JP2019037311A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent a game from being played advantageously by a fraudulent act in a game machine that an advantageous operation mode of a stop switch is notified.SOLUTION: A slot machine performs a CRT lottery when a bonus combination "RBB" is won, and when the lottery is won, drop avoiding performance notifying an operation mode of a stop switch for avoiding shift when a winning combination group likely to shift to a regular RT is won in an advantageous RT to which shift occurs after a bonus game state RBB is over is executed. Even during the advantageous RT, however, when winning frequency of a prescribed combination "BE_1" is over 5, the drop avoiding performance is terminated. Here, until a drop avoiding performance termination condition is satisfied, as information of a combination lottery result, a command in accordance with the kind of the winning combination group is transmitted to a sub control board. On the other hand, until the drop avoiding performance termination condition is satisfied and shift to the regular RT occurs, information of the combination lottery result is not submitted to the sub control board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention comprises a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping variable display, and a game according to a combination of symbols when all the variable display columns are stopped The present invention relates to a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a person.

  A slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, includes a main control unit that performs control related to a game and a sub control unit that performs control related to an effect, and the sub control unit controls the peripheral device for the effect, so that the main control unit Generally, the processing load is distributed to the sub-control units. Also, in this type of slot machine, an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that can reduce or increase the number of medals held by a player is referred to as a period called “AT”. A device having a function of generating (hereinafter referred to as an “AT machine”) is provided.

  In the AT machine, a specific combination that gives an advantageous dividend when the stop switch is pressed correctly is set, and when a specific combination is won during the AT period, a favorable order that gives an advantageous dividend to the liquid crystal display or the like (advantageous) Information that can specify the pressing order) is notified. In this case, the specific combination is generally constituted by a simultaneous winning combination of a plurality of combinations having different payouts when winning. In addition, the winning lottery is performed by the main control unit, and information on the winning combination and advantageous pressing order is transmitted to the sub-control unit. When the sub-control unit wins a specific combination during the AT period based on the received information regarding the lottery result and the advantageous pressing order, the sub-control unit controls the peripheral device for presentation such as a liquid crystal display, for example. An effect of informing the order is executed. In this type of AT machine, when winning a specific role, regardless of whether or not it is an AT period, information regarding the winning combination and advantageous pushing order is transmitted to the sub-control unit, and only when it is an AT period. Some are configured such that the sub-control unit notifies an advantageous push order. In this case, when an unauthorized acquisition of a transmission signal from the main control unit to the sub control unit occurs, there may be a problem that an advantageous push order is known even though it is not the AT period. Thus, conventionally, a gaming machine has been proposed in which information relating to an advantageous pushing order is transmitted to the sub-control unit only during the AT period, and such fraud can be prevented (for example, Patent Document 1).

  As another example of notifying advantageous information, for example, a gaming machine described in Non-Patent Document 1 has been proposed. This gaming machine, after a bonus game, transitions to a gaming state (RT high probability state) in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than the normal gaming state, and when a special role is won in the RT high probability state In addition, when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation mode (advantageous operation mode), the duration of the RT high-accuracy state is added. Further, in the RT high-accuracy state, information capable of specifying the specific operation mode is notified when the special combination is won.

Japanese Patent No. 6112524 (paragraphs 0163, 0164, FIG. 19, FIG. 20 and others) “Pachislot Hissatsu Book”, Sakai Publishing Co., Ltd., July 1, 2009, Vol. 11, No. 7 (Vol. 123), p. 74-77

  The RT high-accuracy state described in Non-Patent Document 1 can be handled as an advantageous section described in Patent Document 1. Further, in the configuration in which such an advantageous section is provided, it is appropriate to prevent the excessive advantageous state from being continued when the bonus game or the RT high probability state (advantageous section) continues continuously. Therefore, for example, when a predetermined number of advantageous sections continue, as described in Patent Document 1, it is considered that the subsequent operation is set as a non-favorable section so that the notification of the advantageous operation mode of the stop switch is not performed. It is done. However, in the gaming machine described in Non-Patent Document 1, if information on the type of winning combination is illegally acquired even if information regarding an advantageous operation mode is not transmitted in the non-advantageous section, The game to be operated in an advantageous operation mode is also found. Then, if the stop switch is operated in an advantageous manner of operation in the game, the RT high-accuracy state can be obtained. Therefore, when a game to be operated in such an advantageous manner of operation is found, It becomes possible to play an advantageous game compared with a normal player.

  In addition, the RT high-accuracy state is advantageous because it consumes less medals than usual, and can be handled as an advantageous section. Here, in the RT high-probability state, if the stop switch is operated in a predetermined operation mode (advantageous operation mode) at the time of winning the falling combination, it becomes a specific stop symbol combination, and the transition to the normal gaming state can be avoided, and other operations In the aspect, it is assumed that the game characteristic is shifted to the normal gaming state with another stop symbol combination. Furthermore, until the predetermined condition is established in the RT high-accuracy state, information that can specify that the fall can be avoided when the combination of the specific symbols is to be avoided is notified (notification effect) with a liquid crystal display or sound, etc. The notification effect is not performed after the predetermined condition is established. Even if the information regarding the advantageous operation mode is not transmitted after the predetermined condition is satisfied as in the gaming machine described in Non-Patent Document 1 with this game property, The game to be operated is determined in an advantageous manner of operation. Then, if the stop switch is operated in an advantageous operation mode in the game, the transition to the normal gaming state can be avoided. Therefore, when a game to be operated in such an advantageous operation mode is found, an unauthorized player It becomes possible to play an advantageous game as compared with the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to prevent a game from being advantageously performed by fraud in a gaming machine that is notified of an advantageous operation mode of a stop switch.

  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 main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and information transmitted from the main control means in a gaming machine that gives a privilege to the player according to the symbol combination when all the variable display rows are stopped Based on the sub control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game, and the effect execution means for producing the effect based on the sub control means, the main control means has won one of a plurality of roles The combination of lottery to determine whether or not, and by setting to one gaming state from among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between gaming states, the sub-control means, Information relating to the result of the lottery is received, and the effect of the effect executing means can be controlled based on the received information relating to the result of the lottery, and the plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state and the predetermined gaming state. An advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to a player, and among the plurality of roles, there are roles that are subject to the lottery in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, and in the advantageous gaming state When winning, if the stop operation means is operated in a specific operation mode, the variable display sequence is stopped in a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but if it is not operated in the specific operation mode, There is a specific combination in which the variable display sequence stops at a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination and shifts to the predetermined gaming state, and the sub-control means controls the effect executing means in the advantageous gaming state; Until the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, when the specific combination is won, a notification effect is provided to notify information that can specify that the transition to the predetermined gaming state can be avoided if operated in the specific operation mode. The main control means transmits information corresponding to the winning combination as information on the result lottery result until at least the notification end condition is satisfied after the transition to the advantageous gaming state. Information regarding the winning lottery result is not transmitted until at least the transition to the predetermined gaming state after the end condition is satisfied.

  According to this configuration, after the predetermined notification end condition is established in the advantageous gaming state, information regarding the type of winning combination is not transmitted to the sub-control means. In this way, even if information transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means is obtained illegally, the game in which the stop operation means should be operated in the specific operation mode cannot be determined. Accordingly, the information transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means can be obtained illegally, thereby preventing an illegal act of playing a game more advantageous than a normal player.

  Further, another 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. In a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to a symbol combination when the variable display row is stopped, a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control means A sub-control unit that controls the production in accordance with the sub-control unit, and an effect execution unit that produces an effect based on the sub-control unit, and the main control unit determines whether or not one of a plurality of roles has been won In addition to performing a lottery to be performed and setting one gaming state among a plurality of gaming states, it is possible to control the transition between gaming states, and the sub-control means is information on the result of the winning lottery It is possible to control the effect of the effect execution means based on the received information related to the winning lottery result, and the plurality of gaming states are advantageous in that the predetermined gaming state and the player are more advantageous than the predetermined gaming state. A plurality of winning combinations, the winning combination being a target of the winning combination in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, when winning in the advantageous gaming state, When the stop operation means is operated in a specific operation mode, the variable display sequence is stopped in a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when the operation is not performed in the specific operation mode, the variable display sequence is There is a specific combination that stops at the symbol combination different from the symbol combination and shifts to the predetermined gaming state, and the sub-control unit is configured to control a predetermined notification end condition as control of the effect executing unit in the advantageous gaming state. Until it is established, when the specific combination is won, it is configured to be able to execute a notification effect for notifying information that can specify that the transition to the predetermined gaming state can be avoided if operated in the specific operation mode, and the main control The means transmits information corresponding to the winning combination as information related to the winning lottery result until at least the notification end condition is satisfied after the transition to the advantageous gaming state, and after the notification end condition is satisfied, At least until the transition to the predetermined gaming state, regardless of whether the specific role is won or a non-specific role, common information that cannot identify the type of the winning combination that is not information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted. It is characterized by doing.

  According to this configuration, after a predetermined notification end condition is established in the advantageous gaming state, common information that cannot identify the type of winning combination that is not information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted. In this way, even if information transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means is obtained illegally, the game in which the stop operation means should be operated in the specific operation mode cannot be determined. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of acquiring information illegally transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means and playing a game more advantageous than a normal player.

  The advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state as an initial state, and a second advantageous gaming state that shifts when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied in the first advantageous gaming state, and Regardless of whether it is in the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state, if it continues for a predetermined period, it shifts to the normal gaming state. When the operating means is operated in a predetermined operation mode, a predetermined stop symbol combination is obtained. The end condition is that, in the first advantageous gaming state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and the accumulated value exceeds a predetermined value. The sub-control means notifies the information that can specify that the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided by operating in the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined role is won in the first advantageous gaming state. The effect executing means may be controlled so as to execute.

