JP2019092624A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of reducing causing dissatisfaction in a player in an advantageous state.SOLUTION: A slot machine is provided which can be controlled to an AT for every set. In the slot machine, even when the AT in one set is finished, if a continuation lottery is won, a continuation to a next set is possible. An upper limit for every set is guaranteed by providing a number of upper limit games from a start of an advantageous period for every set. At the same time, a number of games to be added in a current set is determined from a number of games that becomes a value that is equal to or smaller than an addition upper limit till the number of upper limit games is reached in a set currently being controlled.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a privilege according to the result of the game.

  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, in an advantageous period which can be controlled to execute a maximum of 1,500 games, the AT is controlled to execute a maximum of 100 games in one set, and when one set is completed, a continuous lottery is won to be won There is a slot machine capable of continuing up to 15 sets of cycles, such as controlling to the next set, by doing so. In such a slot machine, when an additional condition is satisfied by winning a predetermined part or the like in one set of AT, the number of continued games in the next set is added, and as a result of the addition, the next set is already obtained. When the number of continued games has reached the upper limit of 100, there has been a case where the probability of winning in the continuing lottery at the end of one set currently being digested is improved (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-153788, A

  However, conventional gaming machines do not add to the number of continued games in the set being digested when the additional condition is established. For this reason, unless winning in the continuation lottery, it was not possible to receive the benefit from the establishment of the additional condition.

  In addition, even if one set has not reached the upper limit, it ends when the number of continued games is consumed. Furthermore, the number of remaining games up to the upper limit at the end of one set is cumulatively added as the number of continued sets increases. For this reason, the loss of the player is also cumulatively added. As a result, although the player is in an advantageous state, the player may be dissatisfied, which may lower the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing dissatisfaction with a player in an advantageous state.

  A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of providing a privilege according to the outcome of the game, which is advantageous for the player during a predetermined advantageous controllable period. Advantage state control means for controlling to a state, and addition period determination means for determining an addition period to be added to an advantage state control period which is a period controlled to the state when a predetermined addition condition is satisfied in the state. And the advantageous state control means can control the advantageous state as the upper limit until the elapsed period elapsed from the start of the advantageous controllable period reaches a predetermined first period. After the control to the advantageous state by the state control means and the first advantageous state control means is ended, the elapsed period reaches a second period determined to be longer than the first period. The second advantageous state control means capable of controlling to the advantageous state with the upper limit up to the upper limit, the additional period determination means being in the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means when the additional condition is satisfied A first additional period determining means for determining an additional period from a period which is less than or equal to the remaining period until the first advantageous period reaches the first period, and in the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous condition control means Regardless of the timing at which the control to the advantageous state by the second advantageous state control means is started when the additional condition is satisfied, the period from the remaining period until the advantageous state reaches the second period. And a second additional period determining means for determining an additional period.

  According to this configuration, the upper limit of each of the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means and the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means is added to the advantageous state control period for the advantageous state during control while securing the upper limit of each. can do. Also, even if the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means ends before reaching the first period, the second period in the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means It is possible to add on from the period which is less than the remaining period to reach. For this reason, for example, if the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means ends before reaching the first period, the second period and the second period in the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means It can be added from a longer period than the difference with the first period. As a result, it can be reduced that the player is dissatisfied in the advantageous state.

  Preferably, the upper limit period corresponding to at least one advantageous state is different as a pattern for specifying the upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states that can be controlled between the start and the end of the advantageous controllable period. A plurality of types of patterns are defined, and the apparatus further comprises pattern determination means for determining any of the plurality of types of patterns when controlling to the advantageous state in the advantageous controllable period, the advantageous state control means comprising The upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states that can be controlled until the end of the advantageous controllable period is specified based on the pattern determined by the pattern determination means, and the upper limit period of the upper limit periods is sequentially arranged in ascending order. The above-mentioned advantageous state is controlled with the upper limit until the elapsed period reaches the upper limit period.

  According to this configuration, a plurality of types of patterns having different upper limit periods corresponding to at least one advantageous state are defined. For this reason, since the upper limit period can be made different according to the determined pattern even when the advantageous state is started, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, by determining any one of a plurality of types of patterns, the upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states is specified. For this reason, the processing load for specifying the upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states can be reduced.

  Preferably, the upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states specified from each of the plurality of types of patterns has a predetermined difference between an upper limit period and a second upper limit period next to the upper limit period, regardless of which pattern. The longest upper limit period among the upper limit periods corresponding to the respective advantageous states specified from the plurality of types of patterns is determined to be equal to or longer than the lowest period, regardless of which pattern it is. It is determined to be less than the upper limit period defined as the upper limit of the advantageous controllable period.

  According to this configuration, even after the advantageous state is controlled until the corresponding upper limit period, the period in which the next advantageous state can be controlled becomes equal to or longer than the minimum period. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable because the period in which control can be made in each of the advantageous states becomes too short. Moreover, the longest upper limit period specified from the pattern is set to be less than the advantageous upper limit period. For this reason, even if the advantageous state is controlled to the longest upper limit period specified from the pattern, it can be surely made within the upper limit period.

  Preferably, the expectation value of the additional period determined by the first additional period determining means is that the remaining period until reaching the first period when the additional condition is satisfied is a predetermined period or more. Unlike when it is less than the predetermined period, the expected value of the additional period determined by the second additional period determining means is the remaining period until the second period when the additional condition is satisfied, which is the expected period of the additional period. It differs between when it is a predetermined period or more and when it is less than the predetermined period.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to make the expected value of the additional period different depending on the remaining period until reaching the upper limit period such as the first period or the second period. As a result, interest can be given to the remaining period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Preferably, a continuation determination means is provided for determining whether or not to control in the advantageous state by the second advantageous state control means while continuing to the advantageous state by the first advantageous state control means.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to be interested in whether or not to be controlled to the next advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Preferably, when it is not determined by the continuation determining means to continue control to the advantageous state, or when an advantageous upper limit period defined as an upper limit of the advantageous controllable period has elapsed, the advantageous controlable period And a normal period control means for controlling to a different normal period.

  According to this configuration, when it is not determined to continue control to the advantageous state, control is performed to the same normal period as when the advantageous upper limit period defined as the upper limit of the advantageous controllable period has elapsed. Therefore, the flow of the game can be easily understood and the processing can be simplified.

  Preferably, of the plurality of types of predetermined time periods, the first additional period determination means does not exceed a remaining period until an advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means reaches the first period. The additional period is determined from the period, and the second additional period determining means determines the remaining period until the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means reaches the second period among the plurality of types of periods. Determine the additional period from the following period.

  According to this configuration, the additional period is determined from a plurality of predetermined types of periods. That is, the additional period is determined from a period which is not affected by the remaining period until reaching the upper limit period such as the first period or the second period. For this reason, even after being added, it is possible to cause a remaining period until the upper limit period is reached. For example, in the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means, the possibility of becoming a situation in which a period longer than the difference between the second period and the first period is added is increased. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Preferably, special effect executing means for executing a special effect according to satisfaction of the additional condition, and all additional periods determined by the additional period determining means when the additional condition is satisfied, satisfaction of the additional condition And an additional period notification means for giving notification during special effects to be executed along with the above.

  According to this configuration, all of the additional periods determined to be added are notified during special presentation. For this reason, it is possible to make the advantageous state control period easy to understand without making the player hold the question as to whether there is an additional period which has not been notified yet.

  Preferably, the remaining period until the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means reaches the first period is the period from the first period, the elapsed period, and the first advantageous state control means. It is a period obtained by subtracting the controllable remaining period to the advantageous state, and the remaining period until the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means reaches the second period is the second advantageous state control means. Regardless of the timing at which control to an advantageous state is started, from the second period minus the elapsed period and the remaining period controllable to the advantageous state by the second advantageous state control means. .

  According to this configuration, since the remaining period is calculated by a predetermined calculation, it is possible to prevent an increase period from being determined based on an erroneous remaining period while preventing the storage capacity from increasing. .

  Preferably, in the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means, the additional condition is judged as to success or failure depending on the length of the remaining period until the advantageous state reaches the first period. In the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means, it is a condition under which the determination of success or failure is made according to the length of the remaining period until the advantageous state reaches the second period.

  According to this configuration, the player can be focused on the length of the remaining period until reaching the first period or the second period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Preferably, in the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means, the rate at which the additional condition is satisfied differs depending on the length of the remaining period until the advantageous state reaches the first period, In the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means, it differs depending on the length of the remaining period until the advantageous state reaches the second period.

  According to this configuration, the player can be focused on the length of the remaining period until reaching the first period or the second period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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 during-AT control process performed during AT among the advantageous period setting processes. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in various lottery. FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing the relationship between the upper limit game number and the number of sets when the pattern 1 is determined. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the addition game number determination processing. FIG. 7 is a diagram for describing an addition upper limit value calculated in each case where an addition condition is satisfied twice in one set. The figure for comparing and explaining the addition upper limit value calculated in the current set when added in the previous set and the addition upper limit calculated in the current set when not added in the previous set It is. When the relatively small number of games is added in the previous set, the addition upper limit calculated in the current set and the number calculated in the current set when the relatively large number of games is added in the previous set It is a figure for contrasting and explaining with an upper limit.

