JP2019088600A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games by effectively using a number of times of games counted during an advantageous period.SOLUTION: A slot machine comprises: an advantageous period counter for specifying a number of times of games performed in an advantageous period; and a specific period counter for specifying a number of times of games performed in a specific period during a period when a CBB winning in a lottery is not carried over in the advantageous period. The slot machine performs processing related to the advantageous state such as AT lottery processing on the basis of a value of the advantageous period counter and a value of the specific period counter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arrayed are provided, and by performing a start lottery, a role lottery is performed and rotation of the reels is started. There is a slot machine capable of giving benefits according to a combination of symbols on a pay line when all reels stop, based on pushing order, operation timing, etc.). Further, as a state advantageous to the player, a bonus for improving the probability of winning a predetermined combination (for example, a small combination or replay), a result of RT (Replay Time), and a combination lottery result in winning multiple combinations. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) for reporting operation information which is advantageous to the player for winning a winning combination with a bonus when the game is played. In addition, pachinko gaming machines that display pachinko balls by displaying pachinko balls in the game area and stopping after displaying various kinds of symbols variably by winning in the start winning opening provided in the game area. Are known.

  As such a gaming machine, an advantageous period (advantage zone) in which AT can be performed is provided, and the number of games executed after the start of the advantageous period is counted, and the number of games is a predetermined number of times (for example, 1,500 In some cases, it is possible to control the advantageous period with the upper limit until reaching the number of times (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 6149986

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the number of games counted during the advantageous period is used only to specify whether the upper limit of the advantageous period has been reached. As described above, the counting of the number of times of playing during the advantageous period is only for the purpose of suppressing excessive withdrawal, and does not contribute to the improvement of the gaming property.

  In addition, even during the advantageous period, for example, in the carry-over period in which the bonus is won, the number of games during the advantageous period is counted even though the drawing on the AT is not performed. For this reason, there existed a possibility that the game nature in the carry over period in an advantageous period might be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by effectively utilizing the number of times of gaming counted during an advantageous period.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped, a plurality of special roles. The combination lottery means that performs combination lottery to determine which combination of winning combination, the stop control unit that performs control to stop the symbol according to the result of the combination lottery, corresponding to the special combination The special state control means for controlling the special state advantageous to the player by stopping the symbols to be played, and until the symbol corresponding to the special role is stopped after the special role is won in the role lottery, A carry-over means for carrying over special winnings, an advantageous period control means for controlling a predetermined advantageous period from the establishment of the start condition to the establishment of the termination condition, and an advantageous state advantageous to the player during the advantageous period Advantaged state control means for controlling, first period information storage means for storing first period information for making it possible to specify an elapsed period elapsed since the start of the advantageous period, and the carryover means in the advantageous period Second period information storage means for storing second period information for making it possible to specify a specific period in which winning of the special part is not carried over, the first period information and the second period information in the advantageous period, and And advantageously associated processing means for performing processing relating to the advantageous state.

  According to this configuration, the process relating to the advantageous state can be performed based on an elapsed period elapsed since the start of the advantageous period, and a specific period in which the special winning is not carried over by the carryover means in the advantageous period. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by effectively utilizing the elapsed period and the specific period.

  Preferably, from the elapsed period specified from the first period information and the specified period specified from the second period information, the period during which the special winning combination is carried over by the carryover means within the elapsed period. And third period information storage means for specifying and storing the information during the specific period.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to specify the period during which the special winning combination is carried over by the carryover means from the elapsed period and the specific period, and to perform the processing related to the advantageous state. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the period during which the special winning combination is carried over by the carryover means during the elapsed period, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, since the period during which the special part winning is carried over is specified and stored during the specific period, it is possible to reduce the processing burden during the period during which the special part winning is carried over.

  Preferably, the second period information storage means stores the second period information so that the total period which has become the specific period can be specified between the start and the end of the advantageous period.

  According to this configuration, the process relating to the advantageous state can be performed based on the total period of the specific period in the advantageous period. As a result, since the processing related to the advantageous state can be performed based on the specific period cumulatively specified from the start to the end of the advantageous period, the sense of expectation and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Preferably, the combination lottery means performs the combination lottery based on a set value set among a plurality of set values including the first set value and the second set value, and performs the part combination lottery in the combination lottery The winning ratio is higher when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set, while the percentage in which no winning combination is won in the combination lottery Is set to be lower when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set.

  According to this configuration, when the second set value is set, it is easier to win the special part than when the first set value is set, but it is difficult to lose. For this reason, even if the special combination is won, the symbol corresponding to the special combination is less likely to be stopped when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set. As a result, when the first set value is set and when the second set value is set, the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped within a predetermined period and controlled to the special state. It is possible to suppress the difference in the degree of advantage of the player.

  Preferably, the combination lottery means performs the combination lottery based on a set value set among a plurality of set values, and the result of the combination lottery is a first special as a special result of winning the special combination. The ratio including the result and the second special result and the result of the part drawing being the first special result is a predetermined ratio regardless of which one of the plurality of setting values is set, The ratio of the lottery result to the second special result is a ratio different between when the first set value is set and when the second set value is set among the plurality of set values, The second period information storage means takes, as the specific period, a period other than the period during which the special combination is carried over regardless of whether it is after the first special result or after the second special result. Write second period information to make it identifiable To.

  According to this configuration, regardless of any of the first special result and the second special result, a period other than the period during which the special combination is carried over is specified as the specific period. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a disadvantage such as giving a sense of loss to a player without being involved in specifying a specific period, although the special result is obtained.

  Preferably, a stop operation means for stopping variable display is provided, and the stop control means performs control to stop the symbol according to the result of the lottery for the winning combination and the operation of the stop operation means, and corresponds to the special role The symbol is a symbol that can be displayed in a stop regardless of the timing at which the stop operation means is operated.

  According to this configuration, when the special combination is won and the other combination is not elected, the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped and controlled to the special state regardless of the timing at which the stop operation means is operated. Can. As a result, the carryover period can be converged to the period set in the design stage regardless of the player's skill or the like.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view in the state where the front door of the slot machine was opened. It is an expanded view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a combination name, a symbol combination, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination group, a combination of components, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of each playing state and an advantageous period. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the control process during CZ performed during CZ among the advantageous period setting processes. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table for AT transfer lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the during-AT control process performed during AT among the advantageous period setting processes. (A) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table for additional lottery, and (b) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table for pulling-back lottery. It is a timing chart for explaining a concrete example about an update situation of various counters in an advantageous period, an effect according to a result of various lottery, and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the preparation zone in a modification. It is a timing chart for explaining a concrete example about an update situation of various counters in a preparation zone in a modification, and an effect etc. which are performed.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of executing a game using medals as gaming media will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, but a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium, or using a internally provided score instead of using a gaming medium It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of executing a game.

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

  The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-like housing 3 having an opening on the front surface, and a front door 5 attached openably and closably at one side of the housing 3. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked and released from the housing 3 by a door key managed by a game arcade manager. The door sensor 20 detects whether the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided at the center of the front door 5. From the display window 7, it is possible to visually recognize the reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, it is possible to visually recognize from the display window 7 a state in which the symbols arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed. Thus, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form the variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

  The variable display unit 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display portion 13 is a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the left variable display row 10L configured of the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11M. And a reel 11M, and a right variable display row 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. In the state in which the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, each of the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can display symbols stopped on the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage. For this reason, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

  In the present embodiment, a so-called lower line configured by the lower side of the left variable display row 10L, the lower side of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower side of the right variable display row 10R is set There is. In the display window 7, a pay line NL is drawn.

  A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 performs effects by displaying a predetermined image in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts, etc. are printed is provided, and further, above and on the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , And lamp portions 33L, 33M, and 33R. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R include light sources such as LEDs, and perform effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit indicator 45, a payout indicator 46, a notification indicator 60, and an advantage period notification lamp 80 are disposed. The credit display 45 displays credits, which are the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among the medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set at 50.

  The payout indicator 46 displays the number of medals (game media) paid out when a winning combination occurs, and is also used to display various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. The setting suggestion information is information that enables specification of at least one of the setting values 1 to 6 and is information that suggests the setting value being set. The indicator 60 for notification is a display for notifying of predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, pushing order, etc .; hereinafter, also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) which is advantageous for the player It is The advantageous period notification lamp 80 is a display for notifying that it is an advantageous period (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous period) in which an AT game capable of notifying an advantageous operation mode can be accepted.

  The credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, and the notification indicator 60 are each formed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment. In addition, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is configured by, for example, an LED, is lit in the advantageous period, and is turned off in the normal period which is not the advantageous period.

  Below the display window 7 of the front door 5, various operation units are provided. The operation unit includes the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the effect operation unit 81, the start switch 19, the settlement switch 23, the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop switches 21L to 21R), A medal insertion slot 25 is provided.

  The bet switch 15 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using a credit. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch for detecting an operation for setting the bet number of medals for the maximum bet number using credits. The maximum bet number refers to the maximum number (in this embodiment, set to “3”) in which the bet number can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game).

  The effect operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting an operation related to an effect. The operation related to the effect includes an operation for executing and developing the effect, an operation for selecting the effect mode and the character, and an administrator menu for displaying the player menu state and setting history and the like displaying the game history and the like. It includes an operation to shift to the state. The start switch 19 is a switch for detecting an operation for rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R to start variable display of a symbol. The settlement switch 23 is a switch for detecting an operation for paying out the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the number of bets already set. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping rotation of a corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R and stopping variable display of symbols. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for the player to insert a medal.

  Below the various operation parts of the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which characters and the like are printed is provided. Lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp parts 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, for example, and execute effects by emitting light in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout opening 39 for paying out a medal according to the occurrence of a winning combination and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medal paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided. At the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, speakers 31L and 31R are provided for producing effects by outputting sound effects, sounds and the like according to the progress of the game.

  Next, the internal configuration of the chassis 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, at the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1, there is provided a reel unit 9 for accommodating the reels 11L to 11R side by side. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes a reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 4; hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L-14R), and position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R (see FIG. 4. Hereinafter, both the position sensors 55L through 55R) Say)).

  The reel motors 14L to 14R are each fixed horizontally to the frame of the reel unit 9, and the corresponding one of the reels 11L to 11R is fixed to the rotation axis thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are controlled to rotate and stop by being driven and controlled. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by, for example, stepping motors.

  The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that projections provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed through predetermined positions as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are configured by, for example, photo interrupters. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusions of the corresponding reels, the symbol at a predetermined position of the reel (for example, symbol No. 19 in FIG. 3) is positioned in the middle of the display window 7 Is configured.

  A main control board 63 and a sub control board 73 are installed above the reel unit 9 in a state of being accommodated in the board case. In order to make it possible to easily distinguish the trace of the control case etc. housed in the circuit board case, the control case can not contact the control board unless some members are broken, for example. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by signal lines connecting the boards.

  Below the reel unit 9, a hopper unit 43 is provided. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

  The hopper container 42 is a container for storing the medals received from the medal insertion slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor which is provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medal stored in the hopper container 42 is in the full tank state where the predetermined amount has been reached.

  The hopper motor 57 is a motor which is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is configured of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects the medals discharged from the hopper container 42 by the hopper motor 57 one by one. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout port 39 via the medal chute 47 provided on the lower side of the back surface of the front door 5.

  On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine 1 is disposed. In the power supply unit 49, a power switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change process start switch 56 are disposed.

  The power switch 50 is a switch that switches the presence or absence of power supply to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting the switching operation of the setting value during the setting change process capable of changing the setting value. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for releasing an error when an error occurs. The change process start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change process, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change process. The switch provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 is a switch that can be operated when the front door 5 is opened. Therefore, basically, only the game arcade manager can operate.

  The setting value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the setting value is a value for specifying a winning probability of winning the combination determined in advance in the combination lottery. In the winning combination lottery, the probability of winning the winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability corresponding to the set value set. That is, when the set values that are set are different, there are cases where the winning probability of winning in the part drawing is different even if the part combination is the same. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out during execution of the game a predetermined number of times differs according to the set value set, and as a result, the payout rates can be made different. Therefore, the setting value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and can also be said to be a value for specifying the payout rate. As the setting values, for example, 1 to 6 (in the present embodiment, four stages of setting values 1, 2, 5, 6) having different winning probabilities are provided, and setting value 1 is the lowest payout rate. The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be provided in six stages of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by switching on the setting change process by turning on the power in a state where the change process start switch 56 is turned on by the setting change key managed by the game arcade manager.

  The set values can be sequentially switched (for example, 5 to 6 to 1 to 2) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. The setting value is displayed on the payout display 46 during the setting change process. In the setting change process, after the operation on the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF to store the setting value displayed at that time. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like to be described later is performed based on the stored set value. When the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

  A medal selector 48 is disposed on the back side of the front door 5 at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 are legitimate, and the regular medals are stored on the side of the first flow path 40 for storing in the hopper container 42. While guiding, the non-regular medal has a structure guiding to the side of the second channel 44 for discharging it to the outside.

