JP2019111150A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine, even when same symbol combinations are stopped in a game to be executed by a same number of bets, capable of differentiating game values to be assigned according to states to be controlled.SOLUTION: In a symbol combination lottery during a general game state, when a depressing-order bell 5 or 6 including "BEL 3" is won, the game machine stops a symbol combination corresponding to the "BEL 3" on a winning line NL2 by operating stop switches in correct order. On the other hand, in a symbol combination lottery during a bonus state, when "increase symbol combination 1 or 2" including the "BEL 3" and "ZY" is won, regardless of the operation mode, the game machine stops a symbol combination corresponding to the "BEL 3" on the winning line NL2 and a symbol combination corresponding to the "ZY" on a winning line NL1. Further, in any of a winning game state and a bonus state, the game machine stops a common symbol combination (a "BE" alignment) on a middle-stage line ML2 and also differentiates the number of tokens to be assigned according to in any of the general game state and in the bonus state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention comprises display means having a plurality of variable display lines for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display lines, when all the variable display lines are stopped. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to a symbol combination of each of a plurality of predetermined lines of symbol combinations of the above.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged is provided, and the start switch is operated in a state where the number of bets is set by using a medal etc. And stop the rotation of the reel based on the result of the role lottery and the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switch, and the medal according to the combination of the symbols on the pay line when all the reels are stopped. There are slot machines that can be provided with benefits including payout and the like. 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 such a gaming machine, a small combination 1 that can be won in the normal state, and a small combination 2 that is simultaneously elected to the small combination 1 in the bonus that can be played with the same bet number as the normal condition There is a case where a combination of three predetermined symbols (bells) is stopped on the pay line when the player wins a prize and when winning a small winning combination 2 (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As a result, even in the case where three sets of predetermined symbols are stopped, the medals of the number associated with the small winning combination 1 are paid out in the normal state, while the small winning combination 1 is combined during the bonus. In addition to the number, it is possible to pay out the number of medals associated with the small role 2. That is, even if the same bet number is set and the same symbol combination is stopped on the pay line, if the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the controlled state. You can

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  In a conventional gaming machine, when it is determined that a winning combination is made for one pay line at the time of winning determination, the determination for the relevant pay line is ended, and the winning determination for the next pay line is made. The process was to be migrated. On the other hand, in the gaming machine described in the prior art document, the small part 1 and the small part 2 are stopped on one pay line. Therefore, during the bonus determination, for example, even after it is determined that the small winning combination 1 has been won for one winning line, the small winning combination 2 for the corresponding pay line is continued. A process is performed to determine whether the As a result, a special process such as adding a process which is unnecessary in a conventional general gaming machine and changing the process contents of the prize determination depending on whether it is in the normal state or in the bonus is added, etc. There is a risk that it will be necessary to review the program design at the root of the gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is controlled even when the same symbol combination is stopped in a game played with the same number of bets without adding a special process or the like. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of making the game value to be provided different according to the state in which the player is playing the game.

  A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display rows, In a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to a symbol combination of a plurality of predetermined lines of symbol combinations when a display row is stopped, in any one of a predetermined state and a special state as a bet number for one game Also, by setting a predetermined number of game values, bet number setting means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the predetermined state, any of the plurality of combinations including a predetermined combination is won in the predetermined state. In the special state, a lottery is performed to determine whether the player has won or not, and it is determined which one of a plurality of roles including a special role that can be won along with the predetermined role. A combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery, and a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination on any of the plurality of lines when the result of the combination lottery in the predetermined state is a result of winning the predetermined combination Stop and stop the predetermined symbol combination in any of the plurality of lines when the result of the part drawing in the special state is the result of winning the special part together with the predetermined part and the plurality of lines Stop control means for stopping the specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination in the other line of the plurality, and a plurality of target lottery symbols in a controlled state according to the symbol combination of each of the plurality of lines When it is determined by the prize determining means that the predetermined winning combination is determined by the prize determining means for determining whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won, and when the specific winning combination is won In any of the cases where it is judged that there is a game value giving means for giving a game value to be used for a game, the stop control means makes the predetermined symbol combination in any of the plurality of lines in the predetermined state. And when the predetermined symbol combination is stopped in any of the plurality of lines and the particular symbol combination is stopped in another line during the special state, the same symbol is used in any case. The symbol combination is stopped at a predetermined line, and the predetermined value is won by the prize determination unit in the predetermined state game in which the predetermined number of game values are set as the bet number. And when it is determined that the symbol combination is stopped on the predetermined line, the predetermined The specific combination is won along with the predetermined combination by the prize determination means in the special state game in which the predetermined number of game values same as the predetermined state is set as the bet number. And when it is determined that the common symbol combination is stopped on the predetermined line, according to the sum of the gaming value corresponding to the predetermined combination and the gaming value corresponding to the specific combination. Give the game value.

  According to this configuration, when the result of the part drawing in the predetermined state is the result of winning the predetermined part, the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined part is stopped in any of the lines, and the part drawing of the part drawing in the special state When the result is a result winning the special combination with the predetermined combination, the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped in one of the lines and the specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination is stopped in the other line. Ru. Further, in any case, the common symbol combination is stopped at a predetermined line. Therefore, the same symbol (common symbol combination) is stopped at a predetermined line in the game in which the same (predetermined number of game values) bet number is set without performing special processing at the time of winning determination. Even at any time, the game value to be provided can be made different depending on whether the controlled state is the predetermined state or the special state.

  Note that the game value giving means gives a game value with a predetermined amount (for example, 15 sheets) as an upper limit in one game. The game value corresponding to the sum of the game value corresponding to the predetermined part and the game value corresponding to the specific part is the total game value when the total game value is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, and the total game value When the value exceeds the predetermined amount, it means the game value of the predetermined amount which becomes the upper limit.

  Preferably, the prize determination means is configured to stop the symbol combination corresponding to each combination to be a target of the lottery in the state being controlled, in the one line set as the determination target among the plurality of lines It is a case where it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not stopped as a result of determination for each combination to be an object of the combination lottery by the determination unit including a determination unit that determines whether or not it is not When there is a line which is not a judgment target among a plurality of lines, one of the lines which is not a judgment target is set as a judgment target, and all of the plurality of lines are already set as a judgment target If it is determined that the winning combination determination has been completed, and if it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to one of the winning combinations has been stopped by the determining means, it is determined that the relevant winning combination has been won. Of the lines not yet determined among the plurality of lines, even if not determined for all the combinations to be selected for the part drawing, One of the lines is set as the determination target, and when all of the plurality of lines are already set as the determination target, the winning determination is ended.

  According to this configuration, when it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to one of the winning combinations is stopped, it is determined that the relevant winning combination has been won, and not all the winning combinations to be selected for the winning combination are determined. Even in this case, one of the lines not yet determined is set as the determination target, and the winning determination on the line is performed. Therefore, the processing load can be reduced without performing the processing of determining all the winning combinations for which the winning combination is to be made even after determining that the winning combination has been won.

  Preferably, the common symbol combination is a symbol combination composed of only symbols having the same or similar appearance, and both the predetermined symbol combination and the specific symbol combination are only from the symbols having the same or similar appearance. It is not a configured symbol combination but a symbol combination including symbols whose appearance is not similar.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the common symbol combination is stopped instead of the predetermined symbol combination or the specific symbol combination being stopped, and it is understood that the predetermined combination or the specific combination is won. It can be easily recognized.

  Preferably, the predetermined symbol combination is a symbol combination including symbols not included in symbols constituting the specific symbol combination.

  According to this configuration, the predetermined symbol combination is stopped in one line and the specific symbol combination is not stopped. As a result, even if neither the predetermined symbol combination nor the specific symbol combination is stopped, only one of the predetermined symbol combination and the specific symbol combination can be determined without performing special processing at the prize determination. Can be prevented in advance.

  Preferably, the stop control means can stop the same symbol combination as the common symbol combination in a line different from the predetermined line, when the result of the winning lottery in the predetermined state is a specified result.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to stop the same symbol combination as the common symbol combination even when the result of the part drawing is a specific result. For this reason, the opportunity for the common symbol combination to be stopped can be increased, and as a result, the degree of attention of the player to the common symbol combination being stopped can be improved, and the result of the role lottery is It can be made to recognize clearly that it became a specific result.

  Preferably, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination of the plurality of combinations is stopped in any of the plurality of lines, special state control means for controlling the special state as the special condition is controlled. Each of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is a symbol which can be stopped and displayed on any of the plurality of lines regardless of the timing at which the stop operation means is operated.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the timing at which the special state is controlled from fluctuating due to the skill of the player.

  Preferably, by winning the special combination in the combination drawing, it is possible to control in an advantageous period advantageous to a player different from the special state.

  According to this configuration, the value of the special part can be enhanced, and by winning the special part, 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 an example of the stop display state of a variable display part. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a prize determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of each playing state and an advantageous period.

  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 slot machines, and does not use a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium, or internally using a gaming medium (value of tangible articles such as medals) It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a score (value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method).

