JP2019111210A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: predetermined profit imparting means for imparting at least one of a first predetermined profit and a second predetermined profit as at least one profit imparting condition that a predetermined combination is won in a lottery process for combinations; storage means for storing the first predetermined profit and the second predetermined profit; first notification means for notifying a player upon winning of a predetermined combination; advantageous game state execution means for executing an advantageous game state when the first predetermined profit is stored in the storage means; second notification means for notifying the player of information corresponding to the second predetermined profit when a specific condition is satisfied, in a case the second predetermined profit is stored in the storage means under the advantageous game state; and notification profit degree determination means for determining a predetermined profit notified by the second notification means, on the basis of the information corresponding to the first predetermined profit and the information corresponding to the second predetermined profit indicating the number of remaining games of the advantageous state game at the time of satisfaction of the specific condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are known as a type of gaming machine. These gaming machines are provided with control means such as a CPU, read-only storage means such as a ROM, and read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes processing in accordance with the program read from the read only storage means while writing information to the read / write storage means and reading information from the storage means. When executing this process, information from a sensor or the like is input to the control means, and information from the control means is output to the electric actuator, the light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that control means, read-only storage means, read / write storage means, etc. are integrated into one chip.

  With regard to the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are betted, a lottery process of winning is performed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation of the reel is started by the rotation start control being executed by the control means, and the control means is operated when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel. At this time, the rotation stop control is executed to stop the rotation of the reel. Then, in the case where the stop result after the stop of the rotation of the reel corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, a bonus corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player. For example, game media are provided as the provision of the benefit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-045989, A

  Here, in the gaming machine as exemplified above, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to the present embodiment comprises symbol display means for variably displaying symbols, start operation means operated to start variable display of symbols in the symbol display means, and the start operation means The combination lottery means that executes the lottery process of the combination based on the operation, the stop operation means operated to stop the variation display of the symbol in the symbol display means, After the variation display of the symbol, the combination A gaming machine including response execution means for executing control corresponding to the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination being established when the stop result corresponding to the winning combination is displayed in the lottery process of A predetermined profit granting hand for giving at least one of a first predetermined profit and a second predetermined profit as at least one profit giving condition that the predetermined part is won in the lottery process of the part Storage means for storing the first predetermined profit and the second predetermined profit, first notification means for notifying the player of being triggered by the winning of the predetermined combination, and the storage means In the case of having the first predetermined profit, the advantageous game state execution means for executing the advantageous game state, and in the advantageous game state, when the second predetermined profit is stored in the storage means, the specific condition is Informing the player of the information corresponding to the second predetermined profit stored in the storage means when satisfied, and indicating the number of remaining advantageous state games when the specific condition is established Notification profit degree determination means for determining the degree of the predetermined profit notified by the second informing means based on the information corresponding to the first predetermined profit and the information corresponding to the second predetermined profit; Prepare.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the slot machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a perspective view of a slot machine showing the state where the front door was opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design and combination line which can be visually recognized from a display window part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. It is an electric block diagram of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process performed by main side MPU. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal modes. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the stop order of reels and the winning condition established when the normal mode lottery table is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st RT mode lottery table. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the stop order of reels and the winning condition established when the first RT mode lottery table is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT modes. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the stop order of reels and the winning condition established when the second RT mode lottery table is selected. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for BB. It is a flowchart which shows the reel rotation process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the stop preparation process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the stop information setting process performed by main side MPU. (A), (b) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the area for priority information. It is a flowchart which shows the priority order information creation process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the prize determination processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a prize performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the slip number acquisition process performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the response | compatibility process at the time of the game end performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for BB states performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer opportunity management process performed by main side MPU. It is a flow chart which shows ART preparation state processing performed by main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART state process performed by main side MPU. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship of the transition probability to the AT state in a non-BB state, and a setting value, (b) The relationship between the addition probability of the number of continuation games in an AT state, and a setting value It is explanatory drawing for, and is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship of the advantageous winning probability and setting value in (c) BB state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the lottery table for normal mode of setting value "3". It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 1st RT mode lottery table of setting value "3." It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the lottery table for 2nd RT mode of a setting value "3." It is an explanatory view for explaining a lottery table for BB. It is an explanatory view for explaining an ART addition lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows ART preparation state processing. Indicates the ART game number counter. It is a flowchart which shows ART state processing. 5 shows an example of a display screen of the image display device. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the process for BB states which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart 2 which shows the process for BB states which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of processing when there is no setting difference. It is a flowchart of processing when there is a setting difference. It is a flowchart of processing at the time of winning. It is a flowchart of normal processing. It is an explanatory view for explaining a lottery table for BB concerning a modification. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the stop order of the reels and the winning mode established when the BB lottery table according to the modification is selected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the ART addition lottery table for BB which concerns on a modification. It is a flowchart of the processing at the time of the setting difference concerning this modification.

First Embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment in the case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 is provided with a housing 11 forming an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape opened forward as a whole by fixing a plurality of wooden panels. A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so that the internal space of the housing 11 can be opened and closed with the left side portion as a pivot. The front door 12 is locked so as not to be opened by a locking device 13 provided on the back of the front door 12. The locked state is released by an unlocking operation of the key cylinder 14 with a predetermined key.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game panel 20 for notifying the player of the game state is provided on the upper side of the central portion of the front door 12. In the game panel 20, three vertically long display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R are formed in a line. The display windows 21L, 21M, 21R are made of a transparent or semi-transparent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and the reel unit 31 is attached to the top of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M and a right reel 32R which are respectively formed in a cylindrical shape. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The rotational axes of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are disposed on the same axis extending substantially in the horizontal direction, and the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are in one-to-one correspondence with the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. There is. Therefore, a part of the surface of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. In addition, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate forward, the surface of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is projected as if it were moving from the top to the bottom through the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be driven to rotate individually, ie independently, by driving the stepping motors. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the lower left side of the game panel 20, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. When the start lever 41 is operated while medals are betted, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate all at once.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, stop buttons 42, 43 and 44 are provided which are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M and 32R. The stop buttons 42, 43 and 44 are disposed immediately below the display windows 21L, 21M and 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M and 32R to be stopped. The respective stop buttons 42, 43 and 44 can be stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed after the left reel 32L starts to rotate.

  The rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started based on the operation of the start lever 41, and the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped based on the operation of each stop button 42, 43, 44, and medals are awarded. And until the execution of various processes such as management of the game state is completed, corresponds to one game (game time).

  On the lower right side of the display windows 21L, 21M and 21R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. The medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 is guided to the hopper device 53 if the acceptance is permitted by the selector 52 provided on the back of the front door 12 as shown in FIG. The medal discharge port 58 provided at the lower front of the front door 12 guides the medal receiver 59. The hopper device 53 has a function of paying out the medals stored in the storage tank to the medal receiver 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when a prize corresponding to the addition of the game medium is established on the activated line. There is.

  Below the medal insertion slot 45, as shown in FIG. 1, a return button 46 is provided which is pressed when the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 52. In addition, on the lower left side of the display windows 21L, 21M and 21R, a first credit insertion button 47 for inserting a credited virtual medal and a maximum amount of bets which can be bet at one time, and two virtual medals at one time And a third credit insertion button 49 for inserting one virtual medal at a time.

  A settlement button 51 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing the surplus insertion medals and the payout medals at the time of winning as the predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) as virtual medals. When the settlement button 51 is operated under the situation where it is stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 58 as a real medal.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 54 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 53 inside the housing 11. The power supply device 54 includes a power switch 55 operated at the time of power on or off, a reset button 56 for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and a setting state of the slot machine 10 from "setting 1" A setting key insertion hole 57 operated to change in the range of setting 6 "is provided.

<The symbols attached to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R>
Next, the symbols attached to the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 3 shows the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. As shown in FIG. 3, 20 symbols are arranged in a line on each of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R. Moreover, although the number is attached to "0"-"19" corresponding to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, these numbers are the states which the main control apparatus 70 can visually recognize from display window part 21L, 21M, 21R. And the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not actually attached. However, the following description will be made using the corresponding numbers.

  As a symbol, "bell" symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), "watermelon" symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), "cherry" symbol (for example, 17th of left reel 32L), " "Replay" symbol (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), "LUCKY" symbol (for example, 13th of left reel 32L), "red 7" symbol (for example For example, there are eight types of the 12th of the left reel 32L and the "white 7" symbol (for example, the 10th of the left reel 32L). And as shown in FIG. 3, the number and arrangement | positioning order of various symbols in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are completely different.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. Each of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R is formed such that among the twenty symbols attached to the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R, there are three symbols which allow the entire symbol to be visible. For this reason, in the state where all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols become visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

  In the slot machine 310, one main line ML is set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be visually recognized. The main line ML is a line connecting the middle design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M, and the middle design of the right reel 32R. The rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started with a prescribed number of medals bet, and when the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established on the main line ML, a benefit of paying out the medal, re-playing Any of the profit and the transition of the gaming state is awarded.

  That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line on which winning can be established. The main line ML is set as a line extending in a straight line. Therefore, the upper line pattern of left reel 32L, the subline SUL1 connecting middle step pattern of middle reel 32M and the lower line pattern of right reel 32R, the upper line pattern of left reel 32L, the upper line pattern of middle reel 32M and the upper pattern of right reel 32R The subline SUL2 connected, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the subline SUL3 connecting the lower symbol of the middle reel 32M and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle pattern of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R Even if a combination of symbols to be won is established on a line extending along a straight line such as the subline SUL4 connecting the upper symbols of the symbol, the winning will not be established.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, the correspondence between the combination of symbols to be awarded and the benefit to be awarded in the event of winning will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view for explaining the correspondence between a combination of symbols to be won and a benefit to be awarded when the symbol is won.

  As a small winning combination in which medals are paid out, there are a first compensation winning, a second compensating winning, a third compensating winning, a bell winning, a watermelon winning and a cherry winning. Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the "BAR" symbol or the "white 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, of the right reel 32R If the stop symbol is a "bell" symbol, it will be the first compensation prize. In addition, on mainline ML, the stop symbol of left reel 32L is either "watermelon" symbol or "LUCKY" symbol, the stop symbol of middle reel 32M is "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of right reel 32R is If it is a "bell" symbol, it will be the second compensation prize. Further, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "replay" symbol on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "bell" symbol, It will be the third compensation prize. When one of the first compensation winning to the third compensation winning becomes, the number of objects to be provided with game media becomes "1".

  When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "bell" symbol, the bell prize is won It becomes. When a bell prize is won, the number of objects to be provided with game media is "9".

  When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "watermelon" symbol on the main line ML It becomes. When the watermelon wins, the number of objects to be provided with game media is "7".

  When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML becomes the "cherry" symbol, it is a cherry winning even if the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R are both. In the case of a cherry winning, the number of objects to be provided with game media is "2".

  A normal replay prize, a first RT replay prize, a second RT replay prize, a first fall replay, as a prize provided with a replay bonus that allows the player to play the next game without betting medals (or virtual medals). There is a prize and the second fall replay prize. Specifically, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "replay" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "replay" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol In the case, you usually get a Replay prize. If the stop symbol on the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol on the main line ML, the stop symbol on the middle reel 32M is the "replay" symbol, and the stop symbol on the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol, the first RT It becomes a replay prize. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "replay" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol, the second RT It becomes a replay prize. If the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "replay" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol, the first It will be a fall replay prize. If the stop symbol on the left reel 32L is the "replay" symbol on the main line ML, the stop symbol on the middle reel 32M is the "replay" symbol, and the stop symbol on the right reel 32R is the "watermelon" symbol, the second It will be a fall replay prize.

  When one of the above-described replay wins, it becomes possible to play the next game while making the bet unnecessary for both the medal and the virtual medal. Specifically, when any of the replay wins in a game in which three bets of medals are made, the game of the next game may be started in a bet of three sheets, making betting unnecessary for both medals and virtual medals. It becomes possible.

  Further, among the various replay wins, the first RT replay win, the second RT replay win, the first fall replay win, and the second fall replay win are not only the opportunity to give the replay win bonus but also the transition to the gaming state. Become. In the slot machine 10, a plurality of types of gaming states are set such that the types of winning combinations to be selected for the lottery and the winning probability of each combination are different in the lottery process of the winning combinations. Occurs when a replay prize that is a trigger is established.

  There are a first BB prize and a second BB prize as state transition prizes in which only the transition of the gaming state is performed. Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "red 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is "red 7" If it is a symbol, it will be the first BB prize. In the case where the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "white 7" symbol on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "white 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "white 7" symbol , It will be the 2nd BB prize. When the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  The BB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media to be provided per unit game count is higher than in the normal mode described later and in the non-AT state (this state is also referred to as a normal gaming state). Furthermore, the BB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media to be provided per unit game count is higher than any gaming state other than the BB state. Specifically, the player is made to be able to establish a bell prize, and is elected with a higher probability (for example, about 1 / 1.3) than in the case of other gaming states, and each reel 32L when the player is elected , 32M, 32R, and the bell winning is established regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotational position of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The BB state continues over a plurality of games, and ends when the end condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of an event according to the execution content of the game. Although the end condition is arbitrary, it is set as the end condition that the total number of gaming media provided after the BB state is started is equal to or more than the end reference number (for example, “350”) in the slot machine 10 There is.

<A device for performing various notification and various effects>
Next, an apparatus for executing various types of notification and various types of effects will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an upper lamp 61 and a speaker 62 are provided on the upper portion of the front door 12 and an image display device 63 is provided. The upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light in a mode corresponding to the abnormality when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, and is controlled to emit light in a mode corresponding to the winning result. Further, the upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light so as to perform a light emission effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63. The speakers 62 are provided as a left-right pair, and sound output is controlled so that a sound or a voice corresponding to the abnormality is output when an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, and a sound or a voice corresponding to a winning result Sound output is controlled so as to be output. In addition, the sound output of the speaker 62 is controlled so that the sound output effect corresponding to the display effect in the image display device 63 is performed.

  The image display device 63 has a display surface and is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, but is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device or a CRT. It may be another display device having a display surface, and may be a dot matrix display. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, display control is performed so that an image corresponding to the abnormality is displayed on the display surface. Further, the image display device 63 is display-controlled so that an image corresponding to the winning result of the combination in the internal lottery and the winning result in each game is displayed on the display surface.

  Credit panel 65 that displays the number of virtual medals stored and stored on display panel 21L, 21M, 21R on game panel 20 of front door 12, and it became an object of grant at the time of a small winning combination An assigned number display unit 66 for displaying the number of game media is provided. These display units 65 and 66 are constituted by 7-segment displays, and for each segment, a single-color light emitting type LED such as green is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of the display units 65 and 66 are configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display It is also good.

<Various control devices>
The slot machine 10 is provided with various control devices. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 70 is provided above the reel unit 31. The main control device 70 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11. The main control device 70 is configured such that the main control substrate 71 is accommodated in a substrate box. In the case of opening the substrate box, it is necessary to release the fastening state, and a fractured part will occur when the fastening state is released. By checking the presence or absence of the broken portion, it is possible to simply check whether the substrate box has been opened.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with an effect control device 80 in addition to the main control device 70. The effect control device 80 is disposed on the front door 12 so as to be superimposed behind the image display device 63. The effect control device 80 executes control of the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 based on the command received from the main control device 70. In the same manner as the main control device 70, the effect control device 80 is configured such that the control substrate is accommodated in the substrate box.

<Electric Configuration of Slot Machine 10>
Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 70 has a main control board 71 which controls the main control of the game. The MPU 72 is mounted on the main control board 71. The MPU 72 is a ROM 73 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 72 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 73 is executed. A certain RAM 74, a clock circuit 75 for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, etc. are incorporated. The fact that the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 72 is not an essential configuration, and each may be configured as an individual chip.

  The MPU 72 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. On the input side of the MPU 72, the reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor for individually detecting that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation), a start detection sensor 41a for detecting the operation of the start lever 41, Stop detection sensors 42a, 43a, 44a for individually detecting the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44, an inserted medal detection sensor 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, respective credit insertion buttons 47, 48, 49 Of the credit input detection sensor 47a, 48a, 49a which individually detects the operation of the payback detection sensor 51a which detects the operation of the settlement button 51, the payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53, the reset detection sensor 56a which detects the operation of the reset button 56. , The setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 And various sensors such as setting the key detection sensor 57a for detecting are connected to it, these signals from the sensors are input to the MPU 72.

  On the output side of the MPU 72, the reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R), a selector drive unit 52a provided in the selector 52, a payout motor of the hopper device 53, and effects A control device 80 and the like are connected. In each game, the MPU 72 performs rotational drive control of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R of the reel unit 31. As already described, the selector 52 detects the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a if acceptance is permitted and then guides it to the hopper device 53, and if the acceptance is prohibited, the inserted medal It has a function of discharging to the medal tray 59 without detection by the detection sensor 45a. The selector drive unit 52a has a function to switch the state of the selector 52 between the acceptance permission state and the acceptance prohibition state. Specifically, the position for acceptance of the passage switching piece provided in the selector 52 is used. Operate between the and the position for no reception. The MPU 72 switches the state of the selector 52 between the reception permission state and the reception prohibition state by switching the output state and the stop state of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Further, the MPU 72 executes drive control of the hopper device 53 when the small winning combination is established and the payout of the medal is executed. Further, the MPU 72 transmits a command to the effect control device 80 at each timing of each game.

  The power failure monitoring circuit provided in the power supply device 54 is connected to the input side of the MPU 72 (not shown). The power supply unit 54 is equipped with a power supply unit that supplies drive power to the main control unit 70 and other electronic devices in the slot machine 10 and a power failure monitoring circuit, and the power failure monitoring circuit applies power to the power supply unit from an external power supply. The voltage which is being monitored is monitored, and a power failure signal is output to the MPU 72 when the voltage falls below the reference voltage. The MPU 72 executes power failure processing by receiving a power failure signal, and enables recovery to the processing state before the power failure after power recovery. Further, the power supply device 54 is provided with a power-off power supply unit for supplying backup power to the RAM 74 as power-off power in a situation where supply of operation power from the external power supply is cut off. As a result, even if the supply of operating power from the external power supply is interrupted, the data is stored and held in the RAM 74 in a state (for example, one day or two days) where backup power can be supplied by the power supply part during power interruption. Be done. However, by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 in a state where the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54 is pressed, the data stored in the RAM 74 is initialized.

  The effect control device 80 includes a sub control board 81 for performing execution control of various types of notification and various types of effects. The MPU 82 is mounted on the sub control board 81. The MPU 82 is a ROM 83 storing various control programs to be executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. A certain RAM 84 is incorporated, and a clock circuit for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like are incorporated.

  The fact that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 82 is not an essential configuration, and each may be configured as an individual chip. Also, backup power is not supplied from the power supply unit of the power supply device 54 to the RAM 84 during interruption of the supply of operating power from the external power supply, but backup power is supplied to the RAM 84. It is also good.

  The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. The MPU 72 of the main control apparatus 70 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82 as described above, and receives various commands from the MPU 72. An upper lamp 61, a speaker 62 and an image display device 63 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The MPU 82 executes the light emission control of the upper lamp 61, the sound output control of the speaker 62, and the display control of the image display device 63 based on the command received from the MPU 72 of the main control device 70, thereby various notification and various effects. To be done. In the following description, the MPU 72, the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 of the main control device 70 are referred to as the main MPU 72, the main ROM 73 and the main RAM 74, respectively, and the MPU 82, the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 of the effect control device 80 are respectively described The MPU 82, the effect ROM 83, and the effect RAM 84 are referred to.

<Main processing of main MPU 72>
Next, processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described. First, the main processing started in the main MPU 72 when the supply of operation power to the main MPU 72 is started will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the main processing, first, initialization processing is executed (step S101). In the initialization process, the interrupt by the timer interrupt process is permitted, and further, various initializations are performed on the registers in the main MPU 72, the I / O device, and the like.

  After the initialization process is completed, it is determined whether the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 and the ON operation is performed (step S102). When the ON operation is performed (step S102: YES), if the reset button 56 is not ON when the power switch 55 is ON (step S103: NO), partial clear processing is executed. (Step S104) If the reset button 56 is turned on when the power switch 55 is turned on (Step S103: YES), all clear processing is executed (Step S105). That is, when the setting value of the slot machine 10 is changed without performing the operation for initializing the main RAM 74, a partial clear process is executed, and the operation for initializing the main RAM 74 is performed. If done, all clear processing is executed.

  In the partial clear process, a partial area in the main RAM 74 is initialized, and in the all clear process, the entire area in the main RAM 74 is initialized. In the partial clear process, an area in which data indicating whether or not the BB state is stored in the main RAM 74, an area in which data indicating the total number of granted gaming media in the BB state is stored, or the AT state Of the main side RAM 74 except for the area where data indicating that is stored, the area where data for specifying the end condition of the AT state is stored, and the area where data indicating the type of lottery mode to be described later are stored. Clear the area to "0". In this case, the area in which the winning combination is stored is cleared to "0". In the all clear process, all areas in the main RAM 74 are cleared to “0”, including the area excluded from the execution target of “0” clear in the partial clear process. As a result, even if partial clear processing is executed, the BB state, AT state and lottery mode are maintained in the state before the power is turned off, and when all clear processing is carried out, regardless of the state before the power cut off. It becomes a normal game state.

  The present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and it may be configured not to be in the BB state when a partial clear process is executed when the power is shut off in the BB state. In the case where a partial clear process is executed when the power is shut off, the state may not be in the AT state. If the power is shut off in the first RT mode or the second RT mode described later, the partial clear process is performed. If executed, these RT modes may not be established. In addition, even if the partial clear process is executed, the area in which the data indicating that the BB role has been won is stored may not be cleared to “0”.

  After the process of step S104 or step S105 is performed, a winning probability setting process is performed (step S106). In the winning probability setting process, the current setting value is read on the condition that the setting key is inserted and the ON operation is performed, and the current setting value is displayed on the granted number display unit 66 provided on the gaming panel 20. Since the area for storing the data of the set value in the main side RAM 74 is surely initialized immediately before the winning probability setting process, the set value displayed on the granted number display unit 66 is set to "1". It is "1" corresponding to the value. In the winning probability setting process, the setting value is updated by one each time the reset button 56 is operated, and the setting value after the update is displayed on the number-of-grants display unit 66. When the reset button 56 is operated in a situation where the set value is the set value of “6”, the set value is updated to the set value of “1”. When the ON operation of the setting key is canceled after the start lever 41 is operated, the winning probability setting process is ended. In this case, the display of the setting value in the assignment number display unit 66 is ended. After the winning probability setting process is performed, the process proceeds to the normal process (step S107). The normal processing will be described in detail later.

  When the setting key ON operation is not performed in the main process (step S102: NO), the power recovery process after step S108 is performed. The power recovery process is a process for restoring the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before the power is shut off. In the power recovery process, the main RAM 74 is checked to determine whether the set value of the slot machine 10 is normal (step S108). Specifically, when the set value is any of “1” to “6”, it is determined to be normal, and when it is “0” or “7” or more, it is determined to be abnormal. If the set value is normal, it is checked whether "1" is set in the power failure flag (step S109). The power failure flag is provided in the main side RAM 74, and when the processing at the time of a predetermined power failure is normally executed when the supply of the operation power to the main side MPU 72 is stopped, the power failure flag is "1". Will be set. If "1" is set in the power failure flag, it is checked whether the RAM determination value is normal (step S110). Specifically, the checksum value of the main RAM 74 is checked to confirm whether the value is normal or not.

  If all the steps S108 to S110 are affirmed, this means that the power failure process at the previous power failure has been normally executed. In this case, the value of the stack pointer stored in the main RAM 74 is written to the stack pointer of the main MPU 72, and the data saved in the main RAM 74 is restored to the register of the main MPU 72. The state is restored to the state before the power is shut off (step S111). Further, the power failure flag of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S112). Thereafter, after a power recovery command for recognizing the execution of the power recovery processing is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 (step S113), the address returns to the address before the power is turned off (step S114).

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in any of steps S108 to S110, the operation inhibiting process is performed. In the operation inhibiting process, execution of the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 8) is inhibited (step S115), and all actuators connected to the output port are cleared by clearing all output ports of the main MPU 72 to "0". Is turned off (step S116), and error notification processing is performed to notify the hole manager or the like of the occurrence of an error (step S117). And it becomes an infinite loop. The operation prohibition process is canceled by executing the all clear process (step S105).

<Timer interrupt processing of main MPU 72>
Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is activated, for example, every 1.49 msec.

  In the register save process (step S201), the values of all the registers in the main MPU 72 used in the normal process described later are saved in the main RAM 74. In step S202, it is checked whether "1" is set in the power failure flag, and when "1" is set in the power failure flag, the process proceeds to step S203, and processing upon power failure is executed.

  The power failure flag is set when the power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply device 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the transmission of the command has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, the present process is terminated to return to the timer interrupt process and the transmission of the command is completed. When the transmission of the command is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 is stored in the main RAM 74. After that, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared, and all actuators not shown are turned off. Then, a determination value for determining whether or not the data in the main RAM 74 is normal is calculated when the power failure is eliminated, and is stored in the main RAM 74, and the subsequent RAM access is prohibited. After performing the above processing, the system enters an infinite loop in preparation for the fact that the power is completely shut off and the processing can not be performed.