  According to this configuration, in the advantageous gaming state, the first advantageous gaming state in which an effect capable of avoiding the transition to the normal gaming state is performed when the specific role is won, and the normal gaming state is achieved even if the specific role is won. If a second advantageous game state in which an effect capable of avoiding transition is not performed is provided, and if a predetermined role is won in the first advantageous game state, if the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode, it continues for a predetermined period. Until then, it is possible to create a game characteristic that the first advantageous gaming state can be maintained.

  The advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state as an initial state, and a second advantageous gaming state that shifts when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied in the first advantageous gaming state, and Regardless of whether it is in the first advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state, if it continues for a predetermined period, it shifts to the normal gaming state. When the operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode, a predetermined stop symbol combination is obtained, and when the operation unit is not operated in the predetermined operation mode, there is further a predetermined role that becomes another stop symbol combination different from the predetermined stop symbol combination. In the first advantageous gaming state, when the other stop symbol combination is established, the ending condition is that an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and the accumulated value has reached a predetermined value. The other stop symbol combination is established, and the sub-control means operates in the predetermined operation mode when the predetermined role is won in the first advantageous gaming state, thereby the predetermined notification end condition. The effect executing means may be controlled so as to execute an effect that informs information that can specify that the establishment of can be avoided.

  According to this configuration, in the advantageous gaming state, the first advantageous gaming state in which an effect capable of avoiding the transition to the normal gaming state is performed when the specific role is won, and the normal gaming state is achieved even if the specific role is won. If a second advantageous game state in which an effect capable of avoiding transition is not performed is provided, and if a predetermined role is won in the first advantageous game state, if the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode, it continues for a predetermined period. Until then, it is possible to create a game characteristic that the first advantageous gaming state can be maintained.

  In addition, when the duration of the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined period for the transition to the normal gaming state, if the accumulated value is the predetermined value, the duration of the advantageous gaming state is specified. You may be comprised so that extension is possible only for a period.

  According to this configuration, when the advantageous gaming state reaches a predetermined period for shifting to the normal gaming state, the advantageous gaming state is extended only for a specific period if the accumulated value can be maintained at the predetermined value. Can improve the interest of the elderly. Until the cumulative value of the index reaches a predetermined value, it is possible to prevent a strategy of operating the stop operation means in a predetermined operation mode that is a predetermined stop symbol combination.

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 arrangement | sequence of each reel. 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. 3, and a sub control board. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a game of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the name of a combination and the symbol combination concerning winning, and the dividend (number of payouts) when winning. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination group and a combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transmission / non-transmission timing of the information of a role lottery result. It is a figure for demonstrating the transmission / non-transmission timing of the information of a role lottery result. It is a figure which shows the modification of a transmission group kind.

<Embodiment>
An embodiment 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 and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of kinds of symbols (in this embodiment, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “BAR”, “cherry”, “watermelon” ”,“ Bell ”,“ Replay 1 ”,“ Replay 2 ”,“ Blank 1 ”, and“ Blank 2 ”) are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

  Further, frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to each symbol in order. In this case, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of frame numbers 0 to 20 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 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. 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, two medals are required to play one game in the bonus game state, and three medals are required to play one game in the other general game states. Yes. Then, as the winning line in the display window 11 used for the winning determination in the general gaming state, the upper symbol combination (upper line) of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the middle of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, respectively. Symbol combination (middle line), lower symbol combination of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R (lower line), lower reel 13L lower, middle reel 13M middle, right reel 13R upper symbol combination (upward right line) There are five lines of symbol combinations (lower right lines) in the upper stage of the left reel 13L, the middle stage of the middle reel 13M, and the lower stage of the right reel 13R. Further, as a winning line in the display window 11 used for determining the winning in the bonus game state, the upper reel of the left reel 13L, the middle of the middle reel 13M, the middle combination of the right reel 13R, the lower reel of the left reel 13L, the middle reel Two lines of symbol combinations of 13M middle stage and right reel 13R middle stage are set.

  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, on the operation panel 7, a bet switch 15 for instructing to insert one medal from the credit medals stored therein, and instructing to insert the maximum number of medals per game (game) from the credit medal. A maximum bet switch 17 for rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, a lever-like start switch 19 for performing an operation for starting variable display of each symbol, and left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (corresponding to the “stop operation means” of the present invention) for performing an operation of stopping the variable display of each symbol by stopping the rotation of each symbol, and paying out a credit medal For this purpose, a settlement switch 23 and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, the number of medals inserted (specified number) required for one game is set to three in the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2) and two in the bonus gaming states RBB and CBB. 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. Further, a figure (not shown) indicating the position of the winning line for the three reels is drawn at the lower right corner of the front plate 9.

  A credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  Further, 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, on the left side of the credit indicator 45 and the payout indicator 46, a bet lamp portion 58 for indicating the number of medals inserted is disposed, and the bet lamp portion 58 is composed of three bet lamps. Further, below the bet lamp portion 58, a replay display lamp 59 for indicating replay is disposed.

  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).

  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 20 is arranged 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 advantageous state notification lamp 80 is for notifying that the state of the slot machine 1 is an advantageous section, and is formed of, for example, an LED lamp. In this embodiment, when the bonus combination “RBB” is won, the advantageous state notification lamp 80 is lit, and after the bonus gaming state (RBB) is ended, the winning combination is performed at the normal RT (RT0) which has passed through the advantageous RT (RT1). When a predetermined turn-off condition is satisfied, such as when the group NRP1 is won, the light is turned off.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is based on a main control board 63 (corresponding to “main control means” of the present invention) on which a main CPU 61 that performs control related to the progress of the game is mounted, and information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub-control board 73 (corresponding to “sub-control means” of the present invention) on which a sub-CPU 71 that controls the production in accordance with the progress of the game is separately provided, and the main control board 63 changes to the sub-control board 73. On the other hand, various data are transmitted 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. The determination result storage area 651, the advantageous state game number counter 652, the CRT flag storage area 653, the BE1 winning number counter 654, the advantageous RT continued game number counter 655 and the advantageous state flag storage area 656 are stored in the RAM 65. It is formed. 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 the role lottery table 671, stop table 672, and CRT lottery table 673 which are preset data shown in FIG. A program for the slot machine 1 (game machine program) including the above 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 a general game state (normal RT (RT0), advantageous RT (RT1), bonus inside (RT2)), The bonus game is executed in the bonus game state (RBB, CBB) which is shifted by winning the bonus combination “RBB” or “CBB”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game control unit 100 includes an operation mode determination unit 100a and a game state setting unit 100b.

(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 means 100b is used for the result of the combination lottery processing by the combination lottering means 103, the determination result of the symbol combination on the active line (general gaming state: 5 lines, bonus gaming state: 2 lines) by the symbol determination means 109, and the like. Based on this, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of a plurality of preset gaming states.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, as the gaming state, the normal RT (RT0) and the advantageous RT (the winning probability of the re-game player set higher than the normal RT (RT0)) ( RT1), normal RT (RT0) and replaying game winning probability are set to be the same, but inside the bonus (RT2) in which the winning bonus combination is carried over, and the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2), respectively An advantageous bonus game state RBB and a bonus game state CBB with more medals are provided. Here, the normal RT (RT0) is a gaming state that shifts when there is a setting change to be described later. In this embodiment, after the bonus game states RBB and CBB are completed, the transition to advantageous RT (RT1) is made. Advantageous RT (RT1) is an advantageous state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than normal RT (RT0), and medals are less likely to decrease.

  The advantageous RT (RT1) is either a fall replay ("DRP1" to "DRP6"), a single winning combination ("SP"), or a duration of 100 games. To shift to normal RT (RT0). Therefore, in this embodiment, a CRT (challenge replay time) lottery is performed at the time of winning the bonus game state RBB in the non-advantageous normal RT (RT0), and if this lottery is won, In the advantageous RT (RT1) to which the transition is made, a notification effect capable of delaying the transition to the normal RT (RT0) is performed, and in the advantageous RT (RT1) to which the transition is made after the bonus game states RBB and CBB are terminated. This kind of notification effect is not performed. This notification effect is an effect that notifies that the winning of “BE_1” should be avoided when the winning combination group “BE” is won in a state where the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 described later is “5” (navigation). End avoidance effect) and fall replay ("DRP_1" to "DRP_6") related to transition to normal RT (RT0) when winning group "DRP1" to "DRP3" is won in advantageous RT (RT1) Transition to normal RT (RT0) if the winning combination “SP” is avoided when the winning combination “SP” is won, and the effect of informing the push order that can avoid winning a prize is avoided. This is an effect (falling avoidance effect) for notifying that it can be avoided.

  Further, even if the advantageous RT (RT1) has been transferred in accordance with the CRT lottery, when the bell ("BE_1") is won six times, the fall avoidance effect ends. The bell (“BE_1”) is a constituent of the winning group “BE”, and can be awarded to another constituent (Bell “BE_2”) by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. (Avoid winning a prize for Bell ("BE_1")). In the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted with the CRT lottery winning, the bell ("BE_1") is operated by the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R until the winning of the bell ("BE_1") reaches 5 times (cumulative winnings). The avoidance effect (navigation end avoidance effect) notifying that it is possible to avoid winning the “BE_1”) will not be performed, but if the bell (“BE_1”) is won five times, When the role group “BE” is won, a navigation end avoidance effect is performed. Therefore, when the winning combination “BE” is made in a state where the number of winnings of the bell (“BE_1”) is five, the winning of the bell (“BE_1”) can be avoided based on the navigation end avoidance effect. Then, if the bell ("BE_1") can be avoided in the state where the bell ("BE_1") has been won five times, the fall avoidance effect is continued, so the advantageous RT (RT1) is continued up to the longest 100 games. It becomes easy.

