the transition to ART and the end of ART. In addition, in order to provide a difference in setting values regarding the transition to ART and the end of ART, it is not necessary to change the winning numerical range for the ART transition lottery and the winning numerical range for the ART end change lottery for each set value. . Accordingly, by sharing the value range for winning the ART transfer lottery and the value range for winning the ART end change lottery with each set value, the storage capacity required to store the lottery values in the winning lottery table 671 is reduced. Can be achieved. In addition, although the example of the collective lottery method has been described regarding the determination of the AT permissible state, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same applies to another lottery method.

  Only in the winning combination group “CBB1” where there is a difference in the winning probability between the setting value 1 and the setting value 6, there is a possibility that the player may overlook the setting of the gaming machine depending on the frequency of transition to the first bonus gaming state CBB1. Not only will it become high, but there is a possibility that the player will be exposed to the fact that the gaming state is the first special gaming state in which processing related to the notification function is not performed, but the winning combination group “CBB1” with the same gaming content And the winning combination group “CBB2” can be avoided.

  In addition, by providing two states of CZ that can receive at most one AT game in the AT allowable state and ART that can receive a lot of AT games, the player can enjoy a clear game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first state where the frequency of AT games is low is defined as CZ where AT games are performed at most once, and the second state where the frequency of AT games is higher than that in the first state is pushed. Although it is an ART in which AT games are performed by winning the order bell, it is not limited to this, and when the frequency of AT games in the first state and the frequency of AT games in the second state are compared, It is sufficient that at least the frequency of AT games is higher in the second state than in the first state. It should be noted that the state where the frequency of AT games is low includes the state where AT games are not played, and the state where AT games are played frequently is a state where every game AT game is played in this state. Shall be included. In addition, the first state is a state in which the payout rate is less than a first predetermined value (for example, 100 [%]), and the second state is a second predetermined value in which the payout rate is not less than the first predetermined value. It is good also as a state more than a value (for example, 100 [%]). Further, the first state may be a state in which the number of AT games is smaller than that in the second state, and the second state may be a state in which the number of AT games is larger than that in the first state. The first state is an AT-allowed state and the expected value of the game medium that can be acquired is lower than the second state, and the second state is the AT-allowed state and the expected value of the game medium that can be acquired May be higher than the first state. In addition, the second state may be a playing section in which a player can acquire a lot of game media, and the first state may be a non-playing section that is not a playing section. Further, the first state is a state in which an operation mode that can acquire the maximum payout number is notified at least once, and the second state is not necessarily an AT game, but it is more than the first state. May be in an advantageous state. In this case, in the first state, if the operation mode in which the maximum payout number can be acquired is not yet notified and the non-winning to the second state is determined, the operation mode in which the maximum payout number can be acquired. Stay in the first state until notified. On the other hand, in the first state, if the operation mode that can acquire the maximum payout number is not yet notified and the winning of the second state is determined, the maximum payout number can be acquired in the first state. The operation mode may not be notified. The second state may be a state in which the transition to the ART is permitted, a state in which the transition to the ART is permitted and an advantageous RT (RT2) state, and at least the first state. It suffices that the AT game is played more frequently than in the state.