  When the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed. In step S204, the watchdog timer clear processing is performed to initialize the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of a malfunction. In step S205, interrupt termination declaration processing is performed to enable setting of the next timer interrupt to the main MPU 72 itself. In step S206, in order to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, a stepping motor control process is performed to drive the respective stepping motors. In step S207, the state of various sensors connected to the input port is read, and a sensor monitoring process is performed to monitor whether the read result is normal or not. In step S208, it is monitored whether or not the release operation for releasing the error notification is performed, and when it is specified that the release operation for releasing the error notification is performed, the error notification is released. The anomaly notification cancellation command for the purpose side is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82. As a result, even if any type of abnormality notification is being performed, the abnormality notification is canceled. Note that when the reset button 56 is pressed in a situation where a predetermined lock operation is being performed on the key cylinder 14, a release operation for releasing the abnormality notification is performed.

  In step S209, timer operation processing is performed to reduce the values of the counters and timers. In step S210, a counter process is performed to externally output the result of counting the bet number of medals and the number of payouts. In step S211, command output processing for transmitting various commands to the effect MPU 82 is performed. In step S212, port output processing is performed to output data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port. In step S213, the value of each register saved in the main RAM 74 in the previous step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the main MPU 72, respectively. Thereafter, in step S214, an interrupt permitting process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupting process is ended.

<Normal processing of main MPU 72>
Next, normal processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, an interrupt permitting process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (step S301), and thereafter a start waiting process is performed (step S302). In the start waiting process, when any replay winning is generated in the previous game, an automatic insertion process is performed to make the same number of game media bet as the number of bets in the previous game. In addition, in the start waiting process, when the medal is detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, if the current bet number is not more than “3” which is the maximum prescribed number, the bet number is incremented by 1 and the bet number Is greater than or equal to "3" which is the maximum prescribed number, the value of the credit counter provided in the main RAM 74 is incremented by one. The credit counter is a counter for specifying the number of virtual medals stored and stored by the main MPU 72.

  In the start waiting process, when the automatic insertion process is not executed and any one of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is operated, the credit for setting the bet number corresponding to the operation Execute response processing of input. In the credit insertion handling process, when the first credit insertion button 47 is operated, the maximum amount of gaming media bettable at that time is made to be bet, and the second credit insertion button 48 or When the 3 credit insertion button 49 is operated, a bet state corresponding to that is made to be made. In this case, when a virtual medal is used for the bet, a value for the number of virtual medals betted is subtracted from the credit counter. In addition, when virtual medals of the number necessary to set the bet number corresponding to the operated credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 are not stored and stored, bets can be made in relation to the virtual medals stored and stored. The maximum amount of gaming media is betted.

  In the start waiting process, when the bet number is equal to or more than the maximum prescribed number and the value of the credit counter of the main RAM 74 is equal to or more than the upper limit storage number (specifically, "50"), the acceptance prohibiting process is executed. In the reception prohibition process, the selector 52 is set in the reception prohibited state by stopping the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thus, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal receiver 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. On the other hand, when the bet number is less than the maximum prescribed number or when the value of the credit counter is less than the upper limit storage number, the acceptance permission process is executed. In the reception permission process, the selector 52 is set to the reception permission state by starting the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thus, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are collected by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. In the start waiting process, when the settlement button 51 is operated and the automatic insertion process is not executed, the medal corresponding to the total number of the bet number and the value of the credit counter is via the medal discharge port 58. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled to be discharged to the medal receiver 59. As a result, the game medium internally stored is paid out to the player as an actual medal.

  After execution of the start waiting process of step S302, it is determined whether the bet number of medals has reached the specified number ("3" in the present embodiment) (step 303), and the bet number has not reached the specified number. The process returns to the start waiting process (step S302). If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined whether the start lever 41 has been operated (step S304). If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process (step S302). On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, after the main line ML is validated, the acceptance prohibition process already described is executed (step S305). Thus, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal receiver 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. Thereafter, a lottery process for performing a lottery of a part in the current game is executed (step S306), and a reel rotation process for starting rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is executed (step S307). A reel stop process is performed to stop the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the case where the stop command is generated by the operation 44 (Step S308).

  Thereafter, medal payout processing is executed (step S309). In the medal payout process, when a small winning combination is established in the current game, a process for providing the player with medals or virtual medals of the number corresponding to the small winning combination is executed. Specifically, when a virtual medal is awarded, a value corresponding to the small winning combination is added to the credit counter, and when the value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit storage number, the upper limit storage number is exceeded. The hopper device 53 is controlled so as to pay out the medals for several minutes to the medal receiver 59.

  After that, a response process at the end of the game is executed to enable setting of the gaming state corresponding to the result of the current game (step S310). Then, the acceptance processing described above is executed (step S311). Thus, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are collected by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a.

<Lottery processing>
The lottery process executed in step S306 of the normal process (FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a random number to be used when performing a success / failure determination of a winning combination is acquired (step S401). In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates a random number of 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the main RAM 74. With this configuration, the random number can be acquired promptly at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After the random number is obtained, the lottery table for performing the pass / fail determination of the winning combination is read out from the main ROM 73 (step S402). Here, in the slot machine 10, there are prepared in advance six probability of winning from the setting value of “1” to the setting value of “6”, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 and turned on. At the same time, by performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to set which lottery probability is to be executed based on which winning probability. The setting value of “n + 1” is higher than the setting value of “n” because the probability of winning the first and second BB roles that trigger transition to the BB state is higher than the setting value of “n”. The setting value of "n + 1" is advantageous to the player. Further, there are three types of lottery modes in which the lottery table is different in the main MPU 72 even in the case of setting values of the same stage, a normal mode, a first RT mode, and a second RT mode. In addition, as a game state, a BB state exists separately from the state of each of these lottery modes. In step S402, a lottery table corresponding to a combination of the current setting value and the current gaming state is selected.

  The lottery table corresponding to each of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode in the non-BB state will be described by taking the case of the setting value of “3” as an example. First, the normal mode lottery table selected in the normal mode will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view for explaining the lottery table for the normal mode. In the following description, the explanatory view of FIG. 12 is referred to as appropriate.

  In the normal mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 11, index values IV are set, and in each index value IV, a winning combination is associated with each other and a point value PV is set. The point value PV defines the winning probability of the corresponding lottery combination in relation to the maximum value (“65535”) of the free run counter.

Specifically, bell winning data and first compensation winning data are set in the index value IV = 1. In the case of winning with index value IV = 1, as shown in FIG. 12, when the first stop (reel on which the stop command is generated first) is the left reel 32L, the second stop target and the third stop target are Regardless of the types of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the bell winning is surely generated, and in the other case, the first compensating winning is surely generated.

  In the slot machine 10, reel control is performed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can slide up to a maximum of four symbols after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, reel control is performed for each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to stop the operation until the specified time (190 msec) elapses after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. By performing such reel control, it becomes possible to make it easier to achieve a prize corresponding to the winning combination, and to avoid that a prize corresponding to the combination not winning is established. It becomes possible. However, since the amount of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be slipped is limited as described above, a combination of symbols for achieving a winning is formed on one reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44, if there are five or more symbols between the component symbols, it may happen that the component symbols do not stop on the main line ML (the event is also called "dropout") Say). The first compensation prize to the third compensation prize, the bell prize and the various replay prizes are prize modes in which no dropout occurs when the reels 32L, 32M and 32R are stopped in the corresponding order, and the watermelon prize, the cherry prize and the third prize The 1BB prize and the second BB prize are prize modes in which a drop may occur depending on the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotational positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  In the index value IV = 2, as shown in FIG. 11, bell winning data and second compensation winning data are set. When the index value IV = 2 is won, as shown in FIG. 12, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, types and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R of the second stop target and the third stop target. The bell winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 42 to 44, and in the other case, the second compensating winning is surely realized.

  As shown in FIG. 11, bell winning data and third compensating winning data are set in the index value IV = 3. When the index value IV = 3 is won, as shown in FIG. 12, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, types and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R of the second stop target and the third stop target. The bell winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the third compensating winning is surely realized.

  As shown in FIG. 11, only watermelon winning data is set to the index value IV = 4. In the case of winning with the index value IV = 4, as shown in FIG. 12, watermelon winning can be achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning may not be established.

  In the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 11, watermelon winning data and first compensation winning data are set. In the case of winning with the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 12, the watermelon winning or the first compensation winning can be established regardless of the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In this case, the establishment of the watermelon prize is given priority over the establishment of the first compensation prize. That is, when the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 is the timing at which it is possible to establish watermelon winning, the watermelon winning is established, and the operating timing of each stop button 42 to 44 can not establish the watermelon winning Thus, the first compensation prize is established when it is the timing at which the first compensation prize can be established. Depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, both the watermelon winning and the first compensation winning may not be established.

  As shown in FIG. 11, only cherry winning data is set to the index value IV = 6. In the case of winning with the index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 12, cherry winning may be achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42 with respect to the rotational position of the left reel 32L, there is a possibility that the cherry winning is not established.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the first BB winning data is set to the index value IV = 7. In the case of winning with the index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 12, the first BB prize can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, the first BB winning may not be established. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the second BB winning data is set to the index value IV = 8. In the case of winning with the index value IV = 8, as shown in FIG. 12, the second BB winning may be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the second BB winning is not established.

  Here, the winning data other than the first BB winning data and the second BB winning data is erased in the winning game regardless of whether or not the winning is achieved, and is held in the games following the winning game. It does not go over. On the other hand, in the first BB win data and the second BB win data, a corresponding BB win is established even after the game after the winning game except when the main RAM 74 is cleared. Memory is kept until. In this case, in the game in which the first BB win data or the second BB win data is carried over, the index value IV corresponding to the first BB win data and the second BB win data is excluded from the lottery targets. This makes it possible to prevent the BB winning data from being newly stored despite the fact that the first BB winning data or the second BB winning data is already stored, and a plurality of BB winning data are accumulated. It is possible to prevent it from being stored.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the normal replay winning data and the first RT replay winning data are set to the index value IV = 9 to 12, respectively. In this case, when the index value IV = 9 is won, as shown in FIG. 12, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, and the second stop (the reel where the second stop command is issued) is the left reel 32L. If the third stop (reel where the stop command is finally generated) is the right reel 32R, the first RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, otherwise In the above, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. When the index value IV = 10, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The first RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of 44, and in the case other than that, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 11, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. The first RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of 44, and in the case other than that, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 12, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. The first RT replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of 44, and in the case other than that, the normal replay winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44.

  When the lottery table for the normal mode in FIG. 11 is selected, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 1, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 2, and the probability of winning when the index value IV = 3 The probability of becoming is approximately 1 / 5.0, respectively, the probability of winning at index value IV = 4 and the probability of winning at index value IV = 5 are approximately 1/100 each. The probability of winning with index value IV = 6 is about 1/423, and the probability of winning with index value IV = 7 and the probability of winning with index value IV = 8 are respectively It is about 1/218, and the probability of winning in the index value IV = 9, the probability of winning in the index value IV = 10, the probability of winning in the index value IV = 11, and Probability of winning in the index value IV = 12 is about 1 / 28.0, respectively.

  Here, in the normal mode lottery table, as described above, first RT replay winning data is set as winning data with index value IV = 9 to 12 in addition to the normal replay winning data (see FIG. 11). The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 9 to 12 is approximately 1 / 7.0. When the player wins with one of the index values IV = 9 to 12, the stop corresponding to the winning combination of the stop order of the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. When the order is reached, the first RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the normal mode to the first RT mode. When shifting to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 10) is the first RT mode lottery table.

  Next, the first RT mode lottery table selected in the case of the “setting 3” and the first RT mode will be described. 13 and 14 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the first RT mode lottery table.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 13, the winning combination data set to each of the index values IV = 1 to 8 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the lottery table for the normal mode (FIG. It is the same as 11). In this case, the combination that enables the provision of gaming media is set to index value IV = 1 to 6, and the winning combination data and each winning probability set to each of index values IV = 1 to 6 are By being the same, the types of roles that enable the provision of game media and the winning probability of those roles are mutually the same in each of the normal mode and the first RT mode. Further, BB winning data is set to index values IV = 7 to 8 similarly to the normal mode lottery table, and the winning probability is the same as that for the normal mode lottery table. That is, the probability of winning in any of the BB roles in the normal mode and the first RT mode is the same.

  The winning combination data set to index value IV = 9 or later is different from the normal mode. Specifically, in the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 13, second RT replay winning data is set as winning data of index value IV = 9 to 12 in addition to normal replay winning data. The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 9 to 12 is approximately 1 / 10.1. In the case of winning with index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 14, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. The second RT replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. In other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 10, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. When the index value IV = 11, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. When the index value IV = 12, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44, and in other cases, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42-44. In the first RT mode, the stop order corresponds to the winning combination in which the stop order of the first stop, the second stop and the third stop of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is won with one of index values IV = 9 to 12 and If the second RT replay winning is achieved, the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the second RT mode. When shifting to the second RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 10) is a lottery table for the second RT mode.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 13, as the winning data of the index value IV = 13 to 18, first fall replay replay winning data is set in addition to the normal replay winning data. The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 13-18 is approximately 1 / 10.9.

  When the index table IV is selected in the first RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 14, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is In the case of the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first fall replay replay winning at the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 Certainly occur regardless of the situation. When the index value IV = 14 is won, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 15, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. If the index value IV = 16, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 17, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. If the index value IV = 18, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the first falling replay win occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the first fall replay winning combination is established, the lottery mode shifts to the normal mode. When the mode is shifted to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 10) is the normal mode lottery table.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, only the normal replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 19. The probability of winning in the index value IV = 19 is set higher than the probability of winning in other roles, and specifically, it is won in about 1 / 6.7. When the index value IV = 19 is won, the normal replay winning will be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the stop operation timing of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R. .

  In the first RT mode lottery table, an index value IV of 9 to 19 is set to enable the establishment of the replay winning. Then, the winning probability of these winning combinations is set to the probability as described above, so that the winning probability (hereinafter also referred to as the replay probability) of the winning combinations enabling the establishment of the replay winning in the first RT mode is approximately 1 It is /2.9. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 7.0. That is, the first RT mode is a gaming state in which the probability of replay is higher than that in the normal mode.

  Next, the second RT mode lottery table selected in the case of the “setting 3” and the second RT mode will be described. 15 and 16 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the second RT mode lottery table.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning combination data set to each of the index values IV = 1 to 8 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the lottery table for the normal mode (FIG. 11) and the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 13). In this case, the combination that enables the provision of gaming media is set to index value IV = 1 to 6, and the winning combination data and each winning probability set to each of index values IV = 1 to 6 are By being the same, the types of roles that enable the provision of game media and the winning probability of those roles are mutually the same in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode. In addition, BB winning data is set to index value IV = 7 to 8 similarly to the lottery table for the normal mode and the lottery table for the first RT mode, and the winning probability is the lottery table for the normal mode and the lottery for the first RT mode. It is identical to the table. That is, the probability of winning in any of the BB roles in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode is the same.

  The winning combination data set to index value IV = 9 or later is different from the normal mode and the first RT mode. More specifically, in the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 15, second fall replay replay win data is set as the win data of index value IV = 9 to 14 in addition to the normal replay win data. . The probability of winning any of these index values IV = 9 to 14 is approximately 1 / 5.5.

  In the case of winning with index value IV = 9 in the second RT mode lottery table, as shown in FIG. 16, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is In the case of the right reel 32R, the normal replay winning occurs reliably regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay replay winning at the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 Certainly occur regardless of the situation. When the index value IV = 10, the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 11, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 12, the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the right reel 32R, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 13, the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the middle reel 32M. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the index value IV = 14 is won, the normal replay winning is performed when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second stop is the middle reel 32M, and the third stop is the left reel 32L. It reliably occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in the other cases, the second falling replay winning combination reliably occurs regardless of the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44. When the second fall replay winning combination is established, the lottery mode shifts to the first RT mode. When shifting to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 10) is the first RT mode lottery table.

  Only the normal replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 15 in the second RT mode lottery table. The probability of winning with the index value IV = 15 is set higher than the probability of winning with the other part, and specifically, it is won with about 1 / 6.3. When the index value IV = 15 is won, the normal replay winning is achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, an index value IV of 9 to 15 is set to a combination that enables establishment of a replay winning combination. Then, the winning probability of these winning combinations is set to the probability as described above, so that the winning probability (hereinafter also referred to as the replay probability) of the winning combinations enabling the establishment of the replay winning in the second RT mode is approximately 1 It is /2.9. On the other hand, the replay probability in the normal mode is about 1 / 7.0. That is, the second RT mode is a gaming state in which the probability of replay is higher than that in the normal mode. On the other hand, the replay probability in the first RT mode is approximately 1 / 2.9. That is, the second RT mode has the same replay probability as the first RT mode. However, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the replay probability in the first RT mode is the same as the replay probability in the second RT mode. For example, although the replay probability is slightly different between the first RT mode and the second RT mode The second RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the first RT mode, or the first RT mode may have a higher replay probability than the second RT mode.

  The lottery table for the normal mode, the lottery table for the first RT mode, and the lottery table for the second RT mode are set in one-to-one correspondence with each of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and the setting value is high. Although the winning probability of the BB combination is higher as it is, the replay probability set in each lottery mode is the same or substantially the same regardless of which setting value. In addition, in a situation where one of the BB roles has been won, the first BB role and the second BB may be in any of the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode so that the BB roles are not won in duplicate. The part is excluded from the lottery object.

  In the main ROM 73, the BB lottery table to be referred to in the lottery process (FIG. 10) in the BB state other than the normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table and the second RT mode lottery table It is memorized. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view for explaining a lottery table for BB.

  In the lottery table for BB, as shown in FIG. 17, only bell winning data is set to the index value IV = 1. When the player wins with the index value IV = 1, the bell winning is surely established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Only watermelon winning data is set to the index value IV = 2. In the case of winning with the index value IV = 2, the watermelon winning can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning may not be established.

  Watermelon winning data and first compensation winning data are set to the index value IV = 3. In the case of winning with the index value IV = 3, the watermelon winning or the first compensation winning may be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In this case, the establishment of the watermelon prize is given priority over the establishment of the first compensation prize. That is, when the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 is the timing at which it is possible to establish watermelon winning, the watermelon winning is established, and the operating timing of each stop button 42 to 44 can not establish the watermelon winning Thus, the first compensation prize is established when it is the timing at which the first compensation prize can be established. Depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, both the watermelon winning and the first compensation winning may not be established.

  Only cherry winning data is set to the index value IV = 4. In the case of winning with index value IV = 4, cherry winning can be achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42 with respect to the rotational position of the left reel 32L, there is a possibility that the cherry winning is not established. Only the normal replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 5. When the index value IV = 5 is won, the normal replay winning is achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the BB lottery table is selected, the probability of winning at index value IV = 1 is approximately 1 / 1.3, and the probability of winning at index value IV = 2 is approximately 1/100. Yes, the probability of winning is about 1/22 when the index value IV = 3, the probability of winning when the index value IV = 4 is about 1/423, and when the index value IV = 5 The probability of winning is approximately 1 / 5.6. As a result, in the BB state, the expected number of game media to be provided per unit game number is higher than in other game states.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process (FIG. 10), after selecting the lottery table (step S402), the index value IV is set to "1" (step S403), and the determination value DV used when determining the winning combination is set. (Step S404). In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random number value acquired in step S401 is set as the current determination value DV, and a point value PV corresponding to “1”, which is the current index value IV, is added to the random number value. A new judgment value DV is set.

  After that, it is judged whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV (step S405). It is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds “65535” in the success or failure determination of the winning combination. If “65535” is exceeded, a winning data acquisition process for setting data of the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S406). In the winning data acquisition process, all the winning data set for the current index value IV in the reference lottery table is set in the main RAM 74. If the winning data is set, if the winning data is winning data other than BB winning data, “0” is cleared after the end of the current game regardless of the presence or absence of winnings corresponding to the winning data. In the case of winning data, "0" is cleared when a winning is achieved.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed "65535" (step S405: NO), it means that the role corresponding to the index value IV has been dropped. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 (step S407), and it is determined whether or not there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined as a yes or no (step S408). Specifically, it is determined whether the index value IV incremented by one has exceeded the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether the determination is yes or no, the process returns to step S404, and the determination of the combination is continued. At this time, in step S404, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used to determine the success or failure of the previous combination to obtain a new determination value DV. In step S405, it is determined whether the winning combination is successful or not based on the determination value DV.

  When the process of step S406 is executed, or when a negative determination is made in step S408, it means that the determination on the winning combination of the winning combination has ended. In this case, the process of determining effect content is executed (step S409). In the effect content determination process, a process for determining the content of the outline of the effect to be performed in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 in the current game is executed. As the contents of the outline, the high expectation content, the middle expectation content, and the low expectation content are set such that the expectation of occurrence of the BB state or the AT state described later gradually decreases. In the process of determining the contents of presentation, a lottery table corresponding to a combination of the condition as to whether or not to shift to the AT state within a predetermined number of games and the condition as the winning combination in the current game is used to The contents of the outline will be decided by lottery.

  The information corresponding to the contents of the large frame determined in the determination process of the effect content is set to the game start command, and the game start command is set as the transmission target to the effect MPU 82 (step S410). The game start command is a command for causing the effect MPU 82 to recognize that a new game has been started, and for causing the effect MPU 82 to recognize the contents of the outline of the effect determined by the main MPU 72. It is a command, and is transmitted to the effect MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 8).

  When the effect side MPU 82 receives the game start command, it grasps the contents of the outline of the effect in the current game from the game start command, and the contents of the details of the effect in a mode according to the contents of the outline of the effect thus recognized Determined by lottery. Then, a data table corresponding to the contents of the determined effect is read from the effect side ROM 83 to the effect side RAM 84, light emission control of the upper lamp 61, sound output control of the speaker 62 and display of the image display device 63 according to the read data table Execute control.

  Thereafter, notification control processing is executed (step S411). In the notification control process, in the non-BB state and the AT state (or the ART state), the reels 32L, 32M, 32R enable the establishment of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 3 is won. A process is performed to make it possible to execute a notification that allows the player to recognize the stop order. In addition, when the first RT replay winning data or the second RT replay winning data is set in the non-BB state and the AT state (or the ART state), establishment of the set RT replay winning is possible. A process is performed to make it possible to execute a notification that allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition, when the first fall replay win data or the second fall replay win data is set in the non-BB state and the AT state (or the ART state), the established fall fall replay avoidance is avoided A process is performed to make it possible to execute notification to make it possible for the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the. The notification for enabling the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started before the stop of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes possible in the corresponding game.

<Reel rotation processing>
Next, the reel rotation process of step S307 in the normal process (FIG. 9) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, with reference to the winning data of the current game stored in the main RAM 74, the type of the offset designation table corresponding to the result of the lottery process (FIG. 10) in the current game is specified (step S501). The offset designation table is stored in advance in the main ROM 73. The offset designation table is a table in which various setting information for setting the stop information used to stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R is defined.

  Thereafter, basic information is set (step S502). Specifically, address information in the main ROM 73 of the pull-in bit table set in the offset designation table is set in the main RAM 74, and virtual payout upper limit information is set in the main RAM 74.

  Thereafter, the start interrupt process is permitted (step S503). The start-up interrupt process is included in the stepping motor control process of step S206 in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8), and the process of step S503 is performed in the reel rotation process to perform a series of processes in the stepping motor control process. Start interrupt processing is started as a part of The timer interrupt process is started in a 1.49 msec cycle, so while the start interrupt process is permitted, the start interrupt process is also launched in about 1.49 msec cycle.

  In the start-up interrupt process, on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R was started in the previous game, the condition for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is Start the rotation. Then, acceleration processing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in a predetermined acceleration mode, and when the acceleration processing is finished and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes constant speed rotation, constant speed rotation information is used as the main side. Set in the RAM 74.

  If the start-up interrupt process is permitted, stop preparation process is performed to set stop information of the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R (step S504). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not constant speed rotation information is set in the main side RAM 74, and the process waits in step S505 until constant speed rotation information is set. If the constant speed rotation information is set, execution of the start-up interrupt process is prohibited and the constant speed rotation information of the main RAM 74 is cleared (step S506).

  Next, stop preparation processing will be described. The stop preparation process is executed at step S504 in the reel rotation process (FIG. 18) as described above. In addition to this, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R of the stop instruction target are stopped based on the generation of the stop instruction for any of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the reel stop processing (FIG. 25) described later. It is performed in the situation where the process for making it run is performed. That is, the stop preparation process is executed using a period required for the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to reach a constant speed when a new game is started, and the reels 32L, 32M, during rotation It is executed using a period for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop instruction based on the generation of the stop instruction to 32R.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the stop preparation process. First, information indicating the right reel 32R is stored in the main RAM 74 as target reel information (step S601). Thereafter, it is determined whether a stop command has already been issued to a reel (hereinafter referred to as "target reel") indicated by the target reel information (step S602). If a stop command has not been issued, stop information setting processing is performed to set information for determining the symbol to be stopped at the base position for the current target reel (step S603). Thereafter, it is determined whether the current target reel is the left reel 32L (step S604). If the target reel is not the left reel 32L, the target reel information is updated (step S605). Specifically, when the right reel 32R is the target reel, the target reel is updated to the middle reel 32M, and when the middle reel 32M is the target reel, the target reel is updated to the left reel 32L. If the target reel information has been updated, the process returns to step S602 to set the stop information of the target reel.

  That is, in the stop preparation process, a process for setting the stop information in the order of the right reel 32R → the middle reel 32M → the left reel 32L is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S604 that the target reel is the left reel 32L, it means that the stop information of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R has been set, and the stop preparation processing is ended. Here, as described above, the stop preparation process is performed during the acceleration period of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and during the period when the stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is being performed. In this case, the process of step S603 is executed for all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R during the acceleration period, and the stop command has not yet been generated during the period during which the stop control is being performed 1 The process of step S603 is performed on each or two reels.