  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 extinguished in the normal period that 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. 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 power for driving various electric components mounted in the slot machine 1 using power supplied from the outside. 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 main control board 63 is equipped with a display for displaying the ratio of staying in an advantageous period staying in an advantageous period with respect to the entire game period, and the ratio of the number of payouts with a bonus to the total number of payouts. . 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 re-play combination (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) is a combination for setting the aforementioned re-play flag when winning a prize. In the bet number setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the game is set to the specified number of games (this time) that will be started next (from now on) without newly using the player's own medals (or credits). It is a role of automatically setting the corresponding bet 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.

  "CBB" and "SB" are provided as a winning combination group including a bonus combination. "CBB" is a winning combination group consisting of only the bonus combination "CBB". "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 that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, "RT0", "RT1", and "CBB" are provided. CBB is a bonus state controlled by winning and winning a bonus combination CBB. “RT0” and “RT1” that are not in CBB are also collectively referred to as a general gaming state.

  Of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "CBB" and "SB" are subject to the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. As shown in the winning probability column and the remarks column of FIG. 7, “CBB” and “SB” are determined so that they will be elected with a uniform probability (CBB: 1/60, SB: 1/50) regardless of the set value. Is defined. Note that “CBB” 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 ) May be defined. In addition, as the winning combination group including "CBB", different judgment values are determined according to the setting value, and as the setting value becomes higher, the winning probability becomes higher (setting value 1: 1/60-setting value A winning combination group defined as 6: 1/50) may be provided.

  Next, in the winning combination group including the re-playing combination, “normally rep” is a target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. Further, in the “normal ripple”, the determination value is determined such that the player wins with a uniform probability (RT0: 1/8, RT1: 1 / 1.7) regardless of the set value in the normal gaming state. Note that different judgment values are set according to the setting value for “normal ripple”, and the probability of winning increases as the setting value increases (setting value 1: 1 / 1.7 to setting value 6: It may be defined as 1 / 1.6). 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 the normal flip is “RT0” <“RT1”. For this reason, "RT1" in the normal gaming state can be said to be advantageous for the player because the winning probability of the replay role is significantly improved compared to "RT0".

  Among the winning combination groups including the small winning combination, “left correct answer bell 1” to “right correct answer bell 4” are subject to the role lottery in the normal gaming state and “CBB”. The probability of winning in any of the “left correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” in the normal gaming state is 1/5, and the winning probability of each of the “right correct bell 1” to the “right correct bell 4” The judgment values are equally distributed so that the same. In "CBB", determination values are determined such that all "left correct bell 1" to "right right bell 4" are elected with a probability of about 1/1. "CBB" can be said to be advantageous to the player because the probability of winning in "BE" is improved as compared to the normal gaming state.

  The "one-sheet combination" is the target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. The probability of winning a "one-piece winning combination" in the normal gaming state is determined at a common judgment value regardless of the setting value so that it is won with a probability of 1/50 even when any setting value is set. There is.

  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

  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 the player wins the "CBB", it outputs a win type command capable of specifying that one of the "CBB" has been won, and when it wins the "normal rep", it is determined that the player has won the replay role. A distinguishable winning type command is output, and when any of “left correct bell 1” to “right correct bell 4” is won, a win type command capable of specifying that the pushing order bell has been selected is 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), the AT can be used to play AT games or an advantageous RT (replay role As a result of being able to maintain RT1), which has a high probability of winning, it can be said that it is a period during which the payout rate in 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 an AT transition lottery (lottery in an advantageous period setting process S700 described later) performed when a 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 “CBB” winning, and the like. Further, the predetermined AT transition lottery condition also includes, for example, a condition established by winning a "one-sheet combination" and a condition satisfied by winning a "CBB". 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 condition for ending the advantage period in the AT controlled from CZ to AT is, as will be described later, the remaining AT game number counter = 0 and the continuous lottery is not won and the AT is ended or 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, it is possible to execute an informing process for informing the advantageous operation mode by the informing indicator 60 in accordance with the result of the part drawing lottery during AT in 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 process)
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 present embodiment, as described above, “when any of the winning combinations is won, the symbols constituting the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the retractable range. ". Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning combination group", the "winning combination" corresponds in detail to any combination constituting the winning "winning combination group". It becomes a thing.

  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 the bonus combination "CBB" is won, "CBB" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

  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 it stops on pay line NL in “RT1”. 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 correct 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 “RT1”. For this reason, a particular "off" symbol combination is also commonly referred to as a transition eye (see FIG. 7).

  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 CBB is won in “RT 0”, CBB is won in the game, and a gaming state flag capable of specifying “CBB” is set to control CBB. 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 “RT1” is set and controlled to RT1. In the gaming state setting process, when winning CBB again in “RT1”, it is controlled again to CBB, while when “SB” wins or a specific “out” symbol combination (bell spill) stops on the payline NL The game state flag which can specify "RT0" is set to and it controls to RT0. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying a predetermined gaming state (for example, RT1) 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 RT1 and the game is started. In RT1, "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 the player wins "CBB" in RT0 or RT1, the player wins "CBB" and 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 "RT1".

  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 RT1 after 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. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a fall from "RT1" to "RT0" during AT. Thereby, during AT, surely make "BE" win while looping an advantageous state in which the ratio of winning and winning "re-player" is increased as in RT1 → CBB → RT1 → CBB ... Can. The number of AT games is decremented by 1 each time the game is executed, not only during RT0 and RT1, but also after winning CBB and ending CBB. The control to the AT continues until the remaining AT game number becomes 0 (the remaining AT game number counter = 0) or the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached (the advantageous period counter = 1500).

(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 remaining 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 after the advantageous period is started are set. The CZ game number counter, the remaining 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, the AT transition lottery for determining whether to control the AT according to the established AT transition lottery condition and the number of AT games which is a period controlled by the AT Do. 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 in accordance with the proportion according to the established AT transition lottery conditions. For example, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning "one sheet" in CZ, it is decided as "non-winning" at a rate of 10%, and it is decided to control to AT at a rate of 90% Ru. Depending on which AT transition lottery condition is established, a distribution ratio or the like is set so as to have different degrees of advantage as AT (different AT winning probability).

  The AT transition lottery is performed by a batch lottery method, similarly to the CZ transition lottery. 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 AT transition lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belongs. The AT transition lottery is performed at the end of one game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be performed collectively at the time of the role lottery in the internal lottery process. In addition, the AT transition lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method as long as the AT transition lottery is performed according to the result of the role lottery, for example, when winning the "one sheet combination" in the role lottery, the random number for AT transition lottery is separately It may be extracted and the AT transition lottery may be performed using the random number.

  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 performed, the AT flag is set to control the AT. The AT in this embodiment can be controlled by the AT until reaching a predetermined upper limit game for each set, and continues to the next set if it is won in the continuation lottery even when the AT in one set is finished It can be done. The AT can continue up to 7 sets, and can continue until reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous period by winning the continuous drawing even after having digested 7 sets. FIG. 8C is a diagram for explaining the game transition during AT.

  In the present embodiment, when winning the continuous lottery after having digested 7 sets, the AT shifts to a predetermined ending state (described later) in detail, and the AT reaches the upper limit value of the advantageous period in this ending state. It will be continued. In other words, when the seventh set of ATs ends, the number of sets of ATs in the advantageous period is determined to be up to seven sets in order to shift to the ending state instead of the eighth set of ATs.

  In the present embodiment, when controlling to the AT, first, the upper limit number of games of each of seven sets is determined. Then, it transfers to the initial game number determination game shown in FIG.8 (c). The initial game number determination game is a game for determining the initial game number that can be controlled by the first set of ATs. In addition, although the initial game number determination game of this embodiment demonstrates the example which is one game, it may extend over not only this but multiple times of games. Initial Game Number Determination The initial game number determined in the game is set as the remaining AT game number, and the AT game is started based on the remaining AT game number. During AT game, basically, the remaining AT game number is decremented by 1 every time one game is consumed.

  When the additional condition is satisfied in the AT game, the game is shifted to the additional game number determination game shown in FIG. 8C. The additional game number determination game is a game for determining the number of additional games to be added to the number of AT games of the set, with the upper limit game number determined for the current set as the upper limit. In addition, although the addition game number determination game of this embodiment demonstrates the example which is one game, it may extend over not only this but multiple times of games. Further, the additional game number determination game may be a so-called "upper specialization zone". Additional game number determination The additional game number determined in the game is added to the remaining AT game number and set, and the AT game is resumed based on the remaining AT game number. When the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 as a result of digesting the game during the AT game, the set is ended, but it is continued to the next set or AT is ended according to the result of the continuous lottery. Although the continuous lottery is described as an example when the number of AT games is 0, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the number of remaining AT games is a predetermined number of games. It may be performed when the number (for example, 5) is reached, when the set is started, or when a specific combination is won in the set.