  As described above, when the CRT lottery is won, the stay period of the advantageous RT (RT1) that shifts after the bonus gaming state RBB can be extended, so that the decrease in possession medals during the advantageous RT (RT1) is suppressed. However, it is possible to aim for the next bonus (a winning combination group including bonus combinations “RBB” and “CBB”). Hereinafter, the transition of the gaming state will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the winning combination group (see FIG. 7) including the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the game, the gaming state setting means 100b Sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state RBB, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state RBB. Further, the game state setting means 100b performs lighting control of the advantageous state notification lamp 80 when setting the game state to the bonus game state RBB.

  In addition, when the winning combination group (see FIG. 7) including the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination “RBB” is not won in the game, the gaming state setting means 100b plays the game The state is set to the bonus inside (RT2), and the gaming state shifts to the bonus inside. When the bonus combination “RBB” carried over inside the bonus (RT2) is won, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state RBB, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state RBB. Further, the gaming state setting means 100b lights the advantageous state notification lamp 80 when setting the gaming state to the bonus gaming state RBB.

  When 193 medals are paid out in the bonus gaming state RBB, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to advantageous RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT1). The payout of 193 medals, which is the end condition of the bonus game state RBB, is an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the advantageous RT (RT1), either the fall replay (“DRP1” to “DRP6”), the single winning combination (“SP”), or the duration reaches 100 games RT1 When the end condition is satisfied, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the normal RT (RT0), and the gaming state shifts to the normal RT (RT0).

  In addition, when the winning combination group “NRP1” is won in normal RT (RT0) and the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area 656 is set to ON, the gaming state setting means 100b Then, the advantageous state flag is set to OFF. Thereby, it transfers to an unfavorable area from an advantageous area.

  When the winning combination group (see FIG. 7) including the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) of the non-advantageous section and the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the game, the gaming state setting means 100b The state is set to the bonus gaming state CBB, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state CBB. Unlike the case of the bonus game state RBB, the game state setting means 100b does not perform the lighting control of the advantageous state notification lamp 80 when the game state is set to the bonus game state CBB (maintains a non-advantageous section).

  When the winning combination group (see FIG. 7) including the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) of the non-advantageous section and the bonus combination “CBB” is not won in the game, the gaming state setting means 100b The gaming state is set to the inside of the bonus (RT2), and the gaming state shifts to the inside of the bonus. When winning the bonus combination “CBB” carried over in the inside of the bonus (RT2), the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to the bonus gaming state CBB, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state CBB. Unlike the bonus gaming state RBB, the gaming state setting means 100b does not perform the lighting control of the advantageous state notification lamp 80 when setting the gaming state to the bonus gaming state CBB.

  When 65 medals are paid out in the bonus gaming state CBB, the gaming state setting means 100b sets the gaming state to advantageous RT (RT1), and the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT1). The payout of 65 medals as an end condition of the bonus game state CBB is an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  When (a) the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) in which the CRT flag is set to OFF, (b) the bonus is in the middle (RT2) in which the CRT flag is set to OFF. When the bonus combination “RBB” carried over at is won, (c) When the bonus combination “RBB” is won with the advantageous RT (RT1) in which the CRT flag is set to OFF, the CRT lottery means 111 performs CRT (Challenge replay time) A lottery is performed. In this embodiment, each setting (setting 1 to setting 6) is common and the CRT lottery is won with a probability of 103/256 = 40.3%. When the CRT lottery is won, the CRT lottery means 111 sets the CRT flag stored in the CRT flag storage area 653 to ON. Further, when the winning combination group “NRP1” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the advantageous state flag is set from ON to OFF, and the CRT flag is set to ON, the gaming state setting means 100b The CRT flag is set OFF together with the advantageous state flag.

  In the advantageous RT (RT1) in which the advantageous state flag is set to ON and the CRT in-progress flag is set to ON, that is, in the advantageous RT (RT1) which has won the CRT lottery, the bell (“BE_1”) wins. Until the number of times reaches 6, the pushing order for winning the normal replay ("NRP_1" to "NRP_8") in the winning combination groups "DRP1" to "DRP3" and the winning combination group "SP" When the winning is made, information that can identify the winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (falling prevention effect). Also, during the period from when the winning number of the bell (“BE_1”) reaches 5 to 6, the bell (“BE”) depends on the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R when the winning group “BE” is selected. An effect (navigation end avoidance effect) for notifying that winning of “BE — 1”) can be avoided is performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. When the advantageous state flag is set to ON and the CRT flag is set to ON, if the player wins the bell (“BE_1”), the gaming state setting unit 100b determines that the BE1 winning number counter 654 Add +1 to the count value. Further, the game state setting means 100b clears the BE1 winning number counter 654 and the advantageous RT continuing game number counter 655 to 0 when setting the advantageous RT (RT1) to another gaming state.

  In addition, the winning RT (RT1) shifted after the bonus gaming state RBB due to the CRT winning, and the normal RT (RT0) shifted from the advantageous RT (RT1) until the winning combination group “NRP1” is won to move to the non-favoring section If the bonus combination “RBB” or “CBB” is won during this period, the CRT lottery will not be performed, but after the bonus gaming state RBB, CBB is over, the BE1 winning number counter 654 and the number of advantageous RT continuing games The process proceeds to the advantageous RT (RT1) in which the counter 655 is cleared to zero. That is, the count of the longest continuous game number of the advantageous RT (RT1) is cleared, the BE1 winning number is also cleared, and the navigation end avoidance effect is performed again with the five winning times. Note that when the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the advantageous section, the ON state of the advantageous state flag is maintained.

  Here, the advantageous RT (RT1) in the advantageous section corresponds to the “advantageous gaming state” of the present invention. Further, among the advantageous RTs (RT1) shifted after the bonus gaming state RBB due to the CRT winning, the state until the fall avoiding effect is finished corresponds to the “first advantageous game state” of the present invention, and the fall avoiding effect is finished. The state from winning the falling combination ("DRP_1" to "DRP_6", "SP") and shifting to normal RT (RT0) corresponds to the "second advantageous gaming state" of the present invention.

  In addition, when it shifts to advantageous RT (RT1) based on the winning of the CRT lottery, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is set to “6”, and thereafter, every time the player wins a bell (“BE_1”) The value may be subtracted by -1. In this case, the navigation end avoidance effect may be started when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 becomes 1, and the fall avoidance effect may be ended when the count value becomes 0. , When shifting to the advantageous RT (RT1) based on the winning of the CRT lottery, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is set to “5”, and thereafter the count value every time the bell (“BE_1”) is won. -1 may be subtracted. In this case, when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 becomes 0, the navigation end avoidance effect is started, and when the count value is 0 and the bell ("BE_1") is further won, the fall The avoidance effect may be ended.

  In addition, the winning RT (RT1) shifted after the bonus gaming state RBB due to the CRT winning, and the normal RT (RT0) shifted from the advantageous RT (RT1) until the winning combination group “NRP1” is won to move to the non-favoring section Even if the bonus combination “RBB” or “CBB” is won, the BE1 winning number counter 654 and the advantageous RT continuing game number counter 655 are not cleared and the bonus combination is continued. The advantageous RT (RT1) may be resumed.

(1-3) Outline of Game Next, an outline of an example of the game executed in the slot machine 1 (general game state (RT0 to RT2)) 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 winning line (5 lines) of the display window 11 becomes valid. Here, when the start switch 19 is operated, one of the preset winning lottery results is selected by the lottery processing by the winning lottery means 103 by the lottery processing using random numbers. 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 the predetermined symbol is stopped at a predetermined position on the winning line, that is, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the display window 11 in the symbol combination related to the winning combination. The medal corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout exit 39. A predetermined profit (privilege) may be given to the player instead of paying out medals or together with paying out medals. The predetermined profit may be, for example, the same insertion as the winning game without a transition to a bonus gaming state (RBB, CBB) by winning a bonus combination to be described later or a new medal by winning a re-playing role to be described later The number of bets (the number of bets) automatically set to play the next game by the number (the number of bets), the transition of the gaming state, and the like can be mentioned.

  As shown in FIG. 6, 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-playing combination (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) is a combination that allows the next game to be played with the same number of insertions (the 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 There are two types of bonus combinations, “RBB” and “CBB”. Here, when the symbol combination (red 7-red 7-red 7) relating to “RBB” stops on the winning line, the winning state is won and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state RBB. Further, when the symbol combination (blue 7-blue 7-BAR) relating to “CBB” stops on the winning line, the winning state is won and the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state CBB. In this embodiment, the bonus combination “RBB” and “CBB” are configured so as not to receive a payout, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

-Re-players Normal replays ("NRP_1", "NRP_8") are re-players unrelated to the transition of the game state, and the winning combination groups "NRP1,""NRP2,""DRP1" to "DRP3,""NRP2 + RBB" ”And“ NRP2 + CBB ”. The fall replay ("DRP_1" to "DRP_6") is a re-playing role related to the transition of the gaming state, and is a constituent role of the winning role 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 role Multiple types of “BE_1”, “BE_2”, “WM”, “SP”, “CH_1” to “CH_33” are set. Here, the bells (“BE_1”, “BE_2”) are constituents of the winning group “BE” (corresponding to “predetermined role” of the present invention), “ALL”, “BE + RBB”, “BE + CBB”. When winning in the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2), 7 medals are all paid out. Further, when winning in the bonus game states RBB and CBB, 8 medals are paid out. Note that “BE_1” is provided as a role that can trigger the end of the fall avoidance effect.