  In addition, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and an insertion sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medal to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, at the time of reaching the credit upper limit, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects the medals guided to the first flow path 40 among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The medals detected by the insertion sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 when the front door 5 is closed. On the other hand, the medal guided to the second flow path 44 side is discharged from the medal payout opening 39 through the medal chute 47.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are indicated by character strings such as “R7”, “G7”, “BR”, “C1”, “C2”, “BE”, “RP”, “MD”, “T1”, “T2”, etc. Actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, a pattern of "7" in red as "R7", a pattern of "7" in green as "G7", a pattern of "BAR" as "BR", a pattern of "bell" as "BE", and "RP" The patterns of "Replay" are arranged. A plurality of types of patterns are not limited to patterns as long as they can be distinguished from other patterns, and any pattern such as a pattern, a symbol, or a numeral may be used. In addition, since "C1" and "C2" are comprised by the pattern whose appearance is similar, these are collectively called "C". Similarly, since "T1" and "T2" are also configured by patterns having similar appearances, they are collectively referred to as "T".

  In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end corresponding to symbol arrangement areas in which symbols are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement area the symbol is in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

  In the case of this embodiment, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the circumferential surface of each of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols can be variably displayed in the display window 7 in a predetermined order, such as symbol numbers 19 → 18 → 17 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18 ... It can be done.

  In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, first, the prescribed number necessary for the start of one game (set to "3" in this embodiment) when the medal insertion to the medal insertion slot 25 or the bet switch 15 etc. is operated. By setting the number of bets for the minute, it becomes possible to start rotation, and when the start switch 19 is operated, the reels 11L to 11R are rotated to variably display symbols, and one game is started. The prescribed number is not limited to the one set to “3”, but may be one set to “3” or more, or one set to less than “3”, and the game being controlled Different values (for example, “3” other than “bonus”, “1” during “bonus”, etc.) may be set according to the state.

  After 1 game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reel is rotating, and 1 game is ended by stopping the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R. Do. The slot machine 1 newly gives a predetermined benefit to the player according to a symbol combination (display result) when rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped. The predetermined benefits include, for example, transition of gaming state, automatic setting of the bet number for the next game without newly using medals, etc., medal payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of sheets, etc. is not.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

  The main control board 63 is a board on which the main CPU 61 for controlling the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 is a board on which the sub CPU 71 that controls the effects according to the progress of the game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 generates a power supply for driving various electric components mounted in the slot machine 1. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each table, etc.).

  The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 for storing a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 for temporarily storing data related to the game, etc., and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions to be performed and various functions realized by control of hardware.

  The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the game control program stored in the ROM 67, and switches (operation means) and sensors (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Perform processing on the progress of the game based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 or not. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected for a predetermined time or more by the insertion sensor 53, a full error detected that the hopper container 42 is full by the full tank sensor 58, and the hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal out error that has not been detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or more.

  The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include a closing sensor 53, a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, a start switch 19, a door sensor 20, stop switches 21L to 21R, and a settlement switch 23 shown in FIG. , Reset processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, a payout sensor 54, a full tank sensor 58, and the like.

  Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and drives and controls the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit indicator 45, the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, the advantage period notification lamp 80, and the reel motors 14L to 14R shown in FIG. , Hopper motor 57, and various LEDs. Further, on the main control board 63, a display consisting of a 7-segment LED is mounted. The display mounted on the main control board 63 always displays the ratio of stay in the advantageous period staying in the advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, and the ratio of the number of payouts with bonus to the total number of payouts, etc. . It should be noted that the ratio of staying during the advantageous period and the ratio of features are not limited to those displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but may be displayed on a display (for example, payout display 46 etc.) provided separately It may be In this case, for example, when the reset switch 52 is operated, the main CPU 61 may display the advantageous period stay ratio and the character ratio on a display provided separately from the main control board 63.

  The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command can not be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

  The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 for storing an effect control program for controlling an effect, and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to effects, etc. The effect control stored in the ROM 77 It has various functions implemented by executing a program and various functions implemented by controlling hardware.

  The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as timer interrupt, executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect contents according to the progress of the game And the like, and based on the result, drive control is performed on the devices connected to the sub control substrate 73 to produce effects. The devices connected to the sub control board 73 include the speakers 31L and 31R, the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps and LEDs, the effect operation unit 81, and the like shown in FIG.

  The effect operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (these are collectively referred to as upper, lower, left, and right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that urges the user to operate the decision switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and performs control to execute or develop the predetermined effect by operating the decision switch 81a. In addition, the sub CPU 71 can select any of a plurality of effect modes which are different in type of effect (character or background) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like (during effect mode selection screen display) In the above, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up, down, left, and right switches, and the effect mode selected by operating the determination switch 81a is set.

  Further, when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the determination switch 81a, and the administrator menu screen is liquid crystal displayed. Display on the display 27. Further, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11L to 11R, and promotes a specific effect (for example, a continuous effect that continues over a plurality of games and an operation to a specific button is generated according to the progress of the game) When the chance button effect or the like is not executed (hereinafter, also referred to as a game standby), the decision switch 81a is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 Make it visible. The sub CPU 71 selects an item or object to be displayed by operating the up / down / left / right switch in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and the item or object selected by operating the decision switch 81a. Execute the process. The sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when executing a specific effect. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect in a specific layer, and the decision switch 81a is operated, whereby the player menu screen in the player menu state in a layer having higher priority than the specific layer. The player menu screen may be preferentially displayed by drawing the image of. While the player menu screen is displayed, the specific effect in the specific layer may be continuously performed, or the specific effect in the specific layer may be temporarily ended.

  In the case where the specific effect is continuously executed in the specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed, and the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect for prompting the user to operate the specific button, While the player menu screen can be displayed by the operation of the determination switch 81a, the player menu screen is displayed even when the determination switch 81a is operated, when the effect is a chance button effect to urge the operation to a specific button You may not do. By doing this, it is possible to prevent in advance the chance button effect from being developed to the next stage by the operation of the determination switch 81a while the player menu screen is displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different from each other, the switch for developing the chance button effect in the player menu screen is operated. It is possible to prevent the intention from being developed without intention.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs game control processing for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game control process.

(Betting count setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the insertion sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, and the replay flag set at the time of winning a replay role. Processing for setting is performed. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation start can be started (effectively received) to effectively receive the operation on the start switch 19.

  Further, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the medals corresponding to the number of credits or the set number of bets are paid out. Settlement processing is performed. The bet number setting process is ended by receiving the operation signal from the start switch 19 in a state where rotation can be started, and the process shifts to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received to shift to the internal lottery process, a bet command capable of specifying the set bet number (the number of medals) is output. As a result, the number of medals set for the number of bets for one game can be specified also on the sub control board 73 side.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, the random number value for the combination lottery is extracted from the random number circuit which updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is predetermined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as the extracted value) A combination lottery is performed to draw a lottery as to whether or not one of a plurality of types of combinations will be won. With reference to FIG. 6, the type and role name of the role set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  As types of roles, a bonus role, a replay role and a small role are provided. The bonus combination is a transition combination accompanied by a transition to a bonus with a high probability of winning a small combination. The replay role (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a role to set the replay flag described above, and the rule of the next game without newly using a player's own medal (or credit) in the bet number setting process. It is a role of automatically setting the bet number corresponding to the number as the bet number of the next game. The small role is a role accompanied by the payout (or credit addition) of a predetermined number of medals.

  As a bonus combination, combination names "CBB" and "SB" are provided. In the symbol combination of "CBB", a combination to be the left symbol "RP", the middle symbol "RP", and the right symbol "BE" is defined. Further, in the symbol combination of "SB", a combination of three "C1" s is defined. "CBB" ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out exceeds 18 as described in the remarks column of FIG. “SB” is ended by controlling one game for a bonus.

  The role names “NRP”, “CRP1” and “CRP2” are provided as replay players. In the symbol combination of "NRP", a combination of three "RP" is defined. Also for "CRP1" and "CRP2", symbol combinations as described in Fig. 6 are defined. When the symbol combination of "CRP1" is stopped at the pay line NL, the "BE" symbol is stopped at the upper, middle and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the V character with a small "BE" symbol is visible in appearance Align to small V). When the symbol combination of "CRP2" is stopped at the pay line NL, the "BE" symbol is stopped at the middle, middle, and middle of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "BE" symbol is visually aligned in the middle.

  As the small role, role names “BE” “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH” are provided. In the symbol combination of "BE", a combination of three "BE" is defined. The symbol combinations as described in FIG. 6 are also defined for “ATA1” to “ATA12” and “CH”, respectively. "BE" is a prize when the pushing order is correct, and nine medals are paid out. “ATA1” to “ATA12” are awarded when the pressing order is incorrect (failed) and can be won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, and one medal is paid out. When "CH" is won, one medal is paid out. In addition, “CH” is a role serving as a trigger of the advantageous period lottery whether or not to control to the advantageous period.

  In the internal lottery process, a combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups configured from predetermined combinations of the combinations shown in FIG. With reference to FIG. 7, the winning combination group and the combination of components in the present embodiment will be described.

  As a winning combination group including a bonus combination, "CBB1", "CBB2" and "SB" are provided. "CBB1" and "CBB2" are common in that they all include "CBB" as a bonus part and "NRP" as a replay player, and "CBB1" includes "CRP1" as another part, while "CBB2" It differs in that it includes "CRP2". "SB" is a winning combination group consisting of only the bonus combination "SB".

  As a winning combination group of re-playing roles, a "normal ripple" is provided. "Normal repeat" is a winning combination group consisting only of "NRP".

  As the winning combination group of the small winning combination, "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" and "one sheet" are provided. In addition to "BE", "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" include two or more types of roles among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" and include roles that are different combinations with each other It is a winning combination group constituted by. The “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” are also collectively referred to as a “push order bell”. The "one-sheet combination" is a combination of winning combinations comprising "CH".

  Among the plurality of types of winning combination groups, the winning combination groups to be subjected to the role lottery are determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, the determination value related to the winning probability in the role lottery is determined in accordance with the winning combination group, the gaming state being controlled, and the set value set.

  As gaming states which can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "RT0", "RT1", "RT2", "CBB" and the like are provided. RT1 is a CBB internal winning state in which the CBB winning is not carried out in the CBB winning game and the CBB winning is carried over until the CBB winning. CBB is a bonus state controlled by winning a bonus combination CBB. "RT0" and "RT2" which are neither CBB internal winning state nor CBB, are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  Among the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, “CBB1”, “CBB2” and “SB” are subject to the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. Among “CBB1”, “CBB2” and “SB”, “CBB1” and “SB” are, as shown in the winning probability column and the remarks column of FIG. The judgment value is determined to be won in SB: 1/50). On the other hand, “CBB2” has a different judgment value according to the setting value, and the probability of winning increases as the setting value increases (setting value 1: 1/60 ̃setting value 6: 1/50 ) Is defined.

  Next, in the winning combination group including the re-playing combination, “normal rep” is a target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state “RT1”. Further, in the “normal ripple”, the determination value is determined so that the player can be elected with a uniform probability (RT0: 1/8, RT2: 1 / 1.7) regardless of the set value during the normal gaming state. On the other hand, in “normal trip”, different judgment values are set according to the setting value in “RT1”, and the winning probability becomes higher as the setting value becomes higher (setting value 1: 1 / 1.53 To the set value 6: 1 / 1.47). As shown in the winning probability column of FIG. 7, the winning probability of “normally rep” in the winning combination group including the replay role becomes the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

  The determination value is stored so that the probability of winning in the normal rep is “RT0” <“RT2” <“RT1”. For this reason, “RT1” is said to be advantageous for the player because the probability of winning the replay player is improved as compared to other gaming states. In addition, since “RT2” in the normal gaming state is significantly improved in the probability of winning the replay player in comparison with “RT0”, it can be said that it is advantageous for the player. For this reason, RT2 is also referred to as advantageous RT.

  Of the winning combination groups including the small winning combination, “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” are subject to a role lottery in the normal gaming state, “RT 1”, and “CBB”. The probability of winning any of “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” in the normal gaming state and “RT1” is 1/5, and “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” The determination values are equally distributed so that the winning probability of each is the same. In "CBB", the judgment value is determined so that all minors including "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" will be elected with an almost 1/1 probability, and it must be "always in the winning game" Win a BE. For this reason, "CBB" can be said to be advantageous for the player because the probability of winning in "BE" is improved as compared with the normal gaming state or the like.

  The “one-sheet combination” is a target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state and “RT1”. The probability of winning a "one-piece winning combination" in the normal gaming state and "RT1" is a common judgment value regardless of the setting value so that the probability of 1/50 is won regardless of which setting value is set. Is defined.

  In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (the judgment value corresponding to the set value set) of the winning combination group targeted for the character lottery in the current gaming state is read out and a value obtained by subtracting it from the extraction value (update the extraction value) Performs a determination process to determine whether or not the value is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a small value (for example, 0 or more), the process for determining the next winning combination group is performed Repeat the cycle.