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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 payline NL1 and a payline NL2 are set as the paylines to be subjected to the winning determination of the winning combination. The pay line NL1 is a line formed by the middle stage of the left variable display row 10L, the middle stage of the middle variable display row 10M, and the upper stage of the right variable display row 10R. The pay line NL2 is a line constituted by the middle of the left variable display row 10L, the middle of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower portion of the right variable display row 10R. In the display window 7, a pay line NL1 and a pay line NL2 are drawn. Hereinafter, the pay line NL1 and the pay line NL2 are collectively referred to as a pay line NL or a pay line. The number of pay lines is not limited to two, as long as a plurality of pay lines are provided. Three or more pay lines may be provided. The winning line is not limited to a diagonally bent line as long as it can identify the left middle right symbol, but a straight line (e.g., upper row, upper row, upper row, etc.) or L character (e.g., upper row, lower row) -It may include lines defined in the lower row, V-shape (for example, upper row, lower row, upper row, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the structure of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, each of the reels 11L to 11R has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined order. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of kinds of symbols are indicated by a character string such as “RP1” “RP2” “BE1” “BE2” “BL1” “BL1” “BL2” “T1” “T2” “C2” “C2” etc. Actually, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, "Replay" as "RP1", "Bell" as "BE1", "Blank" as "BL1", "Tomato" as "T1", "Cherry" as "C1" Patterns etc. 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. Moreover, since "RP1" and "RP2" are comprised by the pattern whose appearance is similar, they are collectively called "RP." The “BE1” and “BE2” are also referred to collectively as “BE” because they are configured by patterns having similar appearances. Similarly, “BL1” and “BL2”, “T1” and “T2”, “C1” and “C2” are each composed of a pattern having a similar appearance, so each is collectively “BL”, It is also called "T" or "C". “RP”, “BE”, “BL”, “T” and “C” all have similar appearances and completely different patterns. In addition, “T1” and “T2” arranged in the top and bottom are such patterns that make up one pattern with these two patterns (for example, one big tomato pattern is made by combining two patterns It may be a pattern). Also for “C1” and “C2” as well, a pattern that makes up one pattern with these two patterns (for example, by combining two patterns, one big cherry pattern is configured Pattern) may be used.

  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 set to "3" regardless of the gaming state being controlled. However, the prescribed number is not limited to one set to “3”, and may be one set to “3” or more or one set to less than “3”.

  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. The upper limit number of medals that can be paid out (or added credits) in one game is set to be fifteen.

  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 an advantage period stay ratio staying in an advantage period with respect to the entire game period, and a bonus ratio of a payout number in a bonus state to a total payout number, etc. There is. 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 separately provided display (for example, the payout display 46 etc.) 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 state in which the probability of winning a small combination is high. 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, a combination name "RB" is provided. For the symbol combination of “RB”, either “BE1” or “BE2” of left reel 11L (note that “/” in FIG. 6 means “or”) and “BE1” of middle reel 11M. , And a combination composed of one of “BE2”, “T1” and “C1” of the right reel 11R. When the symbol combination "RB" is stopped on the pay line NL, the bonus state is controlled. The bonus state ends as one of the winning combinations is won three times or twelve times the game is executed, as shown in the remarks column of FIG.

  As the re-playing role, the role names “NRP1” to “NRP8”, “MRP1”, “MRP2”, and “BERP” are provided. The symbol combinations “NRP1” to “NRP8”, “MRP1”, “MRP2” and “BERP” are respectively “BE1” “BE2” “RP1” and “RP2” as shown in the symbol combination column in FIG. A combination consisting of the above is defined. When the symbol combination of "NRP1" to "NRP4" and "MRP2" is stopped at payline NL2, "RP" symbol is stopped at the upper, middle and lower portions of each of reels 11L to 11R, and "RP" symbol appears in appearance Aligns with the right down line.

  When the symbol combination of "NRP 5" to "NRP 8" and "MRP 1" is stopped at payline NL1, the "RP" symbol is stopped at the middle, middle and middle of each of reels 11L to 11R, and "RP" in appearance Align with the middle line. When the symbol combination of "BERP" stops at the pay line NL1, the "BE" symbol is stopped at the lower, middle and upper stages of each of the reels 11L to 11R, and the "BE" symbol is aligned with the upper right turning line in appearance. For this reason, "BERP" is also referred to as Berreplay. Further, “MRP1” is also a role serving as a trigger to control to RT0, and therefore is also referred to as RT0 transition replay. Furthermore, since "MRP2" is a role to be a trigger to control to RT1, it is also referred to as RT1 transition replay.

  As the small role, role names “BEL1” to “BEL3” “ATA1” to “ATA3” “CH1” to “CH3” and “ZY” are provided. Note that "BEL1" to "BEL3" are collectively referred to as "BEL". The symbol combinations “BEL1” to “BEL3” “ATA1” to “ATA3” “CH1” to “CH3” and “ZY” are each determined to have a combination of symbols shown in the symbol combination column of FIG. There is. When the symbol combination of "BEL1" stops at pay line NL2, the appearance is similar to each other in the lower line (hereinafter also referred to as lower line ML3) consisting of the lower, lower and lower of each of reels 11L to 11R. The combination consisting of "BE1" or "BE2" stops.

  In addition, when the symbol combination of "BEL2" stops on pay line NL1, the appearance is displayed on the upper line (hereinafter referred to as upper line ML1) consisting of the upper stage, the upper stage, and the upper stage of each of reels 11L to 11R. The combination of "BE1" or "BE2" that is similar to each other stops. In addition, when the symbol combination of "BEL3" is stopped at pay line NL2, the appearance looks like the middle line consisting of middle, middle and middle of reels 11L to 11R (hereinafter also referred to as middle line ML2). The combination of "BE1" or "BE2" that is similar to each other stops. In addition, when the symbol combination of "ZY" stops at pay line NL1, it looks like "BE1" or "BE2" whose appearance is similar to middle line ML2 consisting of middle, middle and middle of each of reels 11L-11R. The combination consisting of "" stops. The combination of “BE1” or “BE2” whose appearances are similar to each other is a common symbol combination that is stopped on any line when the “BEL1” to “BEL3” and “ZY” of the winning combination are won.

  When “BEL1” to “BEL3” win the winning combination groups “pushing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 6” described later, the medals are paid out when the pushing order is correct, and eight medals are paid out. “ATA1” to “ATA3” are awarded when the pushing order is incorrect (failed) when they are elected to the winning combination group “pushing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 6” described later, and the medal is 1 One piece is paid out. When "CH1" and "CH2" are won, eight medals are paid out. When "CH3" is won, three medals are paid out. "ZY" is a target of the role lottery only in the bonus state, and eight medals are paid out when winning.

  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.

  A "bonus" is provided as a winning combination group including a bonus combination. The "bonus" is a winning combination group including "RB" of the bonus combination. The "bonus" is a part that serves as an opportunity to control an advantageous period by winning. In addition, as a winning combination group including a bonus combination, a winning combination group including a bonus combination and a CH of a small combination may be provided instead of or in addition to the "bonus".

  “Rip 1” to “Rip 12” are provided as a winning combination group of re-play roles. Among them, “Rip 1” to “Rip 7” include “NRP 1” to “NRP 4”, and also a winning combination configured to include different combinations as shown in the combination configuration column of FIG. It is a group. “Rip 8” to “Rip 12” are combinations of winning combinations that include “NRP 5” to “NRP 8” and also include different combinations as shown in the combination configuration column of FIG. 7. is there. “Rip 1” to “Rip 12” are also drawn in the role lottery in the bonus state.

  As the winning combination group of the small part, “push order bell 1” to “push order bell 6” and “chance 1” to “chance 3” are provided. “Pressing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 6” are two or more of “ATA 1” to “ATA 3” in addition to any of “BEL 1” to “BEL 3” and are different from each other It is a winning combination group configured to include a combination of combinations. "Pressing order bell 1" to "pushing order bell 6" are collectively referred to as "pushing order bell". "Chance 1" to "Chance 3" are winning combination groups each composed of any of "CH1" to "CH3". “Chance 1” to “Chance 3” are roles that trigger an additional lottery during the advantageous period. Further, the “increasing combination 1” drawn in the combination lottery in the bonus state is a winning combination group configured to include “BEL 3” in addition to “ZY”. The "increasing combination 2" drawn in the bonus lottery in the bonus state is a winning combination group configured to include all minor combinations including "BEL 3" in addition to "ZY".

  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 a gaming state that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, a "bonus state" and a "general gaming state" different from the "bonus state" are provided. In addition, "RT0" and "RT1" are provided as RT states for specifying the winning probability of the replay player combination. In the normal gaming state, the RT state is controlled to one of "RT0" and "RT1". The bonus state is a state controlled by winning and winning an RB which is a bonus combination during the normal gaming state. When RB prize is won in “RT0” in the normal gaming state, “RT0” in the normal gaming state and the winning combinations group related to replay (“Rip 1” to “Rip 7”) in the normal gaming state and the winning probability are the same. If it is controlled to be "bonus state RT 0" determined to be "RB 1" and RB is won in "RT 1" of the ordinary gaming states, "RT 1" in the ordinary gaming state and a winning combination group concerning replay among the bonus states ("Rip 1) “Rip 2” “Rip 8” to “Rip 12”), and is controlled to “bonus state RT1” determined to have the same winning probability. The “bonus state RT0” and the “bonus state RT1” are collectively referred to as a “bonus state” below. In addition, the winning combination group concerning the replay in the "bonus state RT0", and the winning probability are not limited to those determined to be the same as "RT0" in the normal gaming state, and are determined to be different. May be In addition, the winning combination group concerning the replay in the “bonus state RT1”, and the winning probability are not limited to those determined to be the same as “RT1” in the normal gaming state, but are determined to be different. May be The replay winning probability in each of “bonus state RT0” and “bonus state RT1” may be determined as “bonus state RT1”> “bonus state RT0”. Also, instead of providing "bonus state RT0" and "bonus state RT1", a common bonus state (e.g., a winning combination with regard to replay and a condition that the replay winning probability is the same) regardless of "RT0" and "RT1". May be controlled.