  Next, the stop information setting process of step S603 in the stop preparation process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, a stop command is generated for one of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that is rotating among the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and a stop command is generated for the remaining two reels 32L, 32M, 32R that are rotating. In step S702, a stop command is generated for the two reels 32L, 32M, 32R in rotation among the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the rotation is in progress. It is determined whether or not a stop command has not been issued to the remaining one of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. If an affirmative determination is made in step S701, the first after-stop process is executed in step S703, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S702, a second after-stop process is performed in step S704. In the first post-stop processing and the second post-stop processing, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R (stopping reels 32L, 32M, 32R being stopped and the stop command are generated) for which stop commands have already been issued. In accordance with the stop result of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R), processing for changing a stop control table such as a pull-in bit table to be used thereafter is executed. If the process of step S703 is performed, if the process of step S704 is performed, or if the determination in step S702 is negative, priority order information creation process is performed (step S705).

  The priority information creation process will be described. In the priority order information creation process, priority order information is created based on the stop positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R where the stop instruction has been issued, the winning situation of the winning combination, and the like. In creating the priority information, the priority information area 74a provided in the main RAM 74 is used.

  FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b) are explanatory diagrams for describing the priority information area 74a.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the priority order information area 74a includes a large number of determination information buffers B. The determination information buffer B is provided in one-to-one correspondence with each symbol number of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. Further, since symbols are respectively set for the symbol numbers of the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R, it can be said that the determination information buffer B is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the respective symbols. Since twenty determination information buffers B are allocated to each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the priority order information area 74a has a total of 60 determination information buffers B. Each determination information buffer B is formed of 1 byte, and the priority information area 74a has a total data capacity of 60 bytes.

  Each bit of the determination information buffer B has a function for storing specific determination information, individually or in a predetermined combination. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the most significant seventh bit has a function as an unfair prize judgment bit for storing unfair prize information, and the sixth to third bits It has a function as a replay bit for storing gaming information and an acquired number bit for storing acquired number information, and a second bit is a replay bit for storing replay information, and a bonus It has a function as a feature bit for storing information, and the 1st to 0th bits have a function as a pull-in bit for storing pull-in bit information. In comparison and determination processing to be described later, the size of the priority information formed by the value of each bit of the determination information buffer B is compared and determined, and the stop symbol number is derived based on the largest priority information. For this reason, the priority information is the priority when stopping symbols, and the higher the priority number is, the higher the priority for stopping at the base position is, and the lower the priority information is, the higher priority position is for stopping at the base position. Lower priority.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing priority order information creation processing. First, the determination information buffer address of the target reel is acquired (step S801). That is, it is specified in the stop preparation process (FIG. 19) which one of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is the target reel set this time, and the symbols 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the number of symbols ( 20) The address of the determination information buffer B is acquired. Then, an initialization process is performed to initialize the data of each determination information buffer B corresponding to the address (step S802). In the initialization processing, basically, "1" is set to the 7th bit which is the unfair prize judgment bit and the 0th bit which is the lower side of the pull-in bit, and the other bits are "0". Do.

  Thereafter, data writing to the main side RAM 74 is performed so that the current target symbol number is "20" (step S803). Then, the value of the target symbol number written in the main RAM 74 is decremented by 1 (step S804).

  Thereafter, a winning determination process is executed (step S805). Thereby, priority order information is created for the current target symbol number and the current target symbol number. When creating priority order information, it is assumed that the target symbol number of the target reel stops at the base position, and various conditions are considered for each bit of the determination information buffer B corresponding to the target symbol number. A process of storing information of "0" or "1" is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the target symbol number written in the main RAM 74 is "0" (step S806). If it is not "0", the process returns to step S804 and the target symbol number in the main RAM 74 is decremented by 1, and priority information is created for the target symbol number. That is, in the priority order information creation processing, assuming that each symbol number from 19th to 0th has stopped at the base position, priority information is created in order with respect to these symbol numbers. When it is determined in step S806 that the value of the target symbol number in the main side RAM 74 is "0", it means that the priority information has been created for all symbol numbers of the target reel. End the order information creation process.

  The winning determination process executed in step S805 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, line determination processing is executed (step S901). In the line determination process, when the stop command has already been issued, the symbol numbers on the main line ML are specified for the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which the stop command has already been issued. Further, the symbol number on the main line ML is specified for the current target reel. Then, based on the specified symbol numbers, the type of symbol or combination of symbols existing on the main line ML is identified.

  If there is no reel 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued, it is assumed that the current target symbol number has stopped at the base position on the current target reel, and the main target reel is concerned. It is specified whether or not a symbol corresponding to a symbol number present on the line ML is a symbol corresponding to a winning combination, or whether there is a possibility of establishing a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination. The case where there are zero reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been generated as described above occurs when the stop preparation process of step S504 in the reel rotation process (FIG. 18) is executed.

  If there is only one reel 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued, a stop command has already been issued, assuming that the current target symbol number has stopped at the base position on the current target reel. Whether a symbol corresponding to each symbol number existing on the main line ML in each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the current target reel is a symbol corresponding to a winning combination or a symbol corresponding to a winning combination Identify whether there is a possibility of establishing a combination of As described above, when there is only one reel 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued, the reel stop processing is performed in the situation where a stop command is issued for one reel 32L, 32M, 32R (see FIG. Occurs when 25) is executed.

  If there are two reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which a stop command has already been issued, the stop command has already been issued, assuming that the current target symbol number has stopped at the base position on the current target reel. Whether or not a symbol corresponding to each symbol number existing on the main line ML in each of the two reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the current target reel is a symbol corresponding to a winning combination or a winning combination It is specified whether or not there is a possibility of establishing a combination of corresponding symbols. As described above, in the case where the line determination process is executed when there are two reels 32L, 32M, 32R for which stop commands have already been issued, one reel 32L, 32M, 32R has already stopped and the other has already been stopped. This occurs when the reel stop processing (FIG. 25) is executed in a situation where a stop command is generated on one of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  Thereafter, the unfair prize judgment processing is executed (step S902). Here, the unfair prize means that the combination of the symbols constituting the combination that is the object of the lottery is stopped on the main line ML despite the fact that the combination is not won. Then, in the unfair prize determination processing, the priority information is created so that the priority information is surely smaller than the symbol number where the unfair prize occurs, than the symbol number where the unfair prize does not occur. Specifically, all the bits of the determination information buffer B corresponding to the current target symbol number are cleared to "0". When an unfair prize occurs, the processing after step S903 is not executed for the current symbol number.

  After executing the unfair prize judgment process (step S902), it is determined that a stop command has already been issued to the two reels 32L, 32M, 32R (step S903: YES), and it is for 0 sheet combination avoidance The process is executed (step S904). In the present slot machine 10, the “0-sheet combination” is not the combination selected in the lottery process (FIG. 10), but the stop buttons 42 to 44 are stopped in a situation where the first BB winning data or the second BB winning data is set. The symbol combination (so-called reach eye) for clearly showing that any BB winning data is set instead if BB winnings corresponding to the winning combination can not be established due to the relationship with the timing It refers to the stop mode to be displayed. If it corresponds to the establishment of the 0-sheet combination, only the unfair prize judgment bit of the judgment information buffer B corresponding to the current target symbol number is cleared to "0". In this way, the priority information that causes the so-called reach to appear in a situation where the BB winning data is not set is made smaller than the priority information that does not cause both the so-called reach at the time of the unfair prize and the BB non-win Can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the symbol number for causing so-called reach eyes to stop at the base position when BB is not won in the target reel, and to prevent occurrence of so-called reach eyes when BB is not won.

  If a negative determination is made in step S903, or if the process of step S904 is executed, the process of winning is executed on the condition that one of the winning combinations has been won in the current game (step S905: YES). (Step S906). FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing the winning process.

  First, a winning symbol formation determination process is executed (step S1001). In the winning symbol formation determining process, it is determined whether or not the symbol number specified as existing on the main line ML matches the winning combination of the lottery process (FIG. 10) in the current game. As a result of the winning symbol formation determination processing, when it is determined that a symbol is present on the main line ML so as to enable any re-game winning (step S1002: YES), determination information of the current symbol number “1” is set to the replay bit in the buffer B (step S1003). As described above, in the determination information buffer B in the slot machine 10, the sixth to third bits have functions as a replay bit and an acquired number bit, and the second bit is a replay bit and a feature bit. It has a function (see FIG. 21). Therefore, in step S1003, "1" is stored in the sixth bit to the second bit of the determination information buffer B.

  As a result of the winning symbol formation determination processing, when it is determined that a symbol is present on the main line ML so as to enable any BB winning (step S1004: YES), for the determination information of the current target symbol number "1" is set to the feature bit in the buffer B (step S1005). As described above, in the determination information buffer B in the slot machine 10, the second bit functions as a replay bit and a feature bit (see FIG. 21). Therefore, in step S1005, "1" is stored in the second bit of the determination information buffer B.

  As a result of the winning symbol formation determination process, when it is determined that the symbol is present on the main line ML so as to enable any of the small winning combination (step S1006: YES), the corresponding small winning combination is established The number of medals paid out is read out from the main ROM 73, and the read out number of medals is added to the acquired number area provided in the main RAM 74.

  Returning to the description of the winning determination process (FIG. 23), when the negative determination is made in step S905 or when the process of step S906 is executed, an acquired number setting process is performed (step S907). In the acquisition number setting process, the payout amount information stored in the acquisition number area of the main side RAM 74 is compared with the virtual payout upper limit information set in the offset designation table specified in the current game, and the payout number information is obtained. It is determined whether or not the virtual payout upper limit information is equal to or larger than the virtual payout upper limit information. If the payout number information is smaller than the virtual payout upper limit information, the payout number information is stored in the acquired number bits (sixth to third bits) of the determination information buffer B in the current target symbol number. If the payout number information is equal to or larger than the virtual payout upper limit information, the virtual payout upper limit information is set as the acquired number bit (sixth to third bits) of the determination information buffer B in the current target symbol number. Store.

  For example, in a game in which the index value IV = 1 in the non-BB state, if the first stop is the left reel 32L, the virtual payout upper limit information is “9” which is the number of payouts at the bell winning. The virtual payout upper limit information is “1” which is the same as “1”, which is the payout number at the time of the first compensation winning, if the first stop is set to “15” which is a larger number than the first stop and the left reel 32L. It is set to. Thereby, when the left reel 32L is stopped for the first time, the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the bell winning is made larger than the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the first compensation winning. As a result, it becomes possible to set the priority determination value of the symbol for establishing the bell winning to a larger value than the symbol for finally establishing the first compensation winning. On the other hand, when the reels other than the left reel 32L are stopped for the first time, the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol for establishing the bell prize shall be the same as the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol for establishing the first compensation winning. Is possible. In this case, if the left reel 32L is stopped for the first time by setting the value of the pull-in bit described later, the priority determination value of the symbols for establishing the first compensation winning is larger than the symbol for establishing the bell winning. It becomes possible to

In a game in which the index value IV = 2 is won in the non-BB state, the virtual payout upper limit information is “9” which is the number of payouts at the bell prize if the first stop is the middle reel 32M. The virtual payout upper limit information is set to “1” which is the same as “1”, which is the number of payouts at the time of the second compensation winning, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 32M. It is set. Thus, when the middle reel 32M is stopped for the first time, the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the bell winning is set to a value larger than the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the second compensation winning. As a result, it is possible to set the priority determination value of the symbol for establishing the bell winning to a larger value than the symbol for finally establishing the second compensation winning. On the other hand, when the reels other than the middle reel 32M are stopped for the first time, the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol for establishing the bell prize and the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol for establishing the first complemented prize shall be the same. Is possible. In this case, by setting the value of the draw-in bit described later, when the other than the middle reel 32M is stopped for the first time, the priority determination value of the symbols for establishing the second compensation winning is larger than the symbol for establishing the bell winning. It becomes possible to

  In a game in which the index value IV = 3 is won in the non-BB state, the virtual payout upper limit information is “9” which is the number of payouts at the bell prize if the first stop is the right reel 32R. If the first stop is other than the right reel 32R, the virtual payout upper limit information is set to “1” which is the same as “1” which is the number of payouts at the time of the third compensation winning. It is set. Thereby, when the right reel 32R is stopped for the first time, the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the bell winning is set to a value larger than the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol that establishes the third compensating winning. As a result, it is possible to set the priority determination value of the symbol for establishing the bell winning to a larger value than the symbol for finally establishing the third compensation winning. On the other hand, when the reels other than the right reel 32R are stopped for the first time, the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol for establishing the bell prize and the value of the acquired number bit of the symbol for establishing the third compensation prize may be the same. Is possible. In this case, by setting the value of the pull-in bit, which will be described later, when the first reel other than the right reel 32R is stopped for the first time, the priority determination value of the symbols for establishing the third compensation winning is larger than the symbol for establishing the bell winning. It becomes possible to

  In a game in which the index value IV = 5 is won in the non-BB state, the virtual payout upper limit information is higher than the payout number “7” at the time of winning in the watermelon regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. It is set to "15" which is a large number. As a result, regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the value of the number-of-acquisitions bit of the symbol that establishes the watermelon winning is made larger than the value of the number of acquired sheets of the symbol that establishes the first complementation winning. As a result, it is possible to set the priority determination value of the symbol for establishing the watermelon winning to a larger value than the symbol for finally establishing the first compensation winning.

  After the acquired sheet number setting process is performed in step S 907, a pull-in bit setting process is performed (step S 908). In the pull-in bit setting process, a process for setting a pull-in bit (first bit to 0th bit) of the determination information buffer B is executed using the pull-in bit table. As a result, in a situation where so-called dropping occurs, a situation in which none of the winning combinations are won, and a situation in which a plurality of types of winning data in which the same acquired sheet number has the same value are simultaneously set, etc. It is possible to make the stop mode a larger value in the priority information than the other stop modes.

<Reel stop processing>
Next, the reel stop processing executed in step S308 of the normal processing (FIG. 9) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated and a stop command for the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is generated. If a stop command is not generated, a stop command is generated. Wait up to. If a stop command has been issued, a slip number acquisition process is executed (step S1102). FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the slip number acquisition process.

  In the slip number acquisition process, first, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop command are specified (step S1201). Then, the arrival symbol number of the reel 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped when the stop command is received is acquired (step S1202). The arrival symbol number is the symbol number of the symbol reaching the base position (actually, the lower part) when the stop command is received for the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. Further, “0” is stored in the slip number counter provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1203).

  Thereafter, the determination symbol number is acquired by adding the value of the slip number counter to the arrival symbol number (step S1204). When the value of the slip number counter is “0”, the judgment symbol number = the arrival symbol number. Also, the determination information buffer B corresponding to the determination symbol number is acquired (step S1205). Then, the priority determination value of the acquired determination information buffer B is calculated (step S1206). The priority order judgment value is a judgment value calculated by arranging each bit of the judgment information buffer B from the upper side and converting a numerical value assumed to be an 8-digit binary number into an octal number, “0 to 8”. Is represented by an octal number (0 is the smallest and 8 is the largest). Therefore, the priority determination value increases as “1” is stored in the upper bits.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the priority determination value calculated in step S1206 is larger than the priority determination value calculated last time (step S1207). If the current time is larger, the current value of the sliding number counter is stored in the buffer for setting sliding number provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1208).

  If a negative determination is made in step S1207, or if the process of step S1208 is executed, the slip number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1209). Thereafter, it is determined whether the value of the slip number counter is "5" (step S1210). If the value of the slip number counter is not "5", the process returns to step S1204.

  That is, in the slip number acquisition process, while calculating and comparing five priority determination values from the arrival symbol number to the symbol number four higher than the arrival symbol number, the highest priority determination value among them is calculated. Specify the slip number so that the symbol of the symbol number with a large symbol number becomes the stop symbol of the base point position. Here, the reason why the priority determination value up to the symbol number four symbols above that of the reaching symbol number is calculated from the reaching symbol number is to make it possible to slide up to four symbols. As a result, it becomes possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called "drop-out" in which the symbol or the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination and the symbol winning does not stop on the effective line, and the winning symbol is not It is possible to avoid the problem that the combination of C and C stops on the effective line.

  Returning to the description of the reel stop process (FIG. 25), after the slip number acquisition process is executed in step S1102, the stop position setting process is executed (step S1103). In the stop position setting process, the slip number is acquired by referring to the setting slip number buffer. Then, a stop symbol number is calculated by adding the slip number to the reach symbol number, and the calculated stop symbol number information is stored as a stop position information in the stop position buffer provided in the main RAM 74. .

  Thereafter, the stop interrupt process is permitted (step S1104). The stop interrupt process is executed in the stepping motor control process of step S206 in the above-described timer interrupt process (FIG. 8). In the stop interrupt process, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the stop symbol number set in the previous stop position setting process has reached the base position, and if the symbol has reached, the deceleration process is started Then, the symbol is stopped at the base position. Since the stop interrupt process is executed as part of the timer interrupt process, the stop interrupt process is executed a plurality of times until the symbol is stopped at the base position.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is for stopping the last reels 32L, 32M, 32R. If the current stop command is the first stop command or the next stop command, priority information creation processing is executed (step S1106). The processing content of the priority order information creation processing is as described above (see FIG. 22).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1105, or after the process of step S1106 is performed, it is determined whether or not stopping of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop instruction has been completed (step S1107) . If not completed, the process waits in step S1107. If it is completed, the stop interrupt process is inhibited (step S1108).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M and 32R has stopped (step S1109). If the rotation of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is not stopped, the process returns to step S1101. If the rotation is stopped, the payout determination process is executed (step S1110). In the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the main line ML. Then, if any of the replay wins is established, the replay bonus is awarded, and if any of the wins corresponding to the grant of the game medium is established, the prize is dealt. A setting is made to give a number of game media.

<Correspondence processing at the end of the game>
Next, the processing at the end of the game, which is executed in step S310 of the normal processing (FIG. 9), will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the response processing at the end of the game, when any of the BB winning data is set or in the BB state (step S1301: YES), processing for BB is executed (step S1302). In the processing for BB, if any BB winning data is set, it is determined whether BB winning has occurred in the current game, and if BB winning has occurred, the main RAM 74 is selected. By setting "1" to the provided BB state flag, the gaming state is shifted to the BB state. Thus, in the lottery process (FIG. 10) in the next and subsequent games, the BB lottery table (FIG. 17) is referred to. Further, by transmitting a command indicating transition to the BB state to the effect side MPU 82, the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62 and the image display device 63 start the effect for the BB state. The BB winning data is deleted from the main side RAM 74 when shifting to the BB state, thereby releasing the BB winning state.

  When in the BB state, the BB state processing is executed as the BB processing. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the BB state process. If the game is won with the index value IV = 2 or 4 in the BB lottery table (FIG. 17) in the current game (step S1401: YES), the advantageous lottery process is executed (step S1402). As described above, only watermelon winning data is set as index value IV = 2 in the lottery table for BB, and only cherry winning data is set as index value IV = 4 as described above. Even if the index value IV = 2 is won, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning may not be established, and even if the index value IV = 4 it is elected each stop button 42 ~ Depending on the operation timing of 44, there is a possibility that the cherry winning is not established, but even if the corresponding winning is not established, the advantageous lottery process is executed if the index value IV = 2 or 4 is won. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the advantageous lottery process may be executed on the condition that the corresponding winning is established.

  In the advantageous lottery process, the advantageous lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 2 and 4 is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter periodically (eg, 2 msec cycle) is read in the main RAM 74, The value of the lottery counter is checked against the read advantage lottery table. In the advantageous lottery table, when the index value IV = 2 is won, the advantageous winning is achieved with a probability of 1/2, and when the index value IV = 4 is won, the advantageous winning is achieved with a probability of 4/5. Become.

  The advantageous lottery table is provided as a common type of table for the set values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. That is, the probability of becoming an advantageous winning when the index value IV = 2 is won in the BB state is common to all settings, and the probability of being an advantageous winning when the index value IV = 4 is elected in the BB state Is common to all settings. Further, the probability of winning with index value IV = 2 in the BB state is common to all settings, and the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in BB state is also common to all settings. Therefore, the probability of winning in the BB state is common to all settings. This makes it possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage between settings with respect to the probability of winning in the BB state. Also, since it is sufficient to store only one type of table common to all settings for each of index values IV = 2 and 4 as the advantageous lottery table, storage for storing the advantageous lottery table in advance It is possible to reduce the capacity.

  If it is determined in the advantageous lottery process that an advantageous prize is won (step S1403: YES), it is determined whether the value of the AT state counter provided in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S1404). The AT state counter is a counter for specifying whether or not the main MPU 72 is in the AT state and, in the case of the AT state, for specifying the staying mode of the AT state. In the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is "0", and in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more.

If the value of the AT state counter is "0" (step S14)
04: NO), "1" is set in the during BB transition winning flag provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1405). The BB transition winning flag specifies by the main side MPU 72 that it is necessary to shift to the AT state after the end of the BB state, triggered by the fact that the advantageous win is achieved in the BB state shifted in the non-AT state. Is a flag to In other words, when an advantageous winning is made in the advantageous lottery process in the BB state shifted in the non-AT state, the state shifts to the AT state after the end of the BB state.

  If the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more (step S1404: YES), "50" is added as the number of games to be added to the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1406). The ART game number counter is a counter for the main MPU 72 to specify the number of continuing games in one execution of the ART state. That is, in the case of an advantageous winning in the advantageous lottery process in the BB state shifted in the AT state, the number of continued games in one execution of the ART state increases.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1401, a negative determination is made in step S1403, a process of step S1405 is performed, or a process of step S1406 is performed, a game medium is applied in the current game. On the condition (step S1407: YES), the subtraction process of the BB counter provided in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S1408). The BB counter is a counter for specifying by the main MPU 72 whether or not the total number of game media provided since the start of the BB state has reached the end reference number. When the BB state is started, "350" which is the termination reference number is set in the BB counter. In the subtraction process of the BB counter, the number of game media provided in the current game is subtracted from the value of the BB counter.

  If the value of the BB counter after subtraction is “0” (step S1409: YES), it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the during BB transition win flag of the main side RAM 74 to determine the current time It is determined whether AT transition winning has occurred in the BB state (step S1410). When “1” is set in the BB during transition winning flag, after the BB during transition winning flag is cleared to “0”, the processing for setting the number of initially continuing games is executed (step S1411) and the main RAM 74 is executed. "1" is set to the provided AT state counter (step S1412). In the setting process of the initial continuation game number, “50” is set as the initial continuation game number in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1410, or if the process of step S1412 is performed, a BB termination process is performed (step S1413). In the BB end process, the BB state is ended by clearing the BB state flag of the main RAM 74 to "0". In addition, by transmitting a command indicating that the BB state has ended to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 is ended. When the BB state ends, the lottery mode is the normal mode even if the lottery mode before the start of the BB state is any mode. Further, when the BB state is started in the AT state, ART preparation state processing (step S1308) described later is executed after the BB state ends regardless of the state before the start of the BB state.

  Returning to the explanation of the response processing at the end of the game (FIG. 27), there is neither BB winning state nor BB state (step S1301: NO), and if not AT state (step S1303: NO), transition to RT mode The processing (step S1304), the number-of-games cancellation management processing (step S1305) and the transition chance management processing (step S1306) are executed. Even if the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is first stopped in the game in the state of neither BB state nor AT state, no penalty is imposed to limit the provision of profits in the subsequent games.

  In the RT mode transition process (step S1304), when it is specified that the first RT replay winning has occurred in the current game, the first RT mode is entered, and the second RT replay winning occurs in the current game. If it is determined that there is a switch to the second RT mode. In addition, in the transition process of the RT mode, when it is specified that the second fall replay winning combination has occurred in the current game, the transition to the first RT mode is made, and the first fall replay winning combination occurs in the current game. If it is determined that there is a change to the normal mode.

  In the game number cancellation management process (step S1305), transition to the AT state is made when the game for the cancellation game number set when the AT state ends last time is digested without the occurrence of a new transition to the AT state Execute the process to That is, every time one game is completed, the value of the number of canceled games is decremented by one, and when the value of the remaining number of canceled games becomes "0", the AT status counter of the main RAM 74 is set to "1". . As a result, the ART preparation state process (step S1308) to be described later is executed in the next processing cycle in the handling process at the end of the game.

  The transition chance management process (step S1306) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. If the player wins with the index value IV = 4 or 6 in the non-BB state in the current game (step S1501: YES), a transition lottery process to the AT state is executed (step S1502). Only watermelon winning data is set to index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state as described above, and only cherry winning data is set to index value IV = 6 as described above. Even if the index value IV = 4 is won, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning may not be established, and even if the index value IV = 6 is won, each stop button 42 ~ Depending on the operation timing of 44, there is a possibility that cherry winning is not established, but if index value IV = 4 or 6 is won even if the corresponding winning is not established, the transition lottery process to AT state is executed Be done. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured that the transition lottery process to the AT state is executed on condition that the corresponding winning is established.

  Here, as described above, in the BB state, the advantageous lottery process is executed when the index value IV = 2 or 4 is won, but the index value IV = 2 in the BB state is not the BB state. Only watermelon winning data is set in the same manner as the index value IV = 4 in, and only cherry winning data is set to the index value IV = 4 in the BB state, similarly to the index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state. . That is, the winning combination serving as the execution trigger for the advantageous lottery process in the BB state and the winning combination serving as the execution trigger for the transition lottery process in the AT state in the non-BB state are common. As a result, the winning combination serving as an opportunity for execution of the advantageous lottery process and the transition lottery process to the AT state becomes clear to the player.