  When the continuous lottery is continued winning, as shown in FIG. 8C, the initial game number determination game is shifted to determine the initial game number in the next set, and the AT game of the next set is started. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is not won in the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 8C, the AT and the advantageous period are ended and the period is shifted to the normal period. Although this embodiment explains the example which shifts to a normal period when it becomes continuation non-winning in continuation lottery in each set, it does not restrict to this, for example, when it becomes continuation non-winning in continuation lottery, predetermined pulling back lottery is executed If you win a pull-back lottery in a pull-back state after possible pull-back states (one or more games), start the AT game of the next set, and end the advantage period when you are not won in a pull-back lottery It may be shifted to a period.

  In addition, when the final seventh set is finished and continuous winning is performed in the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 8C, the state shifts to the ending state. The ending state continues up to the upper limit of the advantageous period, and the AT game is executed. When the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached in the ending state, the AT and the advantageous period are ended to shift to the normal period. Here, the ending state in the present embodiment can be said to be a state in which reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous period is determined. On the other hand, when the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached, even during AT, it ends and shifts to the normal period. Therefore, even if the number of added games is acquired while in the ending state, the player is not further advantageous. On the contrary, if the number of added games is obtained and notified of this, there is a possibility that the player may be given a false impression that "the advantage period is extended". For this reason, in the ending state of the present embodiment, although it is possible to perform navi effect notifying the advantageous operation mode, the number of additional games is not determined even if the additional condition is satisfied Do not, etc., restrict (prohibit) the execution of the lottery and the notification concerning the number of added games.

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), it is determined whether the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied by AT termination or reaching the upper limit of the advantageous period. . When the condition for ending the advantageous period is established during AT, in the advantageous period setting process, the AT flag is erased and the advantageous period is ended as shown in FIG. The lamp 80 goes out.

  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, CZ (CZ game number counter value of the ordinary period and the advantageous period And an AT (including the value of the remaining AT game number counter) in the advantageous period, etc., and outputs a status command capable of specifying, etc. 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, among the advantageous period setting processing, processing in the AT and the like after the notification of AT winning will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 15 and the like. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the during-AT control process executed during AT in the advantageous period setting process. The main CPU 61 executes the during-AT control process of the advantageous period setting process when the AT flag is set (from the AT winning notification to the AT end).

  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 AT, but also during CZ or CBB won during the advantage period, for each game during the period from the start to the end of the advantage period, such as during CZ and during CBB. One is added.

  In S702, it is determined whether it is AT winning and it is time to start AT from now (when AT is winning in AT transition lottery). If it is determined in S702 that AT wins, it is determined in S703 that a pattern lottery is performed to determine a pattern specifying the upper limit game number for each set. In the pattern lottery, the upper limit game number pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A is referred to. The upper limit game number pattern determination table is stored in the ROM 67.

  As a pattern for specifying the upper limit game number for each set, pattern 1 and pattern 2 are defined. In pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 10A, the upper limit game number of each of the first to seventh sets is such as "200" "400" "600" "800" "1000" "1200" "1400" It is determined that the difference between the upper limit number of games for each set that precedes and follows is equal to the number of games (200). On the other hand, in pattern 2, the upper limit game number of each of the first set to the seventh set is “300” “400” “500” “800” “900” “900” “1000” “1400”, etc. The difference in the number of games is determined to be random (different). The pattern is not limited to this, and other patterns may be provided.

  The pattern lottery is performed based on the extracted value, for example, by extracting a random number value for lottery from a random number circuit which updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 255). In the upper limit game number determination table shown in FIG. 10A, 128 determination values are assigned to pattern 1 and pattern 2, respectively. In the pattern lottery, it is determined which of the pattern 1 and the pattern 2 the extracted random value belongs to, and the pattern determined to belong is determined. Similarly, in the other lottery performed in the during-AT control process, the random number value for lottery is extracted from the random number circuit which updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 255), and the line is extracted based on the extracted value. It will be. Pattern information for specifying the pattern determined in the pattern lottery is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. During the current AT, the upper limit game number corresponding to the set is specified based on the pattern information. Although the pattern lottery in the present embodiment is an example of a lottery (lottery having no setting difference) determined to have a common winning probability regardless of the setting value, the present invention is not limited thereto, for example, a combination having a setting difference The lottery may be a lottery (lottery having a setting difference) which is determined such that the winning probability is different at least at a part of the setting values, such as being executed when the player wins.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the upper limit game number and the number of sets when the pattern 1 is determined as the pattern for specifying the upper limit game number. When the advantageous period is started and the AT is won, a pattern lottery is performed. When pattern 1 is determined in the pattern lottery, “200” “400” “600” “800” “1000” “1200” “1400” can be specified as the upper limit game number for each of the first to seventh sets. It becomes. The determination target of whether or not the upper limit game number is reached is the number of games digested after the advantage period is started regardless of the set upper limit game number. The upper limit game number of the first set includes the number of games digested from the start of the advantageous period to the start of the AT. As a result, the upper limit game number of the first set is substantially less than 200.

  In the pattern 1, the difference in the upper limit game number for each set that goes back and forth is uniformly set to 200. On the other hand, the pattern 2 is set to at least 100 or more, although the difference in the upper limit game number for each successive set is different. As described above, it is possible to keep the difference in the upper limit game number for each set that is before and after a fixed period (100) or more regardless of which pattern. Therefore, it is possible to prevent any set from becoming extremely short and causing the player to feel discomfort.

  Also, even if any set ends without reaching the upper limit game number and the next set starts earlier, the upper limit game number of the next set is the advantageous period regardless of their timing. Since the number of games determined in advance (“400” in the case of the second set in FIG. 11) since the start of the game is not changed. Therefore, even if one of the sets ends early without reaching the upper limit game number, the upper limit game number of the next set (the number of games from the start of the advantageous period) may be shortened. Absent. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of loss in addition to the end of a set early. Further, the upper limit game number of the seventh set is set to “1400” which is less than the upper limit value of the advantageous period. Thus, the seventh set can be reliably ended before the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached.

  Returning to FIG. 9, in S704 after the pattern is determined, in order to set the number-of-sets flag to "1" and to output a number-of-sets command that can specify the number of sets to the sub control board 73. Set The number-of-sets flag is information for specifying which one of the first to seventh sets the current set is, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. Further, on the sub control board 73 side, when the set number command is received, an effect corresponding to the set number specified from the set number command is executed. In S705, an initial game number determination flag is set, and the during-AT control process is ended. The initial game number determination flag is information for shifting to the initial game number determination game in the next game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined at S702 that AT is winning, it is determined at S710 whether an initial game number determination flag or an additional game number determination flag is set. The additional game number determination flag is set in S734 to be described later when the additional condition is satisfied, and is information for transferring to the additional game number determination game, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The initial game number determination flag or the additional game number determination flag is set, and YES is determined in S710 of the during-AT control processing of the next game. As described above, when determining the number of added games, a flag is set to shift to another game such as an initial game number determination game or an additional game number determination game, so that, for example, the flow of control can be made easy to understand It is possible to have extensibility such as transition to a game. If it is determined in S710 that the initial game number determination flag or the additional game number determination flag is set, the additional game number determination process is performed in S711, and the in-AT control process is ended.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9, from the pattern lottery and the setting of the initial game number determination flag (S703 to S705), from the determination of the initial game number to the determination of the initial game number (S710, S711) , The advantageous period counter is to be added. This means that each game is executed separately, and when it shifts to the AT state, one game is executed to execute the pattern lottery and the setting of the initial game number determination flag, and the next game is initial It will be the game number determination game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when transitioning to the AT state by, for example, setting the transition destination after executing “initial game number determination flag setting” (S705) as “initial game number flag determination” (S710) First, the game proceeds to the initial game number determination game (1 game), and in the determination game, not only the pattern lottery and the setting of the initial game number determination flag (S703 to S705), but also the determination of the initial game number and the initial game number (S710, S711) may be performed.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the addition game number determination process. In S750, the upper limit game number corresponding to the set number flag is read out based on the pattern determined in S703 when AT starts. For example, when the set number flag is “1” when it is determined to be the pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 10A, as the upper limit game number regardless of the timing when the first set is started, etc. "200" is read out. When the set number flag is "3" when the pattern 1 is determined, "600" is read as the upper limit game number regardless of the timing at which the third set is started. As described above, regardless of the timing when the previous set ends or the timing when the current set starts, the predetermined number of games is specified as the upper limit game number based on the determined pattern.

