JP2020031849A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: specific combination setting means in which a first winning result in which a first specific combination including a first symbol combination is won and a second winning result in which a second specific combination including the first symbol combination and a second symbol combination is won are set; combination winning probability setting means in which the first winning probability of the first specific combination and the second winning probability of the second specific combination are set to be different between set values, and the total winning probability of the first winning probability and the second winning probability is set so that the first winning probability of the first specific combination and the second winning probability of the second specific combination are set to be the same value between the set values; instruction function winning probability setting means in which a first instruction function winning probability of the first specific combination is set to be the same value between the set values, a second instruction function winning probability of the second specific combination is set to be the same value between the set values, and the first instruction function winning probability and the second instruction function winning probability are set to be different; and stop control means for stopping a stop mode of the first symbol combination when the first specific combination or the second specific combination is won and a first specific operation is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As one type of gaming machines, pachinko gaming machines, slot machines, and the like are known. These gaming machines include a control unit such as a CPU, a read-only storage unit such as a ROM, and a read / write storage unit such as a RAM. The control unit executes processing according to a program read from the read-only storage unit while writing information to the read-write storage unit and reading information from the storage unit. In executing this processing, information is input to the control means from a sensor or the like, and information is output from the control means to an electric actuator, a light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that a control unit, a read-only storage unit, a read-write storage unit and the like are integrated into one chip.

  More specifically, in the case of a slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where a bet is placed on a medal, a lottery process of a hand is executed 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 when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means is controlled. , The rotation of the reel is stopped. Then, when the stop result after the rotation stop of the reels corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. As the provision of the privilege, for example, a game medium is provided (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-045989 A

  Here, in the gaming machines 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-described problem, a gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a symbol display unit that variably displays a symbol, a start operation unit that is operated to start the symbol variance display on the symbol display unit, and the start operation. Combination lottery means for performing a lottery process of a combination based on the operation of the means, stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and after the variable display of the symbol, When a stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination is displayed, a corresponding execution unit that executes control of the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is provided,
A gaming machine provided with a plurality of setting values having different winning probabilities of at least one of the winning combinations in the winning lottery process, wherein a first specific winning combination including a winning combination including a first symbol combination is won. A special winning combination setting means for setting a result and a second winning result in which a second winning combination of simultaneous winning symbol combinations including the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination is won; A first winning probability set as a winning probability of one specific role and a second winning probability set as a winning probability of the second specific role are set to be different between set values, and the first winning probability and the Role winning probability setting means for setting the total winning probability of the second winning probability to have the same value among the set values, and the first instruction function winning probability based on the winning of the first specific role having the same value among the set values. Is set so that the second specified role An instruction function winning probability that sets the second instruction function winning probability based on the selection so as to have the same value among the set values, and sets the first instruction function winning probability and the second instruction function winning probability differently. A setting means, and a stop control means for stopping the stop mode of the first symbol combination when the first specific combination or the second specific combination is won and a first specific operation is performed.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine showing the state where the front door was opened. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a front view of a display window part. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the combination of the symbol which becomes a prize, and the privilege provided when a prize is won. FIG. 3 is an electrical configuration diagram of the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of a main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of a main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows a lottery process. It is a figure showing a game state transition. It is a figure which shows the zone transition concerning the transfer lottery process to AT state. It is a figure showing the lottery table for normal modes (setting value "3"). It is a figure showing the winning combination according to the pushing order corresponding to the lottery table for the normal mode. It is a figure which shows the 1st RT mode lottery table (setting value "3"). It is a figure showing the winning combination according to the pushing order corresponding to the lottery table for the 1st RT mode. It is a figure showing the second RT mode lottery table (setting value "3"). It is a figure showing the winning combination according to the pushing order corresponding to the lottery table for the 2nd RT mode. It is a figure showing the lottery table for BB (setting value "3"). It is a flow chart which shows information control processing. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating notification of a reel stop order in the image display device 63. It is a flowchart which shows a reel control process. It is a flowchart showing a winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the response processing at the time of the end of a game performed by the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the transfer chance management process performed by the main side MPU. It is a figure showing an example of AT change lottery table in NZ. It is a figure showing an example of a specialization zone start lottery table. It is a figure showing an example of a CZ promotion lottery table. . It is a figure showing an example of AT change lottery table in CZ. It is a flowchart which shows an ART preparation state process. It is a figure showing an example of an additional lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows an ART state process. It is a flowchart which shows BB state processing. It is a figure showing each reel at the time of cherry A and cherry B winning. It is a figure showing each reel at the time of cherry B winning.

  Hereinafter, in a case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is a kind of a gaming machine, the following embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overview>
Conventionally, in a slot machine, a winning probability of six stages from a setting value of “1” to a setting value of “6”, for example, is prepared in advance as a plurality of setting values. It is possible to set whether to execute the lottery process based on the. In general, the set value of “n + 1” is more advantageous for the player in the game than the set value of “n”. During the game, the player can enjoy the game while making a setting guess based on whether or not an event factor having a setting difference has occurred.

  Here, when a specific combination such as a cherry is won, for example, a lottery relating to the instruction function (for example, an AT shift lottery) is executed based on a lottery table having different lottery probabilities according to the set values. Therefore, the player can make a guess based on the result of the lottery at this time, for example, whether or not the AT shift has been won, the winning frequency, and the like.

  In such a case, it is necessary for the slot machine to previously store a lottery table corresponding to the setting on the memory. Specifically, in the case of a slot machine equipped with set values from “1” to “6”, a lottery table for set values “1” to “6” is stored in advance. However, when each of the lottery tables for all the set values is stored, there is a problem that the limited memory capacity is squeezed because the data capacity increases.

  On the other hand, if the set value difference is not provided in the lottery related to the instruction function and, for example, only one common lottery table is stored for all the set values, the data capacity for that is reduced, but the AT transfer is not performed. There is a problem that the setting difference is not related to the lottery probability of the winning, and the player cannot enjoy the game while guessing the setting.

  In view of the above, in the invention according to the present embodiment, the player enjoys the game while making a guess at the setting while reducing the data capacity without providing a setting value difference in the lottery table related to the instruction function. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing such operations. The details will be described below.

<Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10. 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 includes 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 a front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so that the inner space of the housing 11 can be opened and closed using the left side as a rotation axis. The front door 12 is locked so that it cannot be opened by a locking device 13 provided on the back surface of the front door 12. This 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 a player of a game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. In the gaming panel 20, three vertically long display windows 21L, 21M, 21R are formed so as to be arranged side by side. The display windows 21L, 21M, 21R are formed of a transparent or translucent 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 a reel unit 31 is attached to an upper portion of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R formed in a cylindrical shape, respectively. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported such that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are disposed on the same axis extending substantially in the horizontal direction, and the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R on a one-to-one basis. I have. Therefore, a part of the surface of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is in a state where it can be visually recognized through the corresponding display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected through the respective display windows 21L, 21M, 21R as if they were moving from top to bottom. Each of these reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be driven individually, that is, independently, by driving each stepping motor. Has become.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is provided on the lower left side of the game panel 20. When the start lever 41 is operated while a medal is bet (bet), the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start rotating at the same time.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, stop buttons 42, 43, 44 which are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R are provided. The stop buttons 42, 43, 44 are respectively disposed immediately below the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. Each of the stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 is in a state where it can be stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed since the left reel 32L started rotating.

  The rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started based on the operation of the start lever 41, and the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is stopped based on the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, and 44. Until the execution of various processes such as the management of the game state is completed, this corresponds to one game (game time).

  On the lower right side of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to a hopper device 53 by a selector 52 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 when reception is permitted, and when the reception is prohibited. It is guided to a medal tray 59 from a medal discharge port 58 provided at a lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. Note that the hopper device 53 transfers the medals stored in the storage tank to the medal tray 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when a winning corresponding to the provision of the game medium (hereinafter simply referred to as a medal) is established on the activated line. It has a payout function.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a return button 46 is provided below the medal slot 45 when the medal inserted into the medal slot 45 is jammed in the selector 52. Further, on the lower left side of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, a first credit insertion button 47 for inserting the maximum number of credited virtual medals that can be BET at once, and two virtual medals are inserted at a time. A second credit input button 48 for inputting one virtual medal at a time and a third credit input button 49 for inputting one virtual medal at a time are provided.

  On the left side of the start lever 41, a settlement button 51 is provided. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as a virtual medal until a predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is obtained. When the settlement button 51 is operated in the state where the data is stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal outlet 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 power-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” to “Setting 1”. And a setting key insertion hole 57 operated for changing within the range of “setting 6”.

<Symbol attached to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. The symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  In the drawing, a symbol arrangement of a left reel 32L, a center reel 32M, and a right reel 32R is shown, and each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R has 20 symbols arranged in a line. Numbers are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R from "0" to "19". These numbers are in a state in which the main control device 70 can be visually recognized from the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R. Are not actually assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. However, the following description will be made using the numbers.

  There are eight kinds of designs: "bell" design, "watermelon" design, "cherry" design, "replay" design, "BAR" design, "LUCKY" design), "red 7" design and "white 7" design. is there. As shown in FIG. 3, the numbers and arrangement orders of various symbols are completely different in each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R. Each of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R is formed so that three of the twenty symbols attached to the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R are such that the entire symbol is visible. Therefore, in a state where all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols become visible through the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R.

  In the slot machine 10, one main line ML is set so as to connect the positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. The main line ML is a line connecting the middle symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the middle symbol of the right reel 32R. When the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating with the specified number of medals being bet, and a winning corresponding to the winning combination is established on the main line ML, the medal payout profit and replaying Either the profit or the transition of the game state is given.

  That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line where a winning can be achieved. The main line ML is set as a line extending straight. Therefore, the sub-line SUL1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R. The sub-line SUL2, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, 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 symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. Even if a combination of symbols to be won is formed on a line extending in a straight line such as a sub-line SUL4 connecting upper symbols, no winning is realized.

  In addition, the line in which a winning can be established is not limited to only one main line ML. For example, all five lines including the main line ML and the sub lines SUL1 to SUL4, or the lower pattern of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M A new subline SUL5 (not shown) connecting the middle symbol and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R may be set.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols to be awarded and a privilege to be awarded when a winning is achieved. Hereinafter, the correspondence between the combination of the winning symbols and the privilege given in the event of winning will be described.

  The small winning combinations in which the medals are paid out include a first supplementary winning, a second supplementary winning, a third supplementary winning, a bell winning, a watermelon winning, a cherry A winning, and a cherry B 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, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the “bell” symbol, and the right reel 32R If the stop symbol is a "bell" symbol, a first supplementary prize is won. Also, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is one of a “watermelon” symbol and a “LUCKY” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is In the case of the "bell" symbol, a second supplementary prize is won. On the main line ML, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “replay” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “bell” symbol, It is the third supplementary prize. The number of game media to be awarded when the first to third prize money is won is "1" when the number of game media bets is three.

  On the main line ML, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “bell” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “bell” symbol, a bell prize is won. Becomes The number of game media to be awarded in the case of a bell prize is “9” when the number of game media bets is three.

  On the main line ML, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “watermelon” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “watermelon” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “watermelon” symbol, a watermelon prize is won. Becomes The number of game media to be awarded when a watermelon is won is "7" when the number of game media bets is three.

  When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “cherry” symbol on the main line ML, a cherry A prize or a cherry B prize is obtained regardless of the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R. . On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a "white 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a "BAR" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a "white 7" symbol. In this case, a cherry B prize is won. That is, the symbols that can be stopped when the cherry A winning flag is established are “cherry”, “ANY”, and “ANY”, and the symbols that can be stopped when the cherry B winning flag is established (also referred to as simultaneous winning symbols). Is any of “Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY”, and “White 7”, “BAR”, “White 7”. Note that the number of game media to be awarded when a cherry A prize or a cherry B prize is "2" when the number of game media bets is three.

  The prize to which a replay privilege that allows the player to play the next game without betting a medal (or a virtual medal) is given as a normal replay, a first RT replay, a second RT replay, and a first falling replay. There is a prize and a second fall replay prize.

  Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “replay” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “replay” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “replay” symbol. In this case, a replay is usually won.

  On the main line ML, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a "replay" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a "replay" symbol, the first RT. Replay wins. On the main line ML, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “replay” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “bell” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “replay” symbol, the second RT. Replay wins.

  On the main line ML, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “replay” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “watermelon” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a “replay” symbol, Fall Replay wins. When the stop symbol on the left reel 32L is a “replay” symbol on the main line ML, the stop symbol on the middle reel 32M is a “replay” symbol, and the stop symbol on the right reel 32R is a “watermelon” symbol, Fall Replay wins.