  If it is determined in the determination processing for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been elected, and the winning flags of the combinations included in the winning combination groups Are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the lottery for the winning combination is finished. Therefore, the probability of winning in the winning combination group is “judged value of winning combination group / 65536”. The larger the judgment value read out in the role lottery, the easier it to become a value smaller than the predetermined value, so it can be said that the winning combination group has a high probability of winning. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination processing has been performed for all the winning combination groups targeted for the role lottery, but it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value, "missing" not winning any winning combination group It is determined that Since “CBB2” and “ordinary lip” are defined to have different winning probabilities according to the set value, the probability of being out will differ according to the set value. For example, the probability of becoming out during RT1 is about 1/10 when the setting value is 1, and about 1/13 when the setting value is 6.

  In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that any of the winning combination groups is not selected and it is determined to be "disappearance", the combination lottery ends , Transition to the advantageous period related processing of S300.

  In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting to the sub control board 73 a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group elected in the winning combination is performed. For example, when “CBB1” or “CBB2” is won, a win type command capable of specifying that one of “CBB” has been won is output, and when “normal rep” is won, a player is elected to be a replay player. A win type command capable of specifying that there is an output is outputted, and a win type command capable of specifying that the pushing order bell has been won is selected when any of “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” is won Output. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group.

(Advantage period related processing)
In the advantageous period related process of S300, the process concerning the advantageous period is performed. In this embodiment, in the normal period, it becomes possible to control the advantageous period by winning in the CZ transition lottery performed when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied. The advantageous period includes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as CZ) in which a lottery related to AT gaming can be executed and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) for performing AT gaming. While CZ is a period during which the payout rate during CZ does not exceed 1 (for example, it is also referred to as a non-detached period during the advantageous period), AT results that AT gaming is performed and the advantageous RT can be maintained And a period during which the payout rate in the AT exceeds 1 (for example, also referred to as a payout period during an advantageous period). In the advantageous period, it is first controlled to CZ. Further, during CZ, the AT can be controlled by winning in the AT transition lottery performed when the predetermined AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous period is a period controllable by the AT. Further, the AT during the advantageous period can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  The predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the part lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by the “one sheet winning” winning, a condition that is satisfied by the “CBB1” winning, and the like. In addition, for a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, for example, a condition that is satisfied by winning a "one-piece winning combination", a condition that is satisfied when CBB by "CBB1" winning is completed, and a minimum guarantee game number that can be controlled to CZ. It includes conditions that are satisfied when the CZ end condition is satisfied by, for example, digesting. The CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition may be completely the same condition, may be completely different conditions, and may include common conditions.

  The condition for ending the advantageous period during CZ is satisfied by at least the notification of not winning AT and the notification of the advantageous operation mode at the time of winning the "push bell", or by being controlled to "CBB". On the other hand, the conditions for ending the advantage period in the AT controlled from CZ to AT are, as will be described later, that the AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended by not winning in the pullback lottery, or As described above, it is established by the advantage period counter = 1500 indicating that the upper limit value (for example, 1500) of the advantage period is reached. In the following, the conditions for ending the advantageous period in CZ and the conditions for ending the advantageous period in AT are collectively referred to as “conditions for ending the advantageous period”. In the present embodiment, the condition for ending the advantageous period includes the ending condition satisfied by the AT game number counter = 0 and the special ending condition satisfied by the advantageous period counter = 1500. The conditions are not limited to those illustrated, and may be conditions that can be established by other specific events.

  In the advantageous period related process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, a predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and a condition for ending the advantageous period can be established (for example, a winning combination is won). When it is a condition that can be established, an effect is performed that states that the condition may be established. For example, the main CPU 61 drives and controls the payout indicator 46, the notification indicator 60, and the like in a manner in which all the segments blink.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be satisfied, the main CPU 61 can possibly satisfy the conditions. A specifiable condition related command is output to the sub control board 73. Thereby, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 can notify the possibility of being established for each of the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantage period.

  Further, in the advantageous period related process, informing process for notifying the advantageous operation mode by the informing indicator 60 is executed in accordance with the result of the lottery for winning during AT among the advantageous period. For example, when "left correct answer bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L in order to win "BE" as described later. Of the seven segments, the notification display 60 is driven and controlled in such a manner as to light the segment at the position corresponding to the upper case letter "L" of the alphabet (one at the upper and lower two lower sides of the left side). Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. Thereby, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control substrate 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are drive-controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and measurement is started after rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

  In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, a reel rotation process is performed to start rotation of the reels 11L to 11R. As a result, it is possible to delay the timing for starting to rotate the reels 11L to 11R in the current game until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R was started in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, a reel rotation start command is output.

  In the reel control process, the reels 11L to 11R are started to rotate and reach a constant speed (for example, after the excitation patterns of the reel motors 14L to 14R become an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the state in which the stop operation can be performed is enabled, and the state (activation) in which the operation on the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively received.

  Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in the state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the symbols are arranged within a predetermined retractable range from the symbols located on the pay line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn to the pay line NL and the reel is stopped. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbol points, and it is possible to stop the symbols arranged from the symbol on the pay line NL to the 4 symbol points on the pay line NL when the stop switch is operated. Become.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination, when the symbols making up the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the pull-in possible range, the corresponding drawing is pulled onto the pay line Stop it. On the other hand, when neither of the winning combinations is won, the symbol which is not a winning combination is dropped and stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the operation to the stop switch is performed, if it is possible to pull in the symbol constituting the winning combination on the pay line NL within the pull-in possible range, the symbol is drawn in on the pay line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination that has not won will not be stopped on the pay line NL.

  In the reel stop process, although symbols in the retractable range can be stopped on the pay line NL, symbols out of the retractable range can not be stopped on the pay line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, even for a combination in which there is a portion where the symbols constituting the combination do not exist within the retractable range, the winning line if the operation timing does not match even if winning in the combination lottery. There is a case where the player can not pull in the symbols that make up the combination on the NL but loses the combination (non-winning).

  The symbols ("RP" and "BE") constituting "CBB" among the bonus roles are arranged within the retractable range on all the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. As a result, when only the bonus combination "CBB" is won, "CBB" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. However, as shown in FIG. 7, “CBB” is won simultaneously with “NRP”. In this case, the reel control is performed so that the symbols constituting the "NRP" are preferentially drawn onto the pay line NL over the symbols constituting the "CBB". Also, the symbols constituting "NRP" are arranged within the retractable range as described later. Therefore, in a game that has been won by "CBB1" or "CBB2" including "CBB + NRP", the player always wins "NRP". As for "CBB", when it is won, it is controlled to the CBB internal winning state which is RT1 and a process of carrying over the winning flag of the bonus combination is performed until the bonus combination is won.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the symbol combination ("C1") constituting "SB" of the bonus combination, there is a portion which does not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reel 11M and the reel 11R. For this reason, even if "SB" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbol constituting the "SB" may not be able to be drawn into the pay line, and it may be dropped. Therefore, when "SB" is won, although the reel control is performed to draw in the symbols constituting "SB" within the retractable range, the symbols constituting "SB" can not be drawn onto the pay line NL. There are cases where you will not win a prize. “SB” involves transition to “RT0” when stopping on pay line NL in “RT2”. For this reason, "SB" is also usually referred to as a transition role (see FIG. 7). Note that the winning flag “SB” is erased in the game regardless of whether or not the player wins the game. As a result, it is not carried over to subsequent games.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbols “RP” constituting “NRP” included in the “normal lip” are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R. As a result, when the "normal RIP" is won, "NRP" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  The symbols ("R7" and "MD") that constitute "CH" included in "one sheet" of the small role, as shown in Fig. 3, have a location that is not within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel Do. For this reason, even if the "one-piece winning combination" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbol constituting "CH" may not be able to be drawn into the pay line, and it may be dropped. .

  Further, in the reel stop processing, when winning in a plurality of types of winnings, depending on the type of winning winnings (result of winning lottery) and the operation timing and pressing order (operating mode) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. An object to be drawn in priority is predetermined.

  Here, the reel stop processing when one of “left correct bell 1” to “right right bell 4” is won will be described. When one of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, it is determined that an object to be preferentially drawn in is different according to the type of the first stopped reel. The first stop means stopping the reels first when all the reels 11L to 11R are rotating. Further, the first stopped reel is also referred to as a first stop reel.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first left stop (the first stop of the left reel 11L) is performed when “right correct bell 1” is won, “BE” has priority over the other roles. It is determined to draw in. Since the symbol "BE" constituting "BE" is arranged within the retractable range, a drop of "BE" does not occur. Therefore, when the player has won the "left correct bell 1", the reel control is performed so that the player always wins "BE" when the first left stop is made.

  On the other hand, when "right correct bell 1" is won, when the middle or right first stop (the first stop of the middle or right reel 11M or 11R), the simultaneous win is over "BE". It is determined that priority is given to ATA1 or ATA4. The symbols “R7”, “T1” and “T2” constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” are not arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. 3 There is a place. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, it is not possible to pull in the symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA4” to the pay line, and even if winning “left correct bell 1”, any role is made to win There are cases where you can not do it.

  In addition, even when “left correct bell 2” to “left correct bell 4” are selected, “BE” can always be won when the left first stop is made, but when it is middle or right first stop The reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win a prize. Similarly, when "Middle Correct Bell 1" to "Middle Correct Bell 4" are selected, "BE" can always be won when the first stop is in the middle, but when the left or right the first stop, either combination The reel control is performed so that the player may not be able to win any prizes, and must always win the prize “BE” when the first right stop is made even when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won. The reel control is performed so that there is a case where it is impossible to win any of the winning combinations when the left or middle first stop is performed. In addition, when all “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” are selected (for example, in “CBB”, etc.), “BE must be always“ BE ”regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Reel control is performed to win a prize.

  When one of "left correct bell 1" to "right right bell 4" is selected, the pressing order for winning "BE" is also called a correct procedure. When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won in the above-mentioned AT, information capable of specifying a correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

  When any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is elected, any one of the roles that can not be operated in the correct procedure and which is elected among "ATA 1" to "ATA 12" When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win a prize, when “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is not won among the “off” symbol combinations, the specification does not stop on the pay line Reel control is performed to pull the "off" symbol combination (bell spill) onto the pay line. The particular “off” symbol combination involves a transition to “RT0” when stopping on payline NL at “RT2”. For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition eye (see Figure 7).

  Also, in the reel stop processing when the player is elected as a re-playing combination or a small combination in a state where the CBB election is carried over (RT1), it is determined to draw in the re-playing combination or a smaller combination prior to CBB. There is. Further, during RT1, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of “NRP” is improved. Furthermore, with regard to pushing order bells, as shown in FIG. As a result, it becomes difficult to win the winning CBB until it is lost in the internal lottery. In the internal lottery during RT1, the probability of being out is set to be different according to the set value as shown in FIG. 7, for example, 1/10 for the set value 1 and for the set value 6 To 1/13. Therefore, the average number of games from the winning of CBB and the control of RT1 to the winning of CBB is 10 times when the setting value is 1, and 13 times when the setting value is 6. As described above, during RT1, there is a high possibility that "CBB" will not be won and the "CBB" winning will be carried over, and control to the RT1 will be continued.

  On the other hand, the winning probability of CBB1 in the winning combination group winning the CBB in the ordinary gaming state is determined to be 1/60 regardless of the set value set, and the winning probability of CBB2 is the set value Accordingly, 1/60 is set when the setting value is 1, and 1/50 when the setting value is 6. Therefore, the combined winning probability of winning CBB in the normal gaming state is set to 1/30 when the setting value is 1, and approximately 1/27 when the setting value is 6. Therefore, the average number of games from the control to the normal gaming state to the CBB winning is 30 times when the setting value is 1, and 27 times when the setting value is 6.

  From the above, the average number of games required for winning CBB after winning CBB in the ordinary gaming state is 40 times (10 times + 30 times) when setting value 1 and 40 times when setting value 6 (13 times + 27 times) and the same number of times regardless of the set value 1 or the set value 6. Further, similarly for the set value 2 and the set value 5, the probability of being lost in the internal lottery during RT1 and the winning probability of each of CBB1 and CBB2 in the general gaming state are CBB prizes after winning CBB in the general gaming state The average number of games required to do is set to be 40 times. As a result, while providing a setting difference in the CBB's winning probability, CBB 1 having no setting difference in the winning probability and CBB 2 having the setting difference are provided as winning combination groups for winning CBB, The total frequency controlled by CBB (frequency of appearance of CBB) can be made the same regardless of the set value.

  In the reel stop process, every time one of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped, a reel stop command capable of specifying the stopped reel, the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle), etc. Output. As a result, the sub control board 73 can identify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can perform corresponding effects. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process proceeds to the outcome judgment processing of S500.

(Result judgment processing)
In the outcome judgment processing of S500, processing corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the pay line NL. For example, when the small winning combination is won, a payout process is performed to pay out the medals described in the payout column of FIG. 6 or to add a credit. In the payout process, a payout command capable of specifying the number of medals awarded to the player by medal payout or credit addition is output. As a result, the number of medals awarded to the player as a result of one game can be specified on the side of the sub control board 73 as well. Further, when the re-playing combination is won, processing for setting a re-playing flag is executed. In the outcome judgment processing, a game result command capable of specifying the symbol combination on the pay line NL, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of a winning combination, and the like is output. Thereby, on the sub control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the pay line NL. Further, in the outcome judgment processing, according to the result of the game, the stay ratio of favored period and the feature ratio are updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. When the outcome judgment processing ends, the processing shifts to the gaming state setting processing of S600.