  The watermelon (“WM”) is a constituent of each of the winning combination groups “WM”, “ALL”, “WM + RBB”, “WM + CBB”, and 7 medals are paid out when winning regardless of the gaming state. One piece combination (“SP”) is a small combination relating to the transition of the gaming state, and is a constituent combination of each of the winning combination groups “SP”, “ALL”, “SP + RBB”, “SP + CBB”. When winning, one medal is paid out regardless of the gaming state. “CH_1” to “CH_33” are constituents of each of the winning group “CH”, “ALL”, “CH + RBB”, “CH + CBB”, and 7 medals when winning in the general gaming state (RT0-2) Is paid out, and 8 medals are paid out when winning in the bonus gaming state RBB or CBB.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 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 total payout number ÷ total input number × 100 [%]. In this embodiment, the payout rate is set to 98% for setting 1 and 115% for setting 6.

  Here, the winning probabilities in the lottery in each gaming state are set at a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types), and each of the plurality of setting values has a role shown in FIG. A lottery table 671 is associated. 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 unit 102 in FIG. 4 includes types of game states (RT0 to RT2, RBB, CBB) controlled by the game control unit 100 on the main control board 63, and set values (settings 1 to 1) set by the setting control unit 101. Based on the setting 6), one lottery table is selected from the plurality of part lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. For example, in normal RT (RT0), the table selection means 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (normal RT combination lottery table) as a combination lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Role lottery means 103
The combination lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 determines whether or not a winning combination group out of a plurality of winning combination groups (see FIG. 7) is won at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated to start the game. The winning lottery determined by the lottery value generated based on the start is performed. 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 generation means 103a, random number generation means constituted by an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit is within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number). By extracting the generated random number for lottery at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, a lottery value for winning lottery is generated. 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. Note that the lottery value generation unit 103a may generate a lottery value using a random number generated by the random number generation unit, 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, the winning lottery table 671 indicates which lottery value within the range generated by the random number generating means is to be won or lost in a plurality of winning role groups shown in FIG. The correspondence between the lottery value for determination and the winning combination group is set in advance. The lottery value determination / determination unit 103b refers to the combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection unit 102, determines which winning combination group the lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a is set to, or loses. By determining whether it is set to, it is determined which of a plurality of winning combination groups has been won.

  Further, in the part lottery table 671, since some of the lottery values are set so that a plurality of parts are won in succession, the lottery value determination / determination unit 103b generates a lottery value generated by the lottery value generation unit 103a. In other words, the winning combination group shown in FIG. 7 is configured as the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103. Note that among the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 7, those composed of a plurality of combinations (composition names), when the internal winning is made, the symbol combinations for all the combinations constituting the winning combination group are aligned on the winning line. Is allowed.

  In this embodiment, the winning combination group including the bonus combination “RBB” has the same lottery value at each setting value so that the winning probability is the same at any setting value in each gaming state that is the target of the lottery. Is set. In addition, in the winning combination group including the bonus combination “CBB”, the value of the lottery value increases as the setting becomes higher so that the higher the setting probability is, the higher the setting probability is. Is set.

  The winning combination groups “BE”, “CH”, “WM”, and “SP” are the same for each setting value so that the winning probability is the same for any setting value in each gaming state that is the subject of the winning lottery. A lottery value is set.

  The winning combination groups “NRP1”, “NRP2”, “DRP1” to “DRP3” are the same at each setting value so that the winning probability is the same at any setting value in each gaming state that is the subject of the winning lottery. A lottery value is set. Further, in this embodiment, the sum of the lottery values of the winning group “NRP1” and “NRP2” in the normal RT (RT0) is the same as the lottery value of the winning group “NRP2” in the bonus inside (RT2). Is set to a value. That is, the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning group consisting of only the re-gamer in the normal RT (RT0) is the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning group consisting of only the re-player in the bonus inside (RT2). A lottery value is set to be the same. On the other hand, in the advantageous RT (RT1), the combination of winning probabilities of the winning combination groups “NRP2”, “DRP1” to “DRP3”, which is composed only of replaying players, is the only replaying player in the normal RT (RT0). Each lottery value is set to be larger than the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning group consisting of the above and the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning group consisting only of re-gamers in the bonus inside (RT2) Yes. That is, the advantageous RT (RT1) is an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is set higher than the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus inside (RT2).

(5) Determination result storage means 104
The determination result storage unit 104 of FIG. 4 stores, in the first data area of the determination result storage area 651, 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 651.

  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 which is the combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit 103 in the determination result storage area 651. Store in the data area.

(6) Reel rotation control means 105
The reel rotation control means 105 uses the stop table 672 to stop 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. Is to do. The reel rotation control means 105 basically makes all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R the constituent symbols in the winning line within the drawable range in order to win the winnings belonging to the winning combination group determined by the winning lottery means 103. Stop control to stop. 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.

  Each of the winning combination groups “NRP1” and “NRP2” is composed of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay). In this case, since the symbol related to the winning combination of any of the constituent roles is within a range that can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, Make sure to win any one of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8”.

  The winning combination group “DRP1” includes “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” (falling replay). In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated so that the first stop reel becomes the left reel 13L, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the normal replay wins preferentially. . On the other hand, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated so that the first stop reel becomes the left reel 13L, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay wins preferentially. Since the normal replay is not missed, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the player always wins one of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. In addition, the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is such that any one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The winning symbols for each role are arranged. Therefore, when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 13L, a winning is always given to one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Note that the fall replay ("DRP_1" to "DRP_6") is a transition from the advantageous RT (RT1) to the normal RT (RT0).

  The winning combination group “DRP2” is composed of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” (falling replay). In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that the normal replay wins preferentially when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated so that the first stop reel becomes the middle reel 13M. . On the other hand, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated so that the first stop reel becomes the middle reel 13M, the reel control is performed so that the falling replay wins preferentially. Since the normal replay is not missed, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the player always wins one of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. In addition, the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is such that any one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The winning symbols for each role are arranged. Therefore, when the first stop reel is other than the middle reel 13M, a winning is always given to any one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Note that the fall replay ("DRP_1" to "DRP_6") is a transition from the advantageous RT (RT1) to the normal RT (RT0).

  The winning combination group “DRP3” is composed of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” (falling replay). In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated so that the first stop reel becomes the right reel 13R, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the normal replay wins preferentially. . On the other hand, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated so that the first stop reel becomes the right reel 13R, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay wins preferentially. Since the normal replay is not missed, when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, the player always wins one of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. In addition, the fall replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP_6”) is such that any one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The winning symbols for each role are arranged. Therefore, when the first stop reel is other than the right reel 13R, a winning is always given to one of “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Note that the fall replay ("DRP_1" to "DRP_6") is a transition from the advantageous RT (RT1) to the normal RT (RT0).

  The winning combination group “BE” is composed of “BE_1” to “BE_2” (bell). In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated so that the first stop reel becomes the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the reel rotation control means 105 preferentially wins “BE_2”. Reel control. On the other hand, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated so that the first stop reel becomes the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, that is, when the first stop is other than the left reel 13L, “BE_1” has priority. Reel control is performed so as to win a prize. In “BE_1”, a winning symbol is arranged so as to win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Therefore, when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the player always wins “BE_1”. On the other hand, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the preferential winning combination is “BE_2”, but the winning symbols of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R of “BE_2” are both “bell”. It is. The symbols “bells” of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R are arranged at positions where they can be drawn into the pay line regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. Therefore, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the symbol “bell” stops on the winning line of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R. In addition, the winning symbol of the left reel 13L of “BE_2” is the symbol “red 7”, but the symbol cannot be drawn on the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Therefore, when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, when the stop switch 21L is operated within a range in which the symbol “red 7” can be drawn on the winning line with the left reel 13L, “BE_2”. Win a prize. If the stop switch 21L is not operated within a range in which the symbol “red 7” can be drawn on the winning line with the left reel 13L, the player always wins “BE_1” without missing it.

  The winning combination group “CH” is composed of “CH_1” to “CH_33”. The winning symbols on the left reel 13L of “CH — 1” to “CH — 33” are all the symbols “Cherry”. The symbol “cherry” of the left reel 13L is arranged at a position where it cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. For this reason, the winning combination “CH” may be missed due to an operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The winning combination group “WM” is composed of “WM (small role)”. The winning symbol of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R of “WM (small role)” is the symbol “watermelon”. The symbol “watermelon” of the left reel 13L and the middle reel 13M is arranged at a position where it cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Therefore, the winning combination group “WM” may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  In the winning combination group “SP”, a single combination (“SP”) is a constituent combination. The winning symbol for the left reel 13L of “SP” is the symbol “Replay 2”, the winning symbol for the middle reel 13M is the symbol “Blank 2”, and the winning symbol for the right reel 13R is the symbol “Cherry”. These symbols are arranged at positions where they cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Therefore, the winning combination “SP” may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  In the winning combination group “RBB”, the bonus combination “RBB” is a constituent combination. The winning symbols on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R of “RBB” are all the symbols “red 7”. These symbols are arranged at positions where they cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Therefore, the winning combination group “RBB” may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  In the winning combination group “CBB”, the bonus combination “CBB” is a constituent combination. The winning symbol of the left reel 13L of “CBB” is the symbol “blue 7”, the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M is the symbol “blue 7”, and the winning symbol of the right reel 13R is the symbol “BAR”. These symbols are arranged at positions where they cannot be drawn into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Therefore, the winning combination group “CBB” may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The winning combination group “NRP2 + RBB” is composed of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “RBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that NRP2 (normal replay ("NRP_1" to "NRP_8")) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Since the normal replay has not been missed, in the game won in the winning group “NRP2 + RBB”, one of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning of the bonus combination “RBB” is carried over, and the gaming state shifts to inside bonus (RT2).

  The winning combination group “NRP2 + CBB” is composed of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” (normal replay) and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that NRP2 (normal replay ("NRP_1" to "NRP_8")) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Since the normal replay is not missed, in the game won in the winning group “NRP2 + CBB”, one of “NRP_1” to “NRP_8” is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning of the bonus combination “CBB” is carried over, and the gaming state shifts to the inside bonus (RT2).