  When any of the above-mentioned replay winnings is achieved, it becomes possible to play a game of the next game without requiring a bet for the same number of medals as the previous game. Specifically, if any of the prizes is won in a game in which three medals are betted, the next game can be started with the same number of bets as the previous game.

  Of the various replay winnings, the first RT replay winning, the second RT replay winning, the first falling replay winning, and the second falling replay winning are not only triggers for granting a replay winning privilege but also a gaming state (lottery mode). Will be the transition opportunity. In the slot machine 10, a plurality of types of gaming states are set so that the type of the lottery target and the winning probability of each role are different in the lottery processing of the roles, and the transition between the gaming states is the transition of the gaming state. Occurs when these replay winnings are established.

  A state transition prize in which only the transition of the gaming state is performed includes a BB (big bonus) prize. Specifically, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a “red 7” symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “red 7” symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is “red 7”. If it is a symbol, a BB prize is won. When the BB prize is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  The BB state is a game state in which the expected number of game media to be provided per unit game is higher than in the non-BB state (this state is also referred to as a normal game state). Specifically, a winning combination that enables the formation of a bell prize is won with a higher probability than in the other gaming states, and when the winning combination is won, the stopping order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the A bell prize is established regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotation positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The BB state continues over a plurality of games, and ends when an end condition is satisfied based on the occurrence of an event according to the content of the game. The termination condition is optional, but in the present slot machine 10, it is set as a termination condition that the total number of game media provided after the start of the BB state is equal to or more than the termination reference number (for example, “300”). I have.

  Although the slot machine 10 has only BB and no RB (regular bonus), it may have both BB and RB or only RB instead of BB.

<Devices for executing various announcements and various effects>
Next, a device for executing various notifications and various effects will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an upper lamp 61 and a speaker 62 are provided above the front door 12 and an image display device 63 is provided. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, light emission of the upper lamp 61 is controlled in a manner corresponding to the abnormality, and light emission is controlled in a manner corresponding to a winning result. The upper lamp 61 is controlled to emit light so that a light emission effect corresponding to the display effect on the image display device 63 is performed. The loudspeakers 62 are provided as a pair of left and right. When an abnormality occurs in the slot machine 10, sound output is controlled so that a sound or a sound corresponding to the abnormality is output, and a sound or a sound corresponding to a winning result is provided. Is output so as to be output. The sound output of the speaker 62 is controlled so that a sound output effect corresponding to the display effect on 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 having a liquid crystal display. However, the image display device 63 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT. Another display device having a display surface may be used, or a dot matrix display device may be used. 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. The display of the image display device 63 is controlled such 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.

  The game panel 20 of the front door 12 has a credit display section 65 for displaying the number of virtual medals stored and stored at a position below the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R, and has been awarded at the time of winning a small role. And an assigned number display section 66 for displaying the number of game media. Each of the display units 65 and 66 is constituted by a 7-segment display, and a single-color light-emitting LED such as green is used for each segment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and some or all of the display units 65 and 66 are constituted 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 device. Is also good.

<Various control devices>
The slot machine 10 is provided with various control devices. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a main controller 70 is provided above the reel unit 31. The main controller 70 is attached to the back plate of the housing 11. The main control device 70 has a main control board 71 housed in a board box. When the substrate box is opened, it is necessary to release the fastening state, and when the fastening state is released, a breakage point occurs. By confirming the presence or absence of the broken portion, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not 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 arranged on the front door 12 behind the image display device 63. The effect control device 80 controls the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 based on the command received from the main control device 70. The effect control device 80 has a control box housed in a board box, similarly to the main control device 70.

<Electrical Configuration of Slot Machine 10>
FIG. 6 is an electrical configuration diagram of the slot machine.

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

  The MPU 72 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 72, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor for individually detecting that each of the reels 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 operations of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44, inserted medal detection sensors 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and credit input buttons 47, 48, 49. , Credit detection sensors 47a, 48a, 49a for detecting the operation of the settlement button 51, a payout detection sensor for the hopper device 53, and a reset detection sensor 56a for detecting 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, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R), a selector driving unit 52a provided in the selector 52, a payout motor of a hopper device 53, and an effect The control device 80 and the like are connected. In each game, the MPU 72 controls the rotational drive of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R of the reel unit 31. As described above, the selector 52 detects the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a if reception is permitted, and then guides the medal to the hopper device 53. If reception is prohibited, the selector 52 inserts the medal. It has a function of discharging to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the detection sensor 45a. The selector drive unit 52a has a function of switching the state of the selector 52 between the reception permission state and the reception inhibition state. Specifically, the selector driving unit 52a moves the passage switching piece provided in the selector 52 to the position for reception permission. And the position for the reception prohibition. The MPU 72 switches the state of the selector 52 between the reception permission state and the reception inhibition state by switching between the output state and the stop state of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. In addition, the MPU 72 executes the drive control of the hopper device 53 when paying out medals after the winning of the small winning combination. Further, the MPU 72 transmits a command to the effect control device 80 at each timing of each game.

  A 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 includes a power supply unit for supplying drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 70 and a power failure monitoring circuit. The power failure monitoring circuit applies an external power supply to the power supply unit. The MPU 72 monitors the monitored voltage and outputs a power failure signal to the MPU 72 when the voltage falls below the reference voltage. The MPU 72 executes the process at the time of power failure by receiving the power failure signal, and makes it possible to return to the processing state before the power failure after the power recovery. Further, the power supply device 54 is provided with a power-off-time power supply unit for supplying backup power to the RAM 74 as power-on-power-off when the supply of operation power from the external power supply is interrupted. As a result, even when the supply of the operating power from the external power supply is interrupted, the data is stored and held in the RAM 74 in a state where the backup power can be supplied by the power supply unit during the power interruption (for example, one or two days). Is done. However, when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on while 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 various notifications and execution control of various effects. The MPU 82 is mounted on the sub-control board 81. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 83. A certain RAM 84 is built in, and a clock circuit that outputs a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like are built in.

  Note that it is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 be integrated into one chip for the MPU 82, and that each may be configured as an individual chip. In the configuration in which the backup power is not supplied to the RAM 84 from the power supply unit during the power interruption of the power supply device 54 when the supply of the operation power from the external power supply is cut off, the backup power is supplied to the RAM 84. Is also good.

  The MPU 82 has an input port and an output port. As described above, the MPU 72 of the main control device 70 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82, and receives various commands from the MPU 72. The upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The MPU 82 controls the light emission 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, so that various notifications and various effects can be performed. To be done. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 72, the ROM 73, and the RAM 74 of the main control device 70 are referred to as a main MPU 72, a main ROM 73, and a main RAM 74, respectively, and the MPU 82, the ROM 83, and the RAM 84 of the production control device 80 are respectively provided. The MPU 82, the production side ROM 83, and the production side RAM 84 are called.

<Process Performed by Main MPU 72>
Next, the processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described. The processing of the main MPU 72 is roughly classified into a “normal processing” that is repeatedly executed after the execution of the main processing started upon power-on, and a “timer interrupt processing” that is periodically interrupted and started with respect to the normal processing. There is. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt processing will be described first, and then the normal processing will be described.

"Timer interrupt processing"
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process of the main MPU. The timer interrupt processing is started, for example, every 1.49 msec.

  In the register save processing shown in step S101, the values of all registers in the main MPU 72 used in the normal processing described later are saved in the main RAM 74. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not “1” is set in the power failure flag. If “1” is set in the power failure flag, the process proceeds to step S103, and the process at the time of power failure is executed.

  The power failure flag is set when a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply device 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the process at the time of a power failure, 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, the process returns to the timer interrupt process, and the transmission of the command is terminated. If the transmission of the command has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 is stored in the main RAM 74. Thereafter, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a judgment value for judging whether or not the data in the main RAM 74 is normal at the time of the blackout is calculated and stored in the main RAM 74, thereby prohibiting the RAM access thereafter. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed.

  If the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes from step S104 are performed. That is, in step S104, a clearing process of the watchdog timer for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of a malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process for enabling the next timer interrupt to be set for the main MPU 72 itself is performed. In step S106, a stepping motor control process for driving each stepping motor is performed to rotate each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In step S107, the state of various sensors connected to the input port is read, and a sensor monitoring process of monitoring whether the read result is normal is performed. In step S108, a timer calculation process for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the outside is performed.

  In step S110, a command output process of transmitting various commands to effect control device 80 is performed. In step S111, a port output process for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port is performed. In step S112, the value of each register saved in the main RAM 74 in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the main MPU 72. Thereafter, in step S113, an interrupt permitting process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and the series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

"Normal processing"
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the normal processing of the main MPU.

  In step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling the game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the effect control device 80 or the like finishes the initialization.

  In step S203, a start waiting process is performed. In the start waiting process, when any of the replay winnings has occurred in the previous game, an automatic insertion process is performed to put the same number of game media as the number of BETs in the previous game into a bet state. In the start waiting process, when a medal is detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, if the current BET number is not equal to or more than the maximum specified number of “3”, the BET number is incremented by 1, and the BET number is increased. Is greater than or equal to the maximum specified number “3”, 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 in 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 is set. Execute the corresponding processing of the input. In the credit insertion handling process, when the first credit insertion button 47 is operated, the maximum amount of game media that can be BET at that time is set to the BET state, and the second credit insertion button 48 or the second When the 3 credit insertion button 49 is operated, the BET state corresponding to the operation is made. In this case, when the virtual medal is used for the BET, a value corresponding to the number of the virtual medal that is bet is subtracted from the credit counter. If the required number of virtual medals for setting the BET number corresponding to the operated credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 are not stored and stored, a BET is possible in relation to the stored and stored virtual medals. A maximum amount of game media is BET.

  In the start waiting process, when the number of BETs is equal to or more than the maximum specified 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 reception prohibition process is executed. In the reception prohibition process, the selector 52 is set to the reception prohibition state by stopping the output of the drive signal to the selector driving unit 52a. Thus, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. On the other hand, when the number of BETs is less than the maximum specified number or when the value of the credit counter is less than the upper limit stored number, a reception permission process is executed. In the reception permission process, the selector 52 is set to a reception permission state by starting to output a drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thereby, 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 medals corresponding to the total number of the BET number and the value of the credit counter are transmitted through the medal outlet 58. The drive of the hopper device 53 is controlled so as to be discharged to the medal tray 59. As a result, the game media stored internally is paid out to the player as actual medals.

  In step 204, after executing the start waiting process in step S203, it is determined whether or not the number of medals bet has reached the specified number. If the bet number has not reached the specified number, start waiting process (step S203) Return to If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is operated, after the main line ML is activated, a step S206 executes a reception prohibition process for prohibiting the bet reception. Thus, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is discharged to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a.

  In step S207, a lottery process for performing a lottery of a winning combination in the current game is executed. In step S208, a reel control process for each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is executed. In the reel control processing, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are started to rotate, and when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated to generate a stop command, the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. I do.

  In step S209, a medal payout process is performed. In the medal payout process, when a small winning combination is established in the current game, a process for giving the player the number of medals or virtual medals corresponding to the small winning combination is executed. Specifically, when a virtual medal is awarded, a value corresponding to the current winning combination is added to the credit counter. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that the medals of the number obtained are paid out to the medal tray 59.

  In step S210, a process at the end of the game for enabling setting of a game state corresponding to the result of the current game is executed. Next, the lottery process in step S207, the reel control process in step S208, and the corresponding process at the end of the game in step S210 will be described in detail.

[Lottery process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the lottery process. The lottery process in step S207 in the normal process will be described.

  In step S301, first, a random number to be used when making a determination as to whether a winning combination is obtained is acquired. 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 random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the main RAM 74 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With this configuration, it is possible to quickly obtain a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid a problem 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, in step S302, a lottery table for performing the determination of winning / losing of the combination is read from the main ROM 73. Here, in the present slot machine 10, six levels of winning probabilities from the set value of "1" to the set value of "6" are prepared in advance, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 and turned ON. By performing a predetermined operation together with this, it is possible to set which of the winning probabilities the lottery process is to be executed. In general, the set value of “n + 1” is more advantageous for the player in the game than the set value of “n”. Further, in the present embodiment, there are four types of internal modes in which the lottery table is different in the main MPU 72 even if the setting values are the same, a normal mode, a first RT mode, a second RT mode, and a BB (big bonus) state. Existing. In step S302, the lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current setting value and the current gaming state is selected.