(Playing state setting process)
In the gaming state setting process of S600, a gaming state flag capable of specifying the gaming state after the next time is set based on the result of the lottery or the game or the like. The gaming state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 specifies the gaming state currently controlled based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8A shows the transition of the game state.

  In the gaming state setting process, when a CBB is won in “RT0”, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “RT1” is set and controlled to RT1. In the gaming state setting process, “RT1” is continued until CBB is won (CBB winning flag is carried over), and a gaming state flag capable of specifying “CBB” when winning in “CBB” is set to control CBB. Do. Further, in the gaming state setting process, the number of payouts during “CBB” is counted, and when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “RT2” is set and controlled to RT2. In the gaming state setting process, when winning CBB again in “RT2”, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “RT1” is set to control RT1 while “SB” wins or a specific “off” symbol combination When (Bell spill) is stopped on the pay line NL, a gaming state flag capable of specifying “RT0” is set to control to RT0. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying a predetermined gaming state (for example, RT2) when being initialized by setting change or the like. When the gaming state setting process ends, the process proceeds to the advantageous period setting process of S700.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8A, the transition of the gaming state will be described. In the following, first, the transition of the gaming state when not controlled by the AT of the advantageous period (hereinafter, also referred to as non-AT) will be described.

  When the slot machine 1 is initialized by a setting change or the like, the gaming state is set to RT2 and the game is started. In RT2, "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5), and also wins "SB". On the other hand, at the time of "pushing order bell" winning, an AT game for notifying an advantageous operation mode is not performed, and no notification is given on "SB" winning. For this reason, the push order bell may be missed at a relatively early timing, or the "SB" prize will be won, and the control is made to RT0.

  When "CBB" is won in RT0 or RT2, it is controlled to RT1. RT1 continues until winning the winning "CBB". When winning in "CBB", it is controlled to "CBB". In the CBB, as a result of winning all “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” with high probability, “BE” can be won regardless of the operation mode, so medals are efficiently obtained. it can. When the number of paid-out sheets exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus is ended and it is controlled to "RT2".

  On the other hand, when being controlled by the AT during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning "BE" when the "push order bell" is won regardless of the gaming state is the notification indicator 60 and the liquid crystal It is notified by the display 27. As a result, it is possible to win "BE" surely as long as the stopping operation is not mistaken. As a result, the rate of paying out nine medals increases.

  In addition, when it is controlled by the AT during RT2 after the CBB ends (hereinafter also referred to as ART), it is usually possible to avoid a transition. Furthermore, during the ART, since “SB” winning is notified, it is possible to intentionally stop the “SB” to be dropped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the fall from "RT2" to "RT0" during AT. As a result, during the AT, as in RT 2 → RT 1 → CBB → RT 2 → RT 1. It can be done. The number of AT games is decremented by 1 each time the game is executed, not only during RT0 and RT2, but also during the period from when the CBB is won and controlled by the RT1 to the end of the CBB. The control to the AT is continued until the number of remaining AT games becomes zero and the drawing back is not won.

(Advantagement period setting process)
In the advantageous period setting process of S700, a CZ game number counter for specifying the minimum guaranteeable game number that can be controlled to the CZ of the advantageous period based on the winning lot or the result of the game, etc., the AT of the advantageous period The AT game number counter for specifying the number of games as a controlled period, and the advantageous period counter for specifying the number of games executed in the advantageous period are set. The values of various counters such as the CZ game number counter, the AT game number counter, and the advantage period counter are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 determines whether the present is an advantageous period or a normal period based on the advantageous period counter, sets the CZ flag when CZ is in the advantageous period, and sets the AT flag when AT is in progress. To identify whether it is in CZ or AT. The CZ flag and the AT flag are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. In the following, setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, when a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition is established in the game this time, whether or not to control to the advantageous period (CZ in the advantageous period), and CZ at the start of the advantageous period Execute a CZ transition lottery that determines the minimum number of guaranteed games that can be controlled (ie, the CZ advantage). When the minimum guaranteed game number has been consumed, it is informed whether AT is won or not. For this reason, it can be said that the CZ transition lottery is a lottery for determining the timing for notifying whether or not the AT is won by determining the minimum guaranteed game number.

  The CZ shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined CZ shift lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The CZ transition lottery table is defined such that the CZ transition lottery is performed in accordance with the proportion according to the established CZ transition lottery condition. For example, when the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in the normal period, it is determined to be "not elected" at a 50% rate, and it is determined to be controlled at 50% rate to the CZ. Ru. In addition, in the case of controlling to CZ by winning "one sheet", it is decided to be any of "10", "15", and "20" at a ratio of 15%, 15% and 20% as the minimum guarantee game number of CZ. Be done. In accordance with which CZ transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to be different as the advantage of CZ (advantage period). Even during the normal period, in the CBB internal winning state and during the bonus, the CZ shift lottery is not executed even if a predetermined CZ shift lottery condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined that the CZ is to be controlled, in the advantageous period setting process, the minimum number of guaranteed games determined by the CZ transfer lottery is set in the CZ game number counter, and the CZ flag is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), control is made to CZ of the normal period to the advantageous period.

  The CZ transition lottery is collectively performed using an extraction value extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a batch lottery method). For example, the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above for the determination value for winning "one-piece winning combination", and the CZ transfer lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The CZ transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. It should be noted that the CZ transfer lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as it is performed according to the result of the role lottery, and, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for the CZ transfer lottery is separately It may be extracted and the CZ transfer lottery may be performed using the random number.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, a process for notifying that the advantageous period is being performed is performed by lighting the advantageous period notification lamp 80 until the advantageous period ends after being controlled by CZ. In addition, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled to the advantageous period, the CZ game number counter is decremented by 1 each time one game is executed, and the value of the advantageous period counter is incremented by one. In this embodiment, an example is described in which CZ end determination is performed by subtracting the CZ game number counter for each game and reaching 0 (subtraction method). However, for CZ end determination, subtraction is performed. The method is not limited to the method, and for example, the CZ game number counter is incremented by one for each game, and this is performed depending on whether the count value has reached a predetermined value (the minimum guaranteed number of CZ games) (addition method) It is also good. Similarly, although the subtraction method is illustrated in the present embodiment for the termination determination of the AT, the present invention is not limited to this, and the termination determination of the AT may be performed by the addition method. Further, in the present embodiment, the advantage period counter is incremented by one for each game, and the end of the advantage period is determined by whether the count value reaches a predetermined value (upper limit 1500 of the advantage period) (addition method). Although an example of making a determination will be described, for determination of the end of the advantage period, a predetermined value (upper limit 1500 of advantage period) is set in the advantage period counter at the start of the advantage period, and the value of the advantage period counter It may be performed depending on whether or not 0 is reached by subtraction.

  In the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether the AT transition lottery condition or the condition for ending the advantageous period is established in the current game. When it is determined that the AT transition lottery condition is established, whether or not to control to AT according to the value of the carry over period counter for specifying the carry over period from winning to CBB to winning at CBB, and controlled by AT Perform an AT transition lottery to determine the number of AT games that are The AT transition lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined AT transition lottery table stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is defined such that the AT transition lottery is performed according to a ratio according to the value of the carry over period counter as described later.

  When the CZ game number counter becomes “0” and the minimum guaranteed game count is consumed without being determined to be controlled by AT by AT transition lottery, AT non-win notification that AT is not won in the advantageous period setting process Perform AT non-winning notification processing to do. In the AT non-winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “−−”, or an AT non-winning command capable of specifying AT non-winning is output to the sub control board 73 Processing for displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 27. This makes it possible to notify the player of AT non-winning. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, it is determined whether or not a condition for ending the advantageous period is established in CZ.

  When the advantage period is ended without being controlled by AT, although it is controlled during the advantage period, the advantage operation mode is informed when the "push bell" is won after the game for the minimum guarantee game number of CZ is played. Or, by being elected and controlled by "CBB", the condition to end the advantageous period is satisfied. When the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, in the advantageous period setting process, the CZ flag is erased and the advantageous period is ended as shown in FIG. Turn off.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the AT transition lottery during CZ that AT is to be controlled, an AT winning notification process for performing AT winning notification to be controlled by the AT is performed, and a predetermined AT start timing (for example, next Control to AT from the game start timing of In the AT winning notification process, for example, a process of driving and controlling the notification display 60 or the like to display “77”, or an AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning can be output to the sub control board 73 Includes a process for displaying a message such as "AT winning" in the device 27. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of AT winning. The AT winning notification is performed when the CZ minimum guaranteed game number has been consumed. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for AT being won in the period until the CZ minimum guarantee game number is consumed.

  Further, in the advantageous period setting process, when the AT winning notification is issued, the CZ is ended immediately, the AT game number determined in the AT transition lottery is set in the AT game number counter and the AT flag is set to the AT. Control. In the advantageous period setting process, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time one game is executed. Further, in the advantageous period setting process, after the AT winning notification is performed, the AT game number counter is decremented by one every time one game is executed after control to the AT is started.

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, when a predetermined additional lottery condition (for example, at the time of "one piece" winning, CBB ending after winning "CBB1", etc.) is established, it is added to the number of AT games. Make an additional lottery. Further, in the advantageous period setting process during AT, when the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the AT flag is erased and the advantageous period including AT is ended and controlled to the normal period. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the condition for ending the advantageous period is that the AT game number counter becomes 0 and the AT is ended by not winning in the pullback lottery, or the advantageous period counter is 1,500 and It is established by becoming When a condition for ending the advantageous period is established during AT and transition is made to the normal period, the advantageous period notification lamp 80 is turned off.

  In the advantageous period setting process, as a result of being set by the gaming state setting process and the advantageous period setting process, which gaming state is the next or subsequent game, the normal period, the value of the CZ (CZ game number counter of the advantageous period) And an AT (including the value of the AT game number counter) in the advantageous period, and the like, and outputs a status command that can be identified. Thereby, on the side of the sub control board 73, it is possible to execute an effect according to the state after the next time. When the advantageous period setting process is completed, the process proceeds to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processing of S100 to S700 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. When it is determined that an error has occurred, the main CPU 61 outputs an error command capable of specifying the type of the error.

  Here, a specific example of the advantageous period setting process will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing an example of the CZ-in-CZ control process performed during the CZ in the advantageous period setting process. When the CZ flag is set, the main CPU 61 executes the CZ in-control process of the advantageous period setting process.

  In S701, the value of the advantageous period counter is incremented by one. The advantageous period counter is a counter for specifying an upper limit period that can be controlled in a predetermined advantageous period, as described above. For this reason, the advantage period counter is not only during CZ but also during AT, during the AT and during CBB which is won during the advantage period. One is added.

  In S702, it is determined whether or not it is a carryover period from winning CBB to winning. The carryover period is a period including the game from winning the CBB to the game winning the CBB, and is a period during which the CBB winning is carried forward regardless of the type of CBB being won (for example, CBB1 or CBB2 etc.) is there. Whether or not it is a carryover period is specified based on whether or not the winning flag of CBB is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, or whether or not it is during RT1. If it is determined in S702 that it is a carryover period, the CZ mid-control process is ended without shifting to S707 described later. As a result, during the carryover period, CZ can be continued even after that in order to determine whether the CZ end condition is satisfied. If it is determined in S702 that it is the carryover period, the process proceeds to S707 described later, and the success or failure of the CZ end condition is determined during the carryover period, and the CZ end condition is satisfied. ) May be ended.

  When it is not determined in S702 that it is a carry-over period, the non-carry-over for specifying the number of games executed in a non-carry-over period other than the carry-over period (for example, a period in which the CBB winning flag is not set) The period counter value is incremented by one. The value of the non-transfer period counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. In the present embodiment, as an example of the specific period, a non-carryover period other than the carryover period in the advantageous period is illustrated.

  In S704, it is determined whether the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied. As described above, the AT transition lottery condition is, for example, a condition that is satisfied by winning a "one-sheet combination", a condition that is satisfied when CBB by "CBB1" winning is completed, a minimum number of guaranteed game numbers that can be controlled to CZ. It includes the condition that is satisfied when the CZ end condition is satisfied, etc. For this reason, the AT transition lottery condition is established not only when winning in a specific winning combination group such as “one-piece combination” or “CBB1”, but also when CZ ends. As a result, when controlled to CZ, the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied at least once. In addition, during the carryover period, as shown in S702, CZ during the CZ control process is terminated, and CZ continues thereafter. For this reason, even if CZ is ended during the non-carry-over period due to the digestion of the minimum guarantee game number of times, etc. during the carry-over period, the AT transition lottery condition is held after the carry-over period is over. It can be established.

  When it is determined in S704 that the AT transition lottery condition is established, the value of the carry over period counter for specifying the number of games executed in the carry over period is set in S705. In the carry over period counter, a value obtained by calculating “value of advantageous period counter” − “value of non-transfer period counter” is set. The value of the carry over period counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65.