  In the winning combination group “BE + RBB”, “BE_1” to “BE_2” (bell) and “RBB” are constituent members. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that BE (Bell ("BE_1" to "BE_2")) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Since the bell is not missed, in the game winning the winning group “BE + RBB”, the player always wins either “BE_1” or “BE_2” according to the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning of the bonus combination “RBB” is carried over, and the gaming state shifts to inside bonus (RT2).

  In the winning combination group “BE + CBB”, “BE_1” to “BE_2” (bell) and “CBB” are constituent members. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that BE (Bell ("BE_1" to "BE_2")) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Since the bell is not missed, in the game won in the winning group “BE + CBB”, either “BE_1” or “BE_2” is always won according to the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. In this case, the winning of the bonus combination “CBB” is carried over, and the gaming state shifts to the inside bonus (RT2).

  The winning combination group “CH + RBB” is composed of “CH — 1” to “CH — 33” (Cherry) and “RBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that CH (cherry (“CH — 1” to “CH — 33”)) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The cherry (“CH_1” to “CH — 33”) may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 draws the winning symbol of the bonus combination “RBB”, which is the next preferential winning combination, into the winning line. Reel control is performed. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated within a range in which neither of the winning symbols of the cherry ("CH_1" to "CH_33") and the bonus combination "RBB" can be drawn, no winning combination will be won. Something is missing.

  The winning combination group “CH + CBB” is composed of “CH — 1” to “CH — 33” (Cherry) and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that CH (cherry (“CH — 1” to “CH — 33”)) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Cherry (“CH — 1” to “CH — 33”) may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 draws the winning symbol of the next bonus winning combination “CBB” to the winning line. Reel control is performed. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated within a range in which neither of the winning symbols of the cherry ("CH_1" to "CH_33") and the bonus combination "CBB" can be drawn, the winning combination is not won. Something is missing.

  In the winning combination group “WM + RBB”, “WM” and “RBB” are constituent members. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that “WM” wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. In some cases, “WM” may be missed, and in this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that the winning symbol of the bonus combination “RBB” which is the next preferential winning combination is drawn into the winning line. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated within a range in which neither of the winning symbols of “WM” and bonus combination “RBB” can be drawn, a miss that does not win any constituent combination occurs.

  The winning combination group “WM + CBB” is composed of “WM” and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that “WM” wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. In some cases, the “WM” may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs the reel control so that the winning symbol “CBB”, which is the next preferential winning combination, is drawn into the winning line. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated within a range in which neither of the winning symbols of “WM” and bonus combination “CBB” can be drawn in, a miss that does not win any component combination occurs.

  In the winning combination group “SP + RBB”, “SP” (one piece combination) and “RBB” are constituent members. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that a single winning combination (“SP”) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. There is a case where a single winning combination (“SP”) may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 controls the reel so that the winning symbol of the next bonus winning combination “RBB” is drawn into the winning line. I do. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated within a range where neither of the winning combination of the single piece combination (“SP”) and the bonus combination “RBB” can be drawn, there is a miss that does not win any of the constituent combinations. Occur.

  The winning combination group “SP + CBB” is composed of “SP” (single piece) and “CBB”. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 performs reel control so that a single winning combination (“SP”) wins preferentially regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. In some cases, a single winning combination (“SP”) may be missed. In this case, the reel rotation control means 105 controls the reel so that the winning symbol of the next bonus winning combination “CBB” is drawn into the winning line. I do. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated within a range where neither the winning combination of the single piece (“SP”) or the bonus combination “CBB” can be drawn, there is a miss that does not win any of the constituent roles. Occur.

  The winning combination group “ALL” is a combination in which all the small combinations are constituent combinations and are subject to a combination lottery only in the bonus game state RBB. In this embodiment, reel control is performed so that “BE_1” wins preferentially. Since “BE_1” is not missed, basically “BE_1” is always won.

(7) Advantageous state flag setting means 106
In this embodiment, in each game state (RBB, CBB, RT0 to RT2), a technical intervention role (winning role group “BE”) or a fall avoidance role (winning role groups “DRP1” to “DRP3”, “SP”). ), An advantageous state (advantageous section) that allows notification to that effect on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like, and a non-advantageous state that does not allow notification to that effect even if a technical intervention role is won ( Non-favorable section). Here, “notification to that effect” is to notify the type of the winning combination group of the technical intervention combination and the operation mode in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated advantageously.

  The advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets ON / OFF of the flag in the advantageous state flag storage area 656 indicating whether or not the advantageous state is present. The advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets the advantageous state flag stored in the advantageous state flag storage area 656 to ON when the bonus combination “RBB” is won and won. Further, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 maintains the advantageous state flag ON even when the bonus gaming state RBB associated with the winning of the bonus combination “RBB” ends. Further, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 completes the bonus gaming state RBB and shifts to the advantageous RT (RT1). The winning state flag “SP”) is won, and the advantageous state flag remains ON even when the normal RT (RT0) is entered. Then, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets the advantageous state flag to OFF when the winning combination group “NRP1” is won in normal RT (RT0).

  Even if the bonus combination “RBB” or “CBB” is won during the advantageous period, the bonus gaming state based on the bonus combination ends, and after that, the advantageous RT (RT1) is passed and the normal RT (RT0) is transferred. Even so, the advantageous state flag remains ON. Then, when the winning combination “NRP1” is won in the normal RT (RT0), the advantageous state flag is set to OFF. Further, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 increments the count value of the advantageous state game number counter 652 by 1 every time one game is consumed until the advantageous state flag is set to ON until it is set to OFF. At the same time, when the advantageous state flag is set to OFF, the count value of the advantageous state game number counter 652 is cleared to zero. Note that, from an advantageous section to a non-advantage section, for example, a winning combination (falling replay (“DRP_1” to “DRP — 6”), single piece combination (“SP”)) is won at an advantageous RT (RT1) and a normal RT ( You may make it transfer when it transfers to RT0). In this case, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets the advantageous state flag to OFF at the transition timing to the non-favorable zone.

  In this embodiment, a limiter (for example, 1500 games) is provided for the duration of the advantageous state, and when the count value of the advantageous state game number counter 652 reaches 1500, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 Even before the timing for setting the above-described advantageous state flag to OFF, the advantageous state flag is set to OFF. When the limiter is reached, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 clears the count value of the advantageous state game number counter 652 to zero.

(8) Command creation means 107
The command creation means 107 in FIG. 4 includes information on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, information on the operation of the operating instruments operated by the players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the setting described later. It generates a command for transmitting various information such as information relating to the pressing order for suggestion and information relating to the type of gaming state to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71). Then, the command generated by the command creation unit 107 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the command transmission unit 114 as 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 107 creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed on the sub control board 73.

  For example, the command creation unit 107 creates a command related to the role lottery result based on the information stored in the determination result storage area 651. For example, if the winning lottery result is winning of the winning combination group “NRP1”, the command creating means 107 uses “$ 01” as a command for specifying that the normal replay (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”) is won. Is created (see FIG. 7). Similarly, when other winning combination groups are won, the command creation means 107 creates a command for specifying the transmission group type set for each winning combination group. Further, the command creation means 107 creates a common command “$ 03” as the transmission group type when one of the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” is won. A command that can specify a pressing order for winning a normal replay ("NRP_1" to "NRP_8") set according to the type of group is also created.

  Note that a command for a lottery result may be created separately for a bonus combination and a general combination (replay combination, small combination). In this case, for example, if “01h (RBB)” is stored as the upper combination number in the first data area of the determination result storage area 651, the command creation means 107 specifies the type of the winning bonus combination “$ 01” is created as a command to be executed. Further, when “02h (CBB)” is stored as the upper combination number in the first data area, the command creation means 107 creates “$ 02” as a command for specifying the type of the winning bonus combination. To do. When “00h (losing)” is stored as the upper combination number in the first data area, the command creation means 107 creates “$ 00” as a command for specifying the type of the winning bonus combination.

  Further, when “01h (normal replay)” is stored as the lower role number in the second data area of the determination result storage area 651, the command creation means 107 determines that the command creation means 107 has won the winning general role “$ 01” is created as a command for specifying the type of the item. Similarly, for the other general combinations, the command creation unit 107 creates a command for specifying the type of the selected general combination based on the lower number stored in the second data area.

(9) Reel detection means 108
The reel detection means 108 in FIG. 4 sends detection signals from the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 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 108 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(10) Symbol determination means 109
The symbol determination means 109 in FIG. 4 is configured so that the symbol display mode of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stopped by the reel rotation control means 105 based on the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R It is determined whether or not the display mode is a predetermined 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.

(11) Dispensing control means 110
The payout control unit 110 in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined benefit (profit) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination unit 109, and the symbol determination unit 109 determines that a winning combination has been won. If a winning with a medal payout is made, the hopper unit 43 is operated after the number of stored credit medals reaches an upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment), and the winning combination is dealt with. A medal is paid out by the number of payouts to give a player a profit. Further, the payout control means 110 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as the medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

(12) CRT lottery means 111
In the advantageous RT (RT1) after the bonus game state RBB ends, the CRT lottery means 111 shown in FIG. 4 receives the normal RT (when the winning combination ("DRP1" to "DRP3", "SP") is won. When the operating mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for avoiding the transition to RT0) is notified by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (falling avoidance effect), or when the winning group “BE” is won, “BE_1” Whether or not to shift to CRT (challenge replay time) in which the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that can avoid winning a prize can be notified (navigation end avoidance effect) on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. Is determined by lottery using the CRT lottery table 673. In this embodiment, the CRT lottery means 111 (a) when the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) in which the CRT flag is set to OFF, (b) the CRT flag is set to OFF. If the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the advantageous RT (RT1), the CRT lottery is performed. In this embodiment, the CRT lottery table 673 is set to win the CRT lottery with a probability of 103/256 common to the set values. In addition, when the CRT lottery means 111 is won, the CRT lottery unit 111 sets the CRT flag stored in the CRT flag storage area 653 to ON. When the winning combination group “NRP1” is won in normal RT (RT0) and the advantageous state flag is set from ON to OFF, if the CRT in-progress flag is set to ON, the gaming state setting means 100b , CRT flag is set to OFF.