  In S751, an addition upper limit value is calculated. The addition upper limit value is the number of remaining games up to the upper limit game number corresponding to the set, and is the upper limit game number that can be added (set) to the remaining AT game number within the range not exceeding the upper limit game number. In S751, calculation of "upper limit game number"-"advantage period counter value"-"remaining AT game number counter value" is performed to calculate an addition upper limit value. The “upper limit game number” is the upper limit game number read in S750. The "advantage period counter value" is a value of an advantage period counter which is added each time a game is consumed from the start of the advantage period. The “remaining AT game number counter value” is the value of the remaining AT game number counter for specifying the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT. When determining the initial game number, the remaining AT game number counter value is zero.

  In addition, the ART state of this embodiment is the game property continued by a set unit. Therefore, "the value of the remaining AT game number counter" corresponds to "the number of remaining AT games of the set". From this, at the time of the initial game number determination game for determining the initial game number, since each set has not been started, the value of the counter of the number of remaining AT games is 0. Further, on the effect screen in the AT state after the start of the first set, the number of remaining AT games in the set in which the game stays is displayed as, for example, "remaining 00 G". For this reason, the "value of the remaining AT game number counter" in the additional game number determination game corresponds to the "remaining 00 G" reported to the player.

  When the initial game number is determined, for example, it is determined to be the pattern 1 and is the first set, and the advantageous period counter value = 25, the remaining AT game number counter value = 0 (when the initial game number of the first set is determined) And the addition upper limit value is 200−25−0 = 175. Further, the addition upper limit value when the pattern 1 is determined and is the third set, the advantageous period counter value = 150, and the remaining AT game number counter value = 0 (when the initial game number of the third set is determined) is , 600-150-0 = 450. When the number of games to be added is determined, for example, it is determined to be the pattern 1 and is the first set, and the addition upper limit value is 200 when the advantageous period counter value = 50 and the remaining AT game number counter value = 25. It becomes 50-25 = 125. In addition, the addition upper limit value is 600-110-50 = 440 when the pattern 1 is determined and the third set, the advantageous period counter value = 110, and the remaining AT game number counter value = 50.

  In S752, based on the addition upper limit value and the addition game number determination table, the number of addition games to be added to the remaining AT game number counter is determined. FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining the addition game number determination table. The addition game number determination table is stored in the ROM 67.

  In the addition game number determination table, determination values for determining the number of addition games are distributed in accordance with the calculated addition upper limit value. For example, when the addition upper limit value is 30 or more and less than 50, "30" is determined as the number of addition games. When the addition upper limit is less than 30, the number of added games is not determined, and the number of AT games is not added. When the addition upper limit is 50 or more and less than 100, from the distribution ratio of the judgment value, "30" is 1/2 (= 128/256) and "50" is 1/2. , Is determined as the number of added games. In addition, when the addition upper limit is 200 or more and less than 300, from the distribution ratio of the determination value, "50" at a ratio of 1/4 and "100" at a ratio of 1/2 are 1/4 "200" is determined as the number of added games at a rate of. Similarly for the other addition upper limit values, the number of added games is determined based on the determination value for determining the number of added games.

  In the present embodiment, when the initial game number is determined, the number of one additional game is determined from the number of additional games set in the additional game number determination table, so “the number of initial games is determined”. Since it can be paraphrased to "determine the initial number of games by lottery", it can be said that the lottery at this time is "initial game number lottery". Similarly, "determining the number of games to be added" can be reworded as "determining the number of games to be added by lottery", so the lottery at this time is "lottery for number of games added (or simply added lottery)". It can be said that.

  As described above, in the addition game number determination table, determination values for determining the number of addition games are set so as not to exceed the addition upper limit value. Also, the larger the addition upper limit value, the higher the proportion determined as the number of games to be added as the number of addition games. Further, as described above, the addition upper limit value is calculated based on the upper limit game number based on the already determined pattern regardless of the timing when the previous setting ends or the timing when the current setting starts. Therefore, for example, even if the completed set is ended with a relatively small number of games without reaching the upper limit game number, the number of games which did not reach the upper limit game number is the addition upper limit value of the next set. Since the addition is to be performed, the number of added games can be determined from the larger number of games in the next set. As a result, disadvantages for the player can be reduced, and the player's feeling of dissatisfaction during AT can be reduced.

  In S753, the determined addition game number is added to the remaining AT game number counter. In S754, the value of the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by 1, and the remaining AT game number command is set to be output to the sub control board 73. Thus, each time the first game number determination game or the additional game number determination game is executed, the remaining AT game number can be decremented by one. Further, on the side of the sub control board 73, when the remaining AT game number command is received, the corresponding effect is executed. In S755, the first game number determination flag or the additional game number determination flag is cleared, and the additional game number determination process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when it is determined in S710 that neither the initial game number determination flag nor the additional game number determination flag is set, the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 0 in S720, and the ending is ended. It is determined whether the flag is not set. The ending flag is information set from the transition to the ending state described above to the end, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65.

  If it is determined in S720 that the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 0 and it is determined that the ending flag is not set, a continuous lottery as to whether or not to continue to the next set is performed in S721. In the continuous lottery, the continuous lottery table is referred to. FIG. 10C is a view for explaining the continuous lottery table. The continuous lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. The continuous lottery table is defined so as to be determined as "continuously elected" at a rate of 1/2 and "continuously not elected" at a rate of 1/2 from the distribution ratio of the determination values.

  In S722, it is determined whether or not the continuous lottery has been continuously won. If it is not determined that the continuous winning has been made, the process proceeds to S741 to perform processing for ending the advantageous period and AT as described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in the continuous lottery that the continuous winning is determined, the value of the set number flag is incremented by 1 in S723, and the set number command corresponding to the set number is set to be output to the sub control board 73. In this way, it is possible to specify from the set number flag what set or ending state the set to be started next is. Further, on the sub control board 73 side, when the set number command is received, an effect corresponding to the set number specified from the set number command is executed.

  In S724, it is determined whether the value of the number-of-sets flag is “8” which specifies after the end of the seventh set. If it is not determined that the value of the number-of-sets flag is "8", since it is one of the second to seventh sets, an initial game number determination flag is set, and the in-AT control processing is ended. Thereby, the initial number of games of the set which is continuously won and started in S711 in the next game is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined in S724 that the value of the number-of-sets flag is "8", the winning flag is set after completion of the seventh set, so the ending flag is set and the in-AT control processing is ended. By this, it is controlled to the ending state later.

  If it is determined in S720 that the value of the remaining AT game number counter is not 0 or it is not determined that the ending flag is not set, it is determined in S730 whether or not the ending flag is set. If it is determined in S730 that the ending flag is not set, the value of the remaining AT game number counter is decremented by 1 in S731, and the remaining AT game number command is set to be output to the sub control board 73. Thereby, in the states other than the ending state in the AT, the number of remaining AT games can be decremented by 1 each time a game is executed. Further, on the side of the sub control board 73, when the remaining AT game number command is received, the corresponding effect is executed.

  In S732, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether the additional condition is satisfied. Thus, the additional lottery is performed each time the number of AT games is decremented by one. In the addition lottery, the same calculation as in S750 and S751 in FIG. 12 is performed to calculate the addition upper limit value, and the success / failure of the addition condition is determined with reference to the addition lottery table. FIG. 10 (d) is a diagram for explaining the addition lottery table. The additional lottery table is stored in the ROM 67. From the distribution ratio of the judgment value, the addition drawing condition is not satisfied when the addition upper limit is less than 30 and the addition condition is satisfied at a ratio of 1/128 when the addition upper limit is not less than 30 and less than 300. When the addition upper limit is 300 or more, the addition condition is established at a rate of about 1 / 85.3. Thus, the larger the addition upper limit value, the higher the rate of addition. As a result, it is possible to increase the rate of approaching (converging) the upper limit game number determined for each set. As described above, since the additional condition is satisfied in accordance with the upper addition limit value, the player can be made to pay attention to the upper addition limit value, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In S733, it is determined whether or not the additional condition is satisfied in the additional lottery. If it is not determined that the additional condition is satisfied, the during-AT control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S733 that the addition condition is satisfied, in order to set an addition game number determination flag in S734 and output an addition formation command capable of specifying that the addition condition is satisfied to the sub control board 73. Set and end AT control processing. Thereby, the additional game number determination game is performed in the next game, and the number of added games is determined in S711. In addition, on the side of the sub control board 73, upon receiving the overlay establishment command, the corresponding effect is executed.

  If it is determined in S730 that the ending flag is set, it is determined in S740 whether or not the value of the advantageous period counter has reached 1500, which is the upper limit value. If it is not determined in S740 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 S740 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 S741. Thereby, the advantageous period and the AT can be forcibly ended. In addition, when the value of the advantageous period counter reaches the upper limit value (1500) and the gaming period at the time of terminating the advantageous period and AT stays in the advantageous RT (RT1), it is advantageous until the transition condition is satisfied in RT1. RT2 is maintained even after the period and after the end of AT.