  Of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "bonus" is a target of the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. The determination value is set such that the winning combination group including the bonus combination will be elected with the uniform probability shown in FIG. 7 regardless of the set value. It should be noted that the determination values of the winning combination group including the bonus combination have different determination values depending on the set values (hereinafter referred to as setting differences are provided), and the set values become higher as the set values become higher. In the case of setting value 1, for example, the probability of winning is as shown in FIG. 7, and as the setting value becomes higher, the probability of winning increases, and when it is setting value 6, the probability of winning becomes highest. It may be defined. In addition, as described above, as the winning combination group including the bonus combination, a winning combination group including the bonus combination and the CH of the small combination may be provided. In this case, while a setting difference is provided for a winning combination group in which "RB" can be elected alone, a setting difference is provided for a winning combination group in which "RB" can be elected at the same time as other roles. It may be determined not to be. In addition, it is determined that a setting difference is provided for both a winning combination group in which "RB" can be elected alone and a winning combination group in which "RB" can be simultaneously elected with other roles. Also, when there are a plurality of winning combination groups in which "RB" can be elected alone, a plurality of winning combination groups in which "RB" can be won at the same time as other combinations are provided. When provided, it may be defined such that a setting difference is provided in a part thereof.

  Next, "Rip 1" and "Rip 2" of the winning combination including the re-playing combination are subject to a winnings selection in the normal gaming state and the bonus state, and the winning probability during "RT 0" is 1/80 respectively. Thus, the determination value is determined such that the winning probability in “RT1” is 1⁄4. In addition, “rip 3” to “rip 7” are the target of the character lottery only at “RT 0”, and the determination values are determined so that the probability of winning each is 1/50. Win 10 In addition, “Rip 8” to “Rip 12” are subject to the lottery for the role only in “RT1”, and the judgment values are determined so that the winning probability is 1/60 respectively. Win with 12 Thus, the winning probability of the winning combination group including the replay role is the winning probability according to the type of RT being controlled.

  The probability of winning in any of the winning combination groups including the replay role is “RT 0” (1/8 = 1/80 + 1/80 + 1/10) <RT 1 ”(7/12 = 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/12) The determination values are stored so as to be in the relationship of For this reason, when the RT state is "RT1", the probability of winning the replay player combination is improved as compared to the case where it is "RT0", which is advantageous to the player.

  Among the winning combination groups including the small winning combination, “pushing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 6” are targets for the part drawing in the normal gaming state. The judgment value is determined so that the probability of winning any of "pushing order bell 1" to "pushing order bell 6" in the normal gaming state is 1/30 each, and as a result, any one of them results To win 1/5.

  "Chance 1" to "Chance 3" are subject to the role lottery in the normal gaming state. The probability of winning in “chance 1” to “chance 3” in the normal gaming state is determined so that the probability of winning is 1/300 each, regardless of which setting value is set. As a result, one wins 1/100.

  The "increasing role 1" and the "increasing role 2" are subject to the role lottery in the bonus state. The determination value is set such that the probability of winning "increasing combination 1" and "increasing combination 2" in the bonus state is 1/5 of the probability of winning each. That is, in the bonus state, the player can win "increasing role 1" or "increasing role 2" with a probability of 2/5 (40%), and 15 medals are awarded regardless of the pushing order as described later. On the other hand, in the ordinary gaming state, any of “pushing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 6” or “chance 1” to “chance 3” is won with a probability of 21/100 (21%). However, as will be described later, depending on the pushing order and the operation timing, medals may or may not be awarded with a small number of medals. For this reason, in the bonus state, the probability of winning in the small part with the awarding of medals is improved as compared to that in the normal gaming state, and it can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player.

  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 combination command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination in the winning combination is performed. For example, when winning a "bonus", a winning combination command capable of specifying the type of winning combination group including "RB" is output, and when "rip 1" to "rip 12" are won, any re-playing combination is It is possible to output a winning combination command capable of specifying that the player has won, and when any of “pushing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 6” is won, it is possible to specify that the pushing order bell has been won A winning combination command is output, and when “chance 1” to “chance 3” are won, a winning combination command capable of specifying that one of CH 1 to CH 3 has been won 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. As a result of AT being able to maintain an AT game and maintaining an advantageous RT (RT1 with a high probability of winning a replay player), a period in which the payout rate is higher than when in CZ (for example, at least a payout rate of 1) It can be said that it is said that it is also referred to as an out-dated ball 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 shift lottery condition is a condition that is satisfied based on the result of the combination lottery in the internal lottery process, and includes, for example, a condition that is satisfied by the “bonus” winning. In the present embodiment, the CZ transition lottery condition is satisfied by the “bonus” winning, and the CZ (advantage period) is always started from the next game. Therefore, it can be said that the CZ shift lottery condition is a CZ shift condition. Further, for the predetermined AT transition lottery condition, for example, the condition established for each game in the "bonus state" and the "bonus" won again after the "bonus state" ends until the CZ ends. Conditions to be included. For this reason, when controlled to the "bonus state", the AT transition lottery is executed every game, and when AT is not won in the "bonus state", the "bonus" in the remaining period of the CZ. The AT transition lottery is executed in the "bonus state" by winning the. The CZ transition lottery condition and the AT transition lottery condition are not limited to these.

  The condition for ending the advantageous period in CZ is satisfied by digesting the minimum guarantee game number described later without winning the AT. 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”. The condition for ending the advantageous period includes the ending condition satisfied by the remaining AT game number counter = 0 and the special ending condition satisfied by the advantageous period counter = 1500, the present embodiment. Not limited to those exemplified in the above, conditions that may be established by other specific events may be used.

  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 "push order bell 1" is won in the winning combination group, the notification display 60 is configured to be stopped from the left reel 11L to win "BEL 1" 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 sides of the left side). Furthermore, in the advantageous period related process, an advantageous operation mode command capable of specifying the advantageous operation mode is output. Thereby, the effect for notifying the advantageous operation mode can be performed on the liquid crystal display 27 or the like also on the sub control substrate 73 side. When the advantageous period related process is completed, the process proceeds to the reel control process of S400.

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

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

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

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

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the winning combination, when the symbols making up the winning combination can be drawn onto the pay line within the pull-in possible range, the corresponding drawing is pulled onto the pay line Stop it. On the other hand, when neither of the winning combinations is won, the symbol which is not a winning combination is dropped and stopped on the winning line. For this reason, when the operation to the stop switch is performed, within the possible pulling-in range, the symbols constituting the winning combination among the winning combinations that are the target of the lottery of the combination drawing during the currently controlled gaming state If it is possible to draw in the symbol concerned and be stopped on the pay line NL if it is possible to pull in on the pay line NL, it is elected among the winning combinations of the role lottery during the currently controlled gaming state. There is no case where the symbol combination of the player who is not doing is not 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).

  Among the bonus roles, the symbols constituting “RB” (“BE1” “BE2” of left reel 11L, “BE1” of middle reel 11M, “BE2” “T1” “C1” of right reel 11R) are shown in FIG. As shown, all of the reels 11L to 11R are arranged within the retractable range. As a result, when the bonus combination is won, "RB" can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Further, as described above, the CZ shift lottery condition is satisfied by the "bonus" winning. For this reason, in the game winning the "bonus", the "RB" prize must be won and controlled to the "bonus state", and it is possible to control to the advantageous period and shift to the CZ. On the other hand, depending on winning in the "bonus" or controlling in the "bonus state" with an RB prize, there is no effect (the continuous effect is continuously executed when the continuous effect is being executed). Without being executed, "bonus" is not won and the same effect state as when not being controlled to "bonus state" is achieved. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the "bonus" has been won, or that the "bonus state" has been controlled, and that the control has been performed for the "advantage period (CZ)".

  The symbols that make up each of "NRP1" to "NRP4" included in "Rip 1" have portions that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel, but when "Rip 1" is won, "NRP 1" to "NRP 1" Win all of NRP4 '. As a result, when "Rip 1" is won, the symbol constituting any of "NRP 1" to "NRP 4" is always drawn into payline NL2 regardless of the operation timing of stop switches 21L to 21R, and "NRP 1" "~" "NRP 4" can be awarded.

  In the reel stop process, when a plurality of types of winnings are won, priority is given according to 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. The target to be drawn in is predetermined.

  The symbols constituting "BERP" included in "Rip 2" are arranged within the retractable range in all of the reels 11L to 11R, as shown in FIG. As a result, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbols constituting "BERP" can be drawn into the pay line NL. In the present embodiment, when “Rip 2” is won, any one of “NRP1” to “NRP4” is configured when the stop switch 21L or the stop switch 21M is subjected to the first stop operation (forward press and middle press). It is possible to draw a symbol to be drawn into the pay line NL2 and make a prize, and when the stop switch 21R is subjected to the first stop operation (reverse push), it is possible to draw a symbol constituting "BERP" into the pay line NL1 to make a prize. 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.

  When one of “Rip 3” to “Rip 7” is won, it is determined that the objects to be preferentially drawn in according to the pushing order are different. For example, as shown in the remarks column of FIG. 7, when “Rip 3” is won, the symbols constituting “MRP 2” are drawn into the pay line NL1 to make a prize, as shown in the remarks column of FIG. When the stop operation is performed in a pushing order other than LMR, reel control is performed so as to draw a symbol constituting any one of “NRP1” to “NRP4” into the pay line NL2 for winning. In the pushing order, "L" indicates the left reel 11L, "M" indicates the middle reel 11M, and "R" indicates the right reel 11R. Moreover, "LMR" has shown pushing order. In the case of "LMR", it is shown that the left reel 11L is stopped first, the middle reel 11M is stopped second, and the right reel 11R is stopped third. In addition, the symbol which comprises "MRP2" is arranged in the range which can be drawn in in all the reels 11L-11R, as shown in FIG. As a result, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it is possible to draw the symbols constituting "MRP2" into the payline NL2.

  In addition, when one of "Rip 4" to "Rip 7" is won, as shown in the remarks column of FIG. 7, each of the "MRP 2" is displayed when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order described in the upper row. Draw the symbols to be drawn into the payline NL2 and make a prize, and when the stop operation is performed in a push order other than the upper row, draw the symbols constituting any of "NRP1" to "NRP4" into the payline NL2 to make a prize Reel control is performed.