(13) Display control means 112
The display control means 112 of FIG. 4 performs display control of the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the bet lamp unit 58, the replay display lamp 59, and the notification display 60.

  The display control means 112 controls turning on and off of each bet lamp of the bet lamp unit 58 based on the stored contents of a medal insertion number display buffer (not shown). The display control means 112 turns off all three bet lamps when the stored content of the medal insertion number display buffer corresponds to the medal insertion number 0, and when the stored content corresponds to the medal insertion number 1. Lights up only the lowest bet lamp among the three bet lamps, and when the stored content corresponds to the medal insertion number 2, only the lower two bet lamps of the three bet lamps are lit. When the stored content corresponds to the medal insertion number 3, all three bet lamps are turned on. One bit of the output port is assigned to each of the three bet lamps of the bet lamp unit 58, and 1 is assigned to 1 bit of the output port corresponding to the bet lamp to be turned on, and 1 bit of the output port corresponding to the bet lamp to be turned off. May be set to 0 to control turning on / off of each bet lamp of the bet lamp unit 58.

  The display control means 112 turns on the re-game display lamp 59 when the stored content of the re-game display buffer (not shown) corresponds to the lighting of the re-game display lamp 59, and the stored content is displayed as the re-game display. When the lamp 59 is turned off, the replay display lamp 59 is turned off. In addition, when 1 bit of the output port is assigned to the replay display lamp 59 and turned on, 1 is set to 1 bit of the output port, and when it is turned off, 0 is set to 1 bit of the output port. The display lamp 59 may be turned on and off.

(14) Medal control means 113
4 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-acceptance.

(15) Command transmission means 114
The command transmission means 114 in FIG. 4 transmits commands including various information created by the command creation means 107 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. In this case, the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2) and the gaming state such as the bonus gaming state RBB, CBB, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, the symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 109, the state of various flags, each reel 13L, A command including information indicating the state of the slot machine 1 such as the rotation / stop states of 13M and 13R and the medal payout state by the payout control means 110 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

Here, the command transmission means 114 is the CRT set by the CRT lottery means 111, the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means 100b, the advantageous state flag set by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the CRT lottery means 111. Based on the state of the flag, the BE1 winning number counter 654, etc., the presence / absence of transmission of a command related to the winning lottery result is determined. Specifically, for example, the command transmission means 114 wins the bonus combination “RBB” in the non-advantageous section, but if the CRT lottery is not won, the command transmitting means 114 receives the advantageous RT ( After the transition to RT1), the winning lottery is performed until the winning combination is won by the advantageous RT (RT1) or the transition to the normal RT (RT0) is reached by reaching the longest continuous game number (100G) Do not send command for results. In addition, after winning the bonus combination “CBB” in the non-advantaged section, the bonus gaming state CBB transferred by winning the bonus combination is completed, and then transferred to the advantageous RT (RT1), and then falls in the advantageous RT (RT1). The command relating to the result lottery result is not transmitted until the player has won the winning combination or reaches the normal RT (RT0) by reaching the longest continuous game number (100G).

  Further, the command transmission means 114 wins the bonus combination “RBB”, wins the CRT lottery, and wins the bonus combination “RBB”. In RT1), after winning the 6th “BE_1”, winning the fallen role or reaching the normal RT (0) by reaching the longest continuous game number (100G) Do not send commands related to lottery results. In addition, when the CRT lottery is won, the command transmission means 114 wins the “BE_1” for the sixth time in the advantageous RT (RT1) that has been transferred after the bonus gaming state RBB has ended, Until the winning is reached, the advantageous RT (RT1) limiter (1500 games) is reached, the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantage section, and the transition from the winning section to the normal RT (RT0). , Do not send a command related to the role lottery result.

  In other cases, the command transmission unit 114 basically transmits a command (see FIG. 7: transmission group type) set according to the type of the winning combination group as a command related to the winning lottery result. In a state where the command transmission unit 114 does not transmit a command related to the winning lottery result, the normal replays (“NRP — 1” to “NRP — 8” set in the winning combination group at the time of winning the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” are selected. Also, information (command) regarding the pressing order for winning a prize is not transmitted.

  In addition, the command transmission unit 114 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. Further, the command transmission means 114 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.

(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 114 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.

  For example, the effect content determination means 201 is in the advantageous RT (RT1) state, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, and both the advantageous state flag and the CRT in-progress flag are set to ON. If the winning group “DRP1” to “DRP3” is won, the normal replay (“NRP_1” to “NRP_8”) set according to the type of the winning group is won. The effect content (falling avoidance effect) that the liquid crystal display 27 performs an effect capable of specifying the pressing order is determined.

  Further, the effect content determination means 201 is in the advantageous RT (RT1) state, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, and both the advantageous state flag and the CRT in-progress flag are set to ON. In the case where the winning combination group “SP” is won, the liquid crystal display 27 can provide an effect that can specify that the transition to the normal RT (RT0) can be avoided unless the single piece combination (“SP”) is won. It is decided to produce the content (falling avoidance production).

  In addition, the effect content determination means 201 is in the advantageous RT (RT1) state, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5”, and both the advantageous state flag and the CRT in-progress flag are set to ON. When the winning group “BE” is won, if the “BE_1” is not won, the liquid crystal display 27 performs an effect that can specify that the fall avoidance effect can be ended. (End avoidance effect). An example of the navigation end avoidance effect is an effect in which a character such as aiming at the symbol “red 7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 on the left reel 13L by reverse pressing (right → middle → left). If the player follows this production, it is possible to win “BE_2” and avoid winning “BE_1”.

  It should be noted that the production content determination means 201 has an advantageous RT (RT1), and even if both the advantageous state flag and the CRT flag are set to ON, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “6”. If the winning combination group “DRP1” to “DRP3”, “SP” is won, the content of the presentation is determined so that no fall avoiding effect is performed.

  In addition, in the advantageous RT (RT1), the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is less than “5”, and both the advantageous state flag and the CRT flag are set to ON, the winning combination group “BE When “” is won, the content of the presentation is determined not to perform the navigation end avoidance presentation.

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

(3) Effect display control means 202
The effect display control means 202 shown 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 means 201, or displays the upper lamp portion 33 and the lower lamp portion. Controls such as blinking light sources such as 37L and 37R all at once or individually are performed. For example, the effect display control unit 202 flashes light sources such as the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R simultaneously or individually based on data transmitted from the effect content determination unit 201.

(4) Production voice control means 203
The effect sound control means 203 of FIG. 4 performs control such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting sound based on data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination means 201. is there. For example, the production sound control unit 203 sounds a re-playing game winning sound from the speakers 31L and 31R based on the data transmitted from the production content determination unit 201, or plays a medal insertion sound from the speakers 31L and 31R. .

(Game play)
Next, the presence / absence of transmission of information regarding the gameability and the role lottery result of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, if the CRT lottery is won, the fall avoidance effect is executed at the advantageous RT (RT1). Therefore, in the normal RT (RT0), the winning combination group including the bonus combination “RBB” is won and the bonus combination “ Aim to win in the CRT lottery that will be held at the time of "RBB" winning.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), if the winning combination including the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination “RBB” is not won in the game, the gaming state Shifts to inside bonus (RT2). During the bonus inside (RT2), information related to the winning lottery result is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  When the bonus combination “RBB” carried over in the bonus interior (RT2) is won, the advantageous state flag is set to ON by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the non-advantageous section is shifted to the advantageous section. Hereinafter, a case where the CRT lottery is won at the time of winning the bonus combination “RBB” will be described.

  When the CRT lottery is won, the CRT lottery means 111 sets the CRT flag to ON. In the bonus gaming state RBB that has shifted to the winning of the bonus combination “RBB”, the advantageous section is maintained. When a predetermined number (193 in this embodiment) of medals is paid out, the bonus gaming state RBB ends and the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT1). Advantageous RT (RT1) has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than normal RT (RT0) or bonus inside (RT2), and even if the game is consumed, the number of possessed medals does not decrease or increases slightly. It becomes a state to do. Also, in the advantageous RT (RT1), the winning combination group including the bonus combinations “RBB” and “CBB” is also subject to the lottery drawing, so that the winning combination group including the next bonus combination can be transferred without reducing the number of possessed medals. Winning can be expected.

  Assume that the winning RT (RT1) is entered and, for example, the winning group “BE” is won for the first time. In this case, information (command) related to the result lottery result is transmitted to the sub control board 73, but the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed on the liquid crystal display 27. In other words, the liquid crystal display 27 produces an effect that the winning group “BE” is not known. Therefore, it is assumed that the player pushes forward (left → middle → right) as usual. In this case, “BE_1” is won, and the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is set by the game state setting means 100b. Is incremented by 1 (count value “1”: first “BE — 1” win). The navigation end avoidance effect is not performed until the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 reaches “5”. If the winning combination group “BE” is made when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is less than “5”, an effect that shows that the winning combination group has been won may be performed. In this case, it is preferable to make an effect different from the navigation end avoidance effect.