  In the transition lottery process to the AT state, the non-BB AT transition lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 4 and 6 is read from the main ROM 73 and updated periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) in the main RAM 74 The value of the lottery counter is read out, and the value of the lottery counter is compared with the read out non-BB AT transition lottery table. In the non-BB AT transition lottery table, when it is elected with index value IV = 4, it becomes AT transition winning with a probability of 1/2, and it is 4/5 when it is elected with index value IV = 6. It will win the AT transition with a probability of

  The non-BB AT transition lottery table is provided as one type of table common to “1” to “6” of the setting value of the slot machine 10. That is, the probability of becoming an AT transition winning when the index value IV = 4 is won in the non-BB state is common to all settings, and the AT transition when the index value IV = 6 is won in the non-BB state The probability of winning is also common to all settings. The probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is common to all settings, and the probability of winning with index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state is also common to all settings. Therefore, the probability of winning the AT transition in the non-BB state is common to all settings. This makes it possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage between settings with respect to the probability of winning an AT transition in the non-BB state. Also, since it is sufficient to store only one type of table common to all settings for each of index values IV = 4 and 6 as an AT transition lottery table during non-BB, AT during non-BB It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing the transition lottery table in advance.

  The probability of winning with index value IV = 2 in which only watermelon winning data is set in the BB state is the same as the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in which only watermelon winning data is set in the non-BB state. In addition, the probability of winning in the advantageous lottery process triggered by winning in the index value IV = 2 in the BB state, and triggered by winning in the index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state The probability of becoming a transition winning in the transition lottery process of the AT state is the same. Therefore, the probability of being won with an index value IV in which only watermelon winning data is set and being provided with a benefit different from the provision of gaming media is the same in the BB state and the non-BB state.

  The probability of winning with an index value IV = 4 in which only cherry winning data is set in the BB state is the same as the probability of winning with an index value IV = 6 in which only cherry winning data is set in the non-BB state. In addition, the probability of winning in the advantageous lottery process triggered by winning in the index value IV = 4 in the BB state, and triggered by winning in the index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state The probability of becoming a transition winning in the transition lottery process of the AT state is the same. Therefore, the probability of being won by the index value IV in which only the cherry winning data is set and being provided with a benefit different from the grant of the game medium is the same in the BB state and the non-BB state.

  Furthermore, the winning combinations that trigger the execution of the advantageous lottery process in the BB state are the index values IV = 2 and 4 as already described, and the winning combinations that trigger the execution of the transition lottery process in the AT state in the non-BB state are already Index values IV = 4 and 6 as described. Then, as described above, the probability of being won by the index value IV in which only the watermelon winning data is set, and the benefit different from the awarding of the game medium being given is the same in the BB state and the non-BB state The probability of being won with an index value IV in which only data is set and being provided with a benefit different from the provision of gaming media is the same in the BB state and the non-BB state. Therefore, the probability that a benefit different from the provision of the game medium is given when the small winning combination corresponding to the provision of the game medium is won is the same in the BB state and the non-BB state.

  When the AT transition is won in the transition lottery to AT state (step S1503: YES), the setting process of the initial continuation game number is executed (step S1504), and the AT state counter of the main side RAM 74 is "1". Is set (step S1505). In the setting process of the initial continuation game number, “50” is set as the initial continuation game number in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74 as in step S1411 in the BB state process (FIG. 28). Further, by setting "1" in the AT state counter, ART preparation state processing (step S1308) described later is executed at the next processing cycle in the processing corresponding to the end of the game.

  Returning to the explanation of the response processing at the end of the game (FIG. 27), if the value of the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more, it means that it is the AT state, so an affirmative determination is made in step S1303. The process proceeds to step S1307. In step S1307, the value of the AT state counter is grasped, and processing corresponding to the grasped value is executed. Specifically, if the value of the AT state counter is “1”, ART preparation state processing is executed (step S1308), and if the value of the AT state counter is “2”, ART state processing is executed (step S1309) If the value of the AT state counter is “3”, ART end branch processing is executed (step S1310). When the process of step S1302 is executed, the process of step S1306 is executed, or the process of any of steps S1308 to S1310 is executed, the game end command is set as the transmission target to the effect side MPU 82 (step S1311). The game end command is a command for causing the effect MPU 82 to recognize that one game is ended, and the command is transmitted to the effect MPU 82 in the command output process (step S211) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 8). Ru. Hereinafter, each process of step S1308 to step S1310 will be described.

First, the ART preparation state process (step S1308) will be described. The ART preparation state is a state in which, when a transition possible condition to the ART state is established, the state is to stay before transitioning to the ART state. In the ART preparation state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for notifying the formation of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 3 is won is notified. Further, in the ART preparation state, it is determined that the player is elected in any of the index values IV = 9 to 12 (hereinafter referred to as a promotion target role) in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 11) or the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 13). When it becomes, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the first RT replay win or the second RT replay win (hereinafter, also referred to as a halt order for promotion occurrence) is informed. The transition to the ART state is made in the first RT mode and won in the promotion target role in a situation where ART preparation state processing or ART end branch processing is being executed, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the stop order for promotion occurrence. This occurs when the lottery mode shifts to the second RT mode.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing ART preparation state processing. In the ART preparation state process, when the index value IV = 4 or 6 in the non-BB state is won in the current game (step S1601: YES), the additional lottery process is executed (step S1602). Only watermelon winning data is set to index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state as described above, and only cherry winning data is set to index value IV = 6 as described above. Even if the index value IV = 4 is won, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning may not be established, and even if the index value IV = 6 is won, each stop button 42 ~ Depending on the operation timing of 44, there is a possibility that the cherry winning is not established, but even if the corresponding winning is not established, the additional lottery processing is executed if the index value IV = 4 or 6 has been won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional lottery process may be executed on the condition that the corresponding winning is established.

  Here, as described above, when the player is elected in the non-BB state and the index value IV = 4 or 6 in the non-AT state, the transition lottery process to the AT state is executed. Further, as described above, in the BB state, the advantageous lottery process is executed when the index value IV = 2 or 4 results in winning, but the index value IV = 2 in the BB state is in the non-BB state. Similar to the index value IV = 4, only watermelon winning data is set, and only the cherry winning data is set to the index value IV = 4 in the BB state, similarly to the index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state. In other words, the winning combination that triggers the execution of the advantageous lottery process in the BB state, the winning combination that triggers the execution of the transition lottery process in the non-BB state and the non-AT state, and the non-BB state and the AT state In the above, it is common to the winning combination that triggers the execution of the additional lottery process. As a result, the winning combination serving as an opportunity for execution of the advantageous lottery process, the transition lottery process of the AT state, and the additional lottery process becomes clear to the player.

  In the additional lottery process, the additional lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 4 and 6 is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter periodically (eg, 2 msec cycle) is read in the main RAM 74, The value of the lottery counter is compared against the read-out additional lottery table. The added lottery table is elected with a probability of 1/2 if it is elected with index value IV = 4, and is elected with a probability of 4/5 when it is elected with index value IV = 6. Become.

  The additional lottery table is provided as a common type of table for the set values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. That is, in the non-BB state, the probability of being added winning when the index value IV = 4 is won is common to all settings (all the setting same probability), and is elected with the index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state. In addition, the probability of winning an additional prize is common to all settings. The probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is common to all settings, and the probability of winning with index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state is also common to all settings. Therefore, the probability of winning in the non-BB state is common to all settings. This makes it possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage between settings with respect to the probability of winning in the non-BB state. Also, since it is sufficient to store only one kind of table common to all settings for each of index values IV = 4 and 6 as the additional lottery table, storage for storing the additional lottery table in advance It is possible to reduce the capacity.

  If the addition lottery is achieved in the addition lottery process (step S1603: YES), "50" is added as the number of addition games to the ART game number counter of the main side RAM 74 (step S1604). As a result, the number of continued games in one execution of the ART state after transitioning to the ART state is increased.

  In the ART preparation state process, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred in the current game (step S1605: YES), "2" is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1606). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes ART state processing (step S1309) at the next processing cycle in the game end processing (FIG. 27), and the gaming state shifts from the ART preparation state to the ART state. Further, data setting of the main side RAM 74 is performed so that the lottery mode becomes the second RT mode (step S1607). Thereafter, under the condition that the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is “0” (step S1608: YES), the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is incremented by 20 (step S1609). As a result, when transitioning to the BB state at the timing when the number of remaining games in the ART state becomes “0”, the BB state ends even if the addition to the ART game number counter does not occur in the BB state. It will be possible to ensure that the ART state is executed to a certain extent later.

  In the ART preparation state process, another RT mode transition process is executed (step S1610). In the other RT mode transition processing, when it is identified that the first RT replay win has occurred, the transition to the first RT mode is made, and when it is identified that the first fall replay win has occurred, the transition is made to the normal mode. When it is specified that the second fall repurchase winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

  Next, the ART state process (step S1309) in the game end process (FIG. 27) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the ART state process, when the index value IV = 4 or 6 in the non-BB state is won in the current game (step S1701: YES), the additional lottery process is executed (step S1702). Only watermelon winning data is set to index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state as described above, and only cherry winning data is set to index value IV = 6 as described above. Even if the index value IV = 4 is won, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon winning may not be established, and even if the index value IV = 6 is won, each stop button 42 ~ Depending on the operation timing of 44, there is a possibility that the cherry winning is not established, but even if the corresponding winning is not established, the additional lottery processing is executed if the index value IV = 4 or 6 has been won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional lottery process may be executed on the condition that the corresponding winning is established.

  Here, the additional lottery process is executed when the index value IV = 4 or 6 is won in the ART preparation state as described above. Further, as described above, when the player is elected in the non-BB state and the index value IV = 4 or 6 in the non-AT state, the transition lottery process to the AT state is executed. Further, as described above, in the BB state, the advantageous lottery process is executed when the index value IV = 2 or 4 results in winning, but the index value IV = 2 in the BB state is in the non-BB state. Similar to the index value IV = 4, only watermelon winning data is set, and only the cherry winning data is set to the index value IV = 4 in the BB state, similarly to the index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state. In other words, the winning combination that triggers the execution of the advantageous lottery process in the BB state, the winning combination that triggers the execution of the transition lottery process in the non-BB state and the non-AT state, and the non-BB state and the AT state In the above, it is common to the winning combination that triggers the execution of the additional lottery process. As a result, the winning combination serving as an opportunity for execution of the advantageous lottery process, the transition lottery process of the AT state, and the additional lottery process becomes clear to the player.

  In the additional lottery process, the additional lottery table corresponding to each of the index values IV = 4 and 6 is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter periodically (eg, 2 msec cycle) is read in the main RAM 74, The value of the lottery counter is compared against the read-out additional lottery table. The added lottery table is elected with a probability of 1/2 if it is elected with index value IV = 4, and is elected with a probability of 4/5 when it is elected with index value IV = 6. Become.

  The additional lottery table is provided as a common type of table for the set values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. That is, the probability of becoming an additional winning when the index value IV = 4 is won in the non-BB state is common to all settings, and the additional winning is achieved when the index value IV = 6 is won in the non-BB state. Is also common to all settings. The probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is common to all settings, and the probability of winning with index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state is also common to all settings. Therefore, the probability of winning in the non-BB state is common to all settings. This makes it possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage between settings with respect to the probability of winning in the non-BB state. Also, since it is sufficient to store only one kind of table common to all settings for each of index values IV = 4 and 6 as the additional lottery table, storage for storing the additional lottery table in advance It is possible to reduce the capacity.

  The additional lottery table to be read out at step S1702 is the same as the additional lottery table to be read at step S1602 of the ART preparation process (FIG. 30). Also, the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in non-BB state and non-AT state, and winning with index value IV = 4 in non-BB state and AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) The probability is the same as in the non-BB state and the non-AT state, and the probability of becoming a transition winning in the transition lottery process of the AT state triggered by being elected with the index value IV = 4 and the non-BB state That is, the probability of winning in the additional drawing process with the winning with the index value IV = 4 in the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) is the same. Therefore, in the non-BB state, the probability that an index value IV = 4 is won and a profit different from the provision of gaming media is given is the same in the non-AT state and the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state).

  The additional lottery table to be read out at step S1702 is the same as the additional lottery table to be read at step S1602 of the ART preparation process (FIG. 30). Further, the probability of winning with index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state and non-AT state, and winning with index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state and AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) The probability is the same as in the non-BB state and the non-AT state, and the probability of becoming a transition win in the transition lottery process of the AT state triggered by being elected with the index value IV = 6, and the non-BB state That is, the probability of winning in the addition lottery process with the winning with the index value IV = 6 in the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) is the same. Therefore, in the non-BB state, the probability of winning with index value IV = 6 and being provided with a benefit different from the provision of gaming media is the same in the non-AT state and the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state).

  Furthermore, in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state, the winning combinations that trigger the execution of the transition lottery process of the AT state are index values IV = 4 and 6 as already described, and the non-BB state is the AT state ( The winning combinations that trigger execution of the additional lottery process in the ART preparation state and ART state) have index values IV = 4 and 6 as already described. Then, as described above, the probability that the index value IV = 4 will be won and the profit different from the provision of the game medium is given is the same in the non-AT state and the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) The probability of winning with a value IV = 6 and being provided with a benefit different from that for the provision of gaming media is the same for the non-AT state and the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state). Therefore, the probability that a profit different from the provision of the game medium is given with the opportunity of winning the small part corresponding to the provision of the game medium is the same in the non-AT state and the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) is there.

  The probability of winning with index value IV = 2 in which only watermelon winning data is set in the BB state, and the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in which only watermelon winning data is set in the non-BB state The probability of being elected in an advantageous lottery process triggered by winning with index value IV = 2 in the BB state as well as in the non-BB state with index value IV = 4 in the non-AT state In the transition lottery process in the AT state triggered by winning, the probability of transition win in the transition lottery process and the non-BB state, the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) was elected with index value IV = 4 The probability of winning an additional prize in the additional lottery process triggered by the event is the same. Therefore, the probability of winning with an index value IV in which only watermelon winning data is set and gaining a benefit different from the provision of gaming media is a BB state, a non BB state and a non AT state , Non-BB state and AT state (ART preparation state, ART state).

  The probability of winning with index value IV = 4, in which only cherry winning data is set in the BB state, and the probability of winning in index value IV = 6, in which only cherry winning data is set in the non-BB state The probability of being elected in an advantageous lottery process triggered by winning with index value IV = 4 in the BB state as well as in the BB state, and with index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state In the transition lottery process of AT state triggered by winning, the probability of being transitioned to win in transition lottery process and non BB state, it was elected with index value IV = 6 in AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) The probability of winning an additional prize in the additional lottery process triggered by the event is the same. Therefore, the probability of winning with an index value IV in which only cherry winning data is set and gaining a benefit different from the grant of gaming media is a BB state, a non BB state and a non AT state , Non-BB state and AT state (ART preparation state, ART state).

  Furthermore, the winning combinations that trigger the execution of the advantageous lottery process in the BB state are the index values IV = 2 and 4 as already described, and are the execution triggers of the transition lottery process in the AT state in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state. As described above, the winning combinations are index values IV = 4 and 6 as described above, and the winning combinations serving as triggers for execution of the additional drawing process in the non-BB state and the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state) have already been described. And index values IV = 4 and 6. Then, as described above, the probability of winning with index value IV in which only watermelon winning data is set and gaining a benefit different from the grant of gaming media is BB state, non BB state, non AT state It is the same in a certain state and in a non-BB state and an AT state (ART preparation state, ART state), and it is elected with the index value IV in which only the cherry winning data is set, and the game medium is awarded. The probability of being given a different benefit from is in the BB state, in the non BB state and in the non AT state, and in the non BB state and in the AT state (ART ready state, ART state) It is the same. Therefore, the probability that a benefit different from the provision of game media will be awarded when a small winning combination corresponding to the provision of game media is won is BB status, non BB status, non AT status and , Non-BB state and AT state (ART preparation state, ART state).

  If the addition lottery is achieved in the addition lottery process (step S1703: YES), "50" is added as the number of addition games to the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1704). As a result, the number of continued games in one execution of the ART state is increased.

  In the ART state process, the value of the ART game number counter in the main RAM 74 is decremented by 1 (step S1705). Then, if the value of the ART game number counter after the one subtraction is "0" (step S1706: YES), it is determined whether or not the normal mode is set (step S1707). If the mode is not the normal mode (step S1707: NO), "3" is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1708). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes ART termination branch processing (step S1310) in the next processing cycle in the response processing at the game end (FIG. 27), and the gaming state shifts from ART state to ART end branch state . On the other hand, when it is the normal mode (step S1707: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S1709). This will end the AT state.

  In the ART state process, a transition process of the RT mode is executed (step S1710). In the transition process of the RT mode, when it is identified that the first RT replay winning has occurred, the first RT mode is entered, and when it is identified that the second RT replay winning is identified, the second RT mode is entered. When it is determined that the first fall re-play prize has occurred, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, and when it is specified that the second fall re-play prize has occurred, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

  Next, the ART end branch process (step S1310) in the game end process (FIG. 27) will be described.

  The ART end branch state is a gaming state in which the player stays when one execution cycle of the ART state ends. In the ART end branch state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for making it possible to establish the bell winning when the winning is made by any of the index values IV = 1 to 6 is informed. On the other hand, the order of stopping the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of the fall replay prize even if the player is elected as a player who enables the occurrence of the first fall replay prize or the second fall replay prize in the ART end branch state. Will not be reported. Then, when the first fall replay prize is generated and the mode is shifted to the normal mode in the ART end branch state, the value of the AT state counter is cleared to "0". This will end the AT state.

  Here, even if it is in the ART end branch state, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped to enable the establishment of the bell winning when the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won as described above. Since the order is notified, it is advantageous for the player. In this case, at least the lottery mode is shifted from the second RT mode to the first RT mode, and therefore, the ART end branch state is maintained. On the other hand, even if the player is elected to be able to generate any of the fall replay prizes in the ART end branch state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of the fall replay prizes is not notified. As a result, in the ART end branch state, if the player's prediction is made to hit and the occurrence of the fall fall replay is avoided, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART termination branching state advantageous to the player by the player's own prediction, and to improve the interest of the game.

<Relationship between profit grant mode and set value>
Next, the relationship between the grant mode of benefits and the set value will be described. First, the relationship between the transition probability to the AT state in the non-BB state and the setting value will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

  As described above, in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state, the transition lottery process to the AT state is executed when the index value IV = 4 or 6 is won. In this case, the point value PV set to the index value IV = 4 in the lottery process of the winning combination in the non-BB state (FIG. 10) is any one of “1” to “6” for the setting value of the slot machine 10 Is also "655". That is, the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is common to all settings. Then, the probability of being won with the index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state and being transition win in the transition lottery process to the executed AT state is 1/2 of all settings in common. Further, the point value PV set to the index value IV = 6 in the lottery process (FIG. 10) of the winning combination in the non-BB state does not matter whether the setting value of the slot machine 10 is any of “1” to “6”. It is "155". That is, the probability of winning with the index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state is common to all settings. And in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state, the probability that the index value IV = 6 is won and the transition lottery to the AT state executed is a transition winning probability is 4/5 common to all settings. With the above configuration, the probability of transition to the AT state in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state is common to all settings. This makes it possible to ensure that there is no advantage or disadvantage between settings with regard to the probability of a transition to an AT state in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state.

  Only the watermelon winning data is set to the index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state as described above, and the watermelon winning data and the first complemented winning data as described above to the index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state. Is set. That is, the watermelon winning data is set to both the index value IV = 4 and 5 in the non-BB state. In addition, in the non-BB state, when the index value IV = 5 is won, establishment of the watermelon winning is prioritized over establishment of the first compensation winning. Therefore, in the non-BB state, when one of index values IV = 4 and 5 is won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon winning may stop on main line ML. On the other hand, index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state triggers execution of the transition lottery process to the AT state as already described, while the index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state transitions to the AT state lottery process It does not become an execution opportunity of

  In such a configuration, the probability of winning with the index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state is different among the setting values of “1” to “6”. Specifically, when the set value is “1”, the point value PV of the index value IV = 5 is set to “900”, and when the set value is “2”, the index value IV = 5 When the point value PV is set to "800" and the set value is "3", the point value PV of the index value IV = 5 is set to "655" and the set value is "4" The point value PV of index value IV = 5 is set to “300”, and the point value PV of index value IV = 5 is set to “150” when the setting value is “5”. When the setting value is “6”, the point value PV of the index value IV = 5 is set to “50”. As a result, the larger the setting value, the lower the probability that the index value IV = 5 is won in the non-BB state. On the other hand, as described above, the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is common to all settings, and the transition lottery process to the AT state triggered by winning with index value IV = 4 The probability of winning transition is also common to all settings. Then, when watermelon winning data is set in the lottery process (FIG. 10) in the non-BB state and the non-AT state, the probability that the transition to the AT state will be won increases as the setting value increases. The lower the setting value, the lower the value.

  Also, when watermelon winning data is set, if so-called dropping does not occur or if so-called dropping occurs with a certain probability, a symbol corresponding to watermelon winning on the main line ML in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state. The probability of being won in the transition to the AT state when the combination stops is higher as the set value is larger and lower as the set value is smaller. Thus, as described above, in the configuration in which there is no advantage or disadvantage between the settings with respect to the probability of transition to the AT state in the non-AT state and the non-BB state, the non-BB state is The player can predict the set value by grasping the probability that the transition to the AT state will occur when the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon winning is stopped on the main line ML in the non-AT state. Therefore, in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon winning on the main line ML, thereby improving the interest of the game. It becomes possible. Incidentally, in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state, the probability that the watermelon winning is achieved is lower as the setting value is larger and as the setting value is smaller.

  Not only watermelon winning data but also first compensation winning data is set to the index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state. Then, when the index value IV = 5 is won in the non-BB state, even if it is not possible to cause the watermelon prize to occur at the timing when the stop button 42 to 44 is operated, the first compensation prize is When it is a timing that can be generated, the first compensation winning occurs. Thereby, even if it is not possible to generate a watermelon winning when the index value IV = 5 is won in the non-BB state, it is added by measuring the number of occurrences of the first compensation winning. Setting values can be predicted.

  In the non-BB state, when winning with index value IV = 5, the watermelon winning is prioritized, and then the first compensating winning is prioritized, but depending on the operation timing of the stop button 42 to 44, any winning is achieved There is nothing to do. As a result, it becomes possible to increase to some extent the degree of difficulty in predicting the set value by measuring the winning with index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state.

  Next, the relationship between the addition probability of the number of continued games in the AT state and the setting value will be described with reference to the explanatory view of FIG. 32 (b).

  As described above, in the AT state (ART preparation state, ART state), the additional lottery process is executed when the index value IV = 4 or 6 is selected. In this case, as described above, the probability of winning with the index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is common to all settings. Further, the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the AT state and being won with additional lottery processing executed is also 1/2 of all the settings common. Further, as described above, the probability of winning with the index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state is common to all settings. Further, the probability of winning with the index value IV = 6 in the non-BB state and in the non-AT state and being an additional winning in the executed lottery process is also 4/5 common to all settings. With the above configuration, the probability that the number of continued games is increased in the AT state is common to all settings. This makes it possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage between settings with respect to the probability that an increase in the number of continued games will occur in the AT state.

  Further, the number of continued games to be added when the additional winning is made in the additional lottery process is fixed at “50” regardless of which setting value. As a result, the number of games expected as an occurrence of the addition in the AT state is common to all settings, and it is possible to prevent the setting from having advantages or disadvantages in the number of games expected as the occurrence of the addition in the AT state. It becomes.

  As described above, the watermelon winning data is set to both the index value IV = 4 and 5 in the non-BB state. In addition, in the non-BB state, when the index value IV = 5 is won, establishment of the watermelon winning is prioritized over establishment of the first compensation winning. Therefore, in the non-BB state, when one of index values IV = 4 and 5 is won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon winning may stop on main line ML. On the other hand, index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state triggers execution of the additional lottery process as described above, while index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state does not trigger execution of the additional lottery process.

  As already described in such a configuration, the probability of winning with index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state is different between the set values “1” to “6”, and the larger the set value, the more non-set. The probability of winning with index value IV = 5 in the BB state is low. On the other hand, as already explained, the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is common to all settings and added winning is won in the additional lottery processing triggered by the index value IV = 4 being won. The probability of becoming is also common to all settings. Then, when watermelon winning data is set in the lottery process (FIG. 10) of the winning combination in the AT state, the probability that the additional winning will be made becomes higher as the setting value becomes larger and becomes lower as the setting value becomes smaller. In addition, when so-called dropping does not occur when watermelon winning data is set, or if so-called dropping occurs with a certain probability, when the combination of symbols corresponding to watermelon winning is stopped on the main line ML in the AT state. The probability that the additional winning will be made is higher as the set value is larger, and lower as the set value is smaller. As a result, in the configuration in which there is no advantage or disadvantage between the settings with respect to the probability that the number of continued games will be increased in the AT state as described above, the watermelon wins on the mainline ML in the AT state The player can predict the set value by grasping the probability that the continuation of the number of consecutive games will occur when the combination of the symbols is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon winning on the main line ML in the AT state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state and the probability of winning with index value IV = 5 are the same for the AT state and the non-AT state, and are the non-BB state and the non-AT state. In the case of winning with index value IV = 4 in, the probability of transition winning in the transition lottery process to AT state and non-BB state, when winning with index value IV = 4 in AT state is added The probability of winning in the lottery process is the same. Thereby, when the set value is estimated, the number of times a profit other than the provision of the game medium is provided is AT state and not when the combination of symbols corresponding to watermelon winnings is stopped on the main line ML in the non-BB state. It becomes possible to measure without distinguishing in both of AT state. Therefore, it is possible to secure a large number of trials for estimating the setting value, and it is possible to improve the estimation accuracy of the setting value.