  Next, the addition upper limit value that can be added will be described in more detail using a specific example. FIG. 13 is a diagram for describing an addition upper limit value calculated in each case where the addition condition is satisfied twice in one set. In FIG. 13, after the advantage period is started, AT (one set) is started from 31 games and determined as pattern 1 and the first set is finished in 130 games and the second set is finished in 230 games. The third set ends in the 330 games, and the fourth set is started from the 331 games. In FIG. 13, in the initial game number determination game executed when each set (AT) of the first to third sets is started, the upper limit game number of each set = 200, 400, 600, and each set As a result of drawing based on the addition upper limit value = 170, 270, 370, the case where the initial game number of each set is determined to be 100G, 100G, 100G is illustrated. In addition, "the advantageous period digestion G number" of FIG. 13 has shown the value of the advantageous period counter.

  When the fourth set is started, the initial game number determination flag is set in S725 of FIG. 9, and the initial game number is determined in S711 in the next game. In the case of the pattern 1, 800 is specified as the upper limit game number corresponding to the fourth set. Therefore, 470 (= 800-330-0) is calculated as the addition upper limit value in S751 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, even when the third set is ended with 270 games left up to the upper limit game number, the fourth set upper limit game regardless of the end timing of the third set and the start timing of the fourth set A uniform number 800 is specified. For this reason, the addition upper limit value of the fourth set is 270 games which are undigested in the third set with respect to 200 games which is the difference between the upper limit number of games of the third set and the upper limit number of games of the fourth set. It will be the added value. For this reason, even when the third set ends early, the addition upper limit value of the fourth set becomes large. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, the possibility of being determined to be a large value as the number of added games increases, so it is possible to reduce the player's dissatisfaction. In FIG. 13, it is assumed that 100 is determined as the initial game number (additional game number) of the fourth set in S752.

  Note that the “270 games” in the above “when the third set ends after leaving 270 games to the upper limit game number” is the third set from the upper limit game number of the third set = 600 (see pattern 1 in FIG. 10) Is the value obtained by subtracting the number of games = 330 when C. is over. Further, “100” of the above “the game in which 100 is determined as the initial game number (the number of added games) of the fourth set in S752” refers to the table for determining the number of added games in FIG. The lottery value (50 G = 32, 100 G = 96, 200 G = 64, 300 G = 64) corresponding to the addition upper limit value = 470 at the start of the eye is selected, and the result is “100”.

In FIG. 13, it is assumed that the additional condition is satisfied when 30 games are consumed in the fourth set started with 100 set as the initial game number. When 30 games have been consumed from the start of the fourth set, the value of the advantageous period counter is 360, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 70. For this reason, 370 (= 800-360-70) is calculated as an addition upper limit in S 751 accompanying the current addition condition satisfaction. Even in addition by addition, the addition upper limit value becomes a larger value as the number of unfinished games in the previous set increases.
As a result, as shown in FIG. 10B, the possibility of being determined to be a large value as the number of added games increases, so it is possible to reduce the player's dissatisfaction. In FIG. 13, it is assumed that 200 is determined as the number of added games accompanying the establishment of the current additional condition in S752. As a result, the value of the remaining AT game number counter becomes 270, and the fourth AT game continues.

  In FIG. 13, it is assumed that the second addition condition is satisfied when the game is completed for 190 games after the first addition condition is satisfied. When 190 games have been consumed since the first addition condition establishment, the value of the advantageous period counter is 550, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 80. Therefore, in S751 associated with the second addition condition establishment, 170 (= 800-550-80) is calculated as the addition upper limit value. Also at the time of addition by the second addition, the addition upper limit value becomes a larger value as the number of unfinished games in the previous set increases. In FIG. 13, it is assumed that 50 is determined as the number of added games accompanying the establishment of the second addition condition in S752. As a result, the value of the remaining AT game number counter becomes 130, and the fourth AT game continues.

  In addition, since "300 games" is determined by the 1st addition in 4 sets in FIG. 13, the period of 4 sets is extended from "100 games" to "400 games", and within this extended period, In this example, the additional condition is satisfied again and the number of additional games is determined. Since the second addition (550 G) is the addition in four sets, the upper limit game number when calculating the addition upper limit is “800” as in the first addition.

  Next, referring to FIG. 14, the addition upper limit value calculated during the current set when added in the previous set and the addition upper limit calculated during the current set when not added in the previous set The comparison with the value will be described. In FIG. 14, similarly to FIG. 13, after the advantage period is started, the third set is finished in 330 games, 100 is determined as the initial number of games in the fourth set, and the fourth set is started from 331 games. Illustrate the case. Note that FIG. 14 also shows the case where the pattern 1 is determined.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining the addition upper limit value in the fifth set after being added in the fourth set. In FIG. 14A, it is assumed that the additional condition is satisfied when 30 games are consumed in the fourth set. When 30 games have been consumed from the start of the fourth set, the value of the advantageous period counter is 360, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 70. For this reason, 370 (= 800-360-70) is calculated as the addition upper limit value, as in the case where the first set of addition conditions of the fourth set of FIG. 13 is satisfied. In FIG. 14A, it is assumed that 100 is determined as the number of added games accompanying the establishment of the current additional condition in S752. As a result, the value of the remaining AT game number counter becomes 170, and the fourth AT game continues.

  Thereafter, when the 170th game is completed without being added in the fourth set, it is possible to shift to the next fifth set on the condition that the game is continuously won. At this time, the value of the advantageous period counter is 530, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is zero. When the fifth set is started, the initial game number determination flag is set in S725 of FIG. 9, and the initial number of games is determined in S711 in the next game. In the case of pattern 1, 1000 is specified as the upper limit game number corresponding to the fifth set. Therefore, 470 (= 1000-530-0) is calculated as the addition upper limit value in S 751 of FIG. 12. In FIG. 14A, it is assumed that 100 is determined as the initial game number (additional game number) of the fifth set in S752.

  In FIG. 14A, it is assumed that the additional condition is satisfied when 40 games have been consumed in the fifth set started with 100 set as the initial game number. When 40 games have been consumed from the start of the fifth set, the value of the advantageous period counter is 570, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 60. For this reason, 370 (= 1000-570-60) is calculated as an addition upper limit in S 751 accompanying the current addition condition satisfaction. In FIG. 14A, the addition upper limit is 370 when 40 games have been consumed from the start of the fifth set, and the number of games to be added can be determined from 370 or less.

  Next, the upper limit of addition in the fifth set after finishing without being added in the fourth set will be described. FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining the addition upper limit value in the fifth set after the fourth set ends without being added. In FIG. 14B, when 100 games are digested without being added in the fourth set, it is possible to shift to the next fifth set on the condition that the game is continuously won. At this time, the value of the advantageous period counter is 430, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is zero.

  When the fifth set is started, the initial game number determination flag is set in S725 of FIG. 9, and the initial number of games is determined in S711 in the next game. As the upper limit game number corresponding to the fifth set, 1000 is specified. Therefore, 570 (= 1000-430-0) is calculated as the addition upper limit value in S751 of FIG. Thus, the addition upper limit value at the time of determination of the initial number of games in the fifth set is a larger value when not added in the fourth set than when added. For this reason, when the fourth set ends early, the addition upper limit value at the time of determination of the initial game number in five sets becomes large. In the description of FIG. 14B, the same 100 as in FIG. 14A is determined as the initial number of games for the fifth set (the number of added games) to facilitate comparison with FIG. It shall be.

  In FIG. 14B, it is assumed that the additional condition is satisfied when the same 40 games as in FIG. 14A are consumed in the fifth set started by setting 100 as the initial game number. When 40 games have been consumed from the start of the fifth set, the value of the advantageous period counter is 470, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 60. For this reason, in S751 accompanying the current addition condition satisfaction, 470 (= 1000-470-60) is calculated as the addition upper limit value. In FIG. 14A, the addition upper limit value is 470 when 40 games are consumed from the start of the fifth set, and the number of games to be added can be determined from 470 or less. As described above, the addition upper limit value at the time of determination of the addition of the fifth set (the present set) is a larger value when the addition is not performed than when the addition is performed in the fourth set (the previous set). For this reason, when the fourth set (previous set) is ended early, the upper limit of addition at the time of determination of the addition in five sets and subsequent sets (after the present set) becomes large.

  Next, referring to FIG. 15, when the relatively small number of games is added in the previous set, the upper limit of addition calculated in the current set and the relatively large number of games in the previous set are added Description will be made in comparison with the addition upper limit value calculated during the current set in this case. FIG. 15 illustrates the case where the third set ends in 330 games after the start of the advantageous period, 100 is determined as the initial number of games in the fourth set, and the fourth set is started from 331 games. . Note that FIG. 15 also shows the case where the pattern 1 is determined.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the upper limit value of addition in the fifth set in the fifth set after the fourth set has been added with relatively few additions and finished. In FIG. 15A, it is assumed that the addition condition is satisfied when 30 games have been consumed in the fourth set, and a relatively small number 50 is determined as the number of added games. As a result, the value of the remaining AT game number counter becomes 120, and the fourth AT game continues.