  After selecting the lottery table, in step S303, the index value IV is set to "1", and in step S304, a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is set. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a 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 S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to “1”, which is the current index value IV, is added to this random number value. A new determination value DV is set.

  In step S305, it is determined whether the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the determination of the winning or losing of the role, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds “65535”. If it exceeds “65535”, in step S306, a winning data acquisition process for setting the winning combination data corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed. 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 the bonus winning data, it is cleared to "0" after the end of the current game, regardless of whether or not a winning corresponding to the winning data is established, and the bonus data is cleared. If it is winning data, it is cleared to "0" when a winning is achieved.

  On the other hand, if the determination value DV does not exceed “65535”, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV has been lost. In step S307, the index value IV is incremented by one, and in step S308, it is determined whether there is a role corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether there is a target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the incremented index value IV has exceeded the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined, the process returns to step S304, and the determination of the combination of the winning combination is continued. At this time, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV used for the determination of the previous role combination (that is, the current determination value DV) to obtain a new determination value DV. Based on the determination of the winning combination.

  If the process of step S306 is executed or if a negative determination is made in step S308, it means that the determination of the winning or losing of the hand has been completed. In this case, in step S309, the process of determining the effect content is executed. In the effect content determination processing, a process for determining the content of the outline of the effect performed on the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 in the current game is executed. As the contents of the large frame, high expectation content, medium expectation content, and low expectation content are set such that the expectation of the occurrence of the bonus state or the AT state gradually decreases. In the effect content determination process, the effect of the effect is determined using a lottery table corresponding to a combination of a condition of whether or not to shift to the AT state within a predetermined number of games and a condition of a winning combination in the current game. The content of the outline is determined by lottery.

  In step S310, information corresponding to the content of the outline determined in the process of determining the effect content is set as a game start command, and the game start command is set as a transmission target to the effect-side MPU 82. The game start command is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize that a new game has been started, and is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize the contents of the outline of the production determined by the main MPU 72. The command is transmitted to the effect-side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S110) in the timer interrupt process.

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

  Thereafter, in step S311, stop information first setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed.

  In step S312, a notification control process is performed. In the notification control process, in the case of the non-BB state and the AT state, when the pushing order bell is won, the player recognizes the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables establishment of the pushing order bell prize. The notification to be made possible (so-called bell navigation) is executed. This allows the player to stop the reels according to the displayed stop order, thereby achieving the pushing order bell prize without missing the winning pushing order bell. However, in the non-AT state, the notification control process is not executed. Therefore, in order to win the pressing order bell, it is necessary to correctly answer the pressing order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, which become 1/3. In the case of an incorrect answer in the pushing order, the pushing order bell is missed. The notification for enabling the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started before the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped in the corresponding game.

(State transition)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a game state transition. The slot machine 10 includes a “normal mode”, a “first RT mode”, and a “second RT mode” as lottery modes in which the winning combination lottery table referred to is different even with the same set value. As a game state, a “BB state” exists separately from the states of the lottery modes.

  During the game, the player stays in one of the lottery mode (the normal mode, the first RT mode or the second RT mode) or the game state (the BB state), and when a transition to the game state occurs, the game state is changed to another game state. Transition.

  At the time of staying in the normal mode, when the first RT replay is won, the gaming state shifts to the first RT mode. When a prize is won, the state shifts to the BB state.

  At the time of staying in the first RT mode, when the player wins the second RT replay, the gaming state shifts to the second RT mode. When the first fall replay winning is achieved, the gaming state shifts to the normal mode. When a prize is won, the state shifts to the BB state.

  At the time of staying in the second RT mode, if the player wins the second fall replay, the gaming state shifts to the first RT mode. When a prize is won, the state shifts to the BB state.

  In the BB state, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, for example, when the total number of game media provided after the start of the BB state becomes equal to or more than the end reference number, the game state shifts to the second RT mode. After the end of BB, the game mode of the transfer destination may be changed to the original mode before the transfer.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a zone transition related to a transition lottery process to the AT state. In the lottery process for shifting to the AT state in the non-BB state and the non-AT state, the "NZ (normal zone)" and the "CZ (chance zone)" are set so that the probability of the AT shift winning becomes relatively high or low. And exists. During the non-BB and non-AT periods, the vehicle stays in one of the zones NZ and CZ. If the player wins the AT transfer lottery during any of these stays, the vehicle shifts to the AT state.

  When staying in NZ, if the CZ promotion lottery is won, the stay zone shifts to CZ. In addition, during the stay in NZ, if the player has won the AT shift lottery without staying in CZ (also referred to as AT direct hit), the state shifts to the AT (ART) state.

  At the time of staying in the CZ, if an AT shift lottery is won, the state shifts to the AT state. Also, when staying in CZ, if the CZ end condition is satisfied before winning the AT shift lottery, the stay zone shifts to NZ. CZ has a relatively higher probability of winning in AT transition than NZ, and is an advantageous zone for the player.

  In the AT state, when the AT end condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined number of ART games is exhausted, the stay zone shifts to NZ. However, by temporarily shifting to the CZ after the AT state, the degree of expectation of the ART shift immediately after the end of the AT state may be increased as compared with the case of shifting to the NZ.

  In addition, regarding the relationship between each lottery mode and BB state in FIG. 10 and the zone in FIG. 11, during the game, when staying in each of the lottery modes and BB state and staying in each lottery mode, (Non-BB state), and stays in either the NZ or CZ zone or the AT state in parallel. More precisely, if the vehicle is staying in the first RT mode or the second RT mode in the high replay probability state in FIG. 10 and is staying in the AT state in FIG. 11, it means the ART state in the sense of AT + RT. Can be.

  In addition, the CZ has a relatively high probability of being AT-transition-winning than NZ, and the “High-probability zone” because NZ has a relatively low probability of being AT-transition-winning than CZ. May be called.

(Normal mode lottery table)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a normal mode lottery table (set value “3”). FIG. 13 is a diagram (hereinafter, also referred to as a display correspondence table) showing the winning combinations according to the pressing order corresponding to the normal mode lottery table. When staying in the normal mode, the lottery process for the winning combination refers to the normal mode lottery table.

  An index value IV is set in the normal mode lottery table, and a winning combination is associated with each index value IV, and a point value PV is set. The point value PV determines the winning probability of the corresponding lottery combination in relation to the maximum value (“65535”) of the free-run counter.

  At the index value IV = 1, bell winning data and first supplementation winning data are set. As shown in FIG. 13, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 1, when the first stop (the reel on which the stop command is generated first) is the left reel 32L, the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is determined. Irrespective of this, the bell prize is definitely generated, and otherwise, the first supplementary prize is reliably generated.

  In this slot machine 10, reel control is performed for each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the reels can be slid up to 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, and 32R to stop the reels until the specified time (190 msec) elapses after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated. By performing such a reel control, it is possible to easily establish a winning corresponding to the winning combination, and it is possible to prevent a winning corresponding to a winning combination not being established. Becomes

  However, since the amount of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be slid is limited as described above, a combination of symbols for establishing a winning is formed on one of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. If five or more symbols exist between the constituent symbols, the constituent symbols may not stop on the main line ML depending on the operation timings of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44 (the event may be called “missing”). Say). Each of the compensation prize, the bell prize, and the various replay prizes is a prize mode in which no dropout occurs when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the corresponding order. The watermelon prize, cherry prize, and BB prize are reels 32L, This is a prize mode in which a player may miss the game depending on the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotational positions of the 32M and 32R.

  Bell winning data and second supplementary winning data are set in the index value IV = 2. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 2, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the bell winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, In other cases, the second compensation prize is definitely established.

  At the index value IV = 3, bell winning data and third supplementation winning data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 3, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the bell winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, In other cases, the third compensation prize is definitely established.

  As described above, when any one of the bell winning data and the first to third supplementary winning data with the index values IV = 1 to 3 is won, any one of the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is pressed. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in order, the bells (so-called three-choice bells) are aligned.

  Bell (common bell) winning data is set in the index value IV = 4. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 4, as shown in FIG. 13, a bell prize can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  At the index value IV = 5, watermelon winning data is set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 13, a watermelon prize can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, a watermelon winning may not be established.

  Cherry A winning data is set in the index value IV = 6. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 13, a cherry A prize can be established 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 rotation position of the left reel 32L, the cherry A winning may not be established.

  Cherry B winning data is set in the index value IV = 7. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 7, as shown in FIG. 13, the cherry B prize can be established 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 rotation position of the left reel 32L, there is a possibility that the cherry B winning is not established.

  At the index value IV = 8, BB winning data is set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 8, as shown in FIG. 13, the BB prize can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the BB winning may not be established.

  Here, the winning data other than the BB winning data is erased in the winning game regardless of whether or not a winning is achieved, and is not carried over to the game after the winning game. On the other hand, except for the case where the main RAM 74 is cleared, the BB winning data is stored and held until a corresponding BB prize is established even in games subsequent to the winning game. In this case, in the game in which the BB winning data is carried over, the index value IV corresponding to the BB winning data is excluded from the lottery target. This makes it possible to prevent new BB winning data from being stored even though the BB winning data is already stored and stored, so that a plurality of BB winning data are not accumulated and stored. It is possible to do so.

  For index values IV = 9 to 11, normal replay winning data and first RT replay winning data are set.

  When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the first RT replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. I do. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 10, the first RT replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 when the first stop is the middle reel 32M. I do. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 11, the first RT replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 when the first stop is the right reel 32R. I do. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the normal replay winning data and the first RT replay winning data with the index values IV = 9 to 11 are thus won, the stop buttons are pressed according to any two of the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the buttons 42 to 44 are operated, the first RT replay (so-called three-selection promotion replay) is completed. When the first RT replay is completed, the first RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the normal mode to the first RT mode. When the mode is shifted to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process of the winning combination is the first RT mode lottery table.

  When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 13, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  The normal mode lottery table shown in FIG. 12 has the setting value “3”, and the normal mode lottery table differs between the setting values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. . For this reason, a total of six types of normal mode lottery tables are stored in the main ROM 73 for each setting.

  FIG. 12A shows the PV for each setting of cherry A and cherry B. FIG. 12B shows the winning probability according to the setting of cherry A and cherry B.

  Referring to FIG. 12A, the cherry A having the index value IV = 6 has the PV value 0 when the setting value is “1”, the PV value 50 when the setting value is “2”, and the PV value 50 and the setting value “3”. In this case, the PV value is set to 100, the set value “4” is set to the PV value 150, the set value “5” is set to the PV value 200, and the set value “6” is set to the PV value 250. In terms of the winning probability in FIG. 12B, 0 is set for the set value “1”, 1/11311 for the set value “2”, 1/6551 for the set value “3”, and the set value. In the case of "4", it becomes 1/437, in the case of the setting value "5", it becomes 1/328, and in the case of the setting value "6", it becomes 1/262. That is, the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of winning the cherry A is set.

  Referring to FIG. 12A, the cherry B having the index value IV = 7 has the PV value 300 when the setting value is “1”, the PV value 250 when the setting value is “2”, and the PV value 250 when the setting value is “3”. In this case, the PV value 200 is set, the set value “4” is set to the PV value 150, the set value “5” is set to the PV value 100, and the set value “6” is set to the PV value 50. Speaking of this with the winning probability in FIG. 12B, 1/218 for the set value "1", 1/262 for the set value "2", 1/328 for the set value "3", In the case of the setting value “4”, it becomes 1/437, in the case of the setting value “5”, it becomes 1/655, and in the case of the setting value “6”, it becomes 1/1311. That is, the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B is set.

  Here, regarding the combined winning probability of the cherry A with the index value IV = 6 and the cherry B with the index value IV = 7, referring to FIG. 12A, when the setting value is “1”, the PV value is 300, and the setting value is In the case of "2", the PV value is 300, in the case of the setting value "3", the PV value is 300, in the case of the setting value "4", the PV value is 300, in the case of the setting value "5", the PV value is 300, and the setting value is "6" ", The PV value is 300. Also, in terms of the winning probability in FIG. 12B, 1/218 for the set value "1", 1/218 for the set value "2", and 1/218 for the set value "3". When the setting value is "4", the value is 1/218, when the setting value is "5", the value is 1/218, and when the setting value is "6", the value is 1/218. That is, the probability of substantially winning the cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B is the same for all the set values.

  In FIG. 12A, when the set value is “1”, for the cherry winning data with the index value IV = 6, the PV value corresponding to the index value IV = 6 is 0. This means that if the set value is “1”, the cherry winning data with the index value IV = 6 will not be won.