  When any of "Rip 3" to "Rip 7" is won, the pushing order for winning "MRP 2" is an advantageous operation mode. When at least one of "Rip 3" to "Rip 7" is won during AT, information that can specify the pressing order for winning "MRP 2" as an advantageous operation mode is notified.

  In addition, when one of “Rip 8” to “Rip 12” is won, it is determined that the objects to be preferentially drawn in are different according to the pushing order. When any one of "Rip 8" to "Rip 12" is won, as shown in the remarks column of FIG. 7, when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order described in the upper row, "NRP 5" to "N" To draw in the symbols that make up any of NRP 8 "into the payline NL1 to win, and when the stop operation is performed in a push order other than the upper row, draw the symbols that compose" MRP1 "into the payline NL1 to win Reel control is performed. The symbols constituting "MRP 1" are arranged within the retractable range on all of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. As a result, regardless of the operation timings of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it is possible to draw the symbols constituting "MRP1" into the pay line NL1.

  When any of "Rip 8" to "Rip 12" is won, the pushing order for avoiding the winning of "MRP 1" is an advantageous operation mode. When at least one of the "rip 8" to the "rip 12" is won during AT, information capable of specifying the pushing order for avoiding the winning of the "MRP 1" is informed as an advantageous operation mode.

  Further, when any of “pushing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 6” is won, it is determined that the objects to be preferentially drawn in are different according to the pushing order. For example, when "push order bell 1" is won, as shown in the remarks column of FIG. 7, when the stop operation is performed in the push order of LMR, the symbols constituting "BEL 1" are drawn into payline NL2 Make a prize. FIG. 8A shows an example of the stop display state of the variable display portion 13 when winning in “BEL 1” as a result of being operated in the correct procedure by winning in the push order bell 1 in the normal gaming state . When winning in "BEL1", "BE" is aligned with the lower line ML3.

  On the other hand, when "stop order bell 1" is selected and the stop operation is performed in a push order other than LMR, the pay line is prioritized by giving priority to "ATA 1" or "ATA 2" which is simultaneously elected over "BEL 1". Reel control to pull in to NL is performed. The symbols constituting “ATA1” and “ATA2” among “ATA1” to “ATA3” are all arranged within the retractable range from the symbol array of the reels 11L to 11R as shown in FIG. 3 . Therefore, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbol constituting either "ATA1" or "ATA2" must be drawn into payline NL1 or payline NL2, and "ATA1" and "ATA2". You can win one of the When the "push order bell 2" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the LRM push order, the symbols constituting "BEL1" are drawn into the pay line NL2 to win, and the stop operation is performed in the push order other than LRM. When this happens, the symbols that make up "ATA1" or "ATA2" are drawn into the payline NL1 or the payline NL2 to win a prize.

  In addition, when the “push order bell 3” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the push order of the MLR, the symbols constituting “BEL2” are drawn into the pay line NL1 to make a prize. FIG. 8 (b) shows an example of the stop display state of the variable display section 13 when winning in "BEL 2" as a result of being operated in the correct procedure by winning in the push order bell 3 in the normal gaming state . When winning in "BEL2", "BE" is aligned with the upper line ML1. On the other hand, when "stop order bell 3" is selected and the stop operation is performed in a push order other than MLR, the pay line is prioritized by giving priority to "ATA 1" or "ATA 2" which is simultaneously elected over "BEL 2". Reel control to pull in to NL is performed. As a result, “ATA1” or “ATA2” is won according to the operation timing. When "push order bell 4" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing the MRL, the symbols constituting "BEL2" are drawn into the pay line NL1 and made to win, and the stop operation is performed in the order of push other than MRL. When this happens, "ATA 1" or "ATA 2" will be won according to the operation timing.

  Further, when the "push order bell 5" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the push order of the RLM, the symbols constituting the "BEL 3" are drawn into the pay line NL2 to make a prize. FIG. 8C shows an example of the stop display state of the variable display portion 13 when winning in "BEL 3" as a result of being operated in the correct procedure by winning in the push order bell 5 in the normal gaming state . When winning in "BEL3", "BE" is aligned with the middle line ML2. On the other hand, when "stop order bell 5" is selected and the stop operation is performed in a push order other than RLM, the pay line is prioritized by giving priority to "ATA 1" or "ATA 2" which is simultaneously winning over "BEL 3". Reel control to pull in to NL is performed. As a result, “ATA1” or “ATA2” is won according to the operation timing. When the "push order bell 6" is won, when the stop operation is performed in the push order of RML, the symbols constituting "BEL3" are drawn into the pay line NL2 to win, and the stop operation is performed in the push order other than RML. When this happens, "ATA 1" or "ATA 2" will be won according to the operation timing.

  When any of "pushing order bell 1" to "pushing order bell 6" is won, the pushing order of winning any of "BEL 1" to "BEL 3" is also referred to as a correct procedure. When any one of "pushing order bell 1" to "pushing order bell 6" is won during AT, information capable of specifying a correct procedure is notified as an advantageous operation mode.

The symbols making up "ATA1" and "ATA2" are symbols arranged such that there is a portion not arranged within the retractable range in at least one of the reels 11L to 11R. May be In this case, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols making up "ATA1" to "ATA3" can not be drawn into pay line NL, and any of "pushing order bell 1" to "pressing order bell 6" Even if the player wins, there may be a case where it is impossible to win any of the winning combinations. For example, when “push order bell 1” is won, when the stop operation is performed in the LRM push order, the symbols constituting “BEL1” are drawn into the pay line NL2 to win, and stop in the push order other than LRM. When operated, "ATA 1" or "ATA 2" may be made winning possible according to the operation timing. If configured in this way,
When any of "pushing order bell 1" to "pushing order bell 6" is won, it is impossible to operate in the correct procedure and any of the winning roles among "ATA 1" to "ATA 3" When the stop operation is performed at a timing when it is not possible to win a prize, when “pushing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 6” is not won among the “disengagement” symbol combinations, the specification does not stop on the pay line Reel control may be performed to pull in the "off" symbol combination (specific outcome) onto the pay line. In addition, the specific result may be accompanied by the transition to “RT0” when stopping on the pay line NL in “RT1”. That is, when the specified result is stopped in "RT1", it may be controlled to "RT0".

  The symbols constituting each of "CH1" to "CH3" included in "Chance 1" to "Chance 3" of the small part have portions which do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol array of the reel. For this reason, even if "chance 1" to "chance 3" are won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, the symbols constituting "CH1" to "CH3" can not be drawn into the pay line. And there is a possibility of being dropped.

  When one of the "increasing role 1" and the "increasing role 2" is won, the symbols constituting "ZY" are drawn into the pay line NL1 to win, and the symbols constituting "BEL3" are winning line NL2 Reel control is performed so as to draw in and win. FIG. 8D shows an example of the stop display state of the variable display portion 13 when the increase combination 1 is won in the bonus state and “ZY” and “BEL3” are won. When winning "ZY" and "BEL3", "BE" is aligned with the middle line ML2.

  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 determination process of S500, a prize determination process is performed to determine whether or not the symbol combination constituting the winning combination is stopped (winning) in each of the pay line NL1 and the pay line NL2, and the prize determination process Perform corresponding processing according to the result of.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the winning determination process. First, in S01, a combination to be selected for the combination lottery is specified according to the currently controlled gaming state. For example, when in the normal gaming state, the roles included in the winning combination group from “bonus” to “chance 3” in the winning combination group column of FIG. Specifically, “RB” “NRP1” to “NRP4” “BERP” “MRP2” “NRP5” to “NRP8” “MRP1” “BEL1” “ATA1” to “ATA3” “ATA3” “BEL2” “BEL3” “CH1” 21 roles such as “CH3” are identified. On the other hand, when it is in the bonus state, the roles included in "Rip 1" to "Rip 12", "Incremental combination 1" and "Incremental combination 2" in the winning combination group column of FIG. Identify Specifically, “NRP1” to “NRP4” “BERP” “MRP2” “NRP5” to “NRP8” “MRP1” “ZY” “BEL3” “BEL1” “ATA1” to “ATA3” “BEL2” “BEL3” 22 roles such as “CH1” to “CH3” are identified.

  In S02, "1" is set to the value of N. The value of N is a value for specifying a pay line to be a target of winning determination, and when it is "1", the pay line NL1 is specified, and when it is "2", the pay line NL2 is specified. The value of N is stored and updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65.

  In S03, the value of Y is set to "1". The value of Y is a value for specifying a combination to be a target of the winning determination among the combinations specified in S01. For example, in the normal gaming state, "RB" included in "bonus" is identified when it is "1", and "NRP1" included in "lip 1" is identified when it is "2", and "3" If the "NRP2" included in the "Rip 1" is identified at one time, the "NRP3" included in the "Rip 1" is identified if the "NRP 2" is "4". As described above, in the normal gaming state, the roles included in the winning combination group from "bonus" to "chance 3" are in a predetermined order ("RB" "NRP1" to "NRP4" "BERP" "MRP2" " NRP5 ”to“ NRP8 ”“ MRP1 ”“ BEL1 ”“ ATA1 ”to“ ATA3 ”“ BEL2 ”“ BEL3 ”“ CH1 ”to“ CH3 ”). Note that the role once identified is not identified redundantly. For example, when the value of Y is "6", the combination of winning combinations and combinations shown in FIG. 7 is "NRP1" included in "rip 2", but as described above, the value of Y is "2" Since "NRP1" has already been specified at one time, "BERP" not specified in order is specified. Also, during the bonus state, the roles included in “Rip 1” to “Rip 12” “Incremental combination 1” and “Incremental combination 2” are in a predetermined order (“NRP 1” to “NRP 4” “BERP” “MRP 2”) “NRP5” to “NRP8” “MRP1” “ZY” “BEL3” “BEL1” “ATA1” to “ATA3” “BEL2” “BEL3” “CH1” to “CH3”). The value of Y is stored and updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 65.