  After that, when the game is completed for 120 games without being added in the fourth set, it is possible to shift to the next fifth set on the condition that the game is continuously won. At this time, the value of the advantageous period counter is 480, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 0. When the fifth set is started, the initial game number determination flag is set in S725 of FIG. 9, and the initial number of games is determined in S711 in the next game. In the case of pattern 1, 1000 is specified as the upper limit game number corresponding to the fifth set. Therefore, 520 (= 1000-480-0) is calculated as the addition upper limit value in S 751 of FIG. 12. In FIG. 15A, it is assumed that 100 is determined as the initial game number (additional game number) of the fifth set in S752.

  In FIG. 15A, it is assumed that the additional condition is satisfied when 40 games have been consumed in the fifth set started with 100 set as the initial game number. When 40 games have been consumed from the start of the fifth set, the value of the advantageous period counter is 520, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 60. For this reason, in S751 accompanying the current addition condition satisfaction, 420 (= 1000-520-60) is calculated as the addition upper limit value. In FIG. 15A, the addition upper limit is 420 when 40 games have been consumed from the start of the fifth set, and the number of games to be added can be determined from 420 or less.

  Next, the upper limit of addition in the fifth set after the fourth set is added with relatively many additions will be described. FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining the upper limit of addition in the fifth set when the number of additions in the fourth set is relatively large. In FIG. 15B, it is assumed that the addition condition is satisfied when 30 games are digested in the fourth set as in FIG. As a result, the value of the remaining AT game number counter becomes 270, and the fourth AT game continues.

  After that, when the 270 games are completed without being added in the fourth set, it is possible to shift to the next fifth set on the condition that the game is continuously won. At this time, the value of the advantageous period counter is 630, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 0. When the fifth set is started, the initial game number determination flag is set in S725 of FIG. 9, and the initial number of games is determined in S711 in the next game. In the case of pattern 1, 1000 is specified as the upper limit game number corresponding to the fifth set. Therefore, 370 (= 1000-630-0) is calculated as the addition upper limit value in S 751 of FIG. 12. As described above, the addition upper limit value at the time of determination of the initial number of games of the fifth set is smaller than that when the addition in the fourth set is small (FIG. 15A). For this reason, when the fourth set is ended continuously for a relatively long time, the addition upper limit value at the time of determination of the initial number of games in five sets becomes smaller. In the description of FIG. 15 (b), in order to make it easier to compare with FIG. 15 (a), the same 100 as in FIG. 15 (a) is determined as the initial number of games for the fifth set (number of added games). It shall be.

  In FIG. 15B, it is assumed that the additional condition is satisfied when 40 games have been consumed in the fifth set started with 100 set as the initial game number. When 40 games have been consumed from the start of the fifth set, the value of the advantageous period counter is 670, and the value of the remaining AT game number counter is 60. For this reason, in S751 accompanying the current addition condition satisfaction, 270 (= 1000-670-60) is calculated as the addition upper limit value. In FIG. 15B, the addition upper limit value is 270 when 40 games have been consumed from the start of the fifth set, and the number of added games can be determined from 270 or less. Thus, when the addition upper limit value at the time of determining the addition of the fifth set (the present set) is relatively smaller than when the addition in the fourth set (the previous set) is relatively large (FIG. 15 (b)) (FIG. 15 (a)) has a larger value. For this reason, when the fourth set (previous set) is completed in a relatively short period, the addition upper limit value at the time of determination of the addition in five sets and subsequent sets (after the present set) becomes large.

<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. The effect control process receives, for example, a winning class command capable of specifying that "CBB" has been won or a winning class command capable of specifying that "NRP" can be simultaneously winning with "CBB". When it is determined, a bonus winning notification effect can be performed to notify whether or not "CBB" has been won. The bonus winning notification effect executes an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a single game effect) notifying in a single game whether or not the "CBB" has been won and a predetermined effect (such as battle effect) across multiple games. As a result, it includes an effect (so-called continuous effect) for informing whether or not the player has won the "CBB". The bonus winning notification effect is also referred to as an expectation feeling effect because it is an effect that causes the player to have a feeling of expectation for having won the bonus. The feeling of expectation presentation will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. 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 “chance is!” In 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 in the AT is controlled based on the command output from the main CPU 61 during the AT. In the effect control process, when the set number command is received, an effect of notifying the set number is performed. When the first set is specified, an AT start is notified, and an initial determination effect corresponding to an initial game number determination game is executed. As the effect at the time of initial determination, for example, a background corresponding to the initial game number determination game and a message such as "during initial game number lottery!" Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and corresponding sound effects are the speaker 31L and the speaker 31R. An effect such as outputting from is executed. Further, when the remaining AT game number command is received during the execution of the initial determination time, the number of increased AT games is specified from the remaining AT game number specified from the remaining AT game number command received last time, and the number of games is the initial game After the notification as a number (for example, a message such as "+100" is displayed when determined to be 100 games), the effect at the time of initial determination is ended, and the effect corresponding to the first set (for example, a battle effect with character A as a first round) To do).

  The number of games specified as the initial number of games is notified during the effect at the time of initial determination. That is, there is no initial game number that has not been notified. For this reason, the player can reliably grasp all of the provided initial game numbers. In addition, the initial game number notification is not limited to one notifying all at once if it is notified during the effect at the time of initial determination, and is notified in stages divided into plural times (for example, When "" is acquired, "+30"-> "+20"-> "+50"-> "TOTAL: 100" may be notified in stages.

  In addition, when the second set is specified from the set number command, after notification of continued winning, the initial determination at the time of production → remaining AT game number on the basis of the command the initial game number notification → at the time of initial determination effect corresponding to the second set The effect to be performed (for example, battle effect with the character B as a second round battle) is executed. In addition, when the ending state is specified from the set number command, a notification of continued winning is performed, and then a predetermined ending effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, since the upper limit game number is provided for each of one set to seven sets, it is possible to prevent the period in one set from becoming too long, and to prevent the period in another set from becoming too short. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling discomfort due to the effects corresponding to each set becoming too short or too long. Similarly, with regard to the ending effect after the end of the seven sets, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to being too short or too long.

  In addition, in the effect control process, when the addition establishment command is received, an effect at the time of addition determination corresponding to the number-of-addition-game determination game is executed. As the effect at the time of additional determination, for example, a background corresponding to the additional game determination game and a message such as “in additional game number lottery!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the corresponding sound effects are speaker 31L and speaker 31R An effect such as outputting from is executed. In addition, when the remaining AT game number command is received during the additional determination effect execution time, the number of increased AT games is specified from the remaining AT game number specified from the previously received remaining AT game number command, and the number of games is added After the notification is made as the number of games played, the effect at the time of determining the additional game is ended, and the effect corresponding to the current set is resumed.

  The number of games specified as the number of additional games is notified during the effect when the additional determination is made. That is, there is no additional game number to be notified. For this reason, the player can reliably grasp the number of added games granted. In addition, as long as the notification of the number-of-additional-games is notified during the effect at the time of addition determination, notification may be made all at once, or may be separately made in a plurality of times and notified in stages (( For example, when “200” is acquired, “+30” → “+20” → “+50” → “+100” → “TOTAL: 200” may be notified in stages).

<Example of Effects Performed by Slot Machine 1>
In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (a) and FIG. 11 etc., the upper limit of each set is secured by providing the upper limit game number from the start of the advantageous period for each set. You can add the number of AT games in your set. Also, as shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15 and the like, even if the previous set ends prematurely without reaching the upper limit game number, the remaining up to the upper limit game number that could not be digested in the previous set The number of games will be included (added) to the upper limit value of the next and subsequent sets. For this reason, in the next and subsequent sets, it is possible to determine the number of initial games and the number of additional games from the larger number of games. As a result, disadvantages for the player can be reduced, and the player's feeling of dissatisfaction during AT can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, pattern 1 and pattern 2 are provided as patterns for specifying the upper limit game number for each set, and it is determined which pattern to use, based on the pattern The upper limit game number for each set in the AT is specified. As a result, since the upper limit game number can be made different depending on the determined pattern, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the pattern to be used for the AT is determined at the start of the AT, the processing load for specifying the upper limit game number for each set in the AT can be reduced.

  In addition, even after the previous set continues up to the upper limit game number, the control enabled period in the next set is 100 games or more, which is set as the minimum period. In addition, at least 30 games are awarded as the initial number of games. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable because the control enabled period for each set becomes too short. Further, the upper limit number of games of the longest seventh set specified from the pattern is determined to be less than the upper limit value (1500) of the advantageous period. Therefore, even if the AT is controlled to the upper limit game number of the seventh set, the upper limit value of the advantageous period can be surely reached.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10 (b) etc., the larger the addition upper limit value, the larger the number of games to be added is determined, so the average value (expected value) of the determined addition games is larger. Become. As a result, the player can be made interested in the addition upper limit value, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the number of added games is determined from a plurality of predetermined game numbers such as 30, 50, 100, 200, and 300. That is, the same number of games as the addition upper limit value is not determined with reference to the addition upper limit value. For this reason, even after the number of AT games is added, the ratio of generating the remainder until reaching the upper limit number of games still increases. Thus, for example, even if the first set is added, the number of added games is determined from the number of games larger than the difference between the upper limit game number of each of the first set and the second set in the next second set. The rate of becoming such a situation increases. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10C and the like, it is determined in the continuation lottery whether or not to shift to the next set and continue the AT even after one set is finished. For this reason, it is possible to give an interest to the continuous lottery and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the continuous lottery results in continuous non-winning, it is shifted to the same normal period as when the advantageous period reaches the upper limit value. Therefore, the flow of the game can be easily understood and the processing can be simplified.