  In addition, for convenience of explanation, FIGS. 12A and 12B show that only the cherry A and the cherry B have different winning probabilities for each setting, but as described above, there are a total of six types for each setting. Is stored in the main ROM 73, and there may be other roles in which the winning probabilities are different between the set values "1" to "6". For example, it is possible to make the winning probability of watermelon, BB, etc. different for each setting as well as cherry, thereby improving the preference of setting guess.

(1st RT mode lottery table)
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the first RT mode lottery table (set value “3”). FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating winning combinations in different pressing orders corresponding to the first RT mode lottery table. When staying in the first RT mode, in the lottery process of the winning combination, the first RT mode lottery table is referred to.

  In the first RT mode lottery table, the winning combination data set for each of the index values IV = 1 to 8 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the same as in the normal mode lottery table. In this case, the combination that enables the provision of the game media is set to the index values IV = 1 to 8, and the winning combination data and the respective winning probabilities set for the respective index values IV = 1 to 8 are set. By being the same, the types of winning combinations that enable the award of game media and the winning probabilities of those winning combinations are the same in each of the normal mode and the first RT mode.

  For index values IV = 9 to 11, normal replay winning data and second RT replay winning data are set.

  When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second RT replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. I do. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 10, the second RT replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 when the first stop is the middle reel 32M. I do. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 11, the second RT replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44 when the first stop is the right reel 32R. I do. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the normal replay winning data and the second RT replay winning data with the index values IV = 9 to 11 are thus won, the stop buttons are pressed according to any two of the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the buttons 42 to 44 are operated, the second RT replay (so-called three-selection promotion replay) is completed. When the second RT replay is completed, the second RT replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the second RT mode. When the mode is shifted to the second RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process of the winning combination is a second RT mode lottery table.

  In the index values IV = 12 to 14, normal replay winning data and first falling replay winning data are set.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the first falling replay winning is ensured regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 13, if the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the first falling replay winning is ensured regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 14, as shown in FIG. 15, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the first falling replay winning is ensured regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the normal replay winning data and the first falling replay winning data with the index values IV = 12 to 14 are thus won, the stop is stopped by any two of the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the buttons 42 to 44 are operated, the first fall replay (so-called three-selection replay) is completed. When the first falling replays are completed, the first falling replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the first RT mode to the normal mode. When shifting to the normal mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process of the winning combination is a normal mode lottery table.

  When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 15, as shown in FIG. 15, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  The winning probability of a role enabling the establishment of a replay winning in the first RT mode lottery table (hereinafter, also referred to as a replay probability) is compared with the winning probability of the role enabling the establishment of a replay winning in the normal mode lottery table. Then, the first RT mode is in a gaming state in which the replay probability is higher than in the normal mode. That is, the probability of winning the replay is higher when staying in the first RT mode than in the normal mode, and the player can play the game in a relatively advantageous state.

  The first RT mode lottery table shown in FIG. 14 has the set value “3”, and the first RT mode lottery table has the set values of “1” to “6” of the set values of the slot machine 10. Different. Therefore, a total of six types of first RT mode lottery tables are stored in the main ROM 73 for each setting.

  FIG. 14A shows the PV for each setting of cherry A and cherry B. FIG. 14B shows the winning probability for each setting of cherry A and cherry B.

  Also in the first RT mode lottery table, the winning combination data set to the index value IV = 6 to 7 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the same as the above-described normal mode lottery table.

  That is, the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of winning the cherry A with the index value IV = 6 is set. In addition, the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B having the index value IV = 7 is set. The total winning probability of the cherry A with the index value IV = 6 and the cherry B with the index value IV = 7 is substantially the same as the probability of substantially winning the cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B with all the set values. .

  For convenience of explanation, FIGS. 14A and 14B show that only the cherry A and the cherry B have different winning probabilities for each setting. However, as described above, a total of six types are set for each setting. The first RT mode lottery table is stored in the main ROM 73, and there may be other roles in which the winning probabilities are different among the set values “1” to “6”. For example, it is possible to make the winning probability of watermelon, BB, etc. different for each setting as well as cherry, thereby improving the preference of setting guess.

(2nd RT mode lottery table)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a second RT mode lottery table (set value “3”). FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating winning combinations in different pressing orders corresponding to the second RT mode lottery table. When staying in the second RT mode, the lottery table for the second RT mode is referred to in the lottery process of the winning combination.

  In the second RT mode lottery table, the winning combination data set for each of the index values IV = 1 to 8 and the winning probability of each index value IV are the same as those of the normal mode lottery table and the first RT mode lottery table. It has become. In this case, the combination that enables the provision of the game media is set to the index values IV = 1 to 8, and the winning combination data and the respective winning probabilities set for the respective index values IV = 1 to 8 are set. By being the same, the types of winning combinations that enable the award of game media and the winning probabilities of those winning combinations are the same in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode.

  For index values IV = 9 to 11, normal replay winning data and second falling replay winning data are set.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 9, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the left reel 32L, the second falling replay winning is ensured regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 10, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second falling replay winning is ensured regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 11, as shown in FIG. 17, when the first stop is the right reel 32R, the second falling replay winning is ensured regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. To establish. In other cases, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the normal replay winning data and the second falling replay winning data with the index values IV = 9 to 11 are thus won, the stop is performed by any two of the six pressing orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44. When the buttons 42 to 44 are operated, the second falling replay (so-called three-selection replay) is completed. When the second falling replays are completed, a second falling replay winning is established, and the lottery mode shifts from the second RT mode to the first RT mode. When the mode is shifted to the first RT mode, the lottery table referred to in the lottery process of the winning combination is a first RT mode lottery table.

  When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 17, the normal replay winning is reliably established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  The winning probability of the role enabling the establishment of the replay winning in the second RT mode lottery table (hereinafter also referred to as the replay probability) is compared with the winning probability of the role enabling the establishment of the replay winning in the normal mode lottery table. Then, the second RT mode is in a gaming state in which the replay probability is higher than in the normal mode. That is, the probability of winning in the replay is higher when staying in the second RT mode than in the normal mode, and the player can play the game in a relatively advantageous state.

  Also, when the winning probability of the role enabling the establishment of the replay winning in the first RT mode lottery table and the winning probability of the role enabling the establishment of the replay winning in the second RT mode lottery table are compared, for example, the same. Alternatively, 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. . In other words, at least the first RT mode and the second RT mode may be in a gaming state having a higher replay probability than the normal mode. As a result, the probability of winning the replay is higher when staying in the first RT mode and the second RT mode than in the normal mode, and the player can play in a relatively advantageous state.

  The second RT mode lottery table shown in FIG. 16 has the setting value “3”, and the second RT mode lottery table has the setting values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. Different. Therefore, a total of six types of first RT mode lottery tables are stored in the main ROM 73 for each setting.

  FIG. 16A shows the PV for each setting of cherry A and cherry B. FIG. 16B shows the winning probability according to the setting of cherry A and cherry B.

  Also in the second RT mode lottery table, the winning combination data set to the index value IV = 6 to 7 and the winning probability of each index value IV are determined by the above-described normal mode lottery table and first RT mode lottery table. It is the same.

  That is, the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of winning the cherry A with the index value IV = 6 is set. In addition, the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B having the index value IV = 7 is set. The total winning probability of the cherry A with the index value IV = 6 and the cherry B with the index value IV = 7 is substantially the same as the probability of substantially winning the cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B with all the set values. .

  For convenience of explanation, FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b) show that only the cherry A and the cherry B have different winning probabilities for each setting, but as described above, a total of six types are set for each setting. The second RT mode lottery table is stored in the main ROM 73, and there may be other roles in which the winning probabilities are different between the set values “1” to “6”. For example, it is possible to make the winning probability of watermelon, BB, etc. different for each setting as well as cherry, thereby improving the preference of setting guess.

(BB lottery table)
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a BB lottery table (set value “3”). During the BB state, the lottery process refers to the BB lottery table.

  Bell winning data is set for the index value IV = 1. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 1, the bell winning is reliably established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  At the index value IV = 2, watermelon winning data is set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 2, a watermelon prize can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, a watermelon winning may not be established.

  Cherry A winning data is set in the index value IV = 3. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 3, the cherry A 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 rotation position of the left reel 32L, the cherry A winning may not be established.

  Cherry B winning data is set in the index value IV = 4. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 4, the cherry B 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 rotation position of the left reel 32L, there is a possibility that the cherry B winning is not established.

  In the index value IV = 5, normal replay winning data is set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, the normal replay winning is established irrespective of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

  When the BB lottery table is selected, the probability of winning the bell with the index value IV = 1 is higher than that of the other lottery tables. Therefore, in the BB state, the expected number of game media to be provided per unit game number is It will be higher than other game states.

[Broadcast control processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the notification control processing. The notification control processing of step S312 in the lottery processing will be described.

  In step S401, it is determined whether or not the pushing order bell has been won. Specifically, in the normal mode, the first RT mode, and the second RT mode, a case is won in which one of the index values IV = 1 to 3 (FIGS. 12, 14, and 16).

  In step S402, it is determined whether the value of the AT state flag of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (that is, during the AT state). In step S403, stop order acquisition processing is executed on condition that the value of the AT state flag is 1 or more. In the stop order obtaining process, the stop order enabling the establishment of the pushing order bell prize at the index value IV which has been won this time is determined by referring to the display correspondence table (FIGS. 13, 15, and 17) of the main ROM 73. get.

  In step S404, the notification execution command and the stop order command are set as transmission targets to the effect-side MPU 82. The notification execution command is a command for causing the directing side MPU 82 to recognize that notification related to the winning combination should be performed in the current game, and the stop order command is a reel 32L, 32M, This is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize the stop order of 32R (so-called bell navigation).

  Only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set as a transmission target regardless of the notification content in the image display device 63. The stop order command is set in one-to-one correspondence with the type of stop order to be notified by the image display device 63. In step S404, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R enabling generation of a bell prize is set. Is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. The various commands set in step S404 are transmitted to the production side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S110) in the timer interrupt process.

  Thus, in the AT state (assist time), in the normal mode table, the first RT mode table and the second RT mode table, the bell winning data and the first to third compensation winning data of the index values IV = 1 to 3 are obtained. If any of the reels is won, a display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R enabling the establishment of the pushing order bell prize is displayed on the image display device 63. By stopping the reels according to the displayed stop order, the player can easily achieve the pushing order bell prize without missing the elected bell.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating notification of the reel stop order in the image display device 63.

  When the presentation side MPU 82 receives both the notification execution command and the stop order command from the main side MPU 72, the image display device 63 displays an image of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop order command. Make the necessary data settings. After that, the production-side MPU 82 executes a notification start process. In the notification start process, an image is displayed on the image display device 63 based on the set data. Accordingly, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is displayed on the image display device 63.

  When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified on the image display device 63, the same number of unit display images G1 to G3 as the number of stop operations required to end the game are displayed on the image display device 63. In the left unit display image G1 corresponding to the left reel 32L, the middle unit display image G2 corresponding to the middle reel 32M, and the right unit display image G3 corresponding to the right reel 32R, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Is displayed.

  (A) shows a state in which the stop order is notified when, for example, 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. In this case, the image of "2" corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L is displayed on the left unit display image G1, and the image of "1" corresponding to the stop order of the center reel 32M is displayed on the middle unit display image G2. The displayed “3” image corresponding to the stop sequence of the right reel 32R is displayed on the right unit display image G3.

  When notifying only the types of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be first stopped, the image display device 63 displays a left unit display image G4 corresponding to the left reel 32L and a middle unit display image corresponding to the middle reel 32M. G5 and a right unit display image G6 corresponding to the right reel 32R are displayed.

  (B) shows a state in which the stop order is notified when the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop and the third stop are optional. In this case, the image corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L is not displayed in the left unit display image G4, and the image “1” corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M is displayed in the middle unit display image G5. The image corresponding to the stop sequence of the right reel 32R is not displayed in the right unit display image G6.

  As described above, the winning forms differ depending on the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. There are a total of six stop orders depending on the combination of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In the notification control process, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R on which the winning combination (for example, the push order bell) can be won on the image display device 63 on the condition of being in the AT state in relation to the winning combination. A notification of the stop order is displayed. This allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

[Reel control processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the reel control processing. The reel control processing in step S208 in the normal processing will be described.