  In S04, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination on the pay line specified from the value of N is the symbol combination of the part specified from the value of Y. For example, in the ordinary gaming state, when the value of N is "1" and the value of Y is "1", it is determined whether or not the symbol combination on the payline NL1 is the symbol combination of "RB" . When it is not determined in S04 that the symbol combination on the pay line specified from the value of N is the symbol combination of the part specified from the value of Y, the value of Y is the maximum value in S05 (as a target for the part drawing lottery It is determined whether or not it is the number of roles specified. The maximum value of Y is the number of roles targeted for the role lottery, and is 21 in the normal gaming state and 22 in the bonus state. If it is not determined in S05 that the value of Y is the maximum value, the value of Y is added by 1 in S06, and the process proceeds to S04. As a result, when there is a combination whose value of Y has not reached the maximum value and a combination which has not yet been determined to be determined for a pay line specified by N exists, the next combination of the combinations to be targeted for the combination lottery in S04. A prize determination for the part is made. For example, during the normal gaming state, when the value of N is "1" and the value of Y is updated to "2", whether or not the symbol combination on the payline NL1 is the symbol combination of "NRP1" in S04. Determine if

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S05 that the value of Y is the maximum value, it is determined in S08 whether the value of N is the maximum value. The maximum value of N is the set number of pay lines, and is “2” in both the normal gaming state and the bonus state. If it is not determined in S08 that the value of N is the maximum value, the value of N is incremented by 1 in S09, and the process proceeds to S03. As a result, when there is a pay line in which the value of N has not reached the maximum value and a win determination has not yet been made, a win determination is performed on the next pay line among the set pay lines. Further, in S03, the value of Y is reset to "1" in order to make a winning determination on the first winning combination to be subject to the lottery of the winning combination. For example, in the normal gaming state, when the value of N is updated to "2" and the value of Y is updated to "1", at S04, the symbol combination on payline NL2 is the symbol combination of "RB". It is determined whether the

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S04 that the symbol combination on the pay line specified from the value of N is the symbol combination for the part specified from the value of Y, the part specified from the value of Y is a prize. Therefore, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in S07, and the process proceeds to S08. Further, by determining that one of the winning combinations has been won, the winning determination on the pay line specified from the current value of N ends. Further, when it is determined in S08 that the value of N is the maximum value, it is the time when the winning determination has been made for all the pay lines, so the winning determination process is ended. As described above, in the prize determination process, it is determined whether or not the winning combination for the combination drawing is determined for each one pay line, and any winning combination for the combination is not performed or any of the combination for the combination lottery When it is determined that the player has won the prize, the prize determination for the pay line is ended and the prize determination for the next pay line is performed. This can reduce the processing burden associated with the winning determination. In addition, regardless of whether the game is in the normal gaming state or in the bonus state, the number of pay lines, the number of winning combinations for the winning combination, the number of winning combinations in the winning combination group, etc. .

  As various processes to be executed according to the result of the prize determination process in the outcome judgment process, for example, when the prize flag corresponding to the small winning combination is set, the medal described in the payout column of FIG. Execute payout processing to add credits. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c), eight medals are paid out (or credit added) when any of "BEL1" to "BEL3" is won in the ordinary gaming state. Run. In FIG. 8C, the symbol combination forming “ZY” on the pay line NL1 is stopped. However, "ZY" is not a target combination for the combination lottery in the normal gaming state. As a result, "ZY" is not a target of the prize determination in S04 of Fig. 9 in the normal gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the erroneous determination of winning in the general gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), in the bonus state, when winning in “ZY” on the pay line NL1 and winning in “BEL3” on the pay line NL2, 1 out of the total of 16 payout numbers. Execute processing such as 15 medal payouts which is the game payout upper limit number. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, when winning in any of "BEL1" to "BEL3" and "ZY", "BE1" or the like whose appearance is similar to one of the lines. The common symbol combination consisting of "BE2" is stopped. For this reason, it is possible to give the player an impression that medals and the like are being paid out by stopping the common symbol combination. In addition, the game can be started by setting "3" as the bet number in any of the normal gaming state and the bonus state. Therefore, even when the same bet number and the common symbol combination are stopped, the number of medals to be awarded is made different depending on whether it is in the normal gaming state or in the bonus state. be able to.

  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 winning flag corresponding to the replay role is set, the processing for setting the replay flag is executed. Further, processing for outputting 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, etc. is executed. 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. 10A shows the transition of the gaming state.

  In the gaming state setting process, when winning in "MRP2" in "RT0" in the normal gaming state, a gaming state flag capable of specifying "RT1" is set. Further, the gaming state setting process sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying “RT0” by winning MRP1 in “RT1” in the normal gaming state.

  Further, in the gaming state setting process, when a bonus is won in the normal gaming state, an RB is won in the game, and a gaming state flag capable of specifying the bonus state is set to control the bonus state. At this time, when the bonus state is controlled during "RT0", a gaming state flag capable of specifying "bonus state RT0" is set. In addition, when it is controlled to the bonus state in “RT1”, a game state flag capable of specifying “bonus state RT1” is set. As a result, even in the bonus state, the role lottery can be performed with reference to the lottery table determined to have the same winning probability of the replay player as in the RT state before the bonus state control. In addition, the game state setting process counts the number of wins and the number of games during the bonus state, and ends the bonus state when the number of wins reaches 3 or the number of games reaches 12 and identifies the general gaming state. The possible game state flag is set to control the normal game state. Specifically, when the gaming state flag capable of specifying "bonus state RT0" is set, the gaming state flag capable of specifying "RT0" is set, and the gaming state flag capable of specifying "bonus state RT1" is When it is set, the game state flag that can specify "RT1" is set. As a result, even in the normal gaming state after the end of the bonus state, it is possible to perform the winning lottery with reference to the lottery table defined in the same winning probability of the replay player as the RT state before the bonus state control. Further, the slot machine 1 sets a gaming state flag capable of specifying a predetermined gaming state (for example, RT0 in the general gaming state) 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. 10A, 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 game is started from RT0 in the normal gaming state. In RT0 in the normal gaming state, "RIP3" to "RIP7" including "MRP2" are won with a relatively high probability (1/10), and "MRP2" wins even during non-AT It becomes controllable to RT1.

  During RT1 in the normal gaming state, "push order bell" is won with a relatively high probability (1/5). Further, during RT1 in the normal gaming state, "Rip 8" to "Rip 12" including "MRP 1" are won with a relatively high probability (1/12). However, in RT1 in the normal gaming state, during non-AT, there is no AT game for notifying an advantageous operation mode when "push order bell" or "lip 8" to "rip 12" is won. Therefore, the player wins the MRP1 at a relatively early timing, and is controlled to RT0. Therefore, during non-AT, most of the game will be played at RT0. As described above, even if one of "pushing order bell 1" to "pushing order bell 6" is selected, a dropout may occur depending on the operation timing for "ATA 1" to "ATA 3". If specific eyes with a transition to RT0 are to be stopped, not only when "Rip 8"-"Rip 12" are won, but also when any "push bell" is won, any role will be won It is not possible to do so and the specific output is stopped and controlled to RT0 at an earlier timing.

  When a "bonus" is won in RT0 or RT1 in the normal gaming state, the player is controlled to either the bonus state RT0 or the bonus state RT1 by winning in "RB". In the bonus state, "3" is defined as the predetermined number required to start one game, as in the normal game state. In addition, as a result of winning "increasing role 1" or "increasing role 2" with high probability in the bonus state, "ZY" and "BEL3" can be awarded regardless of the operation mode, and the medal maximum payout number is Because 15 cards are paid out, medals can be acquired efficiently. Further, when in the "bonus state RT1", as a result of winning the re-playing combination with high probability, it is possible to win the re-playing combination, it is possible to suppress the consumption of medals used for setting the number of bets. The bonus state is ended when the number of wins counted in the bonus state reaches 3 or the number of games reaches 12, and control is made to “RT0” or “RT1” in the normal gaming state before the bonus state control. Be done.

  On the other hand, when being controlled by the AT during the advantageous period, the advantageous operation mode for winning the "BEL" when the "push 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 "BEL" without fail unless the stop operation is mistaken. As a result, the rate of paying out eight medals increases.

  Further, when one of "lip 3" to "rip 7" is won while being controlled by the AT in the normal gaming state RT0, the pushing order for winning the "MRP 2" is informed. For this reason, during AT, it is easy to control from “RT0” to “RT1”. Furthermore, in the ART, when any one of "Rip 8" to "Rip 12" is won, a push order to avoid winning of "MRP 1" is informed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a fall from "RT1" to "RT0" during AT. As a result, during the AT, most of the game will be played at RT1. As mentioned above, even if one of "push order bell 1" to "push order bell 6" is elected, it may be dropped depending on the operation timing for "ATA 1" to "ATA 3" and the specific appearance may be stopped. Even in the case where it is selected, it is possible to avoid that the specific result is stopped when it is controlled by the AT in the RT1 in the normal gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as ART).

  Also, during AT, "BEL" can be reliably looped through an advantageous state in which the percentage of winning and winning "Replay Player" increased, such as RT1 → bonus state RT1 → RT1 → bonus state RT1 ... You can win a prize. The number of AT games is decremented by 1 each time a game is executed, not only during RT0 and RT1, but also after winning a bonus and ending the bonus state. 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).

(Advantage 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. The setting and transition of the advantageous period will be described below with reference to FIG. 10 (b).

  In the advantageous period setting process in the normal period, the CZ transition lottery is performed to determine the minimum guaranteeable game number that can be controlled by the CZ (that is, the CZ advantage) by winning the "bonus" in the part lottery. Control).