  Further, as shown in S 751 of FIG. 12, the addition upper limit value is calculated by subtracting the upper limit game number corresponding to the set using the value of the advantageous period counter which is always managed in the advantageous period and the remaining AT game number counter Calculated by doing. For this reason, since it is not necessary to provide a counter or table dedicated to the calculation of the addition upper limit value, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity from increasing. Further, the addition upper limit value can be accurately calculated, and the number of added games can be prevented from being determined based on the erroneous addition upper limit value.

  In addition, the determined initial game number is all notified during the presentation at the time of initial determination. In addition, the determined number of added games is all notified during the additional determination. For this reason, after the initial game number determination game and the additional game number determination game are over, the player is not asked the question as to whether the number of AT games not notified yet is present, and the remaining AT games You can make the number easy to understand.

<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.

  Although the largest number of games specified from the patterns in the above embodiment has been described in the example where “1400” is specified in any of the patterns 1 and 2 as shown in FIG. Alternatively, different game numbers (pattern 1: 1300, pattern 2: 1450) may be specified depending on the pattern. Moreover, although AT demonstrated the example which can be continued to 7 sets at the maximum in the said embodiment, the case where the maximum number of sets differ may arise. For example, when the pattern 1 or the pattern 2 is determined, the maximum 7 sets can be continued, and when the pattern 3 is determined, the maximum 5 sets can be continued. In this case, for example, “300”, “500”, “800”, “1100”, and “1400” may be defined as the upper limit game number of each of the first set to the fifth set. Further, even if it is possible to continue up to 5 sets at the maximum, it may be possible to continue to the ending state after 5 sets are completed. Further, the maximum number of sets may be selectable at the start of the AT according to the operation from the player (for example, the operation to the start switch 19, the stop switches 21L to 21R, etc.).

  In the above embodiment, as shown in S703 of FIG. 9, an example of determining a pattern capable of specifying the upper limit game number of all of the first to seventh sets at the time of AT start has been described. However, the upper limit game number for each set is not limited to this as long as the upper limit game number of the set can be specified when the set is started, and the upper limit game number is determined at the start of the set It may be one. For example, the upper limit game number of the set may be determined by drawing from a plurality of game numbers determined so that the longest upper limit game number falls within the upper limit value of the advantageous period. More specifically, as in the difference between the upper limit game number for each set that goes back and forth in pattern 2, for example, "100" can be selected four times, "300" can be selected twice, and "400" can be selected once. At the start of the eye, the number of games is selected by lottery, and the number of games is set as the upper limit game number of the first set. When the second and subsequent sets are started, regardless of the timing at which the set is started, the number of still selectable games is selected by lottery, and the number of games is added to the upper limit game number of the previous set Set as the upper limit game number of the set. As described above, when the upper limit game number is set by lottery at the start of setting, for example, an addition upper limit value may be calculated, and the game number may be selected at a different ratio according to the addition upper limit value. In addition, although the type of pattern has been described as an example determined by lottery, the present invention is not limited to this, and operations from the player at the start of AT or at the start of set (for example, to start switch 19 It may be selectable according to the operation of

  In the above embodiment, an example is described in which the upper limit game number is set based on a pattern determined by lottery out of a plurality of types of patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this. The upper limit game number may be set based on one previously provided pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the number of added games is determined using the common table shown in FIG. 10B in any of the initial game number determination game and the additional game number determination game. However, in the initial game number determination game, the initial game number may be determined using a table different from the table used in the additional game number determination game. In this case, the average value (expected value) of the number of added games may be determined to be different between the table used in the initial game number determination game and the table used in the additional game number determination game, for example, The table used in the additional game number determination game may be determined to be higher than the table used in the initial game number determination game.

  Further, the initial number of games is not limited to that determined by lottery, and may be the number of games uniformly determined in advance. For example, regardless of the difference between the upper limit game number of this set and the upper limit game number of the previous set, it may be uniformly determined to be 30 games, or the upper limit game number of this set and the upper limit game of the previous set Even if one game number (30 games for a difference of 100, 50 games for a difference of 200, 100 games for a difference of 300) is determined according to the difference with the number Good.

  In addition, a plurality of tables having different average values (expected values) of the number of added games are provided, the table is determined according to the points updated according to the game result, etc., and the number of added games is determined using the table. You may do it. The points may be, for example, updated every time a particular combination such as a CBB or a single-piece combination is won after AT is started.

  Further, in FIG. 10 (b), although an example in which the number of added games is determined by one lottery is described, for example, a predetermined number of games are added each time winning in a predetermined additional continuation lottery, and the additional continuation lottery is performed. The number of games within the range not exceeding the number of games corresponding to the addition upper limit may be determined as the number of added games, which is the sum of the number of games added so far by not being won. More specifically, when the additional condition is satisfied, the winning ratio in the additional continuation lottery is determined from a plurality of winning ratios (for example, 50%, 75%, etc.), and the additional continuation lottery is performed according to the determined winning ratio. The number of times of winning may be determined by repeatedly executing the process until the non-winning is achieved, and the number of winning times × 10 games counted up to that time may be determined as the number of additional games when the non-winning is continued in the consecutive drawing. If the player has not won even once in the continuation continuation lottery, 10 games may be determined as the minimum game number as the additional game number. In addition, the winning ratio in the consecutive continuation lottery may be determined according to the points updated according to the result of the game and the like. The points may be, for example, updated every time a particular combination such as a CBB or a single-piece combination is won after AT is started.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10C, an example in which the ratio of continuous winning in the continuous lottery is constant has been described. However, the ratio of continuous winning in the continuous lottery may be varied, for example, according to the upper limit of addition. Specifically, the larger the value of the addition upper limit, the higher the ratio of winning may be. As a result, the larger the number of games up to the upper limit game number, the easier it is to continue to the next set, so that the player can be relieved and it is possible to prevent dissatisfaction.

  In addition, the ratio of continuous winning in the continuous lottery may differ depending on, for example, the points updated according to the result of the game. The points may be updated, for example, every time a particular combination such as CBB or a single-piece combination is won after AT is started. Further, the ratio of continuous winning in the continuous lottery may differ depending on, for example, the set number (a specific set) of the finished set. For example, if the finished set is, for example, the third set and the seventh set as the specific set, the winning may be continued at a higher rate than when it is the set other than the third set and the seventh set. Good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which it is possible to continue to the next set by continuously winning in the continuation lottery. However, the game may be continued up to seven sets without performing the continuous lottery. In this case, in the initial game number determination game, the initial game number may be determined to be zero. At the end of the seventh set, a continuous lottery may be made to continue the ending state by continuing the winning.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), although the rate at which the superposing condition is satisfied has been described according to the example different according to the addition upper limit value, instead of or in addition to this, the game result etc. It may be made to differ according to the point updated according to. The points may be updated, for example, every time a particular combination such as CBB or a single-piece combination is won after AT is started. Further, the rate at which the additional condition is established may be made different depending on, for example, the set number under control (specific set). For example, when the set under control is, for example, the third set and the seventh set as a specific set, it is possible to win winning at a higher rate than when it is the set other than the third set and the seventh set. It is also good. Further, the rate at which the additional condition is satisfied may be set to a predetermined rate (for example, 1/100, etc.) regardless of the addition upper limit value. Moreover, although the addition lottery demonstrated the example performed by game digestion as shown by S732 of FIG. 9, it is not restricted to this, It is by winning a specific part (for example, 1 sheet part, CBB, etc.) It may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the initial game number and the additional game number are determined in the next initial game number determination game or the additional game number determination game (regardless of whether or not the CBB is in progress) of the game for which the lottery condition is satisfied. An example was described. In such an initial game number determination game or an additional game number determination game, the number of remaining AT games may not be reduced by 1 as a benefit by being shifted itself. Further, the initial number of games and the number of additional games may be determined not in the next game but in the game in which the lottery condition is established.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in S751 of FIG. 12, the example of calculating the addition upper limit by performing the calculation of "upper limit game number"-"advantage period counter value"-"remaining AT game number counter value" has been described. . However, the addition upper limit value is not limited to the exemplified operation as long as it specifies the upper limit of the remaining period until reaching the upper limit game number, for example, “upper limit game number” − “advantage period counter at start of set Calculation of "value"-"number of added games added to the set", "upper limit number of games"-"value of advantage period counter at start of first set"-"addition game added from the start of the first set The addition upper limit value may be calculated by performing calculation of “total number including initial game number and additional game number”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example was described in which the value of the advantage period counter is referred to when calculating the addition upper limit value, because the timing at which the first set of AT starts is changed at random. However, when the first set of AT start timing is determined (for example, when the game is digested a predetermined number of times from the start of the advantage period), for example, “upper limit game” without referring to the value of the advantage period counter. Calculation of the number, “predetermined number of times”, “total number of added games (including the initial number of games and the number of added games added from the start of the first set)”, etc. to calculate the upper limit of addition It is also good.