  In the reel control process, first, in step S501, a rotation start process for starting rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In the rotation start processing, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started rotating in the previous game, and if not, the wait time has elapsed. Wait until you do. When the wait time has elapsed, the wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in a motor control storage area provided in the main RAM 74 is performed. By performing this processing, the stepping motor acceleration processing is started in the stepping motor control processing in step S106 in the timer interrupt processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. After that, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stand by until they rotate at a predetermined rotation speed at a constant speed, and the rotation start processing ends. Further, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R becomes constant, the main MPU 72 can generate a stop command by lighting up lamps (not shown) of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The player is notified of the fact.

  Subsequent to the rotation start processing, in a step S502, it is determined whether or not any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If none of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, the process waits until one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, the process advances to step S503 to determine whether the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether a stop command has been issued. I do. If the stop command has not been issued, the process returns to step S502, and waits until one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command has been issued, a stop command command is set in step S504.

  The stop command command is a command transmitted to the effect control device 80 in order to grasp which of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated and the stop command has been generated. When the stop command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S505 to S511 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S505, the symbol number of the reached symbol that has reached the base position (the lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop button is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the base position is confirmed based on the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the following step S506, the slip number of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the main RAM 74.

  In the slot machine 10, the stop mode for stopping each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponds to a stop mode in which when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, the reaching symbol reaching the base position is directly stopped. A stop mode in which the reel to be slid is stopped after sliding for one symbol, a stop mode in which it is stopped after sliding for two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding for three symbols, and a stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five stop modes including a stop mode to be stopped. In step S506, a value of 0 to 4 is calculated as the slip number based on the stop information stored in the main RAM 74.

  Then, in step S507, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the attained symbol, and the symbol number of the stopped symbol actually stopped at the base position is determined. In step S508, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stopped symbol. If the symbol numbers are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel in step S509 is performed. Do. Thereafter, in step S510, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the second stop information setting process is performed in step S511, and the process returns to step S502.

  Here, the stop information is information for setting the stop mode of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to correspond to the result of the lottery process (FIG. 11). When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated to stop, it is possible to calculate the number of slips (specifically, “0” to “4”) for the reached symbol that has reached the base position. As the stop information, slip number data indicating the correspondence between each symbol and the slip number is stored in advance in the main ROM 73 in association with each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be employed in which the slip number data corresponding to each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is derived while the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are rotating. .

  As processing for setting the stop information, first stop information setting processing executed in step S311 of the lottery processing (FIG. 9) and stop information executed in step S511 of the reel control processing (FIG. 21) There is a second setting process. In the first stop information setting process, stop information is set according to the result of the lottery process.

  In the stop information second setting process, the stop information stored in the main RAM 74 in the stop information first setting process or the previous stop information second setting process is changed after the reel stops. In the stop information second setting processing, the stop information is changed based on the set winning data, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and the stop appearance of the stopped reels 32L, 32M, 32R. I do.

  For example, a symbol forming a symbol combination corresponding to a push order bell prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a watermelon prize, and a cherry prize is the largest symbol separated in the circumferential direction on each of the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The numbers are arranged so as to correspond to four symbols. In such a configuration, if the combination of the result of the lottery process and the stop order of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponds to the occurrence of any of these winnings, the relevant stop button 42 to 44 is operated regardless of the operation order. Stop information is set so that a prize is generated.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process (FIG. 21), when it is determined in step S510 that all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, a winning determination process is executed in step S512, and the process proceeds to step S513. After setting a winning result command including data corresponding to the result of the winning determination process as an output target to the effect control device 80, the reel control process ends.

[Winning judgment processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the winning determination processing.

  In the winning determination processing, in step S601, the type of the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the left reel 32L is grasped, and in step S602, the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the middle reel 32M is determined. The type is grasped, and in step S603, the type of the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the right reel 32R is grasped. When grasping the symbol type, 2-byte data set for each symbol type is read from the main ROM 73.

  Then, in step S604, as the logical operation processing of the symbol combination, the two-byte data grasped in steps S601 to S603 is AND-processed with the bits of the same order to obtain a 2-byte corresponding to the symbol combination. Derive the data.

  In step S605, it is determined whether the 2-byte data derived in step S604 corresponds to any of the winning data. If an affirmative determination is made in step S605, a winning response process is executed in step S606.

  In the winning response processing, it is determined whether or not a winning flag corresponding to the winning that has occurred this time is set to “1”. If “1” is not set, an abnormal command is output to the effect control device 80. Set as target. Upon receiving the abnormal command, the sub-MPU 82 executes the abnormal notification corresponding to the illegal prize by the speaker 62 and the image display device 63.

  On the other hand, when the winning flag is set to “1”, if the winning is a small role winning, the number of medals to be paid out is set so that medals or virtual medals can be given in the medal payout process. It is set in the payout counter of the main RAM 74. On the other hand, if the winning is a replay winning, in the next step S203 in the normal processing (FIG. 8), a flag setting process for enabling the same number of bets to be set this time is executed.

[Response processing at the end of game]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a process performed by the main MPU at the end of the game. The corresponding processing at the end of the game in step S210 in the normal processing will be described.

  In the processing at the end of the game, when the BB winning data is set or in the BB state (step S701: YES), the BB state processing is executed (step S711). The BB state processing will be described later.

  On the other hand, if neither the winning state of BB nor the BB state (step S701: NO), and the value of the AT state counter is not 1 or more, that is, it is not the AT state (step S702: NO), the RT mode transition processing ( Step S703), the number-of-games cancellation management process (step S704) and the transfer chance management process (step S705) are executed.

  In the transition process of the RT mode (step S703), the transition process of the RT mode according to the winning combination is executed. For example, in the current game, when it is specified that the first RT replay prize is generated in the normal mode, the game is shifted to the first RT mode, and it is specified that the second RT replay prize is generated in the first RT mode. In this case, the mode is shifted to the second RT mode. When it is determined that the second falling replay winning is generated in the second RT mode, the process is shifted to the first RT mode. When it is determined that the first falling replay winning is generated in the first RT mode. Shifts to the normal mode.

  In the number-of-games release management process (step S704), the game shifts to the AT state when the games corresponding to the number of released games set when the AT state ends last time have been consumed without a new transition to the AT state. Execute the process for causing That is, each time one game is completed, the value of the number of released games is subtracted by one, and when the value of the remaining number of released games becomes "0", "1" is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74. . As a result, in the next processing round in the corresponding processing at the time of ending the game, the ART preparation state processing (step S707) described later is executed.

(Transition chance management processing)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a transfer chance management process executed by the main MPU. The transfer chance management process (Step S705) will be described.

  First, the process branches depending on whether or not the CZ flag = 1 (step S901). The CZ flag is a flag indicating whether the vehicle is staying in NZ (normal zone) or CZ (chance zone). When the CZ flag = 0, it indicates that the vehicle is staying in NZ. In this case, it indicates that the user is staying at CZ.

  When staying in NZ (step S901: NO), it is determined whether or not an AT transfer lottery trigger has been won (S902). The AT shift lottery trigger corresponds to, for example, watermelon, cherry A, and cherry B. The watermelon winning data is set to the index value IV = 5, and the cherry A winning data is set to the index value IV = 6. The cherry B winning data is set in the index value IV = 7 (FIGS. 12, 14, and 16). If an AT transfer lottery trigger is won (step S902: YES), an AT transfer lottery process is executed (step S903).

  In addition, even if it wins with the index value IV = 5, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the watermelon prize may not be established in the winning game. Even if the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 6, there is a possibility that the cherry A winning is not established in the winning game depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Even if the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 7, there is a possibility that the cherry B winning is not established in the winning game depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. However, even if the corresponding prize is not established, if the prize is won with the index value IV = 5, 6, or 7, the AT shift lottery process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT shift lottery process may be executed on condition that a corresponding prize is established.

  In the AT transition lottery process to the AT state, the AT transition lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter that is periodically (for example, 2 msec) updated in the main RAM 74 is read, and the value of the lottery counter is read. Is checked against the read AT transfer lottery table.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the NZ AT transfer lottery table. In the non-BB state, in the non-AT state, and during NZ, when the winning in the AT transfer lottery trigger is achieved, the AT transfer lottery process is executed based on the NZ AT transfer lottery table.

  The NZ AT transfer lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the set values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. In other words, the probability of the AT transfer winning when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, 6, or 7 is common to all the settings. As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage from occurring between the settings with respect to the probability of winning the AT shift in the non-BB state. Further, only one type of table common to all the settings for each of the index values IV = 5, 6, and 7 needs to be stored in the main ROM 73 as the NZ AT transfer lottery table. It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing in advance.

  According to the present AT transfer lottery table in NZ, when a watermelon with an index value IV = 5 wins, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with an AT transfer lottery probability of 1%, which is common to all set values. . Further, when the winning is achieved with the cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with an AT transfer lottery probability of 5%, which is common to all set values. Further, when the winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the AT transition lottery process is executed with the AT transition lottery probability of 0% (no winning) common to all set values.

  Here, the AT transfer lottery probability when a “Cherry” including a cherry A with an index value IV = 6 and a cherry B with an index value IV = 7 is won will be described.

  Referring again to FIG. 12 (a) or (b), FIG. 14 (a) or (b) and FIG. 16 (a) or (b), as described above, the higher the set value, the higher the index The probability of winning the cherry A with the value IV = 6 is set to be higher, and the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B with the index value IV = 7 is set. However, the probability of winning the cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B is set to be the same for all the set values.

  Therefore, when the winning is achieved with the cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the AT shifting lottery process is executed with the winning probability of all the set values common (5%) as the AT shifting lottery probability. The chance of winning in Cherry A is higher than Cherry B in the first place. On the other hand, when the winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the AT shifting lottery process is executed with the winning probability of all set values common (0%) as the AT shifting lottery probability. The probability of winning in Cherry B itself is lower than Cherry A in the first place. For this reason, the AT transition winning probability of “Cherry real” including cherry A with index value IV = 6 and cherry B with index value IV = 7 is 0.0% for the set value “1” and “2” for the set value “2”. 0.8%, 1.7% for setting "3", 2.5% for setting "4", 3.3% for setting "5", setting In the case of "6", it becomes 4.2%. In other words, since the AT transfer winning probability from “Cherry” (which can also be referred to as the AT transfer winning expectation) is higher in the higher setting, the AT transfer winning from “Cherry” can be a setting estimation factor.

  Referring again to FIG. 5, the symbols that can be stopped when the cherry A winning flag is established on the main line ML are "Cherry", "ANY", and "ANY", and the cherry B winning flag is established. The symbols that can be stopped in this case are any of “Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY”, and “White 7”, “BAR”, and “White 7”. In other words, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped on the main line ML aiming at the "cherry" symbol, it is determined from the player's point of view whether the stop symbol wins the cherry A prize or the cherry B prize. There is no judgment.

  Further, the probability of winning the real cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B is set so that the probability of winning the cherry is the same for all the set values (FIG. 12 (a) or (b), FIG. 14 ( a) or (b) and FIG. 16 (a) or (b)), there is no setting difference in the probability that the “cherry” symbol stops in the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML. Therefore, as long as the "Cherry" symbol is aimed at the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML, the appearance probability of the cherry itself is not a setting guessing element, and the AT shift winning from "Cherry" is set. Can be a guess factor.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, since only one type of NZ AT transition lottery table that is common to the set values “1” to “6” needs to be stored in the memory, it differs. Data capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where a table is stored for each setting. On the other hand, when Cherry A or Cherry B has different winning probabilities, but is viewed as a cherry including Cherry A or Cherry B, the winning probability of Cherry is the same, and from the player's point of view, Cherry A can be seen from the stop symbol. No determination is made as to whether a winning or a cherry B winning has been won. For this reason, even if only one type of NZ AT transfer lottery table is common to the set values "1" to "6", the AT transfer winning probability of "cherry real" is higher in the higher setting. Therefore, the player can use the AT transition winning probability as a setting guess element. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while making a guess at the setting while reducing the data capacity without providing a set value difference in the NZ AT transfer lottery table.

  Note that, when the player wins the AT transfer lottery, the player is allowed to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that enables establishment of the bell prize when the index value IV = 1 to 3 is won (so-called, 3 choice bell navigation) is executed.

  Further, when the first RT replay winning data or the second RT replay winning data is set, the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the set RT replay winning. A process is executed to execute the notification.

  Further, when the first falling replay winning data or the second falling replay winning data is set, the player recognizes the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can avoid the set falling replay winning. A notification control process that enables the notification is executed.

  Returning to the description of FIG. If it is determined that an AT shift has been won in the shift lottery process to the AT state (step S904: YES), a process of setting the number of initial continuous games is executed (step S905). In the process of setting the number of initial continuous games, for example, “50” G is set as the number of initial continuous games in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74.