  The CZ shift lottery is performed with reference to a predetermined minimum secured game number lottery table stored in the ROM 67. For example, the table for the minimum secured game number lottery is determined to be any one of “10”, “15” and “20” at a ratio of 25%, 50% and 25%. When a plurality of winning combination groups including “RB” are provided, the minimum securing game is determined so that the distribution ratio of the minimum securing game number is different depending on which winning combination group is won. The minimum secured game frequency may be determined with reference to the frequency lottery table. Thereby, the degree of advantage of CZ (the advantageous period) can be made different depending on which of the winning combination groups including “RB” is to be won.

  When the minimum guaranteed game number of CZ is determined, in the advantageous period setting process, the determined minimum guaranteed game number is set in the CZ game number counter, and the CZ flag is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), by winning the "bonus" in the normal period, it is controlled to CZ in the advantageous period. The CZ game number counter is decremented by one each time a game is played after the "bonus state" controlled by the "bonus" winning which has triggered the transition to the CZ is over. That is, the minimum guaranteed game count does not include the game count during the "bonus state". Not only in the “bonus state” controlled by the “bonus” winning that triggered the transition to the CZ, the “bonus state” that is not included in the minimum guaranteed game count, but then, while digesting the minimum guaranteed game count The "bonus state" controlled by the "bonus" win also corresponds. In addition, only the "bonus state" controlled by the "bonus" winning which became the transition trigger to the CZ corresponds to the "bonus state" not included in the minimum guaranteed game count, and thereafter, the minimum guaranteed game count The "bonus state" controlled by winning the "bonus" during digestion may not be applicable.

  The CZ transfer lottery that determines the minimum guaranteed game count is collectively performed using the extraction value extracted for the role lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as a batch lottery method). For example, with regard to the determination value for winning the "bonus", the determination value is determined to be the distribution ratio described above, and the CZ transfer lottery is performed depending on to which of the extraction values belong. 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. The CZ transition 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 a "bonus" in the role lottery, a random number for the CZ transition lottery is separately extracted Alternatively, 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. Further, in the advantageous period setting process after being controlled during the advantageous period, the CZ game number counter is decremented by one every time one game is executed during the "general game state" instead of the "bonus state". On the other hand, the value of the advantage period counter is incremented by one each time one game is executed, regardless of whether it is in the "bonus state" or the "general game state". In this embodiment, an example is described in which CZ end determination is performed by subtracting the CZ game number counter and reaching 0 (subtraction method), but the CZ end determination is not limited to the subtraction method. For example, the CZ game number counter is incremented by one for each game in the "general game state", and the count value is determined by whether or not the predetermined value (the minimum guaranteed number of CZ games) has been reached (additional method) It may be 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 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. The AT transition lottery condition includes a condition established for each game in the "bonus state" and a condition established by winning the "bonus" again until the CZ ends after the "bonus state" ends. For example, when the condition established for each game in the "bonus state" is satisfied, for example, when the number of games in the bonus state is "1-3", "AT winning" is determined at a rate of 10%, "4-6" At the time of 30%, it is decided to be "AT winning", at "7-11" it is decided to be "AT winning" at 60%, and at "12" it is decided to be "AT winning" at 100%. An AT lottery is conducted as determined. As described above, it is determined that the AT winning probability is higher as the number of times of the game played in the "bonus state" is larger. In addition, even if AT is not won during the "bonus state" during CZ, the AT transition lottery condition can be satisfied by winning the "bonus" again until the minimum guaranteed game number is consumed. When the AT transition lottery condition is satisfied by winning the "bonus", for example, the AT lottery is performed so that "AT winning" is determined at a rate of 30%. In addition, even during the "bonus state" controlled by winning the "bonus" again after the "bonus state" triggered the transition to CZ, the AT transition for each game in the "bonus state" A lottery condition may be established.

  The AT transition lottery is performed by a batch lottery method, similarly to the CZ transition lottery. For example, the random number values that can be extracted in the role lottery are distributed so as to become the distribution ratio described above, and the AT transition lottery is performed depending on to which of the extracted random 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. The AT transition lottery is not limited to the batch lottery method. For example, a random number for AT transition lottery may be separately 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 case where the advantage period is ended without being controlled by the AT but controlled during the advantage period, the condition for ending the advantage period is established when the game for the minimum guaranteed game number of CZ is performed. 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 that AT is controlled in AT transition lottery during CZ, the AT winning notification that it is controlled by AT at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing when the game for the minimum guaranteed number of games has been played) The AT winning notification process for performing the control is performed to control the AT.

  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.10 (c) is a figure for demonstrating the game transition in AT.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of winning the continuous lottery after having digested 7 sets, in detail, it shifts to a predetermined ending state, and in this ending state, the AT is continued until the upper limit value of the advantageous period is reached. . 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.10 (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. 10 (c). The additional conditions include conditions established by winning "chance 1" to "chance 3". 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 continuously won, as shown in FIG. 10C, 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. 10C, 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 made in the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 10C, the state is shifted 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, or it is determined in the first place the additional condition is satisfied. Do not, etc., restrict (prohibit) the execution of the lottery and the notification concerning the number of added games. For example, in the ending state, although the additional lottery is executed in accordance with the establishment of the additional condition, the number of additional games added by the additional lottery may not be notified (the additional effect is not performed).

  In the advantageous period setting process during AT, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied by the end of AT 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, it is determined which gaming state is the next or subsequent game, whether it is a normal period or an advantageous period, A state command capable of specifying which one of AT (including the value of the remaining AT game number counter) or the like is output. 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.

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

  In the effect control process, when a winning type command capable of specifying the type of a winning combination group that has won in a winning combination is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of winning combination group. In the effect control process, an effect of displaying an image of a “yellow balloon” of a color similar to that of a bell on the liquid crystal display 27 is executed based on a winning type command capable of specifying the “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. Thereby, during AT, when any of "push order bell 1" to "push order bell 6" is won, the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, and it is possible to surely win "BEL" Become. Further, during ART, when any one of "Rip 8" to "Rip 12" is won, it is possible to avoid winning of "MRP 1". For this reason, it is possible to reliably prevent falling to “RT0”. In addition, in “RT0” and AT, when “rip 3” to “rip 7” is won, it is possible to win “MRP 2” and control (promotion) to “RT1”. . In addition, the image which can specify an advantageous operation mode is also called a navi effect.

(Directions related to various conditions)
In the effect control process, when receiving a command for specifying that the "bonus state" to establish the CZ transition lottery condition has ended during non-AT, the indication to notify the possibility of winning "AT" The effect is executed over a plurality of games (e.g., until the minimum number of guaranteed games has been consumed). In the omen effect, after advancing a predetermined effect (such as the effect of content having story character) over a plurality of games, it is notified whether or not the outcome of the effect has been won, and it is determined whether or not "AT" is won Inform.

  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, an effect of notifying the number of sets is executed. 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 a plurality of times (for example, “100 When "" is acquired, "+30"-> "+20"-> "+50"-> "TOTAL: 100" may be notified in stages.

  In addition, when the second set is specified, after notification of continued winning, the effect of the initial determination at the time of the initial determination → the number of AT games remaining remaining after the initial game number notification → the initial determination at the end of the effect of the second set A battle effect with character B is executed as a second round game. 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 uncomfortable due to the effects corresponding to each set becoming too short or too long. In addition, it is also possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the fact that the ending effect after 7 sets is completed is too short or too long.

  In addition, in the effect control process, an effect at the time of additional determination corresponding to the additional game number 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 the speaker 31L and the 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. 8C, when the pushing order bell 5 or 6 including "BEL 3" as the predetermined part is won in the lottery for the role in the ordinary gaming state. By operating in the correct procedure, the symbol combination (predetermined symbol combination) corresponding to "BEL3" on the payline NL2 is stopped. On the other hand, in the case of winning the “increasing combination 1” or “increasing combination 2” including “BEL3” as the predetermined combination and “ZY” as the specific combination in the bonus lottery in FIG. As shown in d), the symbol combination (predetermined symbol combination) corresponding to "BEL3" is stopped on payline NL2 regardless of the operation mode, and the symbol combination (specific symbol) corresponding to "ZY" on payline NL1 Combination) is stopped. For this reason, in the winning determination process shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that any winning combination has been made on the winning line targeted for winning determination, even if there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined to be winning, Even if it is designed to finish the winning determination on the winning line, it is possible to determine the winning of both “BEL 3” and “ZY”. Further, in either case of FIG. 8C and FIG. 8D, the common symbol combination (“BE” alignment) is stopped at the middle line ML2. Further, in the bonus state, "3" is defined as the specified number necessary for the start of one game, as in the normal gaming state. For this reason, the processing load is achieved by not performing special processing such as winning determination for a combination that has not yet been determined to be a winning even after it has been determined that any winning combination has been won on a winning line targeted for winning determination. Even if it is when the same symbol (common symbol combination) is stopped in middle line ML2 in the game where the same bet number is set while reducing, whether the state being controlled is a general gaming state or a bonus The number of medals to be awarded can be made different depending on whether it is in the state.

  Also, the common symbol combination is a symbol combination consisting of only “BE1” or “BE2” whose appearances are similar to each other. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, the symbol combination constituting "BEL3" includes "RP1" and "RP2" which are not similar to "BE", and the symbol combination constituting "ZY" is " "BL1" "T2" "C2" which is not similar to "BE" is included. Therefore, as apparent from FIGS. 8 (c) and 8 (d), the symbol combination which is common to the symbol combination which constitutes "BEL3" or the symbol combination which constitutes "ZY" is stopped. The player can be made to pay attention to the fact that the player has been stopped, and it is possible to easily recognize that "BEL3" and "ZY" have been won.