  Next, the relationship between the advantageous winning probability and the setting value in the BB state will be described with reference to the explanatory diagram of FIG.

  As described above, in the BB state, the advantageous lottery process is executed when the index value IV is 2 or 4 and the winning is made. In this case, the point value PV set to the index value IV = 2 in the lottery process of the winning combination in the BB state (FIG. 10) is "Even if the setting value of the slot machine 10 is any of" 1 "to" 6 " It is 655 ". That is, the probability of winning with index value IV = 2 in the BB state is common to all settings. Further, the probability that the index value IV = 2 is won in the BB state and the advantageous winning process is executed in the advantageous lottery process is 1/2 of all the settings. Further, the point value PV set to the index value IV = 4 in the lottery process of the winning combination in the BB state (FIG. 10) is “Even if the setting value of the slot machine 10 is any of“ 1 ”to“ 6 ” It is 155 ". That is, the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the BB state is common to all settings. Further, the probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the BB state and becoming an advantageous winning in the advantageous lottery process executed is also 4/5 common to all settings. With the above configuration, the probability of winning in the BB state is the same for all settings. This makes it possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage between settings with respect to the probability of winning in the BB state.

  Only watermelon winning data is set to index value IV = 2 in the BB state as described above, and watermelon winning data and first compensation winning data are set to index value IV = 3 in the BB state as described above It is done. That is, the watermelon winning data is set to both the index value IV = 2 and 3 in the BB state. When the player wins with the index value IV = 3 in the BB state, establishment of the watermelon winning is prioritized over establishment of the first compensation winning. Therefore, in the BB state, when one of index values IV = 2 and 3 is won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon winning can be stopped on the main line ML. On the other hand, index value IV = 2 in the BB state triggers execution of the advantageous lottery process as described above, while index value IV = 3 in the BB state does not trigger execution of the advantageous lottery process.

  In such a configuration, the probability of winning with index value IV = 3 in the BB state is different among the setting values “1” to “6”. Specifically, when the set value is “1”, the point value PV of the index value IV = 3 is set to “1000”, and when the set value is “2”, the index value IV = 3 When the point value PV is set to "1000" and the set value is "3", the point value PV with index value IV = 3 is set to "3000" and the set value is "4" The point value PV of index value IV = 3 is set to “3000” and the point value PV of index value IV = 3 is set to “5000” when the setting value is “5”. When the setting value is “6”, the point value PV of the index value IV = 3 is set to “5000”. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability that the index value IV = 3 will be won in the BB state. On the other hand, as described above, the probability of winning with index value IV = 2 in the BB state is common to all settings, and the winning process is based on the advantageous lottery process triggered by the winning with index value IV = 2. Is also common to all settings. As a result, the probability of being an advantageous winning when watermelon winning data is set in the lottery process (FIG. 10) of the winning combination in the BB state becomes lower as the setting value becomes larger and becomes higher as the setting value becomes smaller.

  Also, when watermelon winning data is set, if so-called dropping does not occur or if so-called dropping occurs with a certain probability, when a combination of symbols corresponding to watermelon winning is stopped on the main line ML in the BB state. The probability of winning in an advantageous manner is lower as the set value is larger and as the set value is smaller. Thereby, as described above, in the configuration in which there is no advantage or disadvantage between settings with respect to the probability of becoming an advantageous win in the BB state, a combination of symbols corresponding to watermelon winnings on the mainline ML in the BB state The player can predict the set value by grasping the probability of winning in an advantageous manner when the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the stop of the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon winning on the main line ML in the BB state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in the non-BB state, when the combination of symbols corresponding to watermelon winnings is stopped on the main line ML, the probability that a benefit other than the grant of gaming media is awarded becomes higher as the setting value becomes larger, and the setting value The lower the value of, the lower the value, while in the BB state, when the combination of symbols corresponding to watermelon winnings is stopped on the main line ML, the probability that a benefit other than the provision of gaming media is given is the set value The larger the value is, the lower the setting value is. Thereby, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon winning on the main line ML is stopped, the relationship between the probability that a benefit other than the provision of gaming media is given and the setting value is reversed between the non-BB state and the BB state. It becomes possible to make a relationship. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the judgment index in estimating the setting value.

<Another form of the first embodiment>
Although the first compensation winning data is set to each of the index values IV = 1 and 5 in the non-BB state, the first compensation winning data may not be set to the index value IV = 1. In this case, since the first compensation winning data is set only to the index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state, it is determined that the index value IV = 5 is won when the first compensation winning prize is established. It will be clear.

  The number of games to be added is not limited to one set when the number of continuous games in the ART state is added, and may be set to a plurality of types. Even in this case, it is possible to make the expected value of the number of games to be added common to all settings by making the selection rate of the number of additional games of each type common to all settings.

  -In the configuration in which there are a plurality of main lines ML, the watermelon symbol is obtained when the index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is won and when the index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state is elected. The main lines ML in which the combination is established may be configured differently. In addition, in the case of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state or winning with index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state, one of the combinations of watermelon symbols is established in the main line ML, The combination of watermelon patterns may be established in the sublines SUL1 to SUL4. In addition, sublines SUL1 to SUL4 in which a combination of watermelon symbols is formed are different between the case of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state and the case with index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state. It is also good. In these cases, it is possible to distinguish between the case in which the index value IV4 is won and the case in which the index value IV = 5.

  In the non-BB state, the probability of winning at index value IV = 5 is configured to be lower as the setting value is larger, but is not limited thereto, and the configuration is such that the winning probability increases as the setting value is larger. It is also good. In this case, the larger the setting value, the lower the probability that a benefit other than the provision of the game medium corresponding to the watermelon winning is awarded when the watermelon winning is established.

  -A group having a large set value (for example, set values of "4", "5" and "6") is a group having a small set value (for example, set values of "1", "2" and "3") Instead, the probability of winning at index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state may be increased, or the probability of winning may be decreased. In addition, the group having an odd setting value may be configured to have a higher probability of winning with index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state than the group having an even setting value, and the configuration may be such that the winning probability is low. Good.

  -A configuration in which the tendency for the set value of the probability of winning at index value IV = 5 in the non-BB state is true to the tendency for the set value of the probability of winning at index value IV = 3 in the BB state The configuration is not limited to the above and may be identical.

  The probability of winning with index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is not limited to the same configuration among the setting values of “1” to “6”, and the configuration is substantially the same as the different ones. It is also good. In addition, the probability that the transition winning or the additional winning will be made when the index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is limited to the same configuration among the setting values of “1” to “6”. Instead, different ones may be configured substantially the same. Also, any of these configurations may be applied to the index value IV = 2 in the BB state.

  The probability that the transition or additional winning in the non-BB state is not limited to the same configuration among the set values of “1” to “6”, and may be substantially the same as different configurations. The configuration may be significantly different. Further, the probability of becoming an advantageous winning in the BB state is not limited to the same configuration among the set values of “1” to “6”, and may be configured to be substantially the same as different ones. The configuration may be different.

  ・ The transition winning or winning is achieved when the index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is significantly different among the setting values of “1” to “6” but the index value IV = 4 and the probability of winning is the index value IV = 4. Since the probability of winning is adjusted to fill the difference, the probability that the index value IV = 4 will be won and the transition winning or the additional winning will be the same among the setting values of “1” to “6”. Alternatively, they may have substantially the same configuration. Also, if the index value IV = 4 in the non-BB state is elected, the probability that the transition or added winning will be significantly different, but the probability of being elected with the index value IV = 4 fills in the difference By being adjusted, the probability that the index value IV = 4 will be won and the transition winning or the additional winning will be the same or substantially the same among the setting values of “1” to “6” may be adopted. Also, any of these configurations may be applied to the index value IV = 2 in the BB state.

  Although the watermelon winning data may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 even if the watermelon winning data is set, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the watermelon winning data is set. In this case, the watermelon winning may be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

Second Embodiment
In the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, a six-step winning probability is prepared in advance from the setting value of “1” to the setting value of “6”. Usually, it becomes more advantageous for the player as the set value of "n + 1" becomes more than the set value of "n".

  Here, the second embodiment is applied to a slot machine 10 having the following conditions for a gaming machine, for example. In the second embodiment, the “game section” includes a “normal section”, a “standby period”, and an “advantage section”. In addition, regarding the drawing concerning the instruction function, the setting difference is eliminated, and all the settings are common.

  The "normal section" refers to a section that prohibits a signal related to the instruction function, specifically, a notification according to the order of push or replay of a bell or a replay, or an eye-press. Here, the notification of the eye-catching role is, for example, leaving the winning role by leaving the combination of the small roles placed at positions where they can not aim at the same time or the color or pattern that causes the symbol to be inferred. There is an alert to aim at.

  The "standby section" refers to a game section when it has not been shifted to the advantageous section after it is decided to shift to the advantageous section. Specifically, it is possible to shift when transition to an advantageous segment is determined based on the winning of a special combination etc. that can carry over the winning information after the next game, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed It is a game period which ends in the game.

  The "advantage period" refers to a section having a performance related to the indication function. Specifically, it is a section in which the instruction performance (art's winning probability, probability of being added to ART, etc.) is more advantageous than the normal section, and it is a section where notification can be made according to the pushing order or the eye pushing combination. is there.

  And in the advantageous section, the conditions for winning ART and activating ART are common to all settings. It does not mean that the total probability is the same, and all settings are common to every single event. Therefore, for example, in the case of a small combination or a bonus having a setting difference, the ART transition lottery is made impossible. In addition, in the advantageous section, the conditions for the addition of the number of ART games are common to all settings. Therefore, for example, in the case of a small combination or a bonus having a setting difference, it is impossible to draw the number of ART games.

  In general, the part of the setting difference is a small winning combination or a bonus (BB, REG, etc.) at one. It is possible to set the setting difference in the winning probability. However, under such a condition, if a setting difference is provided to BB, it is impossible to execute an ART-added lottery during BB which is won during the ART state. In other words, for example, even if the player wins a winning combination (a so-called rare combination) with a relatively low probability of winning during BB, it will not be able to receive the ART added lottery at all. There is. On the other hand, it does not mean that the winning probability of every small winning combination and bonus should simply be common to all settings, and in order to load setting values of multiple stages in a gaming machine, it is also necessary to set a setting difference in either. Absent.

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, there is no setting difference in the winning probability in the lottery table, and the index value IV having the setting difference in the “red BB + first special replay” with the index value IV = 7 common to all settings. A winning combination of “Red BB + 1st Special Replay + 2nd Special Replay” of 8 is provided separately. However, because of the same red BB, it is basically difficult to determine which bonus is the appearance of only the BB winning symbol alone.

  In the red BB (with no setting difference) in the index value IV = 7 won during the ART state, if, for example, the ART additional lottery is executed at the timing of winning the rare role and the ART extra is won, the player is elected the rare role. It is possible to gain an additional number of ART games based on the above.

  On the other hand, during the red BB of index value IV = 8 won in the ART state (with a set difference), for example, even if winning the rare role, the ART addition lottery itself is not executed, so the ART game number addition is to be acquired. There is no. Here, if ART addition winning is made in advance in a game prior to the red BB having a real setting difference, the number of ART addition games for that amount is not notified to the player. Then, in the red BB with a setting difference won in ART state, for example, at the timing when the player wins the role of rare, it is shown as winning of the ART game number addition based on the winning of the role of rare, The number of ART-added games that have been won was notified.

  Based on the above, the second embodiment will be described in detail below. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted. In the second embodiment, the term "AT" includes an AT state or an ART state in which a replay high probability state is established.

[Lottery table of winning combination]
First, the lottery table will be described for the red BB common to the setting and the red BB having the setting difference. In addition, the number of ART games added on the lottery table will be described.

  In the second embodiment, in the main ROM 73, three types of lottery tables of a normal mode, a first RT mode, and a second RT mode are set as lottery tables of winning combinations to be referred to according to the gaming state at the time of lottery. It is stored for each setting value of "1" to "6". For this reason, at the time of lottery (step S402 in FIG. 10), one lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current gaming state and the current set value is selected.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the normal mode lottery table with the setting value “3”. The lottery table is a reference table in which the set value is “3” and the winning combination in the normal mode stay is defined together with the index value IV and the point value PV.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for describing a first RT mode lottery table of a setting value “3”. The lottery table is a reference table in which the set value is “3” and the winning combination at the time of staying in the first RT mode is defined together with the index value IV and the point value PV.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for describing a second RT mode lottery table of a setting value “3”. The lottery table is a reference table in which the set value is “3” and the winning combination at the time of staying in the second RT mode is defined together with the index value IV and the point value PV.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, index values IV = 1 to 6 and 9 to 12 of the lottery table for the normal mode and the lottery table for the first RT mode are the same as the first embodiment (FIGS. 11 and 13). The winning data of is set. Also, as shown in FIG. 35, the same winning data as in the first embodiment (FIG. 15) is set in the index values IV = 1 to 6 and 9 to 12 in the second RT mode lottery table. ing.

  On the other hand, in the normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table of the present embodiment, the winning data of the index values IV = 7 and 8 are different.

  The BB winning data and the first special replay data are set to the index value IV = 7. In the case of winning with index value IV = 7, since the replay control is prioritized over BB in this game, stop control is performed, so the left on main line ML regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. The stop symbol (stop symbol) of the reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol, and the first special replay is won. From the next game on, if the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 is a predetermined operation timing, BB winning is established. Specifically, if it is possible to stop the "red 7" symbol within the pull-in range, the stopped symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is "red 7" symbol, and the stopped symbol of the middle reel 32M is "red 7" The stop symbol of the symbol, the right reel 32R "red 7" symbol stops, and it becomes BB prize winning.

  It should be noted that after the next game, when the BB timing can not be established because the operation timing is not the predetermined operation timing, a combination of symbols for clearly indicating that the BB winning data is set instead ((1) The so-called reach eye is displayed.

  In the index value IV = 8, BB winning data, first special replay data, and second special replay data are set. When the index value IV = 8 is won, basically the first special replay is won. However, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is “LUCKY” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is “BAR” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is “LUCKY” aiming at the “red 7” symbol If "BAR" or "Red 7" stops, it will be the second special replay prize. After the next game, if the operation timings of the respective stop buttons 42 to 44 are respectively predetermined operation timings, BB winning is achieved. Specifically, if it is possible to stop the "red 7" symbol within the pull-in range, the stopped symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is "red 7" symbol, and the stopped symbol of the middle reel 32M is "red 7" The stop symbol of the symbol, the right reel 32R "red 7" symbol stops, and it becomes BB prize winning.

  It should be noted that after the next game, when the BB timing can not be established because the operation timing is not the predetermined operation timing, a combination of symbols for clearly indicating that the BB winning data is set instead ((1) The so-called reach eye is displayed.

  Here, the first special replay and the second special replay other than BB can be won only in the winning game. Therefore, the first special replay winning data and the second special replay winning data are erased in the winning game regardless of whether or not the winning is established, and the subsequent games of the winning game are It is not carried over. On the other hand, the BB winning data is stored and held until the corresponding BB winning is established even in the game subsequent to the winning game except when the main RAM 74 is cleared. In this case, in a game in which BB winning data is carried over, even if an index value IV corresponding to the BB winning data is won, BB is not additionally stored.

  Further, the index value IV = 16 exists in the second RT mode lottery table, and the normal replay winning data and the third special replay winning data are set to the index value IV = 16. When the index value IV = 16 is won, the third special replay winning combination is established if the operation timings of the stop buttons 42 to 44 are respectively predetermined operation timings. For example, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "red 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "BAR" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "red 7" symbol, the third It will be a special replay prize. On the other hand, when the third special replay winning combination is not established, that is, when the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 is not the predetermined operation timing, the normal replay is surely established.

  Further, as described above, in the second embodiment, the drawing table for the normal mode, the drawing table for the first RT mode, and the drawing table for the second RT mode exist for each setting value of setting “1” to “6”. ing.

  Here, PV of index value IV = 8 is set in each lottery table of the lottery table for the normal mode, the lottery table for the first RT mode, and the lottery table for the second RT mode. 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 for every six, and as the set value becomes larger, the winning probability of the BB combination serving as the transition to the BB state increases. That is, the winning probability with index value IV = 8 has a setting difference, and the larger the setting value, the more advantageous the player is.

  On the other hand, PV with index value IV = 7 is 200 common to all settings in any of the lottery tables in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode, and the BB state is obtained even if the set value increases. There is no difference in the probability of winning the BB role that triggers the transition to the game. That is, the winning probability of the index value IV = 7 is common to all settings, and there is no advantage or disadvantage to the player between the settings.

  In the second embodiment, in any lottery table of the normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table, only PV having the index value IV = 8 has a setting difference. It is assumed that PVs of all other index values IV are common to all settings.

  In addition, in the second embodiment, the drawing table for the normal mode, the drawing table for the first RT mode, and the drawing table for the second RT mode are provided with a table for each setting, for example, memory reduction, processing speed improvement, etc. From the point of point of view, a common table may be used for roles having common PV values in all settings.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory view for explaining a lottery table for BB. The lottery table for BB defines the winning combination in BB along with IV and PV. In addition to the normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table, the main ROM 73 stores a BB lottery table to be referred to in the lottery process in the BB state (FIG. 10). ing. Unlike the normal mode lottery table, the first RT mode lottery table, and the second RT mode lottery table described above, there is no setting difference in the winning probability of each winning combination, and the BB lottery table is common to all settings. . That is, one type of BB lottery table common to all settings is stored in the main ROM 73.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the same winning data as in the first embodiment (FIG. 17) is set to index values IV = 1 to 5 of the BB lottery table. As described above, when the BB lottery table is selected, the probability that the index value IV = 1 is won during the big bonus is, for example, about 1 / 1.3. Therefore, in the BB state, in particular, the bell is frequently awarded, and the expected number of game media to be provided per unit game number is higher than that in the other game states.

  Further, index values IV = 6 and 7 also exist in the BB lottery table. The first special replay winning data is set to the index value IV = 6, and the first special replay winning data and the second special replay winning data are set to the index value IV = 7.

  When the index value IV = 6 is won, the stop symbol (stop symbol) of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "bell" symbol and the middle reel 32M regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44. The stop symbol is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay" symbol, and the first special replay is won.

  When the index value IV = 7 is won, if the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 is a predetermined operation timing, the second special replay winning combination is established. The stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is "LUCKY", the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is "BAR", and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is "red 7" to target the symbol "LUCKY" "BAR" When "Red 7" stops, it becomes the second special replay prize.

  On the other hand, even if the index value IV = 7 is won, each stop button 42 to 44 can not be established because the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 is not the predetermined operation timing, so that each stop can not be established. Regardless of the operation timing of the buttons 42 to 44, the stop symbol (stop symbol) of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is the "bell" symbol and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the right reel 32R. But the "Replay" symbol stops and the first special replay wins.

[ART added lottery table]
FIG. 37 is an explanatory view for explaining an ART-added lottery table. The ART additional lottery table is a reference table in which the additional lottery target role for the number of ART games in ART (in the ART preparation state and in the ART state) is specified together with the distribution probability of the number of additional games. The ART-added lottery table according to the present embodiment is (a) for the normal mode, (b) for the first RT mode, (c) for the second RT mode, and (d) for BB. There is a chance of

  FIG. 37 (a) is an explanatory diagram for describing an ART-added lottery table for the normal mode. It is a table for reference which prescribes the number of ART games to be added during the normal mode stay in ART (in the ART preparation state and ART state), and the combination lottery target role together with the distribution probability of the number of added games. In the normal mode ART-added lottery table, there is no setting difference in the winning probability of each winning combination and all settings are common. That is, the main ROM 73 stores one type of normal mode ART addition lottery table common to all settings.

  When staying in the normal mode during ART, according to the to-be-selected lottery table, if the index value IV = 4 and 6 is won, the additional lottery process is executed. In addition, not during ART, for example, during non-ART during / non-BB, the ART addition lottery is not executed.

  If the watermelon with index value IV = 4 is won, the distribution rate is 5%, the number of added games is 100G, the distribution rate of 10% is the number of added games 50G, the distribution rate of 10% is the number of added games 30G, the distribution rate of 5% The number of back-up games is 50G, the distribution rate is 5%, the number of back-up games is 30G, and the distribution rate of 65% is 0G (so-called out). That is, when the watermelon having the index value IV = 4 is won, the winning is won with the probability of 35% (35/100).

  Note that "the number of back-to-back games" is substantially the same as the number of top-up games in that the number of ART games increases, but the normal number of top-to-back games and "the number of back-to-back games" In this case, the timing at which the increased ART game number is notified to the player is different. If the player selects the normal "number of added games", the player is notified of the addition at basically immediately timing, such as within the number of games added or the number of latest games. On the other hand, even if the player wins the "number of back-to-back games", the player is not notified of the top-up immediately after the top-off winning, as in the case of the "top game". The details will be described later again.

  If you win a cherry with an index value IV = 6, then the distribution rate is 10%, the number of added games is 300G, the distribution rate is 20%, the number of added games is 100G, the distribution rate is 20%, the number of added games is 50G, the distribution rate is 20% The number of added games is 30G, the distribution rate is 10%, the number of backed games is 50G, the distribution rate is 10%, the number of backed games is 30G, and the distribution rate of 10% is 0G Ru. That is, when the cherry of the index value IV = 6 is won, the winning is won with a probability of 90% (90/100).

  FIG. 37 (b) is an explanatory diagram for describing an ART-added lottery table for the first RT mode. It is a table for reference which prescribes the additional lottery target role of ART game number at the time of 1st RT mode stay in ART with the distribution probability of the number of additional games. In the ART additional lottery table for the first RT mode, there is no setting difference in the winning probability of each winning combination and all settings are common. That is, the main ROM 73 stores one type of first RT mode ART additional lottery table common to all settings.

  When staying in the first RT mode during ART, according to the on-the-ceiling lottery table, if the index value IV = 4, 6 and 19 is won, the additional lottery process is executed.

  If the watermelon with index value IV = 4 is won, the distribution rate is 5%, the number of added games is 100G, the distribution rate of 10% is the number of added games 50G, the distribution rate of 10% is the number of added games 30G, the distribution rate of 5% The number of back-up games is 50G, the distribution rate is 5%, the number of back-up games is 30G, and the distribution rate of 65% is 0G (so-called out). That is, when the watermelon having the index value IV = 4 is won, the winning is won with the probability of 35% (35/100).

  If you win a cherry with an index value IV = 6, then the distribution rate is 10%, the number of added games is 300G, the distribution rate is 20%, the number of added games is 100G, the distribution rate is 20%, the number of added games is 50G, the distribution rate is 20% The number of added games is 30G, the distribution rate is 10%, the number of backed games is 50G, the distribution rate is 10%, the number of backed games is 30G, and the distribution rate of 10% is 0G Ru. That is, when the cherry of the index value IV = 6 is won, the winning is won with a probability of 90% (90/100).

  In the case of winning the normal replay with index value IV = 19, the number of backed games is 50G at a distribution rate of 1%, the number of backed games is 30G at a distribution rate of 1%, and the number of added games is 0G at a distribution rate of 98% ) Is decided by the distribution lottery. That is, in the case of winning the normal replay with the index value IV = 19, the winning will be won with a probability of 2% (2/100).

  In addition, since the normal replay is won relatively frequently, the additional winning probability is set to 2% and a low value, and the player is usually not strongly conscious of the normal replay as a winning combination. Therefore, in rare cases where the player is elected to win by extra replay, the notification timing to the player is mainly distributed to the number of backed games in order to give unexpectedness.

  FIG. 37 (c) is an explanatory diagram for describing an ART-added lottery table for the second RT mode. It is a table for reference which prescribes the additional lottery target role of the number of ART games when staying in the second RT mode during ART together with the distribution probability of the number of additional games. In the ART additional lottery table for the second RT mode, there is no setting difference in the winning probability of each winning combination, and all settings are common. That is, the main ROM 73 stores one type of ART additional lottery table for the second RT mode common to all settings.

  When staying in the second RT mode during ART, according to the to-be-selected lottery table, if the index value IV = 4, 6, 15, and 16 is won, the additional lottery process is executed.

  If the watermelon with index value IV = 4 is won, the distribution rate is 5%, the number of added games is 100G, the distribution rate of 10% is the number of added games 50G, the distribution rate of 10% is the number of added games 30G, the distribution rate of 5% The number of back-up games is 50G, the distribution rate is 5%, the number of back-up games is 30G, and the distribution rate of 65% is 0G (so-called out). That is, when the watermelon having the index value IV = 4 is won, the winning is won with the probability of 35% (35/100).

  If you win a cherry with an index value IV = 6, then the distribution rate is 10%, the number of added games is 300G, the distribution rate is 20%, the number of added games is 100G, the distribution rate is 20%, the number of added games is 50G, the distribution rate is 20% The number of added games is 30G, the distribution rate is 10%, the number of backed games is 50G, the distribution rate is 10%, the number of backed games is 30G, and the distribution rate of 10% is 0G Ru. That is, when the cherry of the index value IV = 6 is won, the winning is won with a probability of 90% (90/100).