  The initial number of games to be continued may be a fixed value (for example, “50”) or may be determined by lottery. For example, one of the specified values 30, 50, and 100G can be selectively set by lottery. Furthermore, it is also possible to determine the initial continuation game number by lottery in the specialization zone.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the specialized zone start lottery table. In the initial number-of-continuation-games setting process, the presence or absence of the specialization zone start is randomly selected. The specialization zone is a zone that continues for a prescribed number of G before the start of the AT (ART), for example, and the number of ART games at the start of the AT (ART) is determined according to the winning combination won during this time. The specialization zone according to the present embodiment includes a specialization zone A with an average expected value of the number of ART games of 200 G at the start of the AT and a specialization zone B with an average expected value of 10 G.

  According to the specialization zone start lottery table, when an AT shift is won with cherry A having an index value IV = 6, the specialization zone start probability is 20%, which is common to all set values. A start. Note that, when the AT shift is won with cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the special zone B start is not won.

  Also, when the winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the specializing zone B starts with the specializing zone start winning probability of 20% which is common to all the set values. Note that, when the AT shift is won with cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the special zone A start is not won.

  If no special zone start is won, the above-mentioned uniform fixed value (for example, “50”) may be set as the initial number of games to be continued.

  As described above, in the specialization zone start lottery table, only one type common to the setting values “1” to “6” needs to be stored in the memory. It is possible to reduce the data capacity as compared with. On the other hand, when Cherry A or Cherry B has different winning probabilities, but is viewed as a cherry including Cherry A or Cherry B, the winning probability of Cherry is the same, and from the player's point of view, Cherry A can be seen from the stop symbol. No determination is made as to whether a winning or a cherry B winning has been won. Therefore, the player can make a guess based on the destination of the specialization zone, that is, whether the specialization zone A start or the specialization zone B start has been won.

  Further, when one of the predetermined values 30, 50, and 100G is selectively set by lottery, for example, the probability that a higher number of games (100G or the like) from the winning of Cherry A is selected can be increased. It is possible for a player to make a setting guess.

  Returning to the description of FIG. After the initial continuation game number setting process (step S905), “1” is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S906). By setting "1" to the AT state counter, an ART preparation state process (step S707), which will be described later, will be executed in the next processing round in the processing at the time of the end of the game. After the ART preparation state processing, the ART state processing is executed.

  On the other hand, if the player does not win the AT transfer lottery trigger (step S902: NO) or does not become the AT transfer lottery in the AT transfer lottery process (step S904: NO), it is determined whether or not the player has won the CZ promotion lottery trigger. (S907). The CZ promotion lottery opportunity corresponds to, for example, watermelon, cherry A and cherry B, and when the CZ promotion lottery opportunity is won (step S907: YES), the CZ promotion lottery process is executed (step S908). Even if the corresponding prize is not established, the CZ promotion lottery process is executed if a win is made in the CZ promotion lottery opportunity.

  In the CZ promotion lottery process, the CZ promotion lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, the value of the lottery counter updated periodically (for example, 2 msec) is read from the main RAM 74, and the value of the lottery counter is read. Check against the CZ promotion lottery table.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the CZ promotion lottery table. In the non-BB state, in the non-AT state, and during NZ, when a win is made in the CZ promotion lottery trigger, the CZ promotion lottery process is executed based on the CZ promotion lottery table.

  This CZ promotion lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the set values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. That is, the probability of the CZ promotion winning when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, 6, or 7 is common to all the settings. As a result, only one type of table common to all the settings for each of the index values IV = 5, 6 and 7 needs to be stored in the main ROM 73 as the NZ CZ promotion lottery table. Can be reduced in storage capacity for storing in advance.

  According to the present CZ promotion lottery table, when a watermelon with an index value IV = 5 wins, the CZ promotion lottery process is executed with a CZ promotion lottery probability of 5%, which is common to all set values. Further, when the winning is achieved with the cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the CZ promotion lottery process is executed with the CZ promotion lottery probability of 30% which is common to all the set values. Further, when a winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the CZ promotion lottery process is executed with a CZ promotion lottery probability of 10%, which is common to all set values.

  As described above, referring to FIG. 12 (a) or (b), FIG. 14 (a) or (b), and FIG. 16 (a) or (b), the higher the setting, the higher the index value IV = 6. The probability of winning in Cherry A itself is higher than Cherry B. On the other hand, the probability of winning in Cherry B itself is lower than Cherry B as the setting becomes higher. For this reason, although the CZ promotion lottery process is executed with a winning probability common to all set values as the CZ promotion lottery probability, “Cherry substance” including cherry A with index value IV = 6 and cherry B with index value IV = 7 The CZ promotion winning probability of the set value “1” is 10.0%, the set value “2” is 13.3%, the set value “3” is 16.7%, and the set value “4”. ”Is 20.0%, the set value“ 5 ”is 23.3%, and the set value“ 6 ”is 26.7%. In other words, the higher the probability of CZ promotion winning from “cherry” (also referred to as CZ promotion winning expectation) is higher, the higher the CZ promotion winning from “cherry” can be a setting inference factor.

  Further, as described above, there is no setting difference in the probability that the “cherry” symbol stops on the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML. Therefore, as long as the "Cherry" symbol is aimed at the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML, the appearance probability of the cherry itself is not a setting estimation element, and the CZ promotion winning from the "Cherry" is set and estimated. Can be an element.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment needs to store only one type of CZ promotion lottery table common to the setting values “1” to “6” in the memory. The data capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where the table is stored in the storage area. On the other hand, when Cherry A or Cherry B has different winning probabilities, but is viewed as a cherry including Cherry A or Cherry B, the winning probability of Cherry is the same, and from the player's point of view, Cherry A can be seen from the stop symbol. No determination is made as to whether a winning or a cherry B winning has been won. For this reason, even though only one type of CZ promotion lottery table is common to the set values “1” to “6”, the CZ promotion winning probability of “cherry real” is higher in the higher setting, The player can use the CZ promotion winning probability as a setting guess element.

  Returning to the description of FIG. If the CZ promotion has been won (step S909: YES), “1” is set to the CZ flag of the main RAM 74 (step S910). By setting “1” to the CZ flag, the player stays in a so-called high-probability CZ (chance zone) in the next game round.

  The process returns to step S901 again. When the CZ flag = 1, that is, when staying in the CZ (step S901: YES), it is determined whether or not an AT transition lottery trigger has been won (S911). The AT shift lottery trigger corresponds to, for example, watermelon, cherry A, and cherry B. The watermelon winning data is set to the index value IV = 5, and the cherry A winning data is set to the index value IV = 6. The cherry B winning data is set in the index value IV = 7 (FIGS. 12, 14, and 16). If an AT transfer lottery trigger is won (step S911: YES), an AT transfer lottery process is executed (step S912). Note that even if the corresponding prize is not established, the AT transfer lottery process is executed if the winning is made at the AT transfer lottery opportunity.

  In the AT transition lottery process to the AT state, the AT transition lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter that is periodically (for example, 2 msec) updated in the main RAM 74 is read, and the value of the lottery counter is read. Is checked against the read AT transfer lottery table.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of an AT shift lottery table during CZ. In the non-BB state, the non-AT state, and during the CZ, when the winning in the AT transfer lottery trigger is achieved, the AT transfer lottery process is executed based on the CZ AT transfer lottery table.

  The CZ mid-AT transition lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the set values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. In other words, the probability of the AT transfer winning when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, 6, or 7 is common to all the settings. As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage from occurring between the settings with respect to the probability of winning the AT shift in the non-BB state. Also, since only one type of table common to all settings for each of the index values IV = 5, 6, and 7 needs to be stored in the main ROM 73 as the CZ in-AT transfer lottery table, the AT transfer lottery table is It is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing in advance.

  According to the AT transfer lottery table in the CZ, when the watermelon with the index value IV = 5 wins, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with an AT transfer lottery probability of 10%, which is common to all set values. . Further, when a winning is achieved with the cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with an AT transfer lottery probability of 50%, which is common to all set values. Further, when a winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with an AT transfer lottery probability of 50%, which is common to all set values.

  Here, the AT transfer lottery probability when a “Cherry” including a cherry A with an index value IV = 6 and a cherry B with an index value IV = 7 is won will be described.

  As described above, referring to FIG. 12 (a) or (b), FIG. 14 (a) or (b), and FIG. 16 (a) or (b), the higher the set value, the higher the index value IV = 6, the probability of winning the cherry A is set to be higher, and the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B of the index value IV = 7 is set. However, the probability of winning the cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B is set to be the same for all the set values.

  In addition, when winning is achieved with the cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with the winning probability of all the set values common (50%) as the AT transfer lottery probability, and the cherry having the index value IV = 7 is executed. In the case of winning in B, since the AT transfer lottery process is executed with the AT transfer lottery probability of all set values common (50%), the cherry A with the index value IV = 6 and the index value IV = The AT transfer winning probability of “cherry real” including 7 cherry B is 50.0% common to all the set values “1” to “6”. In other words, the AT transfer winning probability from “cherry” (AT transfer winning expectation) is substantially the same for all settings.

  Thus, unlike the case during NZ (during the low probability), during the CZ (during the high probability), the AT transfer winning is performed with the same winning probability common to all the settings. That is, it is possible to change the AT transfer winning probability such that there is a setting difference or no setting difference according to the stay zone.

  Returning to the description of FIG. If it is determined that an AT shift has been won in the shift lottery process to the AT state (step S913: YES), a process of setting the number of initial continuous games is executed (step S905).

  On the other hand, when not winning the AT transfer lottery opportunity (step S911: NO), it is determined whether or not the CZ relegation lottery opportunity has been won (S914). For example, the so-called push order bell of the index IV = 1 to 3 corresponds to the CZ relegation lottery trigger, and when the CZ relegation lottery trigger is won (step S914: YES), the CZ demotion lottery process is executed (step S915). . Note that even if the corresponding prize is not established, the CZ relegation lottery process is executed if a win is made in the CZ relegation lottery opportunity.

  In the CZ demotion lottery process, the CZ demotion lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, the value of the lottery counter that is periodically (for example, 2 msec) updated in the main RAM 74 is read, and the value of the lottery counter is read. It can be checked against the CZ relegation transfer lottery table. Although the illustration of the CZ relegation transfer lottery table is omitted, when the CZ relegation lottery opportunity is won, for example, the CZ relegation winning probability is 10% regardless of all settings.

  If the CZ relegation has been won (step S916: YES), “0” is set to the CZ flag of the main RAM 74 (step S917). By setting “0” to the CZ flag, in the next game round, the vehicle stays in a so-called low-probability NZ (normal zone).

  Returning to the description of the processing at the end of the game (FIG. 23). In step S702, if neither the BB winning state nor the BB state is present (step S701: NO), and the value of the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is 1 or more (step S702: YES), the process proceeds to step S706. In step S706, the value of the AT status counter is ascertained, and processing corresponding to the ascertained value is executed. More specifically, if the value of the AT state counter is "1", an ART preparation state process is executed (step S707). If the value of the AT state counter is "2", the ART state processing is executed (step S708). If the value of the AT status counter is "3", the terminal device executes an ART termination branch process (step S709).

  At the end of the processing at the end of the game, a game end command is set as a transmission target to the effect-side MPU 82 (step S710). The game end command is a command for causing the production side MPU 82 to recognize that one game is completed, and the command is transmitted to the production side MPU 82 in a command output process (step S110) in the timer interruption process.

(ART preparation state processing)
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the ART preparation state processing. The ART preparation state processing (step S707) will be described.

  In the ART preparation state, a bell prize can be established when a win is made with one of the index values IV = 1 to 3 in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 12) or the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 14). Is notified of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for

  In the ART preparation state, the winning is determined by any one of the index values IV = 9 to 11 (hereinafter also referred to as promotion target role) in the normal mode lottery table (FIG. 12) or the first RT mode lottery table (FIG. 14). In this case, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for establishing the first RT replay prize or the second RT replay prize (hereinafter, also referred to as a stop sequence for promotion) is notified.

  Further, in the ART preparation state, if a win is made at any one of the index values IV = 12 to 14 (hereinafter also referred to as a relegation target role) in the first RT lottery table (FIG. 14), the first fall replay prize is won. A stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the establishment (hereinafter, also referred to as a stop order for demoting) is notified.

  The transition from the ART preparation state to the ART state occurs when the lottery mode transitions to the second RT mode.