  Moreover, the symbol combination which comprises "BEL3" contains the symbol which is not contained in the symbol which comprises "ZY." For this reason, the symbol combination which comprises "BEL3" is stopped by one pay line, and the condition where the symbol combination which comprises "ZY" is stopped is not produced. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, both the symbol combination constituting “BEL3” and the symbol combination constituting “ZY” are stopped without performing special processing at the time of winning determination. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the inconvenience that only one of “BEL 3” and “ZY” can be determined.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, if any of “pushing order bell 1” to “pushing order bell 4” is won, the user should operate in the correct procedure. Thus, the symbol combination corresponding to “BEL1” or “BEL2” is stopped on the pay line NL, and the common symbol combination is stopped on the lower line ML3 or the upper line ML1. For this reason, it is possible to increase the chance that the common symbol combination is stopped at the time of medal payout, as a result, the player is given the impression that the medal is given by stopping the common symbol combination. In addition, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the common symbol combination being stopped. Furthermore, by stopping the common symbol combination, it is possible to make it easy for the player to recognize that one of “BEL1” to “BEL3” has won.

  Further, the symbol combinations constituting the RB are composed of symbols which can be drawn into the pay line NL regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the timing at which the "increasing combination 1" or the "increasing combination 2" is controlled to the "bonus state" for which the combination lottery is to be performed is prevented from varying depending on the player's skill.

  In addition, "bonus" including "RB" is defined as an opportunity to control during the advantageous period (CZ), and "bonus state" is defined as an opportunity for AT lottery. Therefore, the value of “RB” and “bonus state” can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved by winning “bonus” including “RB”. On the other hand, depending on winning in the "bonus" or controlling in the "bonus state" with an RB prize, there is no effect (the continuous effect is continuously executed when the continuous effect is being executed). Without being executed, "bonus" is not won and the same effect state as when not being controlled to "bonus state" is achieved. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the "bonus" has been won, or that the "bonus state" has been controlled, and that the control has been performed for the "advantage period (CZ)". In addition, since the protagonist effect is executed after the "bonus state" is ended, the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  In the said embodiment, the line which is not set to the pay line was illustrated as a predetermined line by which a common symbol combination is stopped. However, the predetermined line on which the common symbol is stopped may be any of the lines set in the pay line. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the common symbol combination demonstrated not the symbol combination which comprises "BEL3" illustrated as a predetermined part, and demonstrated the example which is not a symbol combination which comprises "ZY" illustrated as a specific part. . However, the common symbol combination may be a symbol combination constituting either a predetermined part or a specific part. For example, the symbol combination constituting "BEL3" exemplified as the predetermined combination may be a symbol combination constituted of only "BE". In this case, for example, the middle line ML may be set as a pay line (hereinafter, also referred to as a pay line NL3). As a result, when winning in bell order 5 or 6 including "BEL3" as the predetermined role in the winning combination lottery in the ordinary gaming state, "BEL3" in payline NL3 by operating in the correct procedure. The symbol combination (predetermined symbol combination) corresponding to is stopped. On the other hand, when "increasing role 1" or "increasing role 2" is won in the bonus lottery in the bonus state, the symbol combination corresponding to "BEL3" is stopped on the payline NL3 regardless of the operation mode. At the same time, the symbol combination (specific symbol combination) corresponding to "ZY" on the pay line NL1 is stopped. For this reason, in the winning determination process shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that any winning combination has been made on the winning line targeted for winning determination, even if there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined to be winning, Even if it is designed to finish the winning determination on the winning line, it is possible to determine the winning of both “BEL 3” and “ZY”. Further, in any of the normal gaming state and the bonus state, the common symbol combination ("BE" assortment) is stopped at the pay line NL3. Therefore, the same symbol (common symbol combination) is stopped at the payline NL3 in the game in which the same bet number is set while reducing the processing load by not performing special processing at the time of winning determination. Even at any time, the number of medals to be awarded can be made different depending on whether the controlled state is the normal gaming state or the bonus state. In addition, the same effect is produced even if the symbol combination constituting "ZY" exemplified as the specific part is a symbol combination composed only of "BE".

  In the above embodiment, in the normal gaming state as the predetermined state, the symbol combination constituting "BEL3" exemplified as the predetermined combination is stopped on the payline NL2, and "BEL3" is formed even in the bonus state as the special state. The example in which the symbol combination is stopped on the payline NL2 has been described. However, the symbol combination constituting "BEL3" is not limited to one stopped on payline NL2, but may be stopped on another payline, and it is in a special state and in a special state. It may be stopped on a different pay line at a certain time.

  Further, in the bonus state as the special state, an example has been described in which the symbol combination constituting “ZY” exemplified as the specific combination is stopped at the pay line NL1. However, the symbol combination that constitutes "ZY" is a symbol combination that is to be stopped in a bonus line that is different from the pay line where the symbol combination that constitutes "BEL3" illustrated as the predetermined combination is stopped. Not limited to, it may be stopped on another pay line.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the bonus state as the special state, an example has been described in which winning and winning are performed only at the same time as "BEL3" exemplified as "ZY" illustrated as the specific combination as the predetermined combination. However, in the bonus state as the special state, "ZY" exemplified as the specific part may be won or won separately from "BEL3" exemplified as the predetermined part. Moreover, although "ZY" illustrated as a specific part was described in the example which becomes an object of a part lottery only in the bonus state as a special state, not only this but also in a predetermined state, it wins and wins separately from the predetermined part. It may be

  Further, in the bonus state as the special state, “ZY” exemplified as the specific part is described as giving an example of giving eight medals by winning, but the number of medals to be given is not limited to this, for example, payout can be made It is possible to give 15 sheets which is an upper limit number. Further, in the bonus state as the special state, although an example of winning with high probability in “ZY” exemplified as the specific part has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and every game may always be won. Moreover, although the increase combination 1 and the increase combination 2 used as the object of the combination lottery in the bonus state as a special state demonstrated the example where the same winning probability is defined irrespective of the set value, it is not limited to this. Different winning probabilities may be determined in accordance with. For example, the winning probability of the increase combination 1 and the increase combination 2 may be set to be lower as the set value is higher. As a result, the higher the setting value, the higher the probability of being out in the "bonus state", and the more the number of times of the game is digested. As a result, the probability of winning the AT can be increased.

  In the slot machine 1 of the above embodiment, an example of the winning determination process has been described with reference to FIG. However, the winning determination process performs a special process such as determining all winning combinations for which a winning combination is to be made even after determining that a certain winning combination has been achieved on a winning line to be determined as a winning determination. If it does not exist, it does not restrict to what was shown in FIG. In the winning determination process, for example, a table capable of specifying the winning combination for every stop display state that can be in the stop display state of the variable display portion 13 is provided in advance, and all of the reels 11L to 11R are stopped. The winning combination may be specified with reference to the stop display state of the variable display unit 13 and the table.

  In the prize determination process in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the type of winning combination to be determined in S04 is specified based on the value of Y set in S03 or S06 in FIG. However, the method of specifying the type of winning combination to be determined is not limited to this. For example, while allocating an identifier (a pointer, a number, etc.) for each winning combination in advance, a table in which an identifier to be a lottery target for the winning lottery is set for each gaming state is stored in the ROM 67 and controlled with reference to the table. It is also possible to specify an identifier that is a lottery target of a role lottery in a playing state, specify a combination that is a lottery target of a role lottery from the identifier, and perform a prize determination in S06 for the combination. In addition, it is not necessary to perform a prize determination on another pay line for a combination determined to be won on a certain pay line. Further, in the prize determination process, an example has been described in which the target combination of the role lottery is specified depending on whether it is in the normal gaming state or the bonus state. However, the target role of the role lottery may be specified in consideration of the RT state as well. For example, when the player is in the normal gaming state and in the middle of RT0, "bonus" to "rip 7", "push order bell 1" to "chance 3" in the winning combination group column of FIG. Identify the roles included in the winning role group. On the other hand, when the player is in the normal gaming state and in the middle of RT1, as a combination to be a target of the lottery, "bonus" to "rip 2", "rip 8" to "rip 12" in the winning combination group column of FIG. , The role included in the winning combination group from "push order bell 1" to "chance 3" is specified. Similarly, when the bonus state RT0 is in the bonus state, "lip 1" to "rip 7" and "increment "Rip 1" in the winning combination group column of FIG. 7 is specified as a combination to be a target of the role lottery, specifying the roles included in the winning combination group up to "1" and "increasing role 2" and being in the bonus state RT1. The roles included in the winning combination group including “Rip 2”, “Rip 8” to “Rip 12”, “Incremental Role 1” and “Incremental Role 2” are specified. This makes it difficult for the player to notice that the player is in the bonus state.

  Although the minimum guarantee game number of CZ in the above-mentioned embodiment explained the example which does not include the number of games in the "bonus state" controlled by the "bonus" winning which became the transition opportunity to the CZ concerned, Not limited to this, it may include the number of games in the "bonus state" controlled by the "bonus" winning which has triggered the transition to the CZ. That is, the CZ game number counter may be decremented by one each time one game is played, regardless of whether it is in the "bonus state" or the "general gaming state".

  In the above embodiment, “bonus” is illustrated as a winning combination group including RB. However, the winning combination group including RB is not limited to this, and for example, winning combination groups ("RB + NRP1 to 4") may be provided in which "RB" is simultaneously elected from "NRP1" to "NRP4". When the player wins "RB + NRP 1 to 4", reel control is performed so that the symbols constituting "NRP 1 to 4" are preferentially drawn onto the pay line NL over the symbols constituting "RB". Therefore, in the game winning "RB + NRP 1 to 4", the player always wins one of "NRP 1" to "NRP 4". In this case, an RB internal winning state is controlled, and a process of carrying over the winning flag of the RB is performed until the RB is won. In addition, although an example in which a setting difference is not provided in the RB winning probability has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the winning probability of “RB + NRP1 to 4” may differ depending on the setting value. It may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, when a "bonus" is won in the normal period, the next game is controlled to the bonus state (without pinching the game in the internal winning state) and the transition to the advantageous period is made. When transitioning to the bonus period is triggered by such transition to the bonus state, by controlling the bonus state, the AT period is not won and the advantageous period is ended even if the navigation effect is not performed. be able to. As a result, it is possible to secure a base at the design stage of the slot machine 1 without excessively increasing the payout rate in the advantageous period. Note that although it is preferable for this type of RB role to have no setting difference for the winning probability in the role lottery, it is also possible for the setting difference to be provided for the winning probability in the role lottery.