  In the case of winning the normal replay with index value IV = 15, the number of backed games is 50G with a distribution rate of 1%, the number of backed games is 30G with a distribution rate of 1%, the number of added games 0G with a distribution rate of 98% ) Is decided by the distribution lottery. That is, when a normal replay with an index value IV = 15 is won, an additional winning is achieved with a probability of 2% (2/100).

  In addition, since the normal replay is won relatively frequently, the additional winning probability is set to 2% and a low value, and the player is usually not strongly conscious of the normal replay as a winning combination. For this reason, in the rare case that the player is elected to win the game by the normal replay, the game is mainly distributed to the number of games to be backed to delay notification to the player.

  In the case of winning the normal replay and the first special replay with index value IV = 16, the number of added games is 300G at a distribution rate of 8%, the number of added games is 100G at a distribution rate of 20%, and the number of added games is 50G at a distribution rate of 20%. The number of additional games 30G at a distribution rate of 50%, and the number of additional games 0G (so-called out) at a distribution rate of 2% are determined by distribution lottery. That is, when a normal replay with index value IV = 16 and a first special replay are won, an additional prize is won with a probability of 98% (98/100).

  Since the first special replay is relatively difficult to win, the additional winning probability is set to a high 98%, and the player is strongly conscious of the first special replay during the game as the additional winning combination. For this reason, when an additional prize is won in the first special replay, it is mainly distributed to the number of normal additional games, not the overriding, in order to meet the expectation of the player. When the normal extra game number is won, the extra is notified at a basically immediately timing such as within the number of the games for which the extra is won or the number of the latest games, in order to inform the player of the extra winning with the first special replay.

  FIG. 37D is an explanatory diagram for describing an ART-added lottery table for BB. It is a table for reference which specified the additional lottery target role of the number of ART games in the BB during which the winning is established during ART (in the ART preparation state and ART state) together with the distribution probability of the number of additional games. In the ART additional lottery table for BB, there is no setting difference in the winning probability of each winning combination and all settings are common. That is, one main type of ART addition lottery table for BB common to all settings is stored in the main ROM 73.

  It is to be noted that the BB in which the winning a prize is established during ART is not a red BB with index value IV = 8 (with a setting difference) but a red BB with index value IV = 7 (without a setting difference). In the red BB of index value IV = 7 (no difference in setting), ART additional lottery is executed at timing when winning in the additional lottery target role, and when ART additional is won, the player is added the ART game number based on the rare combination winning. You can earn On the other hand, in the red BB with an index value IV of 8 having a setting difference won during ART state (setting difference), the ART addition lottery itself is not executed regardless of the winning combination and the ART game number is added There is no need to earn

  According to the winning lottery table during the winning of the winning prize during the ART, the winning lottery process is executed when the index values IV = 2, 4 and 7 are won.

  When winning watermelon with index value IV = 2, the distribution rate is 5%, the number of added games is 100G, the distribution rate of 10% is the number of added games 50G, the distribution rate of 10% is the number of added games 30G, the distribution rate of 5% The number of back-up games is 50G, the distribution rate is 5%, the number of back-up games is 30G, and the distribution rate of 65% is 0G (so-called out). That is, when the watermelon having the index value IV = 2 is won, the winning is won with the probability of 35% (35/100).

  If you win a cherry with index value IV = 4, then the distribution rate is 10%, the number of added games is 300G, the distribution rate is 20%, the number of added games is 100G, the distribution rate is 20%, the number of added games is 50G, the distribution rate is 20% The number of added games is 30G, the distribution rate is 10%, the number of backed games is 50G, the distribution rate is 10%, the number of backed games is 30G, and the distribution rate of 10% is 0G Ru. That is, when the cherry of index value IV = 4 is won, the winning is won with a probability of 90% (90/100).

  When winning 1st special replay and 2nd special replay with index value IV = 7, the number of added games is 300G at the distribution rate of 8%, the number of added games is 100G at the distribution rate of 20%, and the amount of added games at the distribution rate of 20% The number 50 G of additional games is 30 G with a distribution rate of 50%, and the number of additional games 0 G (so-called out) is determined with a distribution lottery with a distribution rate of 2%. That is, when the first special replay and the second special replay having the index value IV = 7 are won, the additional prize is won with a probability of 98% (98/100).

  Note that according to the extra lottery table, the first special replay with index value IV = 6 is not a part for the extra lottery, so even if the same first special replay is won, the extra lottery is not executed (FIG. 36) . By doing this, when the first special replay winning combination is established, the player can expect an additional winning even though the appearance can not be determined. In this case, if index value IV = 7, it will be added winning or not winning, so on the surface either an additional winning effect (e.g. freeze success effect) or an overdone effect (e.g. freeze failure effect) will be implemented, or index value IV = In the case of 6, since the extra lottery itself is not carried out, the effect on the surface (for example, freeze non-rendering effect) is implemented to improve the interest of the game. Of course, in the case of the index value IV = 6, the additional lottery itself is not carried out, so there may be a case where no effect is performed at all without performing the off effect (for example, freeze non-render effect).

  Since the first special replay and the second special replay are relatively difficult to win, the additional winning probability is set high at 98%, and the player is playing a game with the first special replay and the second special replay as an additional winning combination. I am strongly aware of it. For this reason, in the case of winning the first special replay or the second special replay, the game is mainly distributed to the number of normal additional games, not the overriding, in order to meet the expectation of the player. When the normal extra game number is won, the player is basically immediately added, such as within the number of games or the number of latest games, in order to inform the player that the first extra replay and the second extra replay are triggered. Is notified. Also, as described later, since the first special replay and the second special replay with index value IV = 7 serve as an opportunity to inform the player of the number of added games that are not notified and are backed up, the normal It is mainly distributed to the number of top games.

  As described above, since each ART addition lottery table in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (d) is common to all settings, one type common to any setting value “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10 It is provided as a table of That is, the distribution probability of the number of added games is common to all settings. Further, the winning combinations (index value IV = 4, 6, 15, or 16) that trigger the additional lottery for the ART game number are only the winning combinations whose winning probability is common to all settings. For example, in the second RT mode lottery table (FIG. 35) for any of the set values “1” to “6”, the winning combination serving as the trigger for the additional lottery execution of the ART game number has an index value IV common to all settings for the winning probability. = 4, 6, 15 or 16 only. For example, a winning combination having a setting difference such as IV = 8 does not become an opportunity to execute an additional lottery for ART game number. For this reason, in the distribution lottery of the number of additional games, there is no advantage or disadvantage based on the setting difference. As described above, in the present embodiment, a winning combination having a setting difference in the winning probability is not used as an opportunity to execute the additional lottery for the number of ART games. Also, with regard to the distribution probability of the number of additional games, there is no advantage or disadvantage due to the setting difference.

  In each ART-added lottery table shown in FIGS. 37 (a) to 37 (d), when winning is added, either the number of added games or the number of backed games is acquired, but the number of added games and the number of reverse games are reversed. It is also possible to acquire both of the number of loaded games. In the case of winning an addition, for example, the number of additional games 50G and the number of back-up games 50G may be determined by distribution lottery at a predetermined distribution rate.

[ART preparation process]
Subsequently, an additional lottery for the ART game number (hereinafter, also simply referred to as an additional lottery) will be described. If the winning lottery is a winning combination with ART game number during ART condition (in ART preparation condition and ART condition), the number of games to be added is based on the above-mentioned ART additional lottery table. Determined by lottery.

  First, the ART addition lottery will be described in the ART preparation state processing (step S1308 in FIG. 27). The ART preparation state is a state in which, when a transition possible condition to the ART state is established, the state is to stay before transitioning to the ART state. When the player is elected in a target combination serving as an ART lottery number addition trigger during the ART preparation state, an addition lottery may occur based on the ART addition lottery table.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing ART preparation state processing. In FIG. 38 according to this embodiment, step S1601-2 (corresponding to step S1601 in FIG. 30), step S1602-2 (corresponding to step S1602 in FIG. 30), and step S1602 in comparison with FIG. 30 of the first embodiment. The processing content of S1604-2 (corresponding to step S1604 in FIG. 30) is partially different.

  In the ART preparation state process, if the additional lottery trigger is won in the current game (step S1601-2: YES), the additional lottery process is executed (step S1602-2).

  Specifically, as described above, in the case of staying in the normal mode in the ART, when winning with the index value IV = 4 and 6 which is an additional lottery trigger, the additional lottery process is executed. In addition, when staying in the first RT mode during ART, when winning with the index value IV = 4, 6 and 19 which is the additional lottery trigger, the additional lottery process is executed. Since the transition to the ART state is made when transitioning to the second RT mode in the ART preparation state, the gaming state in the ART preparation state is either the normal mode or the first RT mode.

  In the ART preparation state addition lottery process, the normal mode ART addition lottery table (FIG. 37 (a)) or the first RT mode ART addition lottery table (FIG. 37 (b)) is read out from the main side ROM 73 according to the gaming state. At the same time, the main RAM 74 reads out the value of the lottery counter periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle), and collates the value of the lottery counter against the readout additional lottery table.

  For example, when a watermelon of index value IV = 4 is won in the normal mode and the first RT mode during ART preparation state, the number of added games is 100G at a distribution rate of 5%, the number of added games is 50G at a distribution rate of 10%, 10G distribution rate with 30G addition games with 5% distribution rate, 50G with 5% distribution rate, 5G with 5% distribution rate, 30G with back distribution games, 65% addition rate with 0G addition games (so-called out) It is decided by the distribution lottery. That is, according to the final addition lottery table, when the watermelon having the index value IV = 4 is won, the additional winning is achieved with a probability of 35% (35/100).

  Also, for example, when staying in the ART preparation state in the normal mode and the first RT mode, when the cherry of the index value IV = 6 is won, the additional game number 300G with 10% distribution rate and the additional game number 100G with 20% distribution rate With 50% of additional games with a distribution rate of 20%, with 30% of additional games with a distribution rate of 20%, with 50% of distribution games with a distribution rate of 10%, with 30% of distribution games with a distribution rate of 10% The number of additional games 0G (so-called out-of-order) is determined by distribution lottery based on the distribution rate. That is, according to the final addition lottery table, when the cherry of the index value IV = 6 is won, the additional winning is achieved with a probability of 90% (90/100).

  In addition, when staying in the first RT mode during ART, when winning a normal replay with index value IV = 19, the number of backed games is 50G at a distribution rate of 1%, and the number of backed games is 98% at a distribution rate of 1%. The number of additional games 0G (so-called out-of-order) is determined by the allocation lottery with the allocation rate of%. That is, according to the final addition lottery table, when a normal replay with an index value IV = 15 is won, the additional winning is achieved with a probability of 2% (2/100).

  It should be noted that the player hardly thinks that the player will normally win the extra on the replay, so if there is a rare chance that the extra on the regular replay is won with a probability of 2%, then the ART game number counter A can be divided by allocating the usual prize. By mainly allocating to the number of back mounted games rather than increasing the number of back mounted games, it is possible to increase the number of back mounted games toward the ART game number counter B without being understood by the player.

  In the additional lottery process, when the additional prize is won (step S1603: YES), the additional process is executed (step S1604-2). Specifically, when the winning is awarded, the assigned number of added games (300, 100, 50 or 30 G) is added to the ART game number counter A of the main RAM 74. On the other hand, in the case of winning in reverse, the number (50 or 30 G) of the reverse games distributed is added to the ART game number counter B of the main RAM 74.

  Further, as described above, when both the number of added games and the number of embedded games (for example, 50 G of added games and 50 G of embedded games) are acquired, the additional allocated to the ART game number counter A of the main RAM 74. The number of games (for example, 50 G) is added, and the distributed number of supported games (for example, 50 G) is added to the ART game number counter B.

  FIG. 39 shows an ART game number counter. The ART game number counter according to the present embodiment is a counter for specifying the number of ART games for which the additional winning is won by the main MPU 72, but the counts are “ART game number counter A” and “ART game number counter B (back "Counting counter" is divided and counted.

  The ART game number counter A indicates the number of ART games that have been notified on the surface to the player out of the number of continued games in one execution of the ART state. The ART game number counter A counts the number of added games won based on, for example, “50” and the ART added lottery table (FIG. 37) which is given by default at the start of ART. As a result, the number of continued games in one execution of the ART state is increased.

  On the other hand, the ART game number counter B indicates the number of ART-added games not notified to the player among the number of continued games in one execution of the ART state. The ART game number counter B counts the number of back mounted games won based on the ART added lottery table (FIG. 37). That is, the ART added game number counter B is used to temporarily hide the ART added game number from the viewpoint of improving the taste. As will be described later, the unannounced ART-added game value for the ART game number counter B is notified to the player when, for example, the player is elected in the red BB with a setting difference. After the notification, the value for the notification of the ART game number counter B is shifted to the value of the ART game number counter A.

  Referring back to FIG. 38 again, after the addition processing is executed (step S1604-2) or when the addition lottery trigger is not won (step S1601-2: NO), the processing proceeds to S1605. However, since step S1605 and subsequent steps are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

[ART state processing]
Subsequently, the ART addition lottery in the ART state process (step S1309 in FIG. 27) will be described. The transition to the ART state is made when a transition possible condition from the ART preparation state to the ART state is satisfied. Even in the ART state, if the target combination serving as the ART lottery number winning lottery execution trigger is won, the number of games to be added is determined by lottery based on the above ART lottery lottery table.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing ART state processing. In FIG. 40 according to this embodiment, step S1701-2 (corresponding to step S1701 in FIG. 30), step S1702-2 (corresponding to step S1702 in FIG. 30), and step S1704-2 (FIG. 30) in comparison with FIG. The processing contents of step S1705-2 (corresponding to step S1705 in FIG. 30) and step S1706-2 (corresponding to step S1706 in FIG. 30) are partially different. Also, step S1706-3 and step S1706-4 are inserted.

  In the ART state process, when the additional lottery trigger is won in the current game (step S1701-2: YES), the additional lottery process is executed (step S1702-2).

  Specifically, as described above, in the case of staying in the normal mode in the ART, when winning with the index value IV = 4 and 6 which is an additional lottery trigger, the additional lottery process is executed. In addition, when staying in the first RT mode during ART, when winning with the index value IV = 4, 6 and 19 which is the additional lottery trigger, the additional lottery process is executed. In addition, when staying in the second RT mode during ART, when the index values IV = 4, 6, 15, and 16 which are the additional lottery trigger roles are won, the additional lottery process is executed (FIG. 37).

  It should be noted that, among the additional lottery triggers, the player is normally elected to be added in the replay (index value IV = 19 when staying in the first RT mode during ART, index value IV = 15 when staying in the second RT mode during ART) I hardly think about this, so if you are rarely elected to add to the normal replay with a probability of 2%, rather than increase the ART game number counter A by allocating to the normal additional winning, it is mainly based on the number of backed games By allocating to the above, it is possible to increase the number of games to be backed up to the ART game number counter B without being understood by the player.

  In the additional lottery process, when the additional prize is won (step S1703: YES), the additional process is executed (step S1704-2). More specifically, when the winning is awarded, the assigned number of added games (300, 100, 50 or 30 G) is added to the ART game number counter A of the main RAM 74. On the other hand, in the case of winning in reverse, the number (50 or 30 G) of the reverse games distributed is added to the ART game number counter B of the main RAM 74. As a result, the number of continued games in one execution of the ART state is increased.

In the ART state process, the value of the ART game number counter A in the main RAM 74 is decremented by 1 (step S1705-2). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the ART game number counter A after the subtraction of 1 is "0", and the value of the ART game number counter A is "0" (step S1706-2: YES Then, it is determined whether the value of the ART game number counter B is “0” (step S1706-3).

  If the value of the ART game number counter B is “0” (step S1706-3: YES), it is determined whether or not the normal mode is set (step S1707). If the mode is not the normal mode (step S1707: NO), "3" is set in the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1708). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes ART termination branch processing (step S1310) in the next processing cycle in the response processing at the game end (FIG. 27), and the gaming state shifts from ART state to ART end branch state . On the other hand, when it is the normal mode (step S1707: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S1709). This will end the AT state.

  On the other hand, in step S1706-3, when the value of the ART game number counter B is not "0" (step S1706-3: NO), a notification process of the ART-added game number is executed (step S1706-4).

  In the notification process of the ART added game number, the value of the ART game number counter B is set as the upper limit value, and the notification amount is set to the value of the ART game number counter A. Further, after being set, the value set in the ART game number counter A is subtracted from the ART game number counter B. For example, when the value of ART game number counter A is “0” and the value of ART game number counter B is “50”, the value “0” of ART game number counter A corresponds to the value of ART game number counter B “ "50" is set. Further, after being set, the value "50" set in the ART game number counter A is subtracted from the value "50" of the ART game number counter B to be "0". Further, since the value of the ART game number counter A is increased by this, the player is notified of the increased number of games as the ART added game number.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of a display screen of the image display device. Specifically, the main MPU 72 transmits a predetermined ART addition notification effect execution command to the effect MPU 82, whereby the number of remaining ART games on the image display device 63 temporarily changes from "1" to "0", For example, after the notification effect of the ART addition such as “It is not over yet! +50” is displayed, the number of ART remaining games increases to “50”.

  Thus, when the value of the ART game number counter A is "0" and the value of the ART game number counter B is not "0", the number of ART remaining games displayed on the image display device 63 is "0" ( The ART game number counter A = 0), although it appears to the player that the AT state has ended as if there were the number of games that were won in the form of the ART added lottery in the past game (ART number-of-games counter B> 0), the number of games counted in a form hidden from the surface is notified to the player at this timing and displayed on the image display device 63 The number of ART remaining games will be explicitly added.

[BB state processing]
Next, the ART added lottery in red BB won during the ART state will be described. In the red BB with index value IV = 7 won during ART state (no difference in setting), for example, ART additional lottery is executed at the timing of winning the rare role, and if ART extra is won, the player is elected the rare role You can earn the number of ART games on the basis of. On the other hand, in the red BB of index value IV = 8 (in which there is a setting difference) won in the ART state, the ART addition lottery itself is not executed. However, for example, at the timing of winning the role of rare, it is displayed as winning of the ART game number addition based on the winning of the role of rare, and the player is notified of the amount of reverse winning which has been won in advance as ART additional.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart 1 illustrating the BB state process according to the second embodiment. FIG. 43 is a flowchart 2 illustrating the BB state process according to the second embodiment. For convenience of drawing, the processing for BB state according to the second embodiment is divided into two flowcharts.

  In the processing at the end of the game in FIG. 27, if any BB winning data is set or in the BB state (step S1301 in FIG. 27: YES), the processing for BB according to the second embodiment is performed. Run. In the processing for BB, if any BB winning data is set, it is determined whether BB winning has occurred in the current game, and if BB winning has occurred, the main RAM 74 is selected. By setting "1" to the provided BB state flag, the gaming state is shifted to the BB state. As a result, in the lottery process (FIG. 10) in the next and subsequent games, the above-described BB lottery table (FIG. 36) is referred to. The BB winning data is deleted from the main side RAM 74 when shifting to the BB state, thereby releasing the BB winning state.

  In FIG. 42, it is first determined whether or not the current game is a winning game with a setting difference (step S 2001: YES). If the winning game is with a setting difference, it is provided in the main RAM 74. The set difference bonus flag is set to "1" (step S2002). Thereafter, it can be determined whether the BB is in red BB with index value IV = 8 (with setting difference) or in red BB with index value IV = 7 (without setting difference).

  As described above, the slot machine 10 has the setting values “1” to “6”, but “setting difference BB” means BB (big bonus) in which the winning probability is different depending on the setting value. On the other hand, “no setting difference BB” means BB (big bonus) in which the winning probability is common to all the settings. For example, referring to FIGS. 33 to 35, BB with setting difference corresponds to BB of IV = 8, and BB with no setting difference corresponds to BB of IV = 7.

  Next, if the index value IV = 2 or 4 in the BB lottery table (FIG. 36) is won in this game (step S2003: YES), whether the bonus flag with setting difference is "1" or not Is determined (step S2004).

  Here, the index value IV = 2 (watermelon) or 4 (cherry) during the BB state executes the AT transition lottery in the non-AT (ART) state, and the ART game in the AT (ART) state. It can be a trigger for the number-added lottery to be executed. However, if there is a condition that the transition to the AT or the condition for adding the number of ART games is common to all settings, that is, if there is no advantage or disadvantage in the game results due to the difference in setting values, there is a setting difference. It is not possible to execute an AT transition drawing or an addition drawing of the number of ART games based on a winning combination etc. during BB. On the other hand, it is possible to execute the AT transition lottery and the additional lottery of the number of ART games based on the trigger role or the like which is won during the setting difference BB.

  Therefore, it is determined whether or not the setting difference bonus flag is “1”, and if the setting difference bonus flag is “1”, the AT transition lottery and the number of ART games are added during the setting difference BB. Do not run the lottery. On the other hand, if the setting difference bonus flag is not “1” (if the setting difference bonus flag is “0”), it is possible to execute the AT transition lottery and the ART game number addition lottery during the setting difference no BB. I assume.

  When it is determined that the bonus flag with setting difference is not "1" (step S2004: NO), it is determined whether the value of the AT state counter provided in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2005). The AT state counter is a counter for specifying whether or not the main MPU 72 is in the AT state and, in the case of the AT state, for specifying the staying mode of the AT state. In the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is "0", and in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more.

  If the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more (step S2005: YES), it means that index value IV = 2 (watermelon) or 4 (cherry) is won during BB from ART preparation state or ART state, An addition lottery process of the number of ART games is executed (step S2006).

  In the BB addition lottery process from the ART preparation state or the ART state, the ART addition lottery table for BB (FIG. 37 (d)) is read from the main side ROM 73 and updated periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) in the main side RAM 74 The value of the lottery counter is read, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the read-out additional lottery table.

  For example, when the watermelon having the index value IV = 2 is won (FIG. 36), according to the ART add lottery table for BB (FIG. 37 (d)), distribution of the number of added games 100G, 10% at a distribution rate of 5%. Number of additional games 50G in rate, 10% distribution rate of additional games 30G, distribution rate of 5%, number of back-up games 50G, distribution rate of 5% of number of back-up games 30G, distribution rate of 65% of additional games The number 0 G (so-called "off") is determined by the sorting lottery. That is, when the watermelon having the index value IV = 2 is won, the winning is won with the probability of 35% (35/100).

  Also, when a cherry is selected for the index value IV = 4 (FIG. 36), according to the ART addition lottery table for BB (FIG. 37 (d)), distribution of the number of added games 300G, 20% at a distribution rate of 10%. 100G added games at a rate, 50G added games at a distribution rate of 20%, 30G added games at a distribution rate of 20%, an embedded games with a distribution rate of 50G for 10%, a distribution rate of 10% The number of additional games 0 G (so-called “off”) is determined by distribution lottery with several 30 G, 10% distribution rate. That is, when the cherry of index value IV = 4 is won, the winning is won with a probability of 90% (90/100).

  If the addition is won (step S2007: YES), the addition processing is executed (step S2008). That is, when the winning is added in the additional lottery process in the BB state shifted in the AT state, the number of continued games in one execution of the ART state is increased. Specifically, when the winning is awarded, as shown in FIG. 39, the assigned number of added games (300, 100, 50 or 30G) is added to the ART game number counter A of the main RAM 74. On the other hand, in the case of winning in reverse, the number (50 or 30 G) of the reverse games distributed is added to the ART game number counter B of the main RAM 74.

  When the number of added games is added to the ART game number counter A, the player is notified of the addition. Specifically, the main MPU 72 transmits a predetermined ART addition notification effect execution command to the effect MPU 82, and after the notification effect of the added number of added games is displayed on the image display device 63, after addition, The number of ART remaining games (equal to ART game number counter A) is updated and displayed (see, for example, FIG. 41). Further, the notification timing to the player is promptly performed, for example, in the current game, when the number of added games is added to the ART game number counter A. However, it may be within the next game or several games.

  It returns to step S2005 again. If the value of the AT state counter is not 1 or more (step S2005: NO), it means that index value IV = 2 (watermelon) or 4 (cherry) was won during BB from non-AT state, so AT transition lottery processing Is executed (step S2009). In the AT transition lottery process, the AT transition lottery table (not shown) is read from the main ROM 73, and the main RAM 74 reads the value of the lottery counter periodically (eg, 2 msec cycle) and the value of the lottery counter Is compared with the read out AT transition lottery table. The AT transition lottery table is, for example, elected with a probability of 1/2 when it is elected with index value IV = 2, and is elected with a probability of 4/5 when it is elected with index value IV = 4. Become.

  If the AT transition has been won (step S2010: YES), "1" is set in the during BB transition win flag (step S2011). The main MPU 72 indicates that it is necessary to shift to the AT state after the end of the BB state, triggered by the AT transition winning state in the BB state transitioned in the state not being the AT state. It is a flag to identify. That is, when AT transition winning is achieved in the AT transition processing in the BB state shifted in the state not in the AT state, the state shifts to the AT state after the end of the BB state.

  In the second embodiment, the additional lottery process in step S2006 and the AT transition lottery in step S2009 are branched in step S2004 according to the value of the AT state counter, and processed in separate steps. However, as in the first embodiment, first, advisability is determined as an advantageous lottery process, and after winning, according to the value of the AT state counter, an additional lottery process in step S2008 or a mid-BB transition win flag in step S2011. It is also possible to branch to each of the 1 'sets and perform this.