  In S706, AT lottery processing for performing AT transition lottery is performed, and the process proceeds to S707. In the AT lottery process, the AT transition lottery table shown in FIG. 10 is referred to and the AT transition lottery is performed. The AT transition lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The AT transition lottery table is defined such that the AT transition lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio according to the value of the carry-over period counter set in S705.

  When the value of the carry over period counter is “0”, the AT is not won at a rate of 70%, but the AT is won at a rate of the remaining 30%. In addition, the number of AT games at the time of AT winning is determined to be “50” at a rate of 15% of the 30% winning AT, is determined to be “100” at a rate of 10%, and is a rate of 5% It is determined to be "150". In addition, when the value of the carry over period counter is “3”, the AT is not won at a rate of 40%, but the AT is won at a rate of the remaining 60%. In addition, the number of AT games at the time of AT winning is determined to be "50" at a ratio of 25% of the 60% winning AT, and is determined to be "100" at a ratio of 20%, and at a ratio of 15%. It is determined to be "150". In addition, when the value of the carry over period counter is "7 or more", the AT is always won. Further, the number of AT games at the time of AT winning is determined to be "50" at a rate of 30%, determined to be "100" at a rate of 30%, and determined to be "150" at a rate of 40%. Even when the value of the carry over period counter is another value, the AT transition lottery is performed according to the ratio as shown in FIG. The number of games determined in the AT transition lottery is set to the value of the remaining AT game number counter.

  Therefore, the larger the value of the carry over period counter, the higher the AT winning ratio. Also, the larger the value of the carry-over period counter, the higher the proportion determined as the larger the number of AT games at the time of winning the AT. Therefore, during CZ, it is possible to pay attention to the CBB winning related to the value of the carry-over period counter, and also to pay attention to the timing when the CBB wins when CBB is won. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the CBB is simultaneously elected with the NRP and the like, and in the winning game, the CBB always wins a replay role such as the NRP. As a result, it is possible to impress the expectation of having won the CBB when winning the NRP in CZ, and to provide an interest to predict whether or not the CBB has been won thereafter. In addition, when the CBB is won, it is possible to have an expectation for the long carry-over period to be extended without receiving a CBB prize. As a result, by using the value of the advantage period counter, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during CZ. In addition, CZ does not end during the carryover period, and the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied after the carryover period ends. Therefore, even when the CBB is won immediately before the minimum guaranteed game number that can be controlled by the CZ is consumed, it is possible to reliably reflect in the AT transition lottery the carryover period associated with the CBB win. The value of the carry-over period counter set in S705 is cleared after the AT transition lottery is performed.

  If it is determined in S706 that the AT transition lottery is performed or if it is not determined in S704 that the AT transition lottery condition is established, it is determined in S707 whether AT winning is made in the AT transition lottery during the current CZ. If it is determined in S 707 that the AT is won, it is determined in S 708 whether the CZ end condition at the time of AT selection is satisfied. The CZ ending condition at the time of AT winning is established, for example, by digesting the minimum guaranteed game number of CZ. If it is not determined in S708 that the minimum guaranteed game number has been determined, the CZ in-control processing ends. Thereby, CZ is continued also in the next game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S 708 that the minimum guaranteed game number has been determined, the CZ end condition at the time of AT winning is satisfied, so the AT winning notification is performed in S 709 and the AT flag is set (CZ flag clear ). Further, in S709, the setting for outputting the AT winning command capable of specifying AT winning and the number of AT games is performed to the sub CPU 71, and the CZ middle control process is ended. This starts control of the AT. On the side of the sub control board 73, when the AT winning command is received, the corresponding effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined in S707 that the AT is won, it is determined in S710 whether the CZ end condition at the time when the AT is not won is satisfied. The CZ ending condition at the time of AT non-winning is satisfied by absorbing the minimum guarantee game number and at the same time the advantageous operation mode is notified at the time of "push order bell" winning or is controlled by winning "CBB". In addition, CZ completion conditions at the time of AT winning and AT non-winning are not limited to the above-mentioned ones, for example, the continuation lottery is performed every one game, and the conditions etc. are satisfied by becoming non-winning in the continuation lottery. May be In this case, the continuous lottery may not be performed during the carryover period.

  It is determined that the advantageous operation mode is not notified at the time of "push order bell" winning even if the minimum secured game number has not been digested at S710, or is not controlled by winning at "CBB" If it is, the CZ in-control process is ended. Thereby, CZ is continued also in the next game.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S710 that the minimum guarantee game number has been consumed and the advantageous operation mode is notified when the "push order bell" is won or it is determined to be controlled by winning the "CBB", AT not won Since the CZ end condition at the time is satisfied, the AT non-winning notification is performed in S711, and all information (various counter values, CZ flag, etc.) regarding the advantage period and CZ etc. is cleared (initialized) to control during CZ. End the process. Thereby, the advantageous period and the CZ can be forcibly ended. Further, in S711, setting for outputting an advantageous period end command capable of specifying that the advantageous period (CZ) has ended is performed to the sub CPU 71 is performed. On the side of the sub control board 73, when the advantage period end command is received, the corresponding effect is executed. In addition, in the final game of the minimum guaranteed number of games, the advantageous operation mode is not yet notified, and when CBB is won, it is determined as NO in S710, and the CBB is won and the CBB is controlled. Thus, it is determined YES in S710.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of during-AT control processing executed during AT among the advantageous period setting processing. The main CPU 61 executes the during-AT control process of the advantageous period setting process when the AT flag is set.

  In S720, the value of the advantageous period counter is incremented by one. As shown in S701 of FIG. 9 and S720 of FIG. 11, updating of the advantageous period counter is performed in the control processing during CZ during CZ and shows an example performed during control processing during AT during AT. The present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed in common processing (for example, during the advantageous period setting processing) regardless of whether it is in CZ or in AT.

  In S721, it is determined whether it is a carry-over period from winning CBB to winning. The carry-over period to be judged in S721 is a period including the game from winning CBB to the game winning CBB as in S702, and is the type of CBB being won (for example, CBB1 or CBB2 etc.) Regardless, it is a period during which CBB winnings are carried over. If it is determined in S721 that it is a carryover period, the process proceeds to S734 without executing S724 and S723 described later. Thus, during the carryover period, the AT can be continued except that the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached. When it is determined in S 721 that the carry-over period is determined, the same processing as S 724 and S 723 described later is executed, and when the number of remaining AT games is reduced by 1 to 0, the processing proceeds to S 730 described later. You may

  On the other hand, when it is not determined in S721 that it is the carry over period, the value of the non-carry over period counter is incremented by one. It should be noted that the non-transfer period counter is controlled to the advantageous period and then takes over the value added in S703 of FIG. 9 as it is during AT and is updated in S722. Therefore, from the value of the non-carried period counter, it is possible to specify the total number of games executed in the non-carried period since the start of the current advantageous period. The update of the non-transfer period counter is performed in the CZ in-control process during CZ and is performed in the during-AT control process during AT, as shown in S702 and S703 of FIG. 9 and S721 and S722 of FIG. Although an example is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed in a common process (for example, in the process of setting an advantageous period) regardless of whether it is in CZ or in AT.

  In S723, the value of the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by 1, and setting is performed to output a remaining AT game number command capable of specifying the AT game number after subtraction to the sub CPU 71. On the side of the sub control board 73, when the remaining AT game number command is received, the corresponding effect is executed. In S724, it is determined whether the value of the remaining AT game number counter is zero.

  If it is not determined in S724 that the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 0, it is determined in S725 whether the additional condition is satisfied. The additional lottery condition is satisfied at the time of winning the “one-piece winning combination” or at the end of CBB after “CBB1” is won. If it is not determined in S725 that the additional lottery condition is established, it is determined in S734 whether or not the value of the advantageous period counter has reached 1500, which is the upper limit value. The determination as to whether or not the value of the advantageous period counter has reached the upper limit value is an example that is executed in the control processing during AT, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be executed also during CZ. Also, it may be performed in a common process (for example, in an advantageous period setting process) regardless of whether it is in CZ or AT. If it is not determined in S734 that the value of the advantageous period counter has reached the upper limit value, the during-AT control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S734 that the value of the advantage period counter has reached the upper limit value, all information (various counter values, AT flag, etc.) regarding the advantage period and AT etc. is cleared (initialized) in S735. The setting for outputting the advantageous period end command to the sub CPU 71 is performed. Thereby, the advantageous period and the AT can be forcibly ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S725 that the additional drawing condition is satisfied, the value obtained by calculating "the value of the advantageous period counter"-"the value of the non-transfer period counter" in S726 is the carryover period. Set in the counter. In S727, an addition lottery process is performed to perform an addition lottery to determine whether to add the number of AT games and the number of added games to be added. In the additional lottery process, the additional lottery table shown in FIG. 12A is referred to and the additional lottery is performed. The additional lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The addition lottery table is set so that the addition lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio according to the value of the carry-over period counter set in S726.

  When the value of the carry over period counter is any one of "0 to 3", the addition is not won at 70%, but the addition is won at the remaining 30%. In addition, the number of games to be added at the time of winning is determined to be “50” at 15% of the 30% of winning winnings, to be “100” at 10%, and to be 5%. It is determined to be "150". In addition, when the value of the carry over period counter is any one of “11 to 20”, the addition is not won at a ratio of 40%, but the addition is won at a ratio of the remaining 60%. In addition, the number of games to be added at the time of winning is determined to be “50” at a rate of 25% of the 60% of winning prizes, determined to be “100” at a rate of 20%, and at a rate of 15%. It is determined to be "150". In addition, when the value of the carry over period counter is “65 or more”, the winning is always added. In addition, the number of added games at the time of winning is determined to be “50” at a rate of 30%, determined to be “100” at a rate of 30%, and determined to be “150” at a rate of 40%. Even when the value of the carry-over period counter is another value, the addition lottery is performed according to the ratio as shown in FIG. 12 (a).

  For this reason, the larger the value of the carryover period counter, the higher the rate of winning of the addition. In addition, the larger the value of the carryover period counter, the higher the ratio determined to be the larger the number of games as the number of games to be added when winning. Therefore, during AT, it is possible to pay attention to CBB winning related to the value of the carry over period counter, and also to pay attention to timing when the CBB wins when CBB is won. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, CBB is simultaneously elected with NRP etc., and always won with NRP etc. in the winning game. As a result, it is possible to have an expectation that the CBB will be won when winning an NRP in the AT, and to provide an interest to predict whether or not the CBB is won thereafter. In addition, when the CBB is won, it is possible to have an expectation for the long carry-over period to be extended without receiving a CBB prize. As a result, by using the value of the advantageous period counter, the interest of the game during AT can be improved. In addition, the AT does not end during the carryover period, and the additional lottery condition is satisfied after the carryover period ends. Therefore, even when the CBB is won immediately before the remaining AT game number becomes 0, the carryover period associated with the CBB win can be reliably reflected in the additional lottery. The value of the carry-over period counter set in S726 is cleared after the additional lottery is performed.

  In S728, it is determined whether or not the additional prize has been won in the additional lottery. If it is determined in S728 that the additional game has been won, the additional game number determined in the additional lottery in S729 is added and set to the value of the remaining AT game number counter, and the additional game number command capable of specifying the additional game number is sub The setting for output to the CPU 71 is performed, and the process proceeds to S734. On the side of the sub control board 73, when the additional game number command is received, the corresponding effect is executed. On the other hand, when it is not determined in S728 that the additional winning is made, the process directly proceeds to S734.

  When it is determined that the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 0 by returning to S724, the value obtained by calculating "value of advantageous period counter"-"value of non-precedence period counter" in S730 is the carryover period. Set in the counter. In S731, a pullback lottery process is performed in which a pullback lottery is performed to determine whether the AT is to be pulled back and to be controlled again by the AT and to determine the number of AT games. In the pullback lottery process, the pullback lottery table shown in FIG. 12B is referred to and the pullback lottery is performed. The pull-back lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The pull-back lottery table is set such that the pull-back lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio according to the value of the carry-over period counter set in S730.

  When the value of the carry over period counter is any one of “0 to 3”, the return is not won at a rate of 70%, but the return is won at a remaining rate of 30%. In addition, the number of withdrawal games at the time of withdrawal is determined to be “50” at a rate of 15% of the 30% to be withdrawn, at 100% at a rate of 10%, and at a rate of 5% It is determined to be "150". In addition, when the value of the carry over period counter is any one of “11 to 20”, the return is not won at a rate of 40%, but the return is won at a remaining rate of 60%. In addition, the number of withdrawal games at the time of withdrawal is determined to be “50” at a rate of 25% of the 60% to be won by withdrawal, is determined to be “100” at a rate of 20%, and is a rate of 15% It is determined to be "150". In addition, when the value of the carry over period counter is "65 or more", it is always a pullback winning. In addition, the number of games to be withdrawn at the time of withdrawal is determined to be "50" at a rate of 30%, determined to be "100" at a rate of 30%, and determined to be "150" at a rate of 40%. Also when the value of the carry-over period counter is another value, a draw-back lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio as shown in FIG.