  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 the example in which two pay lines are set as the pay line in the variable display portion 13 has been described, the present invention is not limited to this as long as a plurality of pay lines are set. It may be.

  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.

A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display rows, In a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to a symbol combination of a plurality of predetermined lines of symbol combinations when a display row is stopped, in any one of a predetermined state and a special state as a bet number for one game Also, by setting a predetermined number of game values, bet number setting means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the predetermined state, any of the plurality of combinations including a predetermined combination is won in the predetermined state. whether performed role lottery for determining, said during special state to determine whether the player wins in any winning combination of a plurality of roles, including a specific role can be elected with the predetermined combination A winning combination lottery unit which performs the role lottery, a stop control means for stopping FIG pattern combinations, depending on the symbol combination of the plurality of lines each, any of a plurality of roles to be winning lottery in a state being controlled In any of the winning determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined winning combination is determined, and when it is determined by the winning determination means that the predetermined combination is winning, and when it is determined that the specific combination is winning Also, the game value giving means for giving a game value to be used for the game is provided, and in the predetermined state, the result of the lottery is not a result of being won by the specific combination with the predetermined combination, The stop control means determines that the result of the combination lottery in the predetermined state is won by the predetermined combination, without determining that the specific combination is won with the predetermined combination by the prize determination unit. If the result is that the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination can be stopped on the first predetermined line among the plurality of lines, the result of the combination lottery in the special state is the above-mentioned When it is a result of winning the specific combination with the predetermined combination, the predetermined symbol combination corresponds to the first line, and the predetermined combination corresponds to the predetermined second line of the plurality of lines. specific symbol combination which is capable stopped by the stop control means, when the predetermined condition the predetermined symbol combination on the first line during is stopped, and the first in the in the special state wherein when the second of the specific symbol combination in the line is stopped, in either case, a common symbol combination is the plurality of lines with said at line predetermined symbol combination is stopped The game value giving means is determined by the prize determination means in the game in the predetermined state in which the predetermined number of game values are set as the number of bets. When it is determined that the predetermined combination is won and the common symbol combination is stopped on the third line, a gaming value corresponding to the predetermined combination is awarded, and the predetermined state is established. It is when it is determined that the specific combination is won with the predetermined combination by the prize determination means in the special state game in which the predetermined number of game values same as in the middle are set as the number of bets, When the common symbol combination is stopped in the third line, a gaming value corresponding to the sum of the gaming value corresponding to the predetermined combination and the gaming value corresponding to the specific combination is awarded.
A game machine according to one aspect of the present invention includes display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display rows, In a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to a symbol combination of a plurality of predetermined lines of symbol combinations when a display row is stopped, in any one of a predetermined state and a special state as a bet number for one game Also, by setting a predetermined number of game values, bet number setting means capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in the predetermined state, any of the plurality of combinations including a predetermined combination is won in the predetermined state. In the special state, a lottery is performed to determine whether the player has won or not, and it is determined which one of a plurality of combinations including the specific combination that can be won along with the predetermined combination. According to the symbol combination of each of the plurality of lines, one of a plurality of combinations to be a target of the symbol lottery in the controlled state is a symbol lottery means for performing a symbol lottery, a stop control device for stopping symbol combinations In any of the winning determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined winning combination has been made, and when it is determined by the winning determination means that the predetermined combination has been achieved, or when it is determined that the specific combination is achieved. And gaming value giving means for giving a game value to be used for the game, and in the predetermined state, the result of the lottery is not a result of being won by the specific combination with the predetermined combination, It is not determined by the prize determination means that the specific combination is won with the predetermined combination, and the stop control means determines that the result of the combination lottery in the predetermined state is the predetermined combination. If the result is that the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination can be stopped on the first predetermined line among the plurality of lines, the result of the combination lottery in the special state is the above-mentioned When it is a result of winning the specific combination with the predetermined combination, the predetermined symbol combination corresponds to the first line, and the predetermined combination corresponds to the predetermined second line of the plurality of lines. When the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the first line in the predetermined state by the stop control means, and the first line in the special state. When the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and the specific symbol combination is stopped in the second line, in any case, the common symbol combination is the plurality of lines In the state where it is stopped at a predetermined third line of the lines different from any of the above, the gaming value giving means is in the game in the predetermined state in which the predetermined number of gaming values are set as the bet number When it is determined by the prize determination means that the predetermined combination is determined to be won, and the common symbol combination is stopped on the third line, a game value corresponding to the predetermined combination is awarded. When it is determined that the specific combination is won with the predetermined combination by the prize determination means in the special state game in which the predetermined number of game values same as the predetermined state is set as the bet number And when the common symbol combination is stopped in the third line, according to the sum of the gaming value corresponding to the predetermined combination and the gaming value corresponding to the specific combination. To grant the game value.

According to this configuration, when the result of the part drawing in the predetermined state is the result of winning the predetermined part, the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined part in the first line is stopped, and the part drawing of the part drawing in the special state If the result is the result that winning a special combination with a predetermined combination, the particular combination of symbols predetermined symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination in the first line corresponds to a particular combination in the second line while being stopped stopped Be done. Further, in any case, the common symbol combination is stopped at the third line. Therefore, the same symbol (common symbol combination) is stopped in the third line in the game in which the same (predetermined number of game values) bet number is set, without performing special processing at the time of winning determination. Even when the game is performed, the game value to be provided can be made different depending on whether the controlled state is the predetermined state or the special state.

Preferably, the stop control means is the same as the common symbol combination in a predetermined fourth line different from the third line when the result of the winning lottery in the predetermined state is a specific result. The symbol combination can be stopped.

Preferably, by winning a special combination of the plurality of combinations in the combination lottery, it is possible to control an advantageous period advantageous to a player different from the special state.

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Display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display rows, and symbol combination of all the variable display rows being stopped In a gaming machine capable of providing a privilege according to a symbol combination of each of a plurality of predetermined lines,
Bet number setting means capable of variably displaying a plurality of kinds of symbols by setting a predetermined number of game values in any of the predetermined state and the special state as the number of bets for one game;
In the predetermined state, a lottery is performed to determine which of a plurality of combinations including a predetermined combination has been won, and in the special state, it includes a special combination that can be won with the predetermined combination. Part lottery means for performing a part lottery to determine which one of a plurality of roles has been won, and
The predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped in any of the plurality of lines when the result of the combination lottery in the predetermined state is the result of winning the predetermined combination, and the combination in the special state is stopped. When the result of the lottery is the result of winning the special combination with the predetermined combination, the predetermined symbol combination is stopped in any of the plurality of lines and the specification is made in the other line of the plurality of lines Stop control means for stopping the specific symbol combination corresponding to the role,
Prize determination means for determining whether or not any of a plurality of winning combinations targeted for a winning combination lottery in a controlled state is winning according to a symbol combination of each of the plurality of lines;
Game value giving means for giving a game value to be used for a game both when it is determined by the prize determination means that the predetermined combination is determined to be won and when it is determined that the specific combination is achieved; Equipped with
When the predetermined symbol combination is stopped in any of the plurality of lines in the predetermined state, and the predetermined symbol combination is stopped in any of the plurality of lines in the special state by the stop control means When the specific symbol combination is stopped on another line, the common symbol combination is stopped on a predetermined line in any case,
The gaming value giving unit is
The predetermined value is determined to be winning by the prize determination means in the game in the predetermined state where the predetermined number of game values are set as the number of bets, and the common to the predetermined line When the symbol combination is stopped, a game value corresponding to the predetermined combination is awarded,
When it is determined that the specific combination is won with the predetermined combination by the prize determination means in the special state game in which the predetermined number of game values same as the predetermined state is set as the bet number And the gaming value corresponding to the sum of the gaming value corresponding to the predetermined combination and the gaming value corresponding to the specific combination when the common symbol combination is stopped on the predetermined line. . The winning determination means determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to each combination to be the target of the lottery is stopped in one of the plurality of lines set as the determination target among the plurality of lines. Including determination means for determining
If it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not stopped as a result of determination by the determination means for each combination to be a target of the lottery, it is still a determination target among the plurality of lines When one or more lines which are not to be judged are set as a judgment target when there are not existing lines, and when all the plurality of lines are already set as a judgment target, the winning judgment is ended.
When it is determined by the determination means that the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the winning combinations is stopped, it is determined that the relevant winning combination has been won, and all the combinations to be selected for the winning combination have not been determined. Even if there is a line which has not been determined yet among the plurality of lines, one of the lines which is not yet determined is set as the determination target, and all of the plurality of lines are determined. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning determination is ended when is already set as the determination target. The common symbol combination is a symbol combination composed of only symbols having the same or similar appearance,
The predetermined symbol combination and the specific symbol combination are not a symbol combination consisting of only symbols having the same or similar appearance, but a symbol combination including a symbol having a non-similar appearance. The gaming machine described in.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined symbol combination is a symbol combination including symbols not included in symbols constituting the specific symbol combination.   The stop control means can stop the same symbol combination as the common symbol combination in a line different from the predetermined line, when the result of the winning lottery in the predetermined state is a specific result. A gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims. And special state control means for controlling the special state to a state advantageous to the player when the symbol combination corresponding to the special one of the plurality of combinations is stopped in any of the plurality of lines,
All the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the special part are symbols which can be stopped and displayed on any of the plurality of lines regardless of the timing at which the stop operation means is operated. A gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, by winning the special combination in the combination drawing, it is possible to control an advantageous period advantageous to a player different from the special condition.

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