  It returns to step S2003 again. If the index value IV = 2 or 4 in this game is not won (step S2003: NO) and the index value IV = 6 or 7 is won (step S2012: YES), the bonus flag with the setting difference is It is determined whether it is "1" (step S2013). If the setting difference bonus flag is not “1” (step S2013: NO), the setting difference absence processing is executed (step S2014). On the other hand, if the setting difference bonus flag is “1” (step S2013: YES), the setting difference processing is executed (step S2015).

(Processing when there is no setting difference)
FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the process when there is no setting difference. The process when there is no setting difference in step S2014 in FIG. 42 (step S2014) will be described in detail.

  First, it is determined whether or not a win is made at index value IV = 7 (first special replay, second special replay) in the BB lottery table (FIG. 36) in the current game (step S2101). It should be noted that if it is determined in S2012 of FIG. 42 that either IV = 6 or 7 has already been determined, in step S2101 the process branches depending on whether IV = 7 is selected among these.

  If the index value IV = 7 is won (step S2101: YES), it is determined whether the value of the AT state counter provided in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2102). In the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is "0", and in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more.

  When the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more (step S2102: YES), it is determined that index value IV = 7 (first special replay, second special replay) is won during BB from ART preparation state or ART state Thus, the additional lottery process is executed (step S2103).

  In the BB addition lottery process from the ART preparation state or the ART state, the ART addition lottery table for BB (FIG. 37 (d)) is read from the main side ROM 73 and updated periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) in the main side RAM 74 The value of the lottery counter is read, and the value of the lottery counter is collated with the read-out additional lottery table.

  For example, in the case of winning the first special replay and the second special replay with index value IV = 7 (FIG. 36), according to the ART add lottery table for BB (FIG. 37 (d)), the addition rate is 2%. The number of games is 300G, the distribution rate of 20% is 100G, the distribution rate of 20% is 50G, the distribution rate of 50G is 30%, the distribution rate is 30G, and the distribution rate is 2%. ) Is decided by the distribution lottery. That is, when the first special replay and the second special replay having the index value IV = 7 are won, the additional prize is won with a probability of 98% (98/100). It is a winning combination that a player can expect a high addition both in the winning probability of winning and the number of bonus games.

  When the winning is awarded (step S2104: YES), the additional processing is executed (step S2105). Specifically, when the winning is awarded, as shown in FIG. 39, the assigned number of added games (300, 100, 50 or 30G) is added to the ART game number counter A of the main RAM 74. Incidentally, according to the ART addition lottery table for BB (FIG. 37 (d)), there is no reverse winning in the case of index value IV = 7.

  Since the number of added games is added based on the winning of the index value IV = 7, the freeze effect flag is set to “2” to generate the freeze effect related to the additional notification effect of notifying the player of the added effect next (step S2106). The freeze effect corresponding to the freeze effect flag "2" is the reels 32L, 32M, 32R at the timing when the player turns on the start lever 41 in the next game, especially when the winning combination with high added expectation is won. For example, it is an effect to start reverse rotation all at once after rocking, for example, to temporarily stop each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in a state where bonus symbols are automatically aligned, and to inform the number of winning additional games. After informing the additional game number, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate in the forward direction, and stop in accordance with the operation of the stop buttons 42 to 44 by the player. So to speak, it will be a freeze success production.

  On the other hand, when the index value IV = 7 is not won (step S2101: NO) or when the additional prize is not won (step S2104: NO), "1" is set to the freeze effect flag (step S2107). The freeze effect corresponding to the freeze effect flag “1” is the reels 32L, 32M, 32R at the timing when the player turns on the start lever 41 in the next game, especially when the winning combination with high added expectation is won. For example, after rocking, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R starts to rotate in the forward direction, and stops in response to the operation of each stop button 42 to 44 by the player. So to speak, it will be a freeze-free play. When the index value IV = 7 does not win (step S2101: NO) or when the additional win is not won (step S2104: NO), it is not necessary to generate the freeze non-rendering effect. In this case, processing may not be performed to set the freeze effect flag to “1” (step S2107), and there may be cases where no effect is performed at all without performing the freeze non-erase effect.

  The process returns to step S2102 again. If it is determined in S2012 of FIG. 42 that either IV = 6 or 7 has already been determined, in the case where the index value IV = 7 has not been won in step S2101 (step S2101: NO), IV = 6 (first step). It means that you have won the Special Replay). When winning with IV = 6 (first special replay), according to the ART add lottery table for BB (Fig. 37 (d)), the add lottery is not executed, so by setting the freeze effect flag to "1". In a manner so to speak Freeze non-emission effect is generated.

  As described above, when the player wins the first special replay and the second special replay with index value IV = 7, the additional prize is won with a probability of 98%, but from the viewpoint of the player, the stop symbols "bell" and "bell" Whether the first special replay with the index value IV = 6 or the first special replay with the index value IV = 7 is made when the first special replay is awarded in the "replay" Is difficult on the surface. Therefore, even when the index value IV = 6 is won, it is intended to improve the interest of the game by generating the freeze non-rendering effect so as to expect an additional winning with the index value IV = 7. Even when the index value IV = 6 is won, the freeze non-rendering effect need not necessarily be generated. There is also a case where no effect is performed at all without performing the freeze non-permission effect.

  Further, also in the case of not winning the winning with the index value IV = 7 (step S2104: NO), it is possible to expect winning and gaining with the index value IV = 7 by generating a freeze non-rendering effect. Improve the fun of gaming.

  The process returns to step S2102 again. If the value of the AT state counter is not 1 or more (step S2102: NO), it means that index value IV = 7 (first special replay, second special replay) is won during BB from the non-AT state. A transition lottery process is executed (step S2108). In the AT transition lottery process, the AT transition lottery table (not shown) is read from the main ROM 73, and the main RAM 74 reads the value of the lottery counter periodically (for example, 2 msec cycle) and the value of the lottery counter is read. It collates with respect to the read AT transition lottery table. In the AT transition lottery table, when the index value IV = 7 is won, for example, the win is achieved with a probability of 1/1.

  If the AT transition has been won (step S2109: YES), "1" is set in the during BB transition selection flag (step S2110). As a result, the state shifts to the AT state after the end of the BB state. As in the first embodiment, first, advisability is determined as the advantageous lottery process, and after winning, according to the value of the AT state counter, the additional lottery process in step S2008 or the BB transition winning flag in step S2011. It is also possible to branch to each of the '1' sets and execute this.

(Processing when there is a setting difference)
FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the setting difference process. The processing when there is a setting difference in step S2015 in FIG. 42 will be described in detail.

  First, it is determined whether or not the game has been won with the index value IV = 7 in the BB lottery table (FIG. 36) in the current game (step S2201). It should be noted that, in S2012 of FIG. 42, it is already determined that either IV = 6 or 7 has been selected, and in this step S2201, the process is branched depending on whether IV = 7 is selected among these.

  If the index value IV = 7 is won (step S2201: YES), it is determined whether the value of the AT state counter provided in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2202). In the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is "0", and in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more.

  If the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more (step S2202: YES), it is determined whether the second special replay winning flag provided in the main RAM 74 is "1" (step S2203).

  The second special replay winning flag is a flag indicating that the second special replay symbol is established in the winning game of the second special replay. According to each lottery table of FIGS. 33 to 35, the second special replay symbol itself can be won only in the winning game of IV = 8. Therefore, when the player wins the second special replay symbol with the stop symbols "LUCKY", "BAR" and "red 7" in the winning game of IV = 8, "1" is set in the second special replay winning flag. Ru.

  The second special replay is a simultaneous winning combination with BB at IV = 8, but since a prize is established only at a place aimed by a look, when the player establishes the second special replay symbol, it achieves a prize The BB simultaneously winning with the second special replay is a setting difference BB based on IV = 8, and it can be determined that it is not a setting difference BB based on IV = 7. And while there is a setting difference based on IV = 8, it recognizes that even if it wins with IV = 7, the AT transition lottery and the additional lottery for the number of ART games are not executed, and even in such a case If the freeze effect (steps S2206 and S2207 described later) not accompanied by the additional lottery is executed, the interest of the game may be reduced for the player.

  Therefore, when the second special replay winning flag is "1" (step S2203: YES), the freeze effect is omitted.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart of the winning process. Compared to the flowchart of FIG. 24, steps S1002-2 and S1002-3 are added as processing relating to the second special replay winning. As a result of the winning symbol formation determination process (step S1001), when it is determined that a symbol is present on the main line ML so as to enable the second special replay winning (step S1002-2: YES), at this timing The second special replay establishment flag can be set to "1".

  It returns to step 2203 of FIG. 45 again. If the second special replay winning flag is not “1”, the player can not achieve the winning of the second special replay symbol, so the BB being won is based on IV = 8 based on whether the setting difference is BB or based on IV = 7. There is no difference in settings. It can not be clearly determined. If the second special replay winning flag is not "1" (step S2203: NO), it is determined whether or not the ART game number counter B in the main RAM 74 is 0 (step S2204). Then, if the ART game number counter B is not 0 (step S2204: NO), a notification addition game number determination process is executed (step S2205).

  In the notification addition game number determination processing, it is determined how many times the addition game number is to be notified to the player here out of the value of the ART game number counter B. The value of ART game number counter B is the same as the number of added games that have been added in ART game number counter B without being notified to the player yet, because the counter winning is made in the previous game. It is.

  As one method of determining the number of information-added games, regardless of the value of the ART game number counter A, all values of the ART game number counter B are determined as the number of information-added games α. For example, when the value of the ART game number counter B is "100", the in-game additional game number α is determined as "100".

  After the notification additional game number α is determined, the notification additional game number α is subtracted from the value of the ART game number counter B, and the notification additional game number α is added to the value of the ART game number counter A.

  Next, the freeze effect flag is set to “2” to generate a freeze success effect for notifying the player of the notification added game number α (step S2206). In this case, the freeze effect starts the reverse rotation simultaneously after the reels 32L, 32M, 32R shake, for example, at the timing when the player turns on the start lever 41 in the next game, for example, the bonus symbols automatically start. In this state, the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are temporarily stopped, and an effect of notifying the notification addition game number α is provided.

  The process returns to step S2204 again. If the ART game number counter B is 0 (step S2204: YES), the number of ART games to be added is 0 since the back-loading. Therefore, "1" is set to the freeze effect flag indicating the freeze non-fire effect (step S2207).

  Here, the index value IV = 7 (the first special replay, the second special replay) in the BB state can be a trigger to execute an additional lottery for the number of ART games in the AT state. However, if there is a condition that the transition to ART or the condition for adding the number of ART games is common to all settings, that is, if there is no advantage or disadvantage in the game result due to the difference in the setting value, index value IV It is not possible to execute the AT transition drawing or the number-of-art drawing for the number of ART games based on the winning combination etc. in the BB of 8 (there is a setting difference). According to the lottery tables of FIGS. 33 to 35, there is a setting difference in the winning probability during BB (with a setting difference) of index value IV = 8.

  For this reason, index value IV = 7 (first special replay, second special replay) which can be a trigger that is originally a chance to execute an additional lottery for the number of ART games during BB with index value IV = 8 (with setting difference) If it is clear that even if it is won, it is clear that there is no expectation for the addition, there is a risk that the interest of the game for the player may be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the player wins the BB symbol, it is determined whether the BB on the surface is won by the index value IV = 7 or the index value IV = 8. It is difficult because of the 7 'pattern. Therefore, if an index value IV = 7 (first special replay, second special replay) is won during a BB winning with an index value IV = 8 having a setting difference, an additional lottery for the number of ART games is actually executed. Although there is no such thing, if it has been won in the previous game and it has been distributed as a back portion and counted in the ART game number counter B, the additional amount of the ART game number counter B is notified at this timing. In this way, it appears as if the additional lottery for the number of ART games has been executed and the additional number of ART games has been won.

  As a result, when the player wins a BB symbol, the index value IV = 7 (first special replay, second special) during BB, regardless of whether the BB is won by IV = 7 or 8 When the player is elected to play the replay and the winning lottery is made, it is possible to make the player expect the addition of the number of ART games. That is, the player can actively play the big bonus regardless of the setting difference of BB.

  On the other hand, when the ART game number counter B is 0 at step S2204 (step S2204: YES), the freeze effect flag indicating the freeze non-rendering effect is set to “1” (step S2207). As a result, when the player establishes the BB symbol, the index value IV = 7 (first special replay, second special replay) during BB, regardless of whether the BB is won by IV = 7 or 8 When the player wins), it is possible to make it appear as if the additional lottery is executed and the player is not elected.

(Information addition game number decision processing)
Here, with regard to the process of determining the number of in-game addition games in step S2205, a method of determining the number of in-game addition games α will be supplemented.

  (1) As described above, regardless of the value of the ART game number counter A, all the values of the ART game number counter B are determined as the notification added game number α at one time.

  However, it is preferable to match the number of information-added games with the number of information-added games that can be generated in the red BB (no setting difference) having the index value IV = 7 won during the ART state. Specifically, the ART-added game that may occur when the first replay of the index value IV = 7 and the second replay are won in the red BB (no setting difference) in the index value IV = 7 won during the ART state The number is selectively any one of 300 G, 100 G, 50 G, and 30 G (see FIG. 37C). Therefore, the ART-added game which may occur when the first replay and the second replay of the index value IV = 7 are won during the "red BB" of the index value IV = 8 (there is a setting difference) won during the ART state The numbers are matched to either 300G, 100G, 50G, or 30G. If, for example, the number of ART-added games to be generated is 70 G, for example, the number of games that can not be selected by definition is the number of games that can not be selected. In the setting addition) BB of the setting difference) and the ART addition occurrence of the 70G is the notification from the back attachment, and the addition triggered by having won the first replay and the second replay with index value IV = 7 this time This is because it becomes clear that there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced for the player.

  Therefore, for example, when the ART game number counter A is 120G, although all values of the ART game number counter B are notified at one time, the possible ART-added game number is 300G, 100G, 50G, or 30G. In order to match with the heel, the number of notified additional games can be determined as 100G.

  (2) As described above, regardless of the value of the ART game number counter A, the value of the ART game number counter B is set as the upper limit to be determined as the notification added game number α by lottery.

  For example, when the ART game number counter A is 120G, any one of 1 to 120G of the values of the ART game number counter B is determined by drawing. However, in order to make the possible number of ART-added games match 300 G, 100 G, 50 G or 30 G, the number of notified additional games may be selected from 30 G, 50 G or 100 G and determined by lottery.

  (3) As the ART game number counter A is larger (the number of remaining ART games is larger), the number of notified additional games is reduced. As the number of remaining ART games is large, there is a high possibility that the game will be set BB again while the remaining number of ART games is high, and therefore there is also a high possibility of executing the process when there is a setting difference again. Therefore, the amount to be backed up as the value of the ART game number counter B is not notified at one time, and is stored.

  Conversely, the smaller the ART game number counter A (the smaller the number of remaining ART games), the larger the number of information-added games. Since the number of remaining ART games is small, there is a low possibility of winning again in the setting ART while the number of remaining ART games is low, and hence the possibility of executing the processing when there is a difference in setting is also low. For this reason, it is less necessary to reserve the amount to be backed up as the value of the ART game number counter B without notifying it.

  For example, when the value of the ART game number counter A is “200” and the value of the ART game number counter B is “100”, the number of in-game addition games α is determined as “30”. Further, for example, when the value of the ART game number counter A is “100” and the value of the ART game number counter B is “100”, the informing additional game number α is determined as “50”. Further, for example, when the value of the ART game number counter A is “20” and the value of the ART game number counter B is “100”, the informing additional game number α is determined as “100”.

  That is, if all the values of the ART game number counter B are determined at one time as the notification added game number as described in (1) above, there is an opportunity to execute processing when there is a setting difference again among the remaining ART game numbers In the remaining ART game number, there is a possibility that the ART game number counter B = 0 if there is a setting winning BB again and if it wins with IV = 7 during BB). In this case, since the process from step S2204: NO to step S2207 is performed, as a result, the freeze non-permission effect occurs.

  On the other hand, by saving the ART game number counter B, the processing proceeds from step S2204: YES to step S2205 and step S2206 without making the ART game number counter B = 0, and as a result, a freeze success effect occurs. The interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that if the number of alert added games is increased as the ART game number counter A is smaller (the number of remaining ART games is smaller), it is a big alert added game under an uneasy situation that the ART state will soon end for the player. It is possible to further improve the interest of the game from the viewpoint of gaining a sense of great reversal, which has rapidly gained the number.

  Also, the size of the ART game number counter A may be determined based on a plurality of threshold values. For example, assuming that the first threshold value 100G, the ART game number counter A is larger than the first threshold value 100G, and the value of the ART game number counter B is "30" or more, this is the smallest value that can take the notification added game number α. Decide "30". However, when the value of the ART game number counter B is not "30" or more, the number of ART added games which may occur in this embodiment is either 300G, 100G, 50G, or 30G. Decide "0". Also, for example, if the second threshold 50G, and the ART game number counter A is larger than the second threshold 50G, and if the value of the ART game number counter B is "50" or more, the next smallest value that can take the notification added game number α. Decide that the value is "50".

  (4) Unlike the above (3), as the ART game number counter A is larger (the number of remaining ART games is larger), the number of information-added games is increased. If the number of in-game addition games is increased, the corresponding ART game number counter B is reduced, but the number of remaining ART games is large, and the remaining ART game number is again selected as an additional winning (back placement winning). It is because there is a high possibility of increase.

  In the ART game number, the winning is over again (back winning), and the processing proceeds from step S2204: YES to step S2205 and step S2206 without ART game number counter B = 0, and as a result, a freeze success effect occurs. The interest of the game can be improved repeatedly.

  As in (1) and (2), whether to determine the number of notified additional games regardless of the value of ART game number counter A, or as in (3) and (4), to the value of ART game number counter A Whether the value of the ART game number counter B is dynamically determined as the number of notified additional games can be arbitrarily set by the developer based on the overall game characteristics and the concept.

  Also, the value of the ART game number counter A is the number of remaining games of the advantageous state game already notified to the player, and is the number of remaining ART games displayed on the image display device 63 of FIG. is there.

  Also in the cases of (3) and (4) above, the number of notified additional games is the number of notified additional games that can occur during "red BB" of index value IV = 7 won during ART state (no difference in setting) Match with the same number of games. Specifically, ART that may occur when the first replay of the index value IV = 7 and the second replay are won in the “red BB” of the index value IV = 8 (with a setting difference) won during the ART state The number of games to be added is made to coincide with any of 300G, 100G, 50G, or 30G. This is to prevent the possibility that the interest of the game is reduced for the player.

  Next, the flowchart 2 showing the BB state process of FIG. 43 is again referred to. Following steps S2008, S2011, and S2015 of FIG. 42, the process proceeds to steps S2016 to S2021 of FIG. However, since steps S2016 to S2021 are the same processes as steps S1407 to S1412 of FIG. 28, repetitive description will be omitted.

  After the step S2019 or the step S2021, the setting difference BB flag is set to “0” as a setting at the end of the BB, thereby clearing the flag (step S2022). Next, the second special replay winning flag is set to "0" to clear the flag (step S2023). The BB end process is executed (step S2024).

[Freeze production process]
FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the normal process. Compared with the flowchart of FIG. 9, step S306-2, step S306-3, and step S306-4 are added as the process related to the freeze effect process. In addition, since it is the process similar to FIG. 9 except these processes, repeated description is abbreviate | omitted.

  After the lottery process (step S306), it is determined whether the freeze effect flag provided in the main RAM 74 is set to "0" (step S306-2), and the freeze effect flag is set to "0". If it is, the reel control process is performed to drive and control each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in a mode corresponding to the result of the lottery process (step S306) (step S307).

  On the other hand, when the freeze effect flag is not set to "0", that is, when the freeze effect flag is "1" or "2", the freeze effect process is executed (step S306-3). In the freeze effect process, in the freeze effect process, first, the state of the flag provided in the main RAM 74 is confirmed.

  When “1” is set in the freeze effect flag, as described above, the freeze effect corresponding to the freeze effect flag “1” is so-called freeze failure effect. At the timing when the player turns on the start lever 41, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R only shakes for a moment, for example.

  When “2” is set in the freeze effect flag, as described above, the freeze effect corresponding to the Leeds effect flag “2” is a so-called freeze success effect. After the reels 32L, 32M, 32R shake, for example, at the timing when the player turns on the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, 32R, 32M, 32R start to reversely rotate simultaneously, for example. The 32R is paused and the number of added games won is notified.

  After the freeze effect process is executed, the freeze effect flag is set to "0" (step S306-4). Thereafter, a reel rotation process is performed to drive and control each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in a mode corresponding to the result of the current lottery process (step S306) (step S307). Stop in response to the operation of (step S308).

  In detail, in the freeze effect process, a freeze start command indicating that the freeze effect process (freeze success effect process or freeze non-erase effect process) is executed in the main MPU 72 is transmitted to the sub MPU 82. By receiving the freeze start command, the sub MPU 82 specifies that the main MPU 72 is in a state in which the freeze effect processing is to be executed, and executes the processing corresponding to the specified result.

[Modification]
In this modification, when notifying the player of the ART-embedded game number, the so-called "Aim for 7" effect is generated instead of the freeze effect described above, and the ART-embedded game number is notified.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory view for explaining a BB lottery table according to a modification. The BB lottery table according to the present modification is a replacement of the BB lottery table of FIG. In the BB lottery table according to the present modification, as in the BB lottery table of FIG. 36, there is no setting difference in the winning probability of each winning combination, and the BB lottery table is common to all settings.

  FIG. 49 is an explanatory view for explaining the relationship between the stop order of the reels and the winning pattern established when the BB lottery table according to the modification is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 48, winning data including a bell (normal bell) is set in each of the index values IV = 1 to 3 of the BB lottery table. In addition, bell and second bell winning data are set in the index value IV = 2, and bell and third bell winning data are set in the index value IV = 3. The number of payouts when the bell (ordinary bell), the second bell and the third bell are established is the same.

  When the player wins with index value IV = 1, as shown in FIG. 49, a bell (usually a bell) is displayed on the effective line (assumed as an irregular 1 line) regardless of the pressing order and operation timing of each stop button 42 to ) Will win a prize. According to the BB lottery table, the probability that the index value IV = 1 is won during BB is, for example, about 1 / 1.3. For this reason, in the BB state, the bell of index value IV = 1 frequently wins, and the expected number of game media to be provided per unit game number is higher than that in the other game states.

  When the index value IV = 2 is won, if the pressing order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is a predetermined pressing order as shown in FIG. Bell winning is established. If the pushing order is not the predetermined pushing order, a bell (usually a bell) is won.

  Further, when the index value IV = 2 is won, a notification such as “Aim for red 7 by reverse pressing!” Is executed by the image display device 63. In this case, the player pushes back into the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "red 7" symbol, the left reel A stop pattern of 32 L aims at the "red 7" symbol respectively. Although the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is "red 7" and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is in line alignment with "red 7" at the predetermined operation timing, the stop symbol "red 7 of the left reel 32L is the same. "Red 7", "Red 7" and "Red 7" do not stop on the line straight line even when aiming at by reel control. On the other hand, at the same time, the second bell is won on the effective line (referred to as an irregular 1 line).

  When the index value IV = 3 is won, as shown in FIG. 49, if the pressing order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is a predetermined pressing order, the third bell winning is established. If the pushing order is not the predetermined pushing order, a bell (usually a bell) is won.

  Further, when the index value IV = 3 is won, a notification such as “Aim for red 7 by reverse pressing!” Is executed by the image display device 63. In this case, the player pushes back into the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "red 7" symbol, the left reel A stop pattern of 32 L aims at the "red 7" symbol respectively. At the predetermined operation timing, "red 7", "red 7" and "red 7" are stopped on a straight line, and at the same time, the third bell is won on the effective line (referred to as an irregular 1 line). In addition, depending on the symbol arrangement configuration, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 42 to 44 (when "red 7", "red 7" and "red 7" are not stopped on a straight line), the third bell winning will not occur. Configuration is also possible.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for describing an ART-added lottery table for BB according to a modification. The ART-added lottery table for BB according to the present modification is a replacement of the ART-added lottery table for BB shown in FIG. 37 (d). Further, in the ART-added lottery table for BB according to the present modification, the ART-added lottery table for BB does not have a setting difference in the winning probability of each winning combination and is common to all settings.

  In the red BB in the index value IV = 7 (no difference in settings), when winning the combination target object lottery, ART additional lottery is executed based on the ART additional lottery table for BB, when ART additional winning is won, the player You can earn the number of ART games. During the red BB of index value IV = 8 which is won during the ART state (there is a setting difference), the ART-added lottery itself is not executed regardless of the winning combination.

  If you win the bell with the index value IV = 3 and the third bell, you can get 300G of additional games with 10% distribution rate, 100G of additional games with 20% distribution rate, 50G of additional games with 20% distribution rate The additional game number 30G with the% distribution rate, and the additional game number 0G (so-called out) with the 0% distribution rate is determined by the distribution lottery. That is, when the bell of the index value IV = 7 and the third bell are won, the winning is achieved with 100% (100/100) probability.

(Processing when there is a setting difference)
FIG. 51 is a flowchart of the setting difference processing according to the present modification. Note that, as a scene of this flowchart, only the situation in which the bell of the index value IV = 3 and the third bell are won in the red BB of the index value IV = 8 (with the setting difference) will be described in detail below.

  First, it is determined whether or not the game is won with the index value IV = 3 in the BB lottery table (FIG. 48) in the current game (step S2301). Again, within the red BB with index value IV = 8 (with set difference), the ART addition lottery itself will be executed regardless of the winning combination, including the bell with index value IV = 3 and the third bell I will not.