In the ART preparation state process, in the present game, when the additional lottery opportunity has been won (step S1001: YES), the additional lottery process is executed (step S1002).
The additional lottery opportunity corresponds to, for example, watermelon, cherry A and cherry B. The watermelon winning data is set to the index value IV = 5, and the cherry A winning data is set to the index value IV = 6. , Index IV = 7, cherry B winning data is set (FIGS. 12, 14, 16). Even if the corresponding prize is not established, the additional lottery process is executed if a win is made at the additional lottery opportunity.

  In the additional lottery process, the additional lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, the value of the lottery counter that is periodically updated (for example, 2 msec cycle) is read from the main RAM 74, and the value of the lottery counter is read out. Match against a table.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of an additional lottery table. In the non-BB state and in the AT state, when an additional lottery opportunity is won, an additional lottery process is executed based on the additional lottery table.

  The add-on lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the set values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. That is, the probability of an additional winning when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 5, 6, or 7 is common to all the settings. As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or a disadvantage from occurring between the settings with respect to the probability of the additional winning in the non-BB state. Also, since only one type of table common to all the settings for each of the index values IV = 5, 6, and 7 needs to be stored in the main ROM 73 as an additional lottery table, the additional lottery table is stored in advance. Can be reduced in storage capacity.

  According to the real addition lottery table, when a watermelon with an index value IV = 5 wins, the additional lottery process is executed with an additional lottery probability of 5% common to all set values. In addition, when the winning is achieved with the cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the additional lottery process is executed with the additional lottery probability of 30% which is common to all the set values. In addition, when the winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the additional lottery process is executed with the additional lottery probability of 10% which is common to all the set values.

  Here, the additional row lottery probability in the case where the “Cherry” including the cherry A with the index value IV = 6 and the cherry B with the index value IV = 7 is won will be described.

  Referring again to FIG. 12 (a) or (b), FIG. 14 (a) or (b) and FIG. 16 (a) or (b), as described above, the higher the set value, the higher the index The probability of winning the cherry A with the value IV = 6 is set to be higher, and the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B with the index value IV = 7 is set. However, the probability of winning the cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B is set to be the same for all the set values.

  Therefore, when the winning is performed with the cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the additional lottery process is performed with the winning probability of all the set values common (30%) as the additional lottery probability. In fact, the probability of winning is higher than Cherry B in the first place. On the other hand, when the winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the additional lottery processing is executed with the winning probability of the common setting value (10%) as the additional lottery probability. In the first place, the probability of winning is lower than Cherry A in the first place.

  For this reason, the additional winning probability of “Cherry real” including cherry A with index value IV = 6 and cherry B with index value IV = 7 is 10.0% for the set value “1” and set value “2”. 13.3%, 16.7% for the set value "3", 20.0% for the set value "4", 23.3% for the set value "5", and the set value " In the case of "6", it becomes 26.7%. In other words, since the additional winning probability (also referred to as the additional winning expectation) from “Cherry” is higher in the higher setting, the additional winning from “Cherry” can be a setting estimation element.

  Referring again to FIG. 5, the symbols that can be stopped when the cherry A winning flag is established on the main line ML are "Cherry", "ANY", and "ANY", and the cherry B winning flag is established. The symbols that can be stopped in this case are any of “Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY”, and “White 7”, “BAR”, and “White 7”. In other words, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped on the main line ML aiming at the "cherry" symbol, it is determined from the player's point of view whether the stop symbol wins the cherry A prize or the cherry B prize. There is no judgment.

  Further, the probability of winning the real cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B is set so that the probability of winning the cherry is the same for all the set values (FIG. 12 (a) or (b), FIG. 14 ( a) or (b) and FIG. 16 (a) or (b)), there is no setting difference in the probability that the “cherry” symbol stops in the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML. For this reason, as long as the "Cherry" symbol is aimed at the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML, the cherry appearance probability itself is not a setting guessing element, and the additional winning from "Cherry" is set and guessed. Can be an element.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, only one type of additional lottery table that is common to the set values “1” to “6” needs to be stored in the memory. Data capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where a table is stored. On the other hand, when Cherry A or Cherry B has different winning probabilities, but is viewed as a cherry including Cherry A or Cherry B, the winning probability of Cherry is the same, and from the player's point of view, Cherry A can be seen from the stop symbol. No determination is made as to whether a winning or a cherry B winning has been won. For this reason, despite the fact that only one kind of additional lottery table is common to the set values “1” to “6”, the additional winning probability of “Cherry real” is higher in the higher setting, and the player is set higher. It is possible to use the winning probability as a setting guess element. Therefore, it is possible for the player to enjoy the game while guessing the setting while reducing the data capacity without providing a setting value difference in the additional lottery table.

  If the winning is determined in the additional lottery process (step S1003: YES), for example, “50” G is added to the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 as the additional game number (step S1004). As a result, the number of continuous games in one execution of the ART state after the transition to the ART state increases. The number of additional games is not limited to 50, and may be changed by lottery.

  In the ART preparation state process, when it is specified that the second RT replay winning has occurred in the current game (step S1005: YES), “2” is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1006). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART state processing (step S708) in the next processing round in the processing at the end of the game (FIG. 23), and the gaming state shifts from the ART preparation state to the ART state.

  In addition, data is set in the main RAM 74 so that the lottery mode becomes the second RT mode (step S1007).

  Thereafter, on condition that the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is “0” (step S1008: YES), the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is added by 20 (step S1009). Thus, when the state is shifted 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 no addition to the ART game number counter occurs in the BB state. It is possible to ensure that the ART state is executed to some extent later.

  Next, other RT mode transition processing is executed (step S1010). In the other RT mode transition processing, when it is determined that the first RT replay winning has occurred, the process shifts to the first RT mode, and when it is determined that the second RT replay winning has occurred, the process shifts to the second RT mode. When it is determined that the first fall replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the normal mode, and when it is determined that the second falling replay winning has occurred, the mode is shifted to the first RT mode.

(ART state processing)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the ART state process. The ART state processing (step S708) will be described.

  In the ART state, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell prize when the winning is achieved at any one of the index values IV = 1 to 3 in the second RT mode lottery table (FIG. 16). The stop order is notified. Further, in the present embodiment, the ART state is started from the second RT mode. In order to avoid establishment of the second fall replay prize when the winning is achieved with any of index values IV = 9 to 11 (relegation target role). Of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified.

  In the ART state process, in the current game, if the additional lottery opportunity has been won (step S1101: YES), the additional lottery process is executed (step S1102). The additional lottery opportunity corresponds to, for example, watermelon, cherry A and cherry B. Even if the corresponding prize is not established, the additional lottery process is executed if a win is made at the additional lottery opportunity.

  In the additional lottery process, the additional lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, the value of the lottery counter that is periodically updated (for example, 2 msec cycle) is read from the main RAM 74, and the value of the lottery counter is read out. Match against a table.

  The additional lottery table of FIG. 30 is referred to again. In the non-BB state and in the AT state, when an additional lottery opportunity is won, an additional lottery process is executed based on the additional lottery table.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, only one type of additional lottery table that is common to the set values “1” to “6” needs to be stored in the memory. The data capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where the table is stored in the storage area. On the other hand, when Cherry A or Cherry B has different winning probabilities, but is viewed as a cherry including Cherry A or Cherry B, the winning probability of Cherry is the same, and from the player's point of view, Cherry A can be seen from the stop symbol. No determination is made as to whether a winning or a cherry B winning has been won. For this reason, despite the fact that only one kind of additional lottery table is common to the set values “1” to “6”, the additional winning probability of “Cherry real” is higher in the higher setting, and the player is set higher. It is possible to use the winning probability as a setting guess element. Therefore, it is possible for the player to enjoy the game while guessing the setting while reducing the data capacity without providing a setting value difference in the additional lottery table.

  If the additional lottery process results in an additional winning (step S1103: YES), for example, “50” G is added as the number of additional games to the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1104). As a result, the number of continuous games in one execution of the ART state after the transition to the ART state increases. The number of additional games is not limited to 50, and may be changed by lottery.

  Next, the value of the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 is decremented by 1 (step S1005). If the value of the ART game number counter after the subtraction is “0” (step S1106: YES), it is determined whether or not the mode is the normal mode (step S1107). If the mode is not the normal mode (step S1107: NO), “3” is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1108). As a result, the main MPU 72 executes the ART termination branching process (step S708) in the next processing round in the game termination processing (FIG. 23), and the game state shifts from the ART state to the ART termination branch state. . On the other hand, if the mode is the normal mode (step S1107: YES), the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 is cleared to "0" (step S1109). As a result, the AT state ends.

  Next, RT mode transition processing is performed (step S1110). In the transition process of the RT mode, when it is specified that the first falling replay winning or the second falling replay winning has occurred, the process is shifted to the first RT mode and the second RT mode, respectively.

(ART termination branch processing)
The ART end branching process (step S709) in the game end processing (FIG. 23) will be described.

  The ART end branch state is a game state in which the robot stays when one execution of the ART state is completed. In the ART end branch state, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for enabling the establishment of the bell prize when the winning is achieved with any one of the index values IV = 1 to 3 is notified.

  On the other hand, in the ART end branch state, even if the player wins the role of enabling the occurrence of the first falling replay winning or the second falling replay winning, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R for avoiding the occurrence of these falling replay winnings. The stop order is not announced. Then, in the ART end branch state, when the first fall replay winning and the second falling replay winning occur and the mode finally shifts to the normal mode, the value of the AT state counter is cleared to "0". As a result, the AT state ends.

  Here, even in the ART end branch state, when the winning is achieved with any one of the index values IV = 1 to 3 as described above, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped to enable the establishment of the bell prize. Since the order is notified, it is advantageous for the player. As a result, in the ART end branch state, if the player's prediction hits and a fall replay winning is prevented from occurring, the ART end branch state can be continued. Therefore, it is possible to continue the ART termination branching state which is advantageous to the player by the prediction of the player himself, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The processing returns to the processing at the end of the game in FIG. 23 again. When the BB winning data is set or in the BB state (step S701: YES), BB state processing is executed (step S711).

  In the BB state process, if the BB winning data is set, it is determined whether or not a BB winning has occurred in the current game, and if the BB winning has occurred, the BB winning process is provided in the main RAM 74. By setting “1” to the BB state flag, the game state is shifted to the BB state. As a result, the BB lottery table (FIG. 18) is referred to in the lottery processing in the next and subsequent games. In addition, by transmitting a command indicating the transition to the BB state to the effect-side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state is started in the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63. Further, when the state is shifted to the BB state, the state of winning the BB is canceled by deleting the BB winning data from the main RAM 74.

(BB state processing)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the BB state processing. The BB state process (step S711) will be described.

  In the BB state processing, first, when the value of the AT state counter is not 1 or more, that is, the state is not the AT state (step S1201: NO), it is determined whether or not an AT transfer lottery trigger has been won (S1202). The AT shift lottery trigger corresponds to, for example, watermelon, cherry A, and cherry B. The watermelon winning data is set to the index value IV = 2, and the cherry A winning data is set to the index value IV = 3. The cherry B winning data is set in the index value IV = 4 (FIG. 18). If an AT transfer lottery trigger is won (step S1202: YES), an AT transfer lottery process is executed (step S1203).

  In the AT transition lottery process to the AT state, the AT transition lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter that is periodically (for example, 2 msec) updated in the main RAM 74 is read, and the value of the lottery counter is read. Is checked against the read AT transfer lottery table. Although illustration of the AT shift lottery table is omitted, for example, the AT shift lottery table of FIG. 28 can be applied. In the BB state, when the winning is achieved in the AT transition lottery trigger, the AT transition lottery process is executed based on the present AT transition lottery table.

  If the AT transfer lottery has been won (step S1204: YES), “1” is set to the BB transfer winning flag (step S1205).

  On the other hand, when the value of the AT state counter is 1 or more, that is, when the state is the AT state (step S1201: YES), it is determined whether or not a win has been made to the additional lottery trigger (S1206). The additional lottery opportunity corresponds to, for example, watermelon, cherry A and cherry B. The watermelon winning data is set to the index value IV = 2, and the cherry A winning data is set to the index value IV = 3. , And the index value IV = 4, cherry B winning data is set (FIG. 18). When the additional lottery opportunity is won (step S1206: YES), an additional lottery process is executed (step S1207).

  In the additional lottery process, the additional lottery table is read from the main ROM 73, the value of the lottery counter that is periodically updated (for example, 2 msec cycle) is read from the main RAM 74, and the value of the lottery counter is read out. Match against a table. Although the illustration of the additional lottery table is omitted, for example, the additional lottery table in FIG. 30 can be applied. In the BB state, when a win is made in the additional lottery opportunity, an additional lottery process is executed based on the actual additional lottery table.