  For this reason, the larger the value of the carry-over period counter, the higher the rate of winning a pullback. In addition, the larger the value of the carry-over period counter, the higher the ratio determined to be the larger the number of games played back as the number of games played back when winning. Therefore, during AT, it is possible to pay attention to CBB winning related to the value of the carry over period counter, and also to pay attention to timing when the CBB wins when CBB is won. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, CBB is simultaneously elected with NRP etc., and always won with NRP etc. in the winning game. As a result, it is possible to have an expectation that the CBB will be won when winning an NRP in the AT, and to provide an interest to predict whether or not the CBB is won thereafter. In addition, when the CBB is won, it is possible to have an expectation for the long carry-over period to be extended without receiving a CBB prize. As a result, by using the value of the advantageous period counter, the interest of the game during AT can be improved. In addition, the AT does not end during the carryover period, and after the carryover period ends, YES is determined in S724, and the pullback lottery process is performed in S731. For this reason, even when the CBB is won immediately before the remaining AT game number becomes 0, the carryover period associated with the CBB win can be reliably reflected in the withdrawal lottery. Note that the value of the carry-over period counter set in S730 is cleared after the draw-back lottery is performed.

  In S732, it is determined whether or not a withdrawal is won in the withdrawal lottery. If it is determined in S732 that a pullback game is selected, the number of pullback games determined in the pullback lottery in S733 is added and set to the value of the remaining AT game number counter, and a pullback game number command capable of specifying the number of pullback games is The setting for output to the CPU 71 is performed, and the process proceeds to S734. On the side of the sub control board 73, when the pull back game number command is received, the corresponding effect is executed. On the other hand, when it is not determined in S732 that the pullback is selected, the process shifts to S735 to execute processing for ending the advantageous period and AT.

<Effect control process>
The sub CPU 71 executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and performs effect lottery in which presence / absence and type of effect execution are determined by random number lottery according to the progress of the game. Based on the lottery result, effect control processing for driving and controlling the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L and 31R, and various lamps and LEDs connected to the sub control board 73 is performed. An example of the effect executed by the effect control process will be described below.

  In the effect control process, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of a winning combination group that has won in a winning combination is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of winning combination group. In the effect control process, for example, when a winning class command capable of specifying that "CBB" has been won is received, an expectation feeling effect of notifying the possibility of having won the "CBB" can be executed. Also, when the player is not elected to "CBB" but is elected to "NRP" alone or is elected to "one-sheet combination", the same effect as the feeling of expectation effect can be executed.

  The feeling of expectation is performed a predetermined number of times after the winning game is over (for example, NRP winning), or in the case of winning the “CBB”, the “CBB” winning It is performed until CBB ends. The feeling of expectation effect may be executed over a plurality of games, or may be executed in one game. As described above, during the advantageous period, the AT transition lottery, the additional lottery, and the pullback lottery are performed according to the length of the carryover period (the number of games) in which the CBB winning is carried over. For this reason, by performing expectation feeling presentation during the advantageous period, the user feels an expectation for having won the CBB. In addition, while performing expectation feeling production, it is possible to provide interest such as expecting to win CBB prize when not winning any other role while letting other roles than CBB expect as much as possible. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for the long carry-over period until winning a prize. As a result, by using the value of the advantage period counter, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during CZ.

  In addition, the effect control process executes an effect of displaying an image of “yellow balloon” of similar color to the bell on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the winning type command capable of specifying “pushing order bell”. As a result, the player can advance the game while guessing the winning combination group which has won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the effect control process, when an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode during AT is received, an effect of displaying an image capable of specifying an advantageous operation mode specified from the command on the liquid crystal display 27 is performed. Run. As a result, when any of "left correct bell 1" to "right correct bell 4" is won during AT, the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, and it becomes possible to surely win "BE". In addition, during ART which is “at RT” and under AT, “BE” can be won even when one of “right correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, so the transition is usually made. It can be reliably prevented that the eyes stop and fall to "normal RT". In addition, the image which can specify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navi effect.

(Directions related to various conditions)
As described above, in the advantageous period-related process of S300, the condition-related command is sub-controlled when the predetermined CZ transition lottery condition, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, and the condition for ending the advantageous period can be established. It is output to the substrate 73.

  In the effect control process, when a condition related command capable of specifying that a predetermined CZ transition lottery condition can be established in a normal period is received, a message such as “Opportunity!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the start of one game. Display In addition, based on the state command output at the end of one game, when specifying that it is CZ from the next game, control to CZ by executing a rush effect that displays a message such as "CZ rush!" Report that it will be done.

  Further, in the effect control process, during the CZ during the advantageous period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the background screen in the CZ and the number of remaining games of the CZ specified from the state command, and, for example, a predetermined battle effect And perform continuous rendition. In addition, when the number of CZ games is taken into consideration and the result of the AT lottery is notified, the result of the battle effect or the continuous effect is notified.

  Further, in the effect control process, the effect during the advantageous period is controlled based on the command output from the main CPU 61 during the AT. In the effect control process, when the AT winning command is received, the AT game number is notified after performing the AT winning notification (for example, a message such as "100 GET!" Is displayed when it is determined to be 100 games), and the background screen during AT is displayed. Display On the background screen during AT, a predetermined character or the like is displayed, and the number of remaining AT games and the number of medals acquired are displayed.

  In addition, in the effect control process, when the additional game number command is received, the additional game notification is notified (for example, a message such as “+50 GET!” Is displayed when it is determined to be 50 games) after performing the additional winning notification. In addition, in the effect control process, when the pull back game number command is received, after the pull back winning notification is performed, the number of additional games is notified (for example, a message “+150 GET!” Is displayed when it is determined to be 150 games).

  FIG. 13 is a timing chart for describing a specific example of the update status of various counters during the advantageous period, the effects according to the results of various lottery, and the like. 13 (a) to 13 (d) respectively show, from the top, the type of gaming state, the values of various counters, and the effects to be executed, and show the internal winning status and various lottery statuses as the game progress at the bottom. Note that the values of the various counters shown corresponding to the game in FIG. 13 are not the values at the start of the game but the values after being updated in the CZ control process or the like at the end of the game.

  FIG. 13A shows a specific example at the time of AT winning in CZ. When CZ is won in the CZ transition lottery during the RT0 and the normal period, the CZ is started under the control of the advantageous period. In CZ, the background in the liquid crystal display 27 becomes the background in CZ. Further, when the game is executed during the advantageous period, each of the advantageous period counter and the non-carry over period counter is added and updated as shown in S701, S703, etc. of FIG. Note that CZ in FIG. 13A is determined to be 10 as the minimum guarantee game number.

  In the third game (playing with the advantageous period counter = 3) since the start of the advantageous period, the situation in which CBB1 is won is shown. As a result, the gaming state is controlled from RT0 to RT1, and an expected feeling effect is executed during the period until the CBB wins and ends. In addition, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time a game is executed even during the RT1. On the other hand, as shown in S702 in FIG. 9, the non-transfer period counter is not updated even if a game is executed during the carry-over period from CBB winning to winning. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13A, during RT1, the value of the non-carry over period counter is maintained at "2". Although FIG. 13 exemplifies the carry-over period in which the CBB1 having no set difference in winning probability is elected, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the CBB2 having a set difference in winning probability is elected. Even in the carry over period, the non-carry over period counter is not additionally updated.

  In the 8th game (playing with the advantage period counter = 8) since the start of the advantage period, CBB is won, and from the 9th game after the start of the advantage period (playing with the advantage period counter = 9) CBB It shows the situation controlled by the bonus. The non-portable period counter restarts updating from the game in which the CBB prize is started and the bonus is started.

  In the tenth game (playing with the advantage period counter = 10) since the start of the advantage period, it shows the situation where the bonus has ended. The ended bonus is the bonus resulting from the CBB1 winning. Therefore, the AT transition lottery condition is established, and the AT lottery process in S706 of FIG. 9 is performed.

  When the AT lottery process is performed, the value of the carry over period counter is set in S705 of FIG. In FIG. 13A, since the advantageous period counter = 10 and the non-carryover period counter = 4, 6 (= 10-4) is set as the value of the carryover period counter. In the AT lottery process, as shown in FIG. 10, the AT transition lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio according to the value of the calculated carry over period counter. In FIG. 13A, it is assumed that the AT is won in the AT lottery process, and 50 is set as the number of AT games. In addition, although the value of the carryover period counter will be described as an example that is cleared after various lottery such as AT transition lottery is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and is maintained after various lottery is performed. The newly calculated values may be overwritten when the is performed.

  The minimum guaranteed game number of CZ shown in FIG. 13A is ten. For this reason, the termination condition of CZ is satisfied in the tenth game (playing with the advantageous period counter = 10) after the advantageous period is started. Therefore, when the tenth game is ended after the start of the advantageous period, as shown in FIG. 13A, the AT winning notification is performed and is controlled by the AT. Further, during the AT, the background in the liquid crystal display 27 becomes the background during the AT, and "50" is displayed as the number of AT games.

  FIG. 13 (b) shows a specific example of winning at the top by CBB ending due to CBB1 winning during AT. During ART, which will be RT2 and AT, each time a game is executed, as shown in S720, S722, S723, etc. of FIG. 1, each of the advantageous period counter, the non-transfer period counter, and the remaining AT game number counter It will be updated. Further, FIG. 13B shows a situation in which the CBB 1 is won in the M + 3rd game (playing with the advantageous period counter = M + 3) after the advantageous period is started. As a result, the gaming state is controlled from RT2 to RT1, and expectation feeling effect is executed during the period until the CBB wins and ends.

  In addition, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time a game is executed even during the RT1. On the other hand, as shown at S721 in FIG. 11, the non-transfer period counter is not updated even if a game is executed during the carry-over period from CBB winning to winning. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13B, during RT1, the value of the non-transfer period counter is maintained at "P + 2".

  CBB is won in the M + 7th game (game with the advantage period counter = M + 7) after the start of the advantage period, and from the M + 8th game (advance period counter = M + 8 game) from the start of the advantage period CBB It shows the situation controlled by the bonus. The non-portable period counter restarts updating from the game in which the CBB prize is started and the bonus is started.

  In the M + 9th game (playing game with the advantageous period counter = M + 9) since the start of the advantageous period, the bonus has been displayed. The ended bonus is the bonus resulting from the CBB1 winning. Therefore, the additional lottery condition is established, and the additional lottery process in S727 of FIG. 11 is performed.

  When the additional lottery process is performed, the value of the carry over period counter is set in S726 of FIG. In FIG. 13B, it is assumed that, for example, 9 is set as the value of the carry over period counter by subtracting the non-carry over period counter = P + 4 from the advantageous period counter = M + 9. In the additional lottery process, as shown in FIG. 12A, the additional lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio according to the value of the calculated carry over period counter. In FIG. 13B, it is assumed that the winning is added in the additional lottery process, and 50 is set as the number of AT games. Thus, when the M + 9th game is over after the start of the advantage period, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), an additional winning notification is given and “53” is added by 50 as the number of AT games. Is displayed.

  FIG. 13C shows a specific example at the time of additional winning by winning one winning combination during AT. FIG. 13C shows a situation in which one winning combination is won in the M + 3rd game (playing of the advantageous period counter = M + 3) after the advantageous period is started. In this way, expectation feeling effects are executed over the time the game is over. Further, the additional lottery condition is satisfied by the single-piece winning, and the additional lottery process in S727 of FIG. 11 is performed.

  When the additional lottery process is performed, the value of the carry over period counter is set in S726 of FIG. In FIG. 13C, it is assumed that, for example, 24 is set as the value of the carry over period counter by subtracting the non-carry over period counter = P + 3 from the advantageous period counter = M + 3. In the additional lottery process, as shown in FIG. 12A, the additional lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio according to the value of the calculated carry over period counter. In FIG. 13C, it is assumed that the winning is added in the winning lottery process, and 50 is set as the number of AT games. As a result, when the M + 3rd game is over after the start of the advantage period, as shown in FIG. 13C, an additional winning notification is given and “59” is added by 50 as the number of AT games. Is displayed. In addition, the feeling of expectation effect to be executed by one-piece winning may be performed while the game is performed a plurality of times, and in this case, the result of the additional lottery at the end of the feeling of expectation effect is completed May be notified.

  FIG. 13D shows a specific example at the time of pullback winning. FIG. 13D shows a situation where the value of the remaining AT game number counter becomes 0 in the L + 3rd game (playing of the advantageous period counter = L + 3) after the advantageous period is started. Thereby, the pullback lottery process is executed in S731 of FIG.

  When the pullback lottery process is performed, the value of the carry over period counter is set in S730 of FIG. In FIG. 13D, it is assumed that, for example, 34 is set as the value of the carry over period counter by subtracting the non-carry over period counter = Q + 3 from the advantageous period counter = L + 3. In the pullback lottery process, as shown in FIG. 12B, the pullback lottery is performed in accordance with the ratio according to the value of the calculated carry over period counter. In FIG. 13D, it is assumed that the pullback winning is performed in the pullback lottery process, and 100 is set as the number of pullback games. As a result, the AT continues even after the L + 3's game is over after the start of the advantage period, and as shown in FIG. 13 (d), a pull-back winning notification is performed, and 100 is added as the number of AT games. "100" is displayed.