  Next, it is assumed that the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” are won when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less. At this time, since the CRT flag is ON and the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less during the advantageous section, the liquid crystal display 27 executes the fall avoidance effect. For example, when the winning group “DRP1” is won, the liquid crystal display 27 has information indicating that the first stop reel should be the left reel 13L in order to avoid the transition to the normal RT (RT0). indicate. On the other hand, when the winning combination group “SP” is won, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information that can identify that the winning combination group “SP” has been won. Here, if the player can avoid the transition to the normal RT (RT0) based on the fall avoidance effect of the liquid crystal display 27, the advantageous RT (RT1) is maintained.

  As described above, it is assumed that the transition to the normal RT (RT0) is continued at the advantageous RT (RT1) and the fifth “BE — 1” is won (the count value “5” of the BE1 winning number counter 654). At this time, when the activation condition of the navigation end avoidance effect is established and the winning combination group “BE” is won next time, the liquid crystal display 27 performs a navigation end avoidance effect informing that “BE_2” should be won. Is called.

  Here, (i) with the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 being “5”, as a result of continuing to avoid winning “BE_1” by the navigation end avoidance effect, the number of continued games of advantageous RT (RT1) is increased. When the game reaches 100 games and (ii) the number of continuous games of advantageous RT (RT) does not reach 100 games, the navigation end avoidance is performed when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5”. Although the performance is performed, the case will be described separately for the case where the winning of “BE_1” fails before the advantageous RT (RT1) continues to reach 100 games.

  In the case of (i), when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” and the number of continuing games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 games, the advantageous RT (RT1) ending condition is satisfied and the game The state shifts to normal RT (RT0). At this time, it is still an advantageous section and the CRT flag is set to ON, but the end condition for the fall avoidance effect is satisfied. When shifting to normal RT (RT0) and winning the first winning combination group “NRP1”, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets the advantageous state flag to OFF, and the advantageous region is shifted to the non-advantaged region. At this time, the gaming state setting unit 100b sets the CRT flag to OFF. Therefore, in the case of (i), there is no timing when the information regarding the winning lottery result is changed from transmission to non-transmission.

  In the case of (ii), even if the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are won, a fall avoidance effect end condition is established in which no fall avoidance effect is performed. Here, information relating to the result lottery result and information that can specify the pressing order are changed from transmission to non-transmission. Therefore, even if the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are selected next time, winning to the falling combinations “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” and “SP” cannot be avoided, and the gaming state is normal RT ( (RT0). With the transition to normal RT (RT0), the information regarding the winning lottery result is changed from non-transmission to transmission. Then, when shifting to normal RT (RT0) and winning the first winning combination group “NRP1”, the advantageous state flag setting means 106 sets the advantageous state flag to OFF, and the advantageous region is shifted to the non-advantaged region. At this time, the gaming state setting unit 100b sets the CRT flag to OFF.

  Next, a case where the longest continuous game number (limiter) in the advantageous section is reached in the middle of the advantageous RT (RT1) will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, if the winning combination group including the bonus combination “RBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination “RBB” is not won in the game, the gaming state is bonus. Move to inside (RT2). During the bonus inside (RT2), information related to the winning lottery result is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. When the bonus combination “RBB” is won, the CRT lottery means 111 also performs CRT lottery. When the CRT lottery is won, the CRT lottery means 111 sets the CRT flag to ON. Below, the case where CRT lottery is won will be described.

  When the bonus combination “RBB” carried over in the bonus interior (RT2) is won, the advantageous state flag is set to ON by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the non-advantageous section is shifted to the advantageous section.

  In the bonus gaming state RBB that has shifted to the winning of the bonus combination “RBB”, the advantageous section is maintained. When a predetermined number (193 in this embodiment) of medals is paid out, the bonus gaming state RBB ends and the gaming state shifts to advantageous RT (RT1).

  Assume that the winning RT (RT1) is entered and, for example, the winning group “BE” is won for the first time. In this case, information (command) related to the result lottery result is transmitted to the sub control board 73, but the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed on the liquid crystal display 27. At this time, the liquid crystal display 27 performs an effect that the winning group “BE” is not known. Therefore, it is assumed that the player pushes forward (left → middle → right) as usual. In this case, “BE_1” is won, and the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is set by the game state setting means 100b. Is incremented by 1 (count value “1”: first “BE — 1” win). The navigation end avoidance effect is not performed until the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 reaches “5”.

  Next, it is assumed that the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” are won when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less. At this time, since the CRT flag is ON and the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less during the advantageous section, the liquid crystal display 27 executes the fall avoidance effect. For example, when the winning combination group “DRP2” is won, the liquid crystal display 27 has information indicating that the first stop reel should be the middle reel 13M in order to avoid the transition to the normal RT (RT0). indicate. On the other hand, when the winning combination group “SP” is won, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information that can identify that the winning combination group “SP” has been won. Here, if the player can avoid the transition to the normal RT (RT0) based on the fall avoidance effect of the liquid crystal display 27, the advantageous RT (RT1) is maintained.

  In the advantageous RT (RT1), when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, and the winning avoidance to the falling roles “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” and “SP” is continuously avoided by the falling avoidance effect. On the other hand, when the number of continuing games of the advantageous RT (RT1) reaches the limiter (1500 games), the advantageous state flag is set to OFF by the advantageous state flag setting means 106, and the advantageous section is shifted to the non-favorable section. At this time, information relating to the winning lottery result and information that can specify the pressing order are changed from transmission to non-transmission. Further, the game state setting unit 100b sets the flag during CRT to OFF when reaching the limiter.

  When the winning group “BE” is won in the advantageous RT (RT1) after reaching the limiter (the count value “1” of the BE1 winning number counter 654), the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed, and “BE_1” is displayed. A winning is made (the count value “2” of the BE1 winning number counter 654).

  Next, it is assumed that the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” are won when the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less. At this time, if the CRT flag is OFF and the non-advantageous section is in effect, even if the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 is “5” or less, the liquid crystal display 27 does not perform the fall avoidance effect. Therefore, even if the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are selected next time, winning to the falling combinations “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” and “SP” cannot be avoided, and the gaming state is normal RT ( (RT0). With the transition to normal RT (RT0), the information regarding the winning lottery result is changed from non-transmission to transmission. When the limiter makes a transition from the advantageous section to the non-favorable section, the count value of the BE1 winning number counter 654 may be cleared to zero.

  With reference to FIG. 9B, the case where the winning combination group including the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the non-advantageous section at the normal RT (RT0) will be described.

  When the winning combination group including the bonus combination “CBB” is won in the normal RT (RT0) and the bonus combination “CBB” is not won in the game, the gaming state shifts to the inside bonus (RT2). During the bonus inside (RT2), information related to the winning lottery result is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  When the bonus combination “CBB” carried over in the bonus interior (RT2) is won, the game proceeds to the bonus game state CBB. At this time, the CRT lottery is not performed, and the non-advantageous section is maintained.

  When 65 medals are paid out in the bonus game state CBB, the bonus game state CBB ends and the game state shifts to advantageous RT (RT1). At this time, information relating to the winning lottery result and information that can specify the pressing order are changed from transmission to non-transmission.

  Assume that the winning RT (RT1) is entered and, for example, the winning group “BE” is won for the first time. In this case, since it is a non-advantageous section, the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed on the liquid crystal display 27. In other words, the liquid crystal display 27 produces an effect that the winning group “BE” is not known. Therefore, it is assumed that the player pushes forward (left → middle → right) as usual, and in this case, “BE_1” is won.

  Thereafter, it is assumed that the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” are won during the advantageous RT (RT1). At this time, since it is in the non-advantageous section, the liquid crystal display 27 does not execute the fall avoidance effect. Therefore, even if the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” are won, the winning combination “DRP_1” to “DRP_6” and “SP” cannot be avoided, and the gaming state is normally RT (RT0). Migrate to At this time, the information regarding the winning lottery result is changed from non-transmission to transmission.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the winning number of “BE_1” is 6 in the advantageous RT (RT1) which wins the CRT lottery performed when the bonus combination “RBB” is won and shifts after the bonus gaming state RBB ends. If the number of times has been exceeded, information regarding the winning lottery result is not transmitted to the sub-control board 73. In this way, even if the information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 is illegally obtained, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in any manner of operation, the falling combination ("DRP_1" ”To“ DRP — 6 ”,“ SP ”(corresponding to“ specific role ”of the present invention) can be avoided, and the game to be avoided is not known. Therefore, it is possible to illegally acquire information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 and prevent an illegal act of playing a game more advantageous than a normal player.

  Further, in the advantageous RT (RT1), the first advantageous gaming state in which the fall avoidance effect is performed when the winning group “DRP1” to “DRP3” or “SP” is won and the second avoidance effect is not performed. An advantageous gaming state is provided, but the first advantageous gaming state is maintained until the number of winning “BE_1” reaches the sixth. In addition, when the number of winnings of “BE_1” reaches the fifth time, a navigation end avoidance effect is performed at the time of winning the next winning combination group “BE”, and the sixth winning may be avoided (CRT winning). In this way, the technical intervention of the player is increased, so that the interest can be improved.

  Further, even when the transition to the normal RT (RT0) can be avoided by the fall avoidance effect or the navigation end avoidance effect in the advantageous RT (RT1), if the predetermined RT (RT0) continues, the normal RT (RT0) ), It is possible to prevent the player from being overwhelmed with expectation and inciting gambling.

  In addition, the bonus combination “CBB” increases the player's willingness to participate by setting a higher winning probability as the setting is higher, while at the same time, the bonus combination “Between advantageous RT (RT1) + CRT)” By avoiding the setting difference in the winning probability, the RBB can give the player an equal profit even when the setting difference is different regarding the transition to an advantageous state after the end.

  In addition, by providing a bonus combination “RBB” that may be transferred to the CRT after completion and a bonus combination “CBB” that is not likely to be transferred to the CRT, the game characteristics are diversified. Can be improved.