  On the other hand, when the index value IV = 3 does not win (step S 2301: NO), specifically, when the bell with the index value IV = 1 is won, the bell winning is simply established. In addition, when the bell is won with index value IV = 2 and the second bell, BB is not only red BB with index value IV = 8 (with setting difference) but also red BB with index value IV = 7 (setting Even in the case of no difference), "Aim for 7" is produced. However, since the bell with the index value IV = 2 and the second bell are not originally an additional lottery target role (FIG. 50), either in red BB (no setting difference) or in red BB (setting difference) Even when aiming, "Red 7", "Red 7" and "Red 7" will not stop on the line straight line, and the additional drawing and the additional winning will not be executed.

  If the index value IV = 3 results in winning (step S2301: YES), it is determined whether the value of the AT state counter provided in the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S2302). In the non-AT state, the value of the AT state counter is "0", and in the AT state, the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more.

  If the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more (step S2302: YES), it is determined whether or not the ART game number counter B of the main RAM 74 is 0 (step S2303). Then, if the ART game number counter B is not 0 (step S2303: NO), a notification addition game number determination process is executed (step S2304). On the other hand, when the ART game number counter B is 0 (step S2303: YES), since there is no ART backgaming game number that can be notified, the notification of the ART added game number is not executable.

  As described above, the notification addition game number determination processing determines how many times the number of addition games among the value of the ART game number counter B is to be notified to the player. The value of ART game number counter B is the same as the number of added games that have been added in ART game number counter B without being notified to the player yet, because the counter winning is made in the previous game. It is.

  The same (1) to (4) as described above can be applied as one method of determining the number of informing additional games. After the notification additional game number α is determined, the notification additional game number α is subtracted from the value of the ART game number counter B, and the notification additional game number α is added to the value of the ART game number counter A.

  Next, in order to notify the player of the notification added game number α determined by the notification added game number determination process, the target aiming flag 7 is set to “1” to generate a so-called “Aim for 7” effect. (Step S2305).

  When the aim flag 7 is set to “1”, the player performs “reverse press” at the timing when the player operates the start lever 41 in the corresponding game (bell with index value IV = 3, third bell). In the image display device 63, a notification such as “Aim red 7” is executed. The player reversely presses the inside of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "red 7" symbol and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "red 7" symbol, the stop of the left reel 32L. The design targets the "red 7" design respectively. "Red 7", "Red 7" and "Red 7" stop on the line straight line at the predetermined operation timing (the third bell wins on the active line at the same time) The effect is that the number α is informed.

  As a scene of this flowchart, although it was in red BB of index value IV = 8 (with setting difference), if BB is in red BB of index value IV = 7 (no setting difference), index value IV When the bell = 3 and the third bell are won, an additional lottery and an additional winning are executed, and an aim is given to aim at 7, aiming at "red 7" and "red 7" on a straight line. “Red 7” is stopped, and the image display device 63 provides an effect that the number of ART-added games for which the addition is won is notified.

  As described above, the effect of notifying the notification added game number α is not limited to the freeze effect, and effects such as the aim of aiming at 7 are also applicable. For example, even when the first special replay and the second special replay with index value IV = 7 are applied to the BB lottery table in FIG. 36, it is possible to apply 7 for aim presentation instead of the freeze presentation. . In this case, “red 7”, “red 7” and “red 7” stop on the line straight line at the predetermined operation timing (at the same time, the second special replay wins on the activated line) Thus, the effect is that the notification additional game number α is notified.

<Another form of the second embodiment>
According to the lottery table (FIGS. 33 to 35), the PV having the index value IV = 8 is applied to the lottery table for the normal mode, the lottery table for the first RT mode, and the lottery table for the second RT mode. As the set value increases, the winning probability of the BB combination that triggers transition to the BB state increases, but as the set value decreases, the winning probability of the BB combination that triggers the transition to the BB state increases. Good. However, it goes without saying that the larger the setting value, the more advantageous the player is for the gaming machine as a whole. In addition, the configuration may be such that the settings are substantially the same. That is, the winning probability of at least the index value IV = 8 is not common to all setting values, and it is sufficient if there is a setting difference.

  -The type of BB is not limited to only one type. According to the lottery table (FIGS. 33 to 35), BB is only "red 7" with index values IV = 7 and 8, but another type of BB, for example, "blue 7" may exist. However, the ART transition lottery and the ART transition lottery can be executed during the BB, as long as the winning probability is the same for all the other BBs.

  A setting difference RB (regular bonus) and a setting difference RB may be provided in the lottery table (FIGS. 33 to 35) instead of or simultaneously with the setting difference BB and the setting difference BB. That is, in this case, when the game player who won the target for the additional lottery is elected during the setting difference RB, the number of the games which have been won in the form of the ART additional lottery in the past in the game The number counter B> 0), the game number which was being counted in a form hidden on the surface, is informed to the player at this timing, and the ART remaining game displayed on the image display device 63 It will be explicitly added in the number.

  In addition to the ART added lottery table of FIG. 37, an additional lottery target role for the number of ART games may be defined. For example, a bell may be used as a lottery target role in addition to the number of ART games. As in the case of the normal replay, the bell sets the additional winning probability low, and in the rare case that the bell is won for the extra, it is mainly distributed to the number of back-loaded games in order to give unexpectedness to the notification timing to the player. .

  In FIG. 42 (processing without setting), when winning with IV = 2 (watermelon) or 4 (cherry) in step S2003, the addition processing is simply executed in step S2008, but IV = 2 (watermelon) Alternatively, even when the extra winning is made with 4 (cherry) as a trigger, the freeze effect may be executed by setting the freeze effect flag to "2".

  Informing the player of the notification added game number α, the above-described freeze effect is an example (step S2206). You may notify through other effects. Also, in the case of the freeze effect, it is executed at the timing when the start lever 41 is turned on in the next game, but when notifying through other effects, it is not the next game but the game (IV = 7 winning game in step S2201) You may notify by.

  -ART game number counter when winning in the first special replay of the index value IV = 7 and the second special replay during the "red BB" of the index value IV = 8 won (due to the setting difference) won during the ART state In addition to reporting the number of backed games counted in B by freeze effect, for example, during a predetermined number of BB game digests in "red BB" with index value IV = 8 won in ART state (with difference in setting) ( For example, in the case of a specification in which a freeze effect is generated in a prescribed game number of 10 games etc. or an ending freeze effect for effect is generated in a BB final game number, the specific condition establishment (definition game number reaching) is triggered. It is also possible to report the number of games to be backed up through these freeze effects.

  ・ If the player wins the first special replay with the index value IV = 7 and the second special replay during the “red BB” with index value IV = 8 won (due to the setting difference) won during ART state, the number of backed games will be At some point, it is assumed that the over-loading is notified (S2205 in FIG. 45: NO), but when the first special replay with index value IV = 7 and the second special replay during BB are won during the BB, an additional lottery is first executed In the case of winning in addition, if BB in the BB concerned is in “red BB” of index value IV = 8 (there is a setting difference), it is also possible to adopt a flow of processing not to add. As a result, even if the BB in the BB is any of "Red BB" with index value IV = 7 (no setting difference) or "Red BB" with index value IV = 8 (with setting difference) The processing flow up to can be made common.

  ・ If the player wins the first special replay with the index value IV = 7 and the second special replay during the “red BB” with index value IV = 8 won (due to the setting difference) won during ART state, the number of backed games will be In some cases, it is assumed that the amount to be supported is reported (S2205 in FIG. 45: NO), but if BB is in “red BB” with index value IV = 8 (the setting difference is present) It is also possible to carry out a back-up notification when the back-off notice lottery is won by performing a lottery of whether or not it is not. In this case, whether or not there is a back-loading game number may be confirmed first, and if there is no back-loading game number, the back-to-back notification lottery may not be performed.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configuration shown in the parentheses or the like.

(Feature A1)
Symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying symbols;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of symbols in the symbol display means;
Combination lottery means (function of executing processing of step S401 to step S408 in the main side MPU 72) that executes lottery processing of combination based on the fact that the start operation means is operated;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop fluctuation display of symbols in the symbol display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the symbol, the corresponding execution to execute the control corresponding to the combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed A gaming machine having means (a function for executing the processing of step S309 and step S1110 in the main MPU 72);
In the lottery process of the part, the predetermined part (in the second embodiment, the index value IV = 4 or 6 in the normal mode, the index value IV = 4, 6 or 19 in the first RT mode, the index in the second RT mode The first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) or the first predetermined profit (the number of ART games counted by the counter A), where at least one profit giving condition (the number of ART games added) is won A predetermined profit giving means for giving at least one of a second predetermined profit (the number of back-up games counted by the ART game number counter B);
Memory means for storing the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) and the second predetermined profit (the number of the reverse games counted by the ART game number counter B) Main RAM 74),
First notifying means for notifying a player of information corresponding to the provided first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) triggered by the winning of the predetermined combination;
When a stop result corresponding to the first special winning combination (BB with index value IV = 8) which is won in the lottery process of the above-mentioned winning combination is displayed, the first special gaming state to be advantageous to the player is made 1 Special game state transition means,
Under the first special game state, when the second predetermined profit (the number of backed games counted by the ART game number counter B) is stored in the storage means, the specific condition is satisfied. Second notification means for notifying the player of information corresponding to the second predetermined profit stored in the storage means (so-called freeze success effect in the second embodiment);
A game machine characterized by comprising:

(Feature A2)
Under the first special game state, when the specific condition is established, the first predetermined profit or the second predetermined profit is not provided.
The gaming machine according to feature 1 characterized in that

(Feature A3)
When a stop result corresponding to the second special combination (BB with index value IV = 7) which has been won in the lottery process of the above combination is displayed, the second special gaming state which is advantageous to the player is selected. 2 Special game state transition means and
Under the second special game state, at least one of the first predetermined profit or the second predetermined profit can be awarded when the specific condition is satisfied.
The gaming machine according to feature 1 or 2, characterized in that

  If it is clear that there is no expectation for the addition even if the player wins a specific part that can be a trigger role that is originally a trigger to execute a lottery for giving a predetermined profit during BB with a setting difference, it is interesting for the player to play games. May decrease.

  Therefore, when a specific combination is won while there is a setting difference, although a profit is not actually awarded, if there is a second predetermined profit which has not been notified to the player in the previous game, By notifying the second predetermined profit in accordance with the timing of the specific part winning, it is displayed as if the lottery for giving the predetermined profit is executed and the predetermined profit is won.

  As a result, when the player wins a BB symbol, even if the BB has no set difference and any BB has been won, a predetermined profit for the player is obtained when the specific role is won during the BB. It is possible to make it expect the grant. That is, the player can actively play the big bonus regardless of the setting difference of BB.

(Feature A4)
The indication of the notification is a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of the occurrence of a predetermined profit (the reels 32L, 32M, 32R shake, for example, at a timing when the player turns on the start lever 41 in the next game), and the indication Informing effect (informing reverse rotation simultaneously, for example, temporarily stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in a state where bonus symbols are automatically aligned, and notifying the number of added games won) Including) and
If the specific combination (in the second embodiment, the first special replay or the second special replay in the second embodiment) is won in the lottery process of the combination, the first specific combination is determined according to the operation mode of the stop operation means At least one of the corresponding symbol of (the first special replay) or the corresponding symbol of the second specific combination (the second special replay) may be stopped and displayed,
The second notification means has won the first specific combination (first special replay with index value IV = 6) which is excluded from the profit giving condition in the lottery process of the combination under the first special game state. In the case where the first specified combination is won, the indication effect is performed to the player and the notification effect is not performed (so-called freeze failure effect).
The gaming machine according to any one of features 1 to 3, characterized in that

  When the specific combination (in the second embodiment, the first special replay with the index value IV = 7, the second special replay) is won, the first specific combination (the first special replay) or the second specific combination (the second special replay) When the first special combination (first special replay) is established as a prize, the first specific combination (first special replay) that is the first special combination is the first specific one. It is difficult on the surface to determine whether it is a combination (first special replay) or a first specific combination (first special replay) which is simultaneously won by the specific combination. Therefore, even when the player is elected to a single first specific combination (first special replay) which is excluded from the condition for giving profit, a predetermined effect based on the specific combination is expected by generating freeze non-rendering effects. Improve the fun of gaming.

(Feature A5)
When the first special combination (index difference IV = 8 with setting difference BB) is won in the lottery process of the combination, the second special combination (index value IV = 7) is set according to the operation mode of the stop operation means The corresponding symbol (second special replay symbol) of the second specific combination (second special replay) not displayed in a stopped state when the player wins the difference BB) can be stopped and displayed,
The second notification means stops the corresponding symbol (second special replay symbol) of the second specific combination based on the fact that the stop operation means is operated when the first special combination (with setting difference BB) is won. If it is displayed, do not give the notification.
The game machine according to any one of Features 1 to 4, characterized in that

  The second special role (the second special replay) is a simultaneous winning combination with the set difference BB, but since the winning is established only at the place targeted by the beating, the second special role (the second special replay) When the winning combination is established, it is possible to determine that the BB which is simultaneously won with the winning second special replay is a setting difference BB and is not a setting difference BB. Then, in the setting difference BB, it is recognized that even if the specific combination is won, the drawing lottery of the predetermined profit is not executed, and in such a case, the freeze effect not accompanied by the drawing lottery of the predetermined profit Omit. This prevents the player from losing interest in the game.

(Feature A6)
The second notification means is
As the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) stored in the storage means is larger, the second predetermined profit (counted by the ART game number counter B) is notified to the player Reduce the information corresponding to the
As the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) stored in the storage means is smaller, the second predetermined profit (counted by the ART game number counter B) is notified to the player Increase the information corresponding to the
The game machine according to any one of Features 1 to 5, characterized in that

  By reducing and saving the second predetermined profit notified to the player as the first predetermined profit is larger, it is possible to enhance the possibility of occurrence of repeated freeze success effects and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the first predetermined profit is small, there is an uneasy situation in which the ART state is about to end for the player. Therefore, by making the second predetermined profit larger as the first predetermined profit is smaller, it is possible to obtain a great reversal feeling that the number of large announcements on the game has been rapidly obtained in an uneasy situation, thereby further improving the interest of the game. be able to.

(Feature A7)
The second notification means is
As the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) stored in the storage means is larger, the second predetermined profit (counted by the ART game number counter B) is notified to the player Increase the information corresponding to the
As the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) stored in the storage means is smaller, the second predetermined profit (counted by the ART game number counter B) is notified to the player Reduce the information corresponding to the
The game machine according to any one of Features 1 to 5, characterized in that

  The larger the first predetermined profit, the larger the second predetermined profit notified to the player. If the number of in-game addition games is increased, the ART game number counter B is decreased, but there is a high possibility that the second predetermined profit can be acquired again because the first predetermined profit is large. By acquiring the second predetermined profit again, it is possible to increase the possibility that the freeze success effect will occur as a result of repetition, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Feature A8)
In the lottery process of the part, the predetermined part can be reproduced again without requiring the reception of game media (in the second embodiment, the index value IV = 19 in the first RT mode, the second RT) Normal index replay with index value IV = 15)
The predetermined profit awarding means sets the second predetermined profit (the number of backed games counted by the ART game number counter B) at least one profit awarding condition that the player has won the replay role (usually replay). To grant,
The game machine according to any one of Features 1 to 7, characterized in that

  Since the normal replay is won more frequently than watermelon and cherry, the additional winning probability is set to 2% and lower, and the player is usually not strongly aware of the normal replay role. That is, of the additional lottery triggers, the player hardly thinks that the player is normally elected to be added by replay, and thus, if the player is normally elected to be added normally by replay with a probability of 2%, the player is distributed to the normally elected winner. Thus, instead of increasing the ART game number counter A, it is possible to increase the back game number to the ART game number counter B without being realized by the player by mainly allocating to the back mounted game number. As a result, when the player wins the specific combination during the setting difference BB, it is possible to notify of the additional winning which the player did not intend.

(Feature A9)
The second informing means is configured to store the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) in the storage means and the second predetermined profit (the ART game number counter B). If the number of backed games counted in step is stored, the player is notified of information corresponding to the second predetermined profit (the number of backed games counted by ART game number counter B). about,
The game machine according to any one of Features 1 to 8, characterized in that

  When the first predetermined profit disappears and the second predetermined profit exists, the player is notified at this timing of the second predetermined profit which has been counted in a form hidden from the surface. Ru. When the second predetermined profit exists, even if the specific combination is not won during the setting difference BB, the second predetermined profit is given to the player, so the player is elected the specific combination. You will not suffer any disadvantage.

(Feature A10)
The provision of a predetermined profit (an increase in the number of ART games) is limited, with one profit giving condition being the winning of a predetermined part having different winning probabilities at the setting values of the plurality of stages in the lottery process of the part.
The game machine according to any one of Features 1 to 9, characterized in that

  As described above, in the advantageous section, the conditions for winning ART and activating ART are common to all settings. Therefore, for example, in the case of a small combination or a bonus having a setting difference, the ART transition lottery is made impossible. In addition, in the advantageous section, the conditions for the addition of the number of ART games are common to all settings. Therefore, for example, in the case of a small combination or a bonus having a setting difference, it is impossible to draw the number of ART games.

(Feature B1)
Symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying symbols;
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start variable display of symbols in the symbol display means;
Combination lottery means (function of executing processing of step S401 to step S408 in the main side MPU 72) that executes lottery processing of combination based on the fact that the start operation means is operated;
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop fluctuation display of symbols in the symbol display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the symbol, the corresponding execution to execute the control corresponding to the combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed A gaming machine having means (a function for executing the processing of step S309 and step S1110 in the main MPU 72);
In the lottery process of the part, the predetermined part (in the second embodiment, the index value IV = 4 or 6 in the normal mode, the index value IV = 4, 6 or 19 in the first RT mode, the index in the second RT mode The first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) or the first predetermined profit (the number of ART games counted by the counter A), with at least one profit giving condition (the number of ART games added) having won the value IV = 4, 6, 15, or 16) A predetermined profit giving means for giving at least one of a second predetermined profit (the number of back-up games counted by the ART game number counter B);
Memory means for storing the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) and the second predetermined profit (the number of the reverse games counted by the ART game number counter B) Main RAM 74),
First notifying means for notifying a player of information corresponding to the provided first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) triggered by the winning of the predetermined combination;
Advantageous game state execution means for executing an advantageous game state (ART game) when the storage means has the first predetermined profit;
In the advantageous game state, when the second predetermined profit (the number of backed games counted by the ART game number counter B) is stored in the storage means, the storage means when a specific condition is satisfied. A second notification means for notifying the player of information corresponding to the second predetermined profit stored in (in the second embodiment, a so-called freeze success effect);
The second notification means notifies based on the information corresponding to the first predetermined profit indicating the number of remaining games of the advantageous state game when the specific condition is established, and the information corresponding to the second predetermined profit Informing profit degree determining means for determining the degree of predetermined profit (S2205 in FIG. 45: from the number of remaining games in counter A and the number of remaining games in counter B, a notification is made to determine what number of games from counter B as the number of informing additional games Process to determine the number of added games),
A game machine characterized by comprising:

  By determining the number of remaining games of the counter B dynamically notified to the player according to the number of remaining games of the counter A, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

(Feature B2)
The notification profit degree determining means
As the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) stored in the storage means is larger, the degree of the predetermined profit reported by the second notification means (the ART game number counter B Reduce the number of backed games counted),
As the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) stored in the storage means becomes smaller, the degree of the predetermined profit reported by the second notification means (the ART game number counter B To increase the number of backed games counted),
The gaming machine according to Feature 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by

  By reducing and saving the second predetermined profit notified to the player as the first predetermined profit is larger, it is possible to enhance the possibility of occurrence of repeated freeze success effects and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the first predetermined profit is small, there is an uneasy situation in which the ART state is about to end for the player. Therefore, by making the second predetermined profit larger as the first predetermined profit is smaller, it is possible to obtain a great reversal feeling that the number of large announcements on the game has been rapidly obtained in an uneasy situation, thereby further improving the interest of the game. be able to.

(Feature B3)
The notification profit degree determining means
As the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) stored in the storage means is larger, the degree of the predetermined profit reported by the second notification means (the ART game number counter B Increase the counted number of back mounted games),
As the first predetermined profit (the number of added games counted by the ART game number counter A) stored in the storage means becomes smaller, the degree of the predetermined profit reported by the second notification means (the ART game number counter B To reduce the number of backed games counted),
The game machine according to feature 1 or 2, characterized in that

  The larger the first predetermined profit, the larger the second predetermined profit notified to the player. If the number of in-game addition games is increased, the ART game number counter B is decreased, but there is a high possibility that the second predetermined profit can be acquired again because the first predetermined profit is large. By acquiring the second predetermined profit again, it is possible to increase the possibility that the freeze success effect will occur as a result of repetition, and to improve the interest of the game.

(Feature B4)
In the case where the degree of the first predetermined profit notified by the first informing means to the player is at least one or more (the first replay with the index value IV = 7, the second replay with the informing profit degree determining means) If, for example, the number of ART-added games that can be generated is 300 G, 100 G, 50 G, or 30 G), the second predetermined degree of the first predetermined profit, and the second Matching the degree of the predetermined profit notified by the notification means;
The gaming machine according to any one of features 1 to 3, characterized in that

  The number of information-added games is equal to the number of information-added games that can be generated during "red BB" with index value IV = 7 (no setting difference) won during the ART state. Specifically, if the first replay of index value IV = 7 and the second replay are won during "red BB" of index value IV = 7 (no setting difference) won during ART state, ART may occur. The number of added games is any one of 300 G, 100 G, 50 G, and 30 G (see FIG. 37C). Therefore, the ART-added game which may occur when the first replay and the second replay of the index value IV = 7 are won during the "red BB" of the index value IV = 8 (there is a setting difference) won during the ART state The numbers are matched to either 300G, 100G, 50G, or 30G. The BB won in the ART state is a BB in “red BB” with index value IV = 8 (with set difference) by selecting the number of games that can not be selected by rule, and the ART It is clear that the occurrence of the addition is a notice from the reverse mounting, and it is clear that the addition is not triggered by having won the first replay and the second replay with the index value IV = 7 this time, and the interest of the game for the player is lowered. You can prevent fear.

  According to the invention relating to the feature group, it is possible to solve the following problems.

Pachinko gaming machines and slot machines are known as a type of gaming machine. These gaming machines are provided with control means such as a CPU, read-only storage means such as a ROM, and read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes processing in accordance with the program read from the read only storage means while writing information to the read / write storage means and reading information from the storage means. When executing this process, information from a sensor or the like is input to the control means, and information from the control means is output to the electric actuator, the light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that control means, read-only storage means, read / write storage means, etc. are integrated into one chip.

  With regard to the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where medals are betted, a lottery process of winning is performed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation of the reel is started by the rotation start control being executed by the control means, and the control means is operated when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel. At this time, the rotation stop control is executed to stop the rotation of the reel. Then, in the case where the stop result after the stop of the rotation of the reel corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, a bonus corresponding to the winning combination is awarded to the player. For example, gaming media are provided as the provision of the benefit.

  Here, in the gaming machine as exemplified above, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied will be shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means operated by a player, game ball firing means for firing game balls based on the operation of the operation means, a ball passage for guiding the fired game balls to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine comprising: each gaming component arranged in an area, and providing a bonus to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of the gaming components.

  Throttle type gaming machines such as slot machines: Start rotation of the orbiter based on the operation of the start operation means, stop rotation of the orbiter based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player according to the pattern after the stop A gaming machine that grants benefits.

10 ... slot machine, 31 ... reel unit, 32L, 32M, 32R ... reel, 4
1: Start lever, 42 to 44: Stop button, 63: Image display device, 72: Main side M
PU, 82: Effect side MPU, 100: Special display unit

Claims (4)

Symbol display means for variably displaying symbols;
Start operation means operated to start variable display of symbols in the symbol display means;
The role lottery means for executing the lottery process of the role based on the operation of the start operation means;
Stop operation means operated to stop fluctuation display of the symbols in the symbol display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the symbol, the corresponding execution to execute the control corresponding to the combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed A game machine comprising:
Predetermined profit giving means for giving at least one of a first predetermined profit and a second predetermined profit as at least one profit giving condition that the predetermined role is won in the lottery process of the part;
Storage means for storing the first predetermined profit and the second predetermined profit;
First notification means for notifying a player of being triggered by the winning of the predetermined combination;
Advantaged game state execution means for executing an advantageous game state when the storage means has the first predetermined profit;
Under the advantageous gaming state, when the second predetermined profit is stored in the storage means, the information corresponding to the second predetermined profit stored in the storage means when a specific condition is satisfied. , Second notification means for notifying the player,
The second notification means notifies based on the information corresponding to the first predetermined profit indicating the number of remaining games of the advantageous state game when the specific condition is established, and the information corresponding to the second predetermined profit Notification profit degree determining means for determining the degree of the predetermined profit;
A game machine characterized by comprising: The notification profit degree determining means
As the first predetermined profit stored in the storage means is larger, the degree of the predetermined profit reported by the second notification means is reduced.
The smaller the first predetermined profit stored in the storage means, the larger the degree of the predetermined profit reported by the second notification means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The notification profit degree determining means
As the first predetermined profit stored in the storage means is larger, the degree of the predetermined profit reported by the second notification means is increased.
The smaller the first predetermined profit stored in the storage means, the smaller the degree of the predetermined profit reported by the second notification means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The informing profit degree determining means determines that the degree of the first predetermined profit defined when the first informing means notifies the player of at least one degree of the first predetermined profit. Matching any one degree with the degree of the predetermined profit notified by the second informing means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that