<Example of Effects Performed by Slot Machine 1>
In the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in S701 of FIG. 9 and S720 of FIG. 11, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time a game is executed in the advantageous period. Also, as shown in S702 to S703 in FIG. 9 and S721 to S722 in FIG. 11, the game is executed in a non-portable period other than the carry-over period from the winning CBB to the advantageous period. The non-transfer period counter is incremented by one each time. Further, the AT lottery process shown in S706 of FIG. 9, the additional lottery process shown in S727 of FIG. 11, and the pullback lottery process shown in S731, which are examples of the process related to the advantageous state, Based on the carryover period calculated from the value of the carryover period counter, various lottery is performed at a rate according to the carryover period (FIGS. 10, 12 (a) and 12 (b)). As a result, processing relating to the advantageous state can be performed based on the carryover period calculated by effectively utilizing the advantageous period counter and the non-carryover period counter, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the player can be made to pay attention to the carryover period of the advantageous period, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, as indicated by YES in S702 of FIG. 9 or YES in S721 of FIG. 11, the main CPU 61 calculates the carryover period during the carryover period of the advantageous period. It is possible to calculate the carry over period during the non-carry over period and to perform the process relating to the advantageous state without performing the processing for the purpose. Therefore, the processing load during the carryover period of the advantageous period can be reduced.

  The non-transfer period counter in the above embodiment is updated so that the total of the non-transfer period from the start to the end of the advantageous period can be specified. As a result, the non-transfer period counter is cumulatively updated from the start to the end of the advantageous period. Therefore, it is possible to cumulatively specify the carryover period from the start to the end of the interest period, and it is possible to perform processing regarding the advantageous state based on the carryover period. As a result, the sense of expectation and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability of being missed in the internal lottery in RT1 and the general game being made so that the appearance frequency of CBB is approximately the same regardless of the setting value while providing the setting difference in the winning probability of CBB In the state, the winning probability of each of CBB1 and CBB2 is defined. On the other hand, the non-portable period counter is a non-portable period other than the carry-over period even if it is won not only in CBB1 in which the setting probability is not set but also in CBB2 in which the setting probability is set. It is updated in the period. Thus, for example, even in the carry-over period by winning CBB1 having no setting difference, the non-carrying period counter is not updated even in the carry-over period by winning CBB2 having a setting difference. Even when any CBB is won, the disadvantage that the player feels a loss without being involved in the specification of the non-transfer period will not occur. Further, the setting frequency can be generated for the expected value of the carryover period without causing the setting difference for the appearance frequency of the CBB. This makes it possible to cause a setting difference in the degree of advantage of the processing related to the advantageous state such as the AT lottery, the additional lottery, and the pullback lottery performed based on the carryover period, thereby making the player pay attention to the carryover period. It is possible to improve the sense of expectation and the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, when the CBB has been won and the other part has not been won, the symbol corresponding to the CBB may be stopped on the payline NL and controlled by the CBB regardless of the timing of the stop operation. it can. Therefore, it is possible to converge the carryover period from CBB winning to winning to the period set in the design stage regardless of the player's skill.

<Modification>
It should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claim, and it is intended that the meaning of a claim and equality and all the changes within the range are included. Below, the change to embodiment is illustrated.

  In the above embodiment, the CZ shift lottery is performed in the normal period, and when winning in the CZ shift lottery, the advantageous period is started and the AT shift lottery is controlled to the executable CZ. However, in a normal period, an advantage period transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to an advantage period when a predetermined advantage period transition lottery condition is satisfied, and if winning in the advantage period transition lottery, control is made to the preparation zone among the advantage periods You may do it. The preparation zone is a zone in which, for example, a CZ transition lottery as to whether or not to control to the CZ can be executed unlike the CZ where the AT winning probability is a high probability. When the CZ is won in the CZ transition lottery in the preparation zone, the AT transition lottery may be controlled to the executable CZ. The advantageous period transition drawing condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the part drawing in the internal drawing process, and includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by the “one sheet” winning, a condition that is satisfied by the “CBB1” winning, and the like.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of the preparation zone. FIG. 14A is a diagram for describing an example of transition in the advantageous period. When winning in the advantageous period transition lottery in the normal period, the number of games (for example, 10 to 50) that can be controlled in the preparation zone is determined, and the preparation zone is controlled. The preparation zone is controlled until the determined number of games has been consumed. Further, in the preparation zone, the same processing as in S701 to S703 of FIG. 9 is performed, that is, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time the game is executed, and the non-transfer period counter Add one. Further, when the number of games determined in the preparation zone is digested, a CZ shift lottery is executed.

  The CZ shift lottery is performed with reference to the CZ shift lottery table shown in FIG. The CZ shift lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. In the CZ transition drawing table, the CZ transition drawing is performed according to a ratio according to the value of the carryover period counter calculated from the advantageous period counter and the non-precedence period counter (= the value of the advantageous period counter-the value of the nonprecedence period counter) It is defined as follows.

  When the value of the carry over period counter is “0”, the CZ will not be won at a rate of 70%, but the CZ will be won at a rate of the remaining 30%. In addition, the number of CZ games at the time of CZ winning is determined to be “50” at a rate of 15% of the 30% winning CZ, determined to be “100” at a rate of 10%, and at a rate of 5% It is determined to be "150". Also, when the value of the carry over period counter is "3", CZ will not be won at a rate of 40%, but CZ will be won at a rate of the remaining 60%. In addition, the number of CZ games at the time of CZ winning is determined to be "50" at a rate of 25% of the 60% winning CZ, determined to be "100" at a rate of 20%, and at a rate of 15% It is determined to be "150". In addition, when the value of the carry over period counter is “7 or more”, the CZ is always won. Further, the number of CZ games at the time of CZ winning is determined to be "50" at a rate of 30%, determined to be "100" at a rate of 30%, and determined to be "150" at a rate of 40%. Also when the value of the carry-over period counter is another value, the CZ shift lottery is performed according to the ratio as shown in FIG. 14 (b).

  For this reason, the larger the value of the carryover period counter, the higher the CZ winning ratio. In addition, the larger the value of the carry-over period counter, the higher the ratio determined to be the larger the number of games as the number of CZ games when CZ is won. Therefore, in the preparation zone, it is possible to pay attention to the CBB winning associated with the value of the carry-over period counter, and also to pay attention to the timing when the CBB wins when the CBB is won. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the CBB is simultaneously elected with the NRP and the like, and in the winning game, the CBB always wins a replay role such as the NRP. As a result, in the preparation zone, when winning an NRP prize, it is possible to have a sense of anticipation that the CBB has been won and to provide an interest to predict whether or not the CBB has been won thereafter. In addition, when the CBB is won, it is possible to have an expectation for the long carry-over period to be extended without receiving a CBB prize. As a result, by using the value of the advantageous period counter, the interest of the game in the preparation zone can be improved. In addition, when the number of controllable games has been reduced to the preparation zone during the carryover period, the CZ transfer lottery may be executed when the carryover period ends. Thus, the preparation zone does not end during the carryover period, and the CZ transition lottery can be executed after the carryover period ends. Therefore, even when the CBB is won near the end of the preparation zone, the carryover period associated with the CBB win can be reliably reflected in the CZ transition lottery.

  When the CZ is won in the CZ transition lottery, as shown in FIG. 14A, the CZ win notification is performed to control the CZ. Also, the non-transfer period counter is updated by inheriting the value added in the preparation zone even after CZ transition. Therefore, from the value of the non-carried period counter, it is possible to specify the total number of games executed in the non-carried period since the start of the current preparation zone. In the CZ, an AT transition lottery or the like is executed as in the above embodiment. On the other hand, when CZ is not won in the CZ transition lottery, as shown in FIG. 14A, CZ non-informing notification is performed to control in the normal period.

  FIG. 15 is a timing chart for describing a specific example of update states of various counters in the preparation zone and effects to be executed. Similar to FIG. 13, FIG. 15 shows, from the top, the type of gaming state, the values of various counters, and the effects to be executed, and shows the internal winning situation and the various lottery situations as the game progress at the bottom. Note that FIG. 15 illustrates the remaining preparation game counter for specifying the number of remaining games up to the number of games determined at the start of the preparation zone, instead of the remaining AT game number counter. Further, the values of various counters shown corresponding to the game in FIG. 15 are not the values at the start of the game but the values after being updated in the advantageous period setting process at the end of the game.

  When winning in the RT0 and the advantageous period transition lottery during the normal period, the preparation zone is started under control of the advantageous period. In the preparation zone, the background in the liquid crystal display 27 becomes the background in the preparation zone. Further, when a game is executed in the preparation zone, the advantageous period counter and the non-carry over period counter are respectively incremented by one and the remaining preparatory game number counter is decremented by one. It is assumed that the preparation zone in FIG. 15 is determined to be 50 as the number of controllable games. Therefore, the remaining preparation game number counter is updated by subtracting 1 from 50 according to the execution of the game.

  In the third game (playing advantage counter = 3) after the preparation zone is started, the situation in which CBB1 is won is shown. As a result, the gaming state is controlled from RT0 to RT1, and an expected feeling effect is executed during the period until the CBB wins and ends. In addition, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time a game is executed even during the RT1. On the other hand, during the carry over period from CBB winning to winning, the non-transfer period counter is not updated even if a game is executed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, the value of the non-transfer period counter is maintained at "2" during RT1.

  In the 8th game (playing with the advantage period counter = 8) since the start of the advantage period, CBB is won, and from the 9th game after the start of the advantage period (playing with the advantage period counter = 9) CBB It shows the situation controlled by the bonus. The non-portable period counter restarts updating from the game in which the CBB prize is started and the bonus is started.

  In the tenth game (playing with the advantage period counter = 10) since the start of the advantage period, it shows the situation where the bonus has ended. When the bonus is over, it is transferred to the preparation zone again and is RT2 controlled. In the preparation zone, since the advantageous operation mode is not notified, even if it is controlled by the RT2, it is controlled to RT0 by a bell spill or the like.

  Thereafter, in the 31st game (playing advantageous period counter = 31 game) after the game is digested and the preparation zone is started, the situation in which CBB2 is won is shown. As a result, the gaming state is controlled from RT0 to RT1, and an expected feeling effect is executed during the period until the CBB wins and ends. In addition, the advantageous period counter is incremented by one each time a game is executed even during the RT1. On the other hand, the non-transfer period counter is not updated even if a game is executed when the CBB is in the carry-over period from winning to winning. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, the value of the non-transfer period counter is maintained at "24" during RT1. Thereafter, in the 35th game (playing advantage counter = 35 games) after the start of the advantage period, CBB is won, and the 36th game (playing advantage period counter = 36 games) after the start of the advantage period Indicates a controlled situation from CBB bonus. The non-portable period counter restarts updating from the game in which the CBB prize is started and the bonus is started. In the thirty-seventh game after the start of the advantageous period (a game in which the advantageous period counter = 37), the bonus has been ended. When the bonus is over, it is transferred to the preparation zone again and is RT2 controlled.

  Thereafter, the game is digested, and the 50th game (playing advantage counter = 50) after the preparation zone is started, and in the final game of the preparation zone, feeling of expectation is performed and the CZ transition is made. A lottery will be held. When a CZ transition lottery is performed, a value calculated from the advantageous period counter and the non-transfer period counter is set in the carryover period counter. In FIG. 15, since the advantageous period counter = 50 and the non-transfer period counter = 39, 11 (= 50-39) is set as the value of the carry-over period counter. In the CZ lottery process, as shown in FIG. 14B, the CZ shift lottery is performed according to the ratio according to the value of the calculated carry over period counter. In FIG. 15, CZ is won in the CZ transition lottery. A case is shown where the CZ winning notification is performed and the CZ is controlled.

  Thus, the interest of the game can be improved by performing the CZ transition lottery, which is an example of processing relating to the advantageous state, based on the carryover period calculated by effectively using the advantageous period counter and the non-transfer period counter. it can. Further, the player can be made to pay attention to the carryover period in the preparation zone, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, a set difference can be generated for the expected value of the carryover period. For this reason, since the setting difference can be generated also for the advantage degree of the CZ transition lottery executed based on the carryover period, the sense of expectation and the interest of the game can be improved by making the player pay attention to the carryover period. .

  In the embodiment and the modification, as the processing relating to the advantageous state, processing for performing a CZ shift lottery, AT lottery processing, additional lottery processing, pullback lottery processing, and the like are exemplified. Among them, the process of performing the CZ transition lottery can be said to be a process of determining whether or not to control the state in which the rate of controlling to the advantageous state increases during the non-favored state. The AT lottery process can be said to be a process of determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state when in the non-advantage state which is not yet controlled to the advantageous state. In addition, it can be said that the addition lottery process, the pullback lottery process, and the like are processes for determining whether or not to add a period that can be controlled to the advantageous state during the advantageous period. A process for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state when the process for the advantageous state is not yet controlled to the advantageous state, a ratio to control to the advantageous state during the non- advantageous state And / or at least one of processing for determining whether or not to control to a rising state, and processing for determining whether or not to add to a time during which the advantageous state can be controlled during the advantageous period. The process is not limited to these processes as long as it is a process that affects the degree of advantage controlled to the advantageous state and the degree of advantage of the controlled advantageous state.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, an example has been described in which the non-transfer period counter is cumulatively updated by one each time a game is executed in the non-transfer period from the start of the advantage period to the end thereof. However, the non-carry over period counter may be updated to a predetermined value when a specific condition is satisfied, even between the start and the end of the advantageous period. As a specific condition, for example, the advantageous period counter value may be satisfied by reaching a predetermined value (for example, 500, 1000, etc.). In this case, when a specific condition is satisfied, the value of the advantage period counter may be set in the non-carry over period counter. Thus, the non-carrying period counter value and the carry-over period can be reset each time the advantageous period counter value reaches a predetermined value. As a result, when the difference between the advantageous period counter and the non-transferred period counter becomes large and the carryover period becomes too long, it is possible to suppress an excessively large difference in the degree of advantage in the processing related to the advantageous state.