  The ending state in the above-mentioned embodiment explained the example which continues until it reaches the upper limit of the advantageous period. However, the ending state is not limited to this, for example, the lottery is continued each time the game is digested for a predetermined number of times, and the game is continued for a predetermined number of times by continuing winning in the continuation lottery, and is continued in the continuous lottery It may be ended by becoming non-winning. In addition, by setting the upper limit game number of the seventh set as the upper limit value of the advantageous period, the slot machine may not be provided with the ending state.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in S730 and S740 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether the value of the advantage period counter has reached the upper limit value when the ending flag is set in the during-AT control process. An example has been described which is implemented in. However, the determination as to whether or not the value of the advantage period counter has reached the upper limit may be performed regardless of whether the ending flag is set, and it is during CZ or during AT. It may be performed in common processing (for example, during the advantageous period setting processing) regardless of whether it is. In addition, the update of the advantageous period counter is performed during AT during the control processing during AT, and illustrated during CZ during a process different from the processing during the AT during processing. However, the updating of the advantageous period counter may be performed in a common process (for example, during the advantageous period setting process) regardless of whether it is in CZ or in AT.

  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. Moreover, although the example which is the number of times of a game performed after an advantage period was started was explained as an upper limit period (the 1st period, the 2nd period) specified from a pattern, for example, medals are not limited to this It may be a period until the number of coins is paid out, or it may be a period until a net increase in number obtained by subtracting the medals used for setting the number of bets from the medals paid out reaches a predetermined number. It may be a period of time until a predetermined number of games are played, which is advantageous to the player. 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, when controlling from CZ to AT, navigation effects are basically not performed during CZ. For this reason, in the case where the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied and the AT is won by the "one-sheet combination" winning, the AT is started during RT0. As described above, when AT is started in a gaming state other than RT1 (favorable RT), when RT1 (ART state) is started from RT0 via CBB (ART preparation state) (ART state (1 G)) In the above-described embodiment, the “initial game number determination game” may be performed, and the AT game number may be subtracted according to the game consumption after that. On the other hand, when the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by the "CBB" winning and the AT is won, the AT may be started during the RT2 after the CBB ends. As described above, when AT is started in RT2 (advantage RT), the "initial game number determination game" of the above embodiment is performed at the start time, and the number of AT games is subtracted according to the game consumption after that. You may

  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)).

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the main CPU 61 outputs the set number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the additional formation completion command when one game is over. However, the set number command, the remaining AT game number command, and the additional formation completion command are not limited to those as long as they are output at a predetermined timing in one game, and for example, the start switch 19 is operated to start reel rotation. It may be output at the timing of

  In the above embodiment, "CBB" is illustrated as a winning combination group including CBB. However, the winning combination group including CBB is not limited to this. For example, a winning combination group ("CBB + NRP") may be provided in which "CBB" is simultaneously elected as "NRP". When the player wins "CBB + NRP", reel control is performed such that the symbols constituting "NRP" are preferentially drawn onto the pay line NL over the symbols constituting "CBB". For this reason, in the game winning the "CBB + NRP", it always wins the "NRP". In this case, the CBB internal winning state is controlled, and a process of carrying over the winning flag of the CBB is performed until the CBB is won. Moreover, although the example which the setting difference was not provided was demonstrated in the election probability of CBB, the setting difference is provided so that it may differ according to a setting value not only in this but about the election probability of "CBB + NRP", for example. It may be

  In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which transition to an advantage period is made when a CZ transition lottery is won by establishment of a CZ transition lottery condition in a normal period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as a bonus combination, the combination of “RBB” different from CBB and SB is provided, and when “RBB” is won in the “combination lottery” in the normal period, from the next game The game may be transferred to the bonus state (RBB state) corresponding to “RBB” as well as transition to the advantageous period). The RBB state at this time may be ended when either a prescribed number of winnings (for example, three winnings) or a prescribed number of gaming digests (for example, digestion of nine games) is established. In addition, when transitioning to such an RBB state, the AT transition lottery is executed in the game in the RBB state when transitioning to an advantageous segment, and when winning in the AT transition lottery, the state is shifted to the AT state after termination of the RBB state. While the control can be controlled, the normal period may be controlled when the AT transition lottery has not won. In this type of RBB combination, although it is preferable that no setting difference is provided for the winning probability in the part drawing, a setting difference may be provided for the winning probability in the part drawing.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which it is possible to shift to the next set on the condition of “winning” of the continuous lottery in each set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a state in which continuation to a predetermined set is determined (so-called "confirmed mode") may be provided. Specifically, regardless of the result of the continuous lottery, for example, if the continuation from the first set to the second set is determined, or if the continuation to the seventh set is determined, etc. May be In this case, even when staying in the determination mode, as described above, the number of additional games (including the initial number of games in the set) is determined each time based on the previously set upper limit game number. It may be.

  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 (9)

It is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of giving a benefit according to the result of the game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state for the player during a predetermined advantageous controllable period;
An additional period determining means for determining an additional period to be added to the advantageous state control period which is a period controlled to the advantageous state when a predetermined additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state;
Said advantageous state control means
First advantageous state control means capable of controlling in the advantageous state with an upper limit until an elapsed period elapsed after the start of the advantageous control possible period reaches a predetermined first period;
It is possible to control in the advantageous state with an upper limit until the elapsed period reaches a second period which is longer than the first period after the control to the advantageous state by the first advantageous state control means is finished. And second advantageous state control means,
The means for determining the additional period is
The first additional period is determined from a period in which the advantageous state is equal to or less than the remaining period until the first period is reached when the additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means. A means for determining an additional period,
When the additional condition is satisfied in the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means, the advantageous state is the same regardless of the timing at which the control to the advantageous state by the second advantageous state control means is started. And a second additional period determining means for determining an additional period from a period which is equal to or less than the remaining period until reaching the second period. As a pattern for specifying an upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states that can be controlled between the start and the end of the advantageous controllable period, a plurality of types of upper limit periods corresponding to at least one advantageous state are different. The pattern is fixed,
It comprises pattern determination means for determining any one of the plurality of types of patterns when controlling to the advantageous state in the advantageous controllable period;
The advantageous state control means specifies an upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states that can be controlled until the end of the advantageous controllable period based on the pattern determined by the pattern determination means, and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the advantageous state is controlled by setting the upper limit period until the elapsed period reaches the upper limit period as an upper limit. The upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states specified from each of the plurality of types of patterns is a minimum at which the difference between a certain upper limit period and the upper limit period next to the upper limit period is predetermined. It is determined to be longer than the period,
The highest upper limit period of the upper limit period corresponding to each of the advantageous states specified from each of the plurality of types of patterns, whichever upper limit period is the advantageous upper limit period defined as the upper limit of the advantageous controllable period The gaming machine according to claim 2, which is set to be less than. The expected value of the additional period determined by the first additional period determining means is less than the predetermined period when the remaining period until reaching the first period when the additional condition is satisfied is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. It differs from when
The expected value of the additional period determined by the second additional period determining means is the predetermined period when the remaining period until reaching the second period when the additional condition is satisfied is the predetermined period or more The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which differs from when it is less than.   5. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising continuation determining means for determining whether or not the first advantageous state control means continues the advantageous state and the second advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state. The game machine described in.   When it is not determined by the continuation determining means to continue control to the advantageous state, or when an advantageous upper limit period defined as an upper limit of the advantageous controllable period has elapsed, it differs from the advantageous controllable period The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising: a normal period control means for controlling the normal period. The first additional period determining means adds an additional period from a period equal to or less than a remaining period until an advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means reaches the first period among a plurality of predetermined types of periods. Determine the period,
The second additional period determination means determines an additional period from a period equal to or less than a remaining period until an advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means reaches the second period among the plurality of types of periods. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein Special effect execution means for executing a special effect according to the establishment of the additional condition;
An additional period notification means for notifying of all of the additional periods determined by the additional period determination means when the additional condition is satisfied, during a special effect to be executed with the establishment of the additional conditions. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The remaining period until the advantageous state controlled by the first advantageous state control means reaches the first period is from the first period to the elapsed period and the advantageous state by the first advantageous state control means. It is the period minus the controllable remaining period,
The remaining period until the advantageous state controlled by the second advantageous state control means reaches the second period does not depend on the timing at which the control to the advantageous state by the second advantageous state control means is started. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the second period is a period obtained by subtracting the elapsed period and a remaining period controllable to the advantageous state by the second advantageous state control means. .

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