  We have explained the case where there is only one type (special role) of the winning combination group related to the transition to the AT allowed state, the winning combination group related to the transition to ART, and the winning combination group related to the ART termination condition. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lottery for the transition from the AT non-permissible state to the CZ of the AT permissible state is such that the gaming state is the AT non-permissible state, the normal gaming state RT (RT0, RT1, RT2), the second The bonus gaming state CBB2 (CBB2 (RT0), CBB2 (RT1), CBB2 (RT2)) has been described as being, but not limited to this, for example, the AT non-permitted state and the normal gaming state RT ( Only RT0, RT1, RT2) may be used. In other words, regardless of whether or not there is a setting difference in the winning combination probability of the bonus combination, in the bonus gaming state that shifts based on the bonus combination, in the AT non-permitted state, the transition from the AT non-permitted state to the CZ of the AT permitted state. There may be no.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the winning group “Promotion Replay” is won internally, the winning combination “RTT1” to “RTT9” is won, and it always shifts to the advantageous RT (RT2). Although it is configured, for example, a role name “RPC (normal replay)” unrelated to the transition to RT (RT2) is added to the constituent role of the winning role group “Promotion Replay”, and stop switches 21L and 21M at the time of internal winning , 21R may be configured such that the type of component winning combination changes depending on the pressing order of 21R. In this case, for example, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a specific pushing order (pushing order of correct answers), a role related to the transition to advantageous RT (RT2) ("RTT1" to "RTT9") The system is configured such that a normal replay is won when the player is awarded a prize and is operated in any other pressing order. Then, when the winning combination “promotion replay” is internally won during CZ, the correct push order may be notified to induce a transition from normal RT (RT1) to advantageous RT (RT2).

  Further, when the push order bell is selected during ART, the “push order” is notified as an advantageous operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. For example, the stop switch 21L corresponding to a specific reel is used. , 21M, 21R, the advantageous operation mode to be notified during ART is the operation timing of the specific stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. It doesn't matter. Further, both the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and the operation timing may be related to an advantageous operation mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the notification display 60 is controlled by the main control board 63 has been described, but it is only necessary to be controlled by an independent one from the sub control board 73.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine called a parrot in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. Well, when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming value may be adopted. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program. Further, the display means of the present invention may be configured by sequentially displaying a plurality of symbols on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT. Further, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and an optimal number of variable display columns may be appropriately configured according to the game mode.

  It may be changed to only a part of the content of the above-described embodiment, and the content of the embodiment and the content of the modification may be appropriately combined. For example, the winning combination group “SB” is removed from the winning combination group.

  And a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display columns, and a pattern when all the variable display columns are stopped The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines in which game media are paid out according to combinations.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row | line | column, display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means), 100 ... Game control means (game state setting means) , 101 ... Setting control means (setting value setting means), 103 ... Role lottery means, 103b ... Lottery value determination determination means (special game processing means)

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A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped In a gaming machine where game media is paid out in response,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of roles including at least a specific role including a special role and a special role having different advantages to be given to the player according to the operation mode of the stop operation means;
A set value setting means for setting the payout rate of the game medium to one set value from a plurality of preset set values;
A gaming state setting means for performing a setting for shifting to a special gaming state by stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the special role;
Processing related to the special game in a special game permitting state in which a special game is permitted in which an advantageous operation mode corresponding to the specific role can be specified when the specific role is won by the role lottery of the role lottery means Special game processing means for performing
As the plurality of setting values, there are a first setting value and a second setting value having a higher payout rate than the first setting value,
As the special combination, there is a first special combination that has a higher probability of winning that the first set value is won by the combination lottery of the combination lottery means than the second set value.
As the special gaming state, there is a first special gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination corresponding to the first special combination is stopped and displayed,
In the special game permission state, in the non-first special game state different from the first special game state, the processing related to the special game is common to the first set value and the second set value,
In the first special game state in the special game permissible state, processing relating to the special game is not performed. There are a plurality of special roles, and as the special role, the second special value in which the winning probability of winning by the role lottery of the role lottery means is the same between the first set value and the second set value. There is a role,
As the special game state, there is a second special game state that shifts when a symbol combination corresponding to the second special combination is stopped and displayed,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the second special game state in the special game permission state, processing relating to the special game is possible. 3. The special game allowance state includes a first state in which the special game is performed less frequently and a second state in which the special game is performed more frequently than the first state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein there is a game machine. The game according to claim 3, wherein the special game processing means can determine the transition to the second state when the first state is not the first special game state. Machine. The said special game processing means can determine the change of the termination condition of the said 2nd state, when it is not the said 1st special game state in the said 2nd state. The gaming machine described in 1.

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