  Further, as a specific condition, for example, the condition may be satisfied each time the number of times of winning CBB after being controlled to the advantageous period reaches a predetermined number. In this case, when a specific condition is satisfied, the value of the advantage period counter may be set in the non-carry over period counter. Thus, the non-carrying period counter value and the carry-over period can be reset each time the number of times of winning CBB reaches a predetermined number.

  In addition, as a specific condition, for example, it may be established when winning in a reset lottery whether to reset or not. Also in this case, when the specific condition is satisfied, the value of the advantage period counter may be set in the non-carry over period counter. Thus, the non-transfer period counter value and the carry-over period can be reset each time the player wins in the reset lottery.

  Moreover, as a specific condition, for example, the carry over period counter value may be calculated and satisfied by performing the process related to the advantageous state. Also in this case, when the specific condition is satisfied, the value of the advantage period counter may be set in the non-carry over period counter. Thus, the non-carried period counter value and the carry-over period can be reset each time the process related to the advantageous state is performed. In other words, it is possible to perform the process related to the current advantageous state based on the advantageous period counter value and the non-forwarding period counter value (and thus the carryover period counter value) after the previous process related to the advantageous state is performed.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, an example has been described in which the degree of advantage for the player in the processing regarding the advantageous state such as the AT transition lottery increases as the carryover period has a larger value. However, the process relating to the advantageous state may be performed based on the value of the advantageous period counter and the value of the non-transfer period counter. For example, the degree of advantage for the player in the processing related to the advantageous state is determined not only to be higher as the carry-over period is a larger value, but, for example, to be higher as the carry-over period is a smaller value. It may be If the smaller the carryover period is, the higher the player's advantage in the processing related to the advantageous state will be, the winning combination group including CBB includes, for example, a winning combination group winning by CBB alone. It may be possible, or it may be one in which only a combination of winning combinations for winning CBB alone is provided. As a result, it is possible to provide fun such as whether CBB can be awarded in a CBB-winning game or how fast can be awarded from CBB-winning according to the skill of the player.

  The processing relating to the advantageous state in the above embodiment and the above modification is not limited to using the carryover period itself as long as it is performed based on the value of the advantageous period counter and the value of the non-carryover period counter. The value may be performed based on only one place of the carry over period calculated from the value-non-transfer period counter value, or may be performed based on only the tens place. In addition, processing regarding the advantageous state is performed based on the ratio of the non-forwarding period counter value among the advantageous period counter values (for example, non-preceding period counter value / advanting period counter value), that is, without calculating the carryover period. It may be performed based on the value of the advantageous period counter and the value of the non-carry over period counter itself.

  In the embodiment and the modification, the main CPU 61 may output, to the sub CPU 71, a command capable of specifying the advantageous period counter value and the non-transfer period period counter value (or the carry over period) during the advantageous period. The sub CPU 71 may execute an effect corresponding to the carryover period specified based on the received command. For example, when the degree of advantage is higher as the carryover period is longer as in the above embodiment, when the specified carryover period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period, the special operation is not performed when the carryover period is less than the predetermined period. May be performed.

  The carryover period in the embodiment and the modification includes both a game winning a CBB and a game winning a CBB, and in a non-carrying period, both a game winning a CBB and a game winning a CBB An example not included is described. However, the carryover period may be a period including only one of the game winning the CBB and the game winning the CBB but not the other. In this case, the non-carry-over period may be a period including a game won by CBB and a game not won in the carry-over period among the games winning CBB. In addition, the carryover period may be a period including neither a game winning a CBB nor a game winning a CBB. In this case, the non-transfer period may be a period including any of the game winning the CBB and the game winning the CBB. Further, the expectation feeling effect accompanying the CBB win has been described as an example executed from the end of the game in which the CBB is won until the CBB is won and the CBB is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the expectation feeling effect associated with the CBB winning may be started from the game in which the CBB is won, or may be ended when the CBB is won.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, various lottery tables used for the processing relating to the advantageous state have been described with reference to FIGS. 10, 12, and 14 (b). Although the various lottery tables have described an example in which the success or failure of the lottery and the number of games in the case of winning are determined together, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the table for determining the success or failure of the lottery and the number of games are determined. It may be provided separately as a table for the purpose, or may be set so that the winning ratio or the number of games to be determined may be different. In addition, although an example in which one lottery table is provided for one type of lottery has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a plurality of types of tables having different degrees of advantage for the player for one type of lottery May be provided. In this case, the process relating to the advantageous state may be performed using a table defined according to the lottery opportunity among a plurality of types of tables. More specifically, for example, the AT transition lottery is performed using a table defined in accordance with an opportunity (such as the type of a winning combination) which establishes the AT transition lottery condition among a plurality of types of tables. It may be.

  In the above embodiment and the above modification, a non-carryover period in which the entire period of the non-carryover period during which CBB winnings are not carried over during the advantageous period is illustrated as the specific period, and the entire period of the non-carryover period can be specified The example which provided the counter was demonstrated. However, the specific period is not limited to the entire period of the non-transfer period, for example, the period excluding the period having relevance to the carry-over period as well as the carry-over period, ie, the period excluding some of the non-transfer period It may be The specific period may be, for example, a period other than a period from winning CBB to winning CBB and ending CBB. That is, the specific period may be a period excluding the period from the CBB prize to the end of the CBB among the non-transfer period. Also, as a counter for specifying a specific period, even if a related counter other than a bonus is provided, it becomes possible to specify a period other than the period from winning CBB to finishing CBB after winning CBB. Good. In this case, the process relating to the advantageous state may be performed based on the advantageous period counter value and the non-bonus related counter value. Specifically, when performing processing relating to the advantageous state, for example, an advantageous period counter value-a related counter value other than the bonus is calculated, and based on the obtained value (period other than the bonus related period from bonus winning to bonus end). The processing related to the advantageous state may be performed. Also by this, it is possible to perform processing relating to the advantageous state based on the bonus related period calculated using the advantageous period counter and the related counter value other than the bonus effectively, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, the player can be made to pay attention to the bonus related period of the advantageous period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment and the above modification, an example in which the advantageous period counter is added and updated from 1 has been described. However, the advantageous period counter for determining whether or not the advantageous period has reached the upper limit value is not limited to one that is added and updated, and may be one that is subtracted and updated from the upper limit value (1500). In this case, when performing processing relating to the advantageous state, for example, the 1500- advantageous period counter value is calculated based on the subtractive updated advantageous period counter and the non-carried period counter, and further the non-carried period counter value is subtracted The carry over period may be calculated.

  In the above-described embodiment and the above-described modification, an example in which the control is performed to RT2 after being initialized by setting change or the like has been described. However, the gaming state to be controlled after being initialized by a setting change or the like is not limited to this as long as it is uniquely determined, and may be, for example, RT0.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, an example is described in which the number of remaining AT games is decremented by 1 when the game is executed even after the CBB is won and controlled by the RT1 until the CBB ends. . However, the number of remaining AT games is not reduced, for example, between CBB winning and CBB ending, or CBB winning and CBB winning even if the game is executed. You may do so.

  In the above embodiment and the above modification, even when AT is won in the AT transition lottery in S706 of FIG. 9, the AT is won until the CZ end condition at the time of AT is met and it is determined YES in S708. Can not be identified. As a result, a sense of expectation for AT being won during CZ can be continued until the end of CZ. As described above, when the AT transition lottery condition is further satisfied between the AT transition lottery after the AT wins in the AT transition lottery and the CZ ends and the AT is started, the AT lottery for the AT (for example, until the predetermined game number is consumed) A lottery may be performed to determine the number of times to control the AT to be continued. In addition, during the period of AT winning in the AT transition lottery until the end of CZ and start of AT, an effect with high expectation of AT winning may be executed. Further, when the AT is won in the AT transition lottery, the AT may be notified in the game, and the next game may be controlled to the AT.

  In the above embodiment and the above modification, a condition for executing processing relating to an advantageous state, such as an AT transition lottery condition and an additional lottery condition, is satisfied by CBB1 winning in which the setting probability is not provided in the winning probability among the bonus combinations. An example was described. However, instead of or in addition to this, the condition for executing the process relating to the advantageous state is satisfied by, for example, CBB start or CBB end triggered by CBB2 winning with a set difference in the winning probability among the bonus combinations. You may do it. In this case, for example, the same aspect (refer to the common table) so that the degree of advantage for the player in the process related to the advantageous state is the same in the case of CBB1 win and in the case of CBB2 win. Etc.) may perform AT lottery processing and additional lottery processing. As a result, CBB1 in which the setting difference is not provided and CBB2 in which the setting difference is provided causes a difference in benefit due to execution of the processing related to the advantageous state (one of which is more advantageous than the other) Can be prevented.

  Although the above-mentioned embodiment explained an example which is a period which consumes the number of AT games determined in AT lottery and an additional drawing as an advantageous state control period controlled to an advantageous state, and an additional period, it does not restrict to this, for example It may be a period until the predetermined number of medals is paid out, or a period until the net increase in number obtained by subtracting the medals used for setting the bet number from the medals paid out reaches the predetermined number. It may be a period until a predetermined number of times of playing a game which is advantageous to the player, such as AT game, is performed. Further, although the upper limit value of the advantageous period has been described as an example of the number of times played (1500 times), the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of medals paid out (5,000) may be Or may be the number of times of the game (1000 times) which is advantageous to the player such as AT game.

  In the above embodiment, the AT is illustrated as the advantageous state, and the advantageous period is illustrated as the controllable period in the advantageous state. However, the advantageous state and the period during which the advantageous state can be controlled is not limited thereto. For example, the advantageous state is an RT (a state in which the advantageous probability is the same as the advantageous RT in the above embodiment) in which the winning probability of the replay player is improved over the normal state. A period during which a winning combination (for example, a role such as a promotion replay) serving as a trigger for control can be controlled to be a target of an internal lottery Period)).

  Although the variable display part 13 demonstrates the example provided with three left variable display row 10L-the right variable display row 10R in the said embodiment, not only this but even if it is a game machine provided with one variable display row, The gaming machine may have four or more variable display rows. In addition, although the variable display unit 13 is an example configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or 7-segment LED. Further, although an example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display portion 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

  1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

Claims (5)

A gaming machine comprising display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and capable of providing a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped,
Role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which role among a plurality of roles including a special role has been won,
Stop control means for performing control to stop the symbol according to the result of the role lottery;
Special state control means for controlling a special state advantageous to the player by stopping the symbol corresponding to the special part;
A carry-over means for carrying over the winning of the special combination until the symbol corresponding to the special combination is stopped after winning the special combination in the combination drawing,
Advantage period control means for controlling to a predetermined advantage period from the satisfaction of the start condition to the satisfaction of the termination condition;
An advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state for the player during said advantageous period;
First period information storage means for storing first period information for making it possible to specify an elapsed period that has elapsed since the start of the advantageous period.
Second period information storage means for storing second period information for making it possible to specify a specific period in which the special winning combination is not carried over by the carryover means during the advantageous period;
An advantage-related processing unit that performs processing related to the advantageous state based on the first period information and the second period information in the advantageous period.   From the elapsed period specified from the first period information and the specified period specified from the second period information, the period during which the special winning combination is carried over by the carryover means is specified within the elapsed period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising third period information storage means for specifying and storing during a period.   The second period information storage means stores the second period information so that the total period which has become the specific period can be specified between the start and the end of the advantageous period. Or the game machine of Claim 2. The combination lottery means performs the combination lottery based on set values set among a plurality of set values including a first set value and a second set value,
The ratio of winning the special combination in the combination lottery is higher when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set, while any ratio in the combination lottery is higher than when the first set value is set. The ratio in which the winning combination is not won is also determined to be lower when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 10. The combination lottery means performs the combination lottery based on set values set among a plurality of set values,
The result of the part drawing includes the first special result and the second special result as a special result of winning the special part,
The ratio of the result of the part drawing to the first special result is a predetermined ratio regardless of which of the plurality of setting values is set,
The rate at which the result of the role lottery is the second special result is a rate different between when the first set value is set and when the second set value is set among the plurality of set values. ,
The second period information storage means is configured to select a period other than the period during which the special winning combination is carried over regardless of whether the first special result is reached or the second special result. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein second period information for making it possible to specify is stored.

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