<Variation of commands related to role lottery results>
In the above-described embodiment, the advantageous RT (RT1) won by winning the CRT lottery at the time of winning the bonus combination “RBB” and the transition from the end condition of the fall avoiding effect to the normal RT (RT0) is established. The information (command) regarding the result lottery result is not transmitted to the sub-control board 73 during the interval or until the maximum number of continued games (limiter) in the advantageous section is reached and the routine RT (RT0) is reached. In this period, a command common to all winning combination groups may be transmitted to the sub-control board 73 as information (command) related to the winning lottery result.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, until the end condition of the fall avoidance effect is satisfied, the command creating means 107 uses the command of the transmission group type corresponding to the type of the winning group as in the above-described embodiment. The command transmission means 114 transmits the command to the sub-control board 73.

  On the other hand, the command creating means 107 reaches the normal RT (RT0) after reaching the normal RT (RT0) until the transition to the normal RT (RT0) is reached after the end condition of the fall avoidance effect is satisfied, ), A command for each game “$ 15” is created as information related to the winning lottery result regardless of which winning group is won, and the command transmission means 114 sends the command to the sub control board 73. Send to.

  Even in this case, information transmitted from the command transmission unit 114 to the sub-control board 73 is illegally acquired during the period from when the end condition for the fall avoiding effect is established until the transition to normal RT (RT0). However, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in any manner, the winning of the falling combination ("DRP_1" to "DRP_6", "SP" (corresponding to the "specific combination" of the present invention)) is avoided. It is possible to make it impossible to specify a game to be avoided.

  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.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted after winning the CRT lottery, the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) is 100 games when the number of winning “BE_1” is five. Although it is configured to shift to the normal RT (RT0) when it reaches, the number of continuous games of the advantageous RT (RT1) can reach the longest 100 games in the state where the number of winnings of “BE_1” is 5 times. In this case, the longest advantageous RT (RT1) may be extended as a privilege for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games). In this case, for example, the maximum number of continuous games of advantageous RT (RT1) is 110 games, and the number of continuous games of advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 when the number of winning “BE_1” is five. In such a case, the fall avoidance navigation is performed during the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” until the number of continued games reaches 110 games, and “BE_1” has received less than 5 wins. If the number of continuous games of advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 in the state, no fall avoidance navigation will be performed even if the winning group “DRP1” to “DRP3”, “SP” is won in subsequent games Like that. If it does in this way, an advantageous state can be lengthened according to a player's skill, and a player's interest will improve.

  It should be noted that the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3”, “DRP3” and “DRP3” until “BE_1” has reached 5 games and the number of continuous games of advantageous RT (RT1) reaches 100 games and reaches 110 games. When performing the fall avoidance navigation when winning the “SP”, the number of winnings of the “BE_1” is counted even after the 101th game. The navigation may not be performed, and the number of winnings of “BE_1” is not counted after the 101th game, and the fall of the winning combination groups “DRP1” to “DRP3” and “SP” is avoided until the 110th game. Navigation may be performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the advantageous RT (RT1) shifted after winning the CRT lottery, the navigation end avoidance effect is not performed until the number of winning “BE_1” reaches five times. Until the winning number of “BE_1” reaches 6 in the advantageous RT (RT1) that has been transferred after winning the lottery, the navigation end avoidance effect may be always performed when the winning combination group “BE” is won. In this way, even players who are not good at pushing can enjoy the game.

  As an end condition for the fall avoidance effect, the number of winnings of “BE_1” is used as an index. For example, when winning group “BE” is won, 6 points are awarded for winning “BE_1”, and 0 points are awarded for winning “BE_2”. When the accumulated point reaches 30 points ("BE_1" 5 times), the navigation end avoidance effect is executed, and when the accumulated point exceeds 36 points, the fall avoidance effect is not performed. It is good also as a parameter | index of judgment of establishment of the ending conditions of an avoidance effect.

  Moreover, although described embodiment demonstrated as an example that the count value of BE1 winning number counter 654 became "6" or more as completion | finish conditions of a fall avoidance effect, it can change suitably.

  In the embodiment described above, the bonus game state RBB and the bonus game state CBB are configured to end under different conditions (predetermined payout number), but may be the same.

  Further, the longest continuous game number of the advantageous RT (RT1) is not limited to 100 games, and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the embodiment described above, the number of bets for one game in the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2) is three (three bets), and the number of bets for one game in the bonus gaming states RBB and CBB is two (two bets). However, it is also possible to bet one piece in the general gaming state (RT0 to RT2). In this case (1 bet), it is preferable to set the winning probability of the bonus combination “RBB” in which the CRT lottery is performed to 0%. In the case of betting one piece, the bonus combination “RBB” is not won in the inside of the bonus (RT2), but the bonus combination “RBB” and “CBB” that have been carried over may be permitted. .

  In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine called a parrot that is a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine. In addition, when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming value may be employed. 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.

  The display unit includes 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, so that the player can respond to the combination of symbols when all the variable display columns are stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines that grant a privilege.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine)
13L, 13M, 13R ... reel (variable display row, display means)
14L, 14M, 14R ... reel motor (display means)
21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means)
27 ... Liquid crystal display (production execution means)
63. Main control board (main control means)
73 ... Sub-control board (sub-control means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100b ... Game state setting means 103 ... Role lottery means 201 ... Production content determination means

Claims (5)

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 that grants a privilege to the player accordingly,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means;
Production execution means for producing an effect based on the sub-control means,
The main control means includes
It is possible to control the transition between gaming states by performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles has been won, and setting it to one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states,
The sub-control means includes
Receiving information related to the result of the role lottery, and controlling the effect of the effect executing means based on the received information related to the result of the lottery;
The plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state,
Among the plurality of combinations, a combination that is a target of the combination lottery in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, and when the winning operation state is won, the stop operation means performs a specific operation When operated in a mode, the variable display sequence stops at a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display sequence differs from the specific symbol combination There is a specific role to stop and shift to the predetermined gaming state,
As the control of the effect executing means in the advantageous gaming state, the sub-control means operates in the specific operation mode when operating in the specific operation mode when the specific combination is won until a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied. It is configured to be able to execute a notification effect that notifies information that can specify that the transition to can be avoided,
The main control means includes
At least from the transition to the advantageous gaming state until the notification termination condition is satisfied, information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted as information on the winning lottery result,
A game machine characterized by not transmitting information on the winning lottery result until at least the transition to the predetermined gaming state after the notification end condition is established. 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 that grants a privilege to the player accordingly,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means;
Production execution means for producing an effect based on the sub-control means,
The main control means includes
It is possible to control the transition between gaming states by performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles has been won, and setting it to one gaming state from a plurality of gaming states,
The sub-control means includes
Information related to the result of the role lottery is received, and the effect of the effect executing means can be controlled based on the received information related to the result of the lottery,
The plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state,
Among the plurality of combinations, a combination that is a target of the combination lottery in both the predetermined gaming state and the advantageous gaming state, and when the winning operation state is won, the stop operation means performs a specific operation When operated in a mode, the variable display sequence stops at a specific symbol combination and the advantageous gaming state is maintained, but when not operated in the specific operation mode, the variable display sequence differs from the specific symbol combination There is a specific role to stop and shift to the predetermined gaming state,
As the control of the effect executing means in the advantageous gaming state, the sub-control means operates in the specific operation mode when operating in the specific operation mode when the specific combination is won until a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied. It is configured to be able to execute a notification effect that notifies information that can specify that the transition to can be avoided,
The main control means includes
At least from the transition to the advantageous gaming state until the notification termination condition is satisfied, information corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted as information on the winning lottery result,
The winning combination that is not information corresponding to the winning combination regardless of whether the specified winning combination or non-specific winning combination is won at least from the establishment of the notification end condition to the transition to the predetermined gaming state. A game machine characterized by transmitting common information whose type cannot be specified. The advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state as an initial state, and a second advantageous gaming state that shifts when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied in the first advantageous gaming state, and the first advantageous gaming state. Regardless of whether it is in the advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state, if it continues for a predetermined period, it shifts to the normal gaming state,
Among the plurality of winning combinations, when the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode at the time of winning, a predetermined stop symbol combination is obtained, and if not operated in the predetermined operation mode, other stop symbols different from the predetermined stop symbol combination are obtained. There are more predetermined roles to be combined,
The predetermined notification end condition is that, when the other stop symbol combination is established in the first advantageous gaming state, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and the accumulated value exceeds a predetermined value.
The sub-control means, when winning the predetermined role in the first advantageous gaming state, notifies the information that can specify that the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided by operating in the predetermined operation mode The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect execution means is controlled to execute an effect. The advantageous gaming state includes a first advantageous gaming state as an initial state, and a second advantageous gaming state that shifts when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied in the first advantageous gaming state, and the first advantageous gaming state. Regardless of whether it is in the advantageous gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state, if it continues for a predetermined period, it shifts to the normal gaming state,
Among the plurality of winning combinations, when the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode at the time of winning, a predetermined stop symbol combination is obtained, and if not operated in the predetermined operation mode, other stop symbols different from the predetermined stop symbol combination are obtained. There are more predetermined roles to be combined,
In the first advantageous gaming state, the predetermined notification end condition is that, when the other stop symbol combination is established, an index based on the establishment is accumulated, and the accumulated value reaches a predetermined value. Furthermore, the other stop symbol combination is established,
The sub-control means, when winning the predetermined role in the first advantageous gaming state, notifies the information that can specify that the predetermined notification end condition can be avoided by operating in the predetermined operation mode The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect execution means is controlled to execute an effect.   When the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state reaches the predetermined period for the transition to the normal gaming state, if the accumulated value is the predetermined value, the continuation period of the advantageous gaming state is set to a specific period. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the gaming machine is extendable.

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