  If the additional lottery processing has resulted in an additional winning (step S1208: YES), for example, “50” G is added as the number of additional games to the ART game number counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1209). As a result, the number of continuous games in one execution of the ART state after the transition to the ART state increases. The number of additional games is not limited to 50, and may be changed by lottery.

  Next, under the condition that the addition of the game medium has occurred in the current game (step S1210: YES), a subtraction process of a BB counter provided in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S1211). 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 is equal to or more than the end reference number. When the BB state is started, “300” which is the end reference number is set in the BB counter. In the BB counter subtraction process, the number of game media provided in the current game is subtracted from the value of the BB counter. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the BB counter after the subtraction is “0” (step S1212).

  If the value of the BB counter after the subtraction is “0” (step S1212: YES), it is determined whether or not “1” is set in the BB transfer winning flag indicating that the AT transfer lottery has been won during BB. Is determined (step S1213). If “1” is set to the BB mid-winning flag (step S1213: YES), a process of setting the number of initial continuous games is executed (step S1214). In the process of setting the number of initial continuous games, for example, “50” G is set as the number of initial continuous games in the ART game number counter provided in the main RAM 74.

  Note that, as described above, the initial number of continuous games can be determined by a lottery in addition to a uniform fixed value (for example, “50”). For example, one of the specified values 30, 50, and 100G can be selectively set by lottery. Furthermore, when the specialization zone start lottery is executed and the specialty zone lottery is won, it is also possible to determine the number of initial continuation games in the specialization zone.

  After the setting process of the number of initial continuous games (step S1214), "1" is set to the AT state counter of the main RAM 74 (step S1215). By setting “1” to the AT state counter, the ART preparation state processing (step S707) is executed in the next processing round at the end of BB. After the ART preparation state processing, the ART state processing is executed.

  If a negative determination is made in step S1213, or after "1" is set in the AT state counter in step S1215, BB end processing is executed (step S1216). In the BB end processing, the BB state is ended by clearing the BB state flag of the main RAM 74 to “0”. The transition winning flag during BB is also cleared to “0”. By transmitting a command indicating that the BB state has ended to the effect-side MPU 82, the effect for the BB state on the upper lamp 61, the speaker 62, and the image display device 63 is ended.

<Game example>
Hereinafter, a specific example of a game by a player will be described in detail.

(If you win Cherry A or Cherry B while staying in NZ, non-AT state, NZ)
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing each reel at the time of winning the cherry A and the cherry B.

  As described above, with reference to FIG. 5, the symbols that can be stopped when the cherry A winning flag is established on the main line ML are “Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY”, and the cherry B winning flag is The symbols that can be stopped when they are established are “Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY”, and “White 7”, “BAR”, or “White 7”.

  Here, even if the player actually wins either Cherry A or Cherry B, the player does not know which of Cherry A or Cherry B has been won. For this reason, the player aims at the "cherry" symbol on the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML so as to be able to win even if either the cherry A winning flag or the cherry B winning flag is established. By stopping (FIGS. 33 (a) and (b)), both the established cherry A winning flag and cherry B winning flag are reliably won (FIG. 33 (c)), and the game medium "2" is paid. Can be put out.

  However, in this case, the player cannot determine which of Cherry A or Cherry B has been won or won due to the stop appearance in FIG.

  Further, as described above, referring to FIG. 12 (a) or (b), FIG. 14 (a) or (b), and FIG. 16 (a) or (b), as described above, the setting value is high. Is set so that the probability of winning the cherry A having the index value IV = 6 is increased, and the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B having the index value IV = 7 is set. ing. However, the probability of winning the cherry including the cherry A and the cherry B is set to be the same for all the set values.

  Therefore, the player cannot determine (guess) which of Cherry A or Cherry B has been won or won even based on the winning probability.

  Next, when winning or winning Cherry A or Cherry B, AT transfer lottery and CZ promotion lottery are executed. Cherry A or Cherry B is an AT transfer lottery opportunity and a CZ promotion lottery opportunity.

  Referring to the AT transfer lottery table in FIG. 25 regarding the AT transfer lottery, if the prize is won at Cherry A with an index value IV = 6, the AT transfer lottery probability is 5%, which is common to all set values. An AT transfer lottery process is executed. Also, when the winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with the AT transfer lottery probability of 0% (no winning) common to all the set values. Is set to be higher, the probability of winning the cherry A having the index value IV = 6 is set higher, and the higher the setting value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B having the index value IV = 7 is set. It is set as follows. Therefore, the AT transfer winning probability (AT transfer winning expectation) from “cherry” is substantially higher in the higher setting.

  Therefore, the player can guess that the setting value is a high setting when the AT transition is frequently won from "Cherry", and when the AT transition is not won from the "Cherry" frequently. It can be inferred that the setting value is not high.

  In addition, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment may store only one type of NZ AT AT lottery table (FIG. 25) common to the set values “1” to “6” in the memory. The data capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where a table is stored for each different setting.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while making a guess at the setting while reducing the data capacity without providing a set value difference in the NZ AT transfer lottery table.

  Similarly, referring to the CZ promotion lottery table in FIG. 27 regarding the CZ promotion lottery, if the winning is achieved with the cherry A having the index value IV = 6, the CZ promotion lottery probability is 30% common to all the set values. The CZ promotion lottery process is executed with the winning probability. Further, when the winning is achieved with the cherry B having the index value IV = 7, the CZ promotion lottery process is executed with the CZ promotion lottery probability of 10%, which is common to all the setting values, but the setting value is set to a high setting. In this case, the probability of winning the cherry A having the index value IV = 6 is set to be higher, and the higher the setting value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry B having the index value IV = 7 is set. I have. For this reason, the CZ promotion winning probability (CZ promotion winning expectation) from “cherry” is substantially higher in the higher setting.

  Therefore, the player can guess that the setting value is a high setting when the CZ promotion winning is frequently performed from “Cherry”, and when the CZ promotion winning is not frequently performed from “Cherry”. It can be inferred that the setting value is not high.

  The slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is different from the slot machine 10 in that only one type of CZ promotion lottery table (FIG. 27) common to the set values “1” to “6” needs to be stored in the memory. Data capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where a table is stored for each setting.

  Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while making a guess at the setting while reducing the data volume without providing a set value difference in the CZ promotion lottery table.

(When winning Cherry B)
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing each reel at the time of winning the cherry B.

  As described above, with reference to FIG. 5, the symbols that can be stopped when the cherry A winning flag is established on the main line ML are “Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY”, and the cherry B winning flag is The symbols that can be stopped when they are established are “Cherry”, “ANY”, “ANY”, and “White 7”, “BAR”, or “White 7”.

  Therefore, when the player has actually won the cherry B, the player stops on the main line ML while aiming at the symbol "White 7" on the stop symbol of the left reel 32L, and stops at the symbol "White 7" on the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M. When the player stops at the symbol and stops at the stop symbol of the right reel 32R with the symbol "White 7" (FIGS. 34 (a) and (b)), the cherry B winning flag is won (FIG. 34 (c)). ), Game media “2” can be paid out. In addition, the player can determine that the player has won or won the cherry B based on the stop appearance in FIG.

  Here, if the player has won the cherry A, if the player stops at the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML aiming at the symbol “White 7”, the arrangement on the arrangement (FIG. 3), Since it is impossible to follow the cherry which is separated by more than a frame, the cherry A winning flag cannot be won, and the game medium “2” cannot be paid out. At this time, if the cherry A has been won, a predetermined missing eye or the like is stopped as a stop symbol.

  As described above, when the player stops “white 7”, “BAR”, and “white 7”, instead of obtaining the benefit of being able to determine whether the player has won the cherry A or the cherry B, the player can obtain the benefit of the cherry. If the player has won A, the player will suffer a coin loss that the game medium “2” cannot be paid out. As a result, the player can be given a choice in the game, and the range of the game can be expanded.

<Another form of the embodiment>
The bell winning data and the first to third supplementary winning data are set to the index values IV = 1 to 3 in the non-BB state, and a so-called three-choice bell in which the bell wins according to the pressing order is used. It is also possible to set bell winning data and fourth to sixth supplementary winning data in Nos. To 6, so that a so-called six-choice bell or the like in which a bell prize is determined by the pressing order.

  If one set of ART games (for example, one set of 50G) has been completed and a plurality of sets of ART games have been won by winning or the like, after the first set of ART games has been completed and finished for the first time, The ART game of the next set is started through the pattern during the preparation for ART.

  -Although the slot machine 10 is equipped with only BB (big bonus) and not equipped with BB (regular bonus), it may be equipped with RB.

  -Two types, Cherry A and Cherry B, are listed as specific roles that are the AT transfer lottery trigger and the CZ promotion lottery trigger. However, there are three or more types such as Cherry A, Cherry B, and Cherry C. By doing so, more complex designs are possible. For example, by including cherry C having a high AT transition winning probability only in the settings of the set values “2”, “4”, and “6”, the AT transition winning probability increases as the set value becomes even and high. You may make it become.

  Similarly to the specific combination of cherry A and cherry B, a plurality of watermelon winning flags such as watermelon A and watermelon B may be set for the watermelon. In this case, the watermelon A is set so that the higher the setting value is, the higher the probability of winning the watermelon A is. The higher the setting value is, the lower the setting value of the watermelon B is. Is set to However, the probability of winning a real watermelon including watermelon A and watermelon B is set to be the same for all set values. Similarly, a plurality of chance replay winning flags of chance replay A and chance replay B may be set.

  -As an example in which the flag can be determined if the eye can be pushed, the stop symbol of watermelon A is "watermelon", "watermelon", "watermelon" and the stop symbol of watermelon B is "watermelon", "watermelon", "watermelon" or " "Watermelon" / "BAR" / "watermelon". “BAR” is arranged on one symbol of “watermelon” on the middle reel 32M. The "watermelon", "BAR", and "watermelon" are stopped only when the first frame of the "BAR" has been successfully pressed (so-called "bitter pressing") on the middle reel 32M. Thereby, it may be possible to determine whether the player has won either the watermelon A flag or the watermelon B flag according to the skill level of the player.

  The stop control of the first specific combination and the second specific combination may be completely the same. For example, the stop symbol of Chance Replay A is “Replay”, “Replay”, “Bell (Replay)” or “Red 7”, “BAR”, “BAR (Replay)”, and the stop symbol of Chance Replay B is “Replay”. "/" Replay "/" Bell (Replay) ". When "Chance Replay A" is won, "Red 7", "BAR" and "BAR (Replay)" are reel-controlled so that they do not stop, so that the chance replay A and Chance Replay B are effectively won. The reel stop control may be the same. This makes it impossible for even a highly skilled player to determine whether one of the chance replay A flag and the chance replay B flag has been won, thereby improving the interest.

In the above-described embodiment, the cherry A is set so that the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of winning the cherry A is. The cherry B is the higher the set value is, the more the cherry B is won. It is set so that the probability is low. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the cherry A is set. The higher the set value is, the higher the cherry B is. The probability may be set to be high. Alternatively, the higher the odd setting value, the higher the probability of winning the cherry A, and the higher the setting of the cherry B, the higher the setting of the even number setting, the higher the probability of the cherry B winning. / Lower. However, in any case, the probability of winning the real cherry including the cherry B and the cherry B is set to be the same for all the set values. This makes it possible to estimate at least one of an odd number and an even number even if the setting value itself is difficult to estimate, in addition to the high setting.

  The winning probabilities of “Cherry Sum” of Cherry A and Cherry B may not be completely the same value among the settings but may be approximate values ((a), (b) of FIGS. 12, 14, and 16).

  -The ART game number counter = 0 has been described as the ART end condition (step S1106 in FIG. 31), but is not limited to this. In addition to the case where the ART game number counter becomes 0, for example, the case where the acquired net increase in the number of game media during the advantageous section (or during the ART) exceeds a predetermined number (2400 or the like), or during the advantageous section (or the ART) When at least one of the ART termination conditions is satisfied, such as when the number of games in (middle) exceeds a predetermined number of games (eg, 1500 G), the process may proceed from step S1106 to step S1107.

  -Even if the watermelon winning data is set, the watermelon winning may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the watermelon winning data is set. In such a case, a watermelon prize may be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, 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 easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above-described embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses and the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses and the like.

(Feature A1)
Symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying symbols,
A start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start a variable display of the symbol on the symbol display means;
Combination lottery means for executing a lottery process of a combination based on the operation of the start operation means (a function of executing the processing of step S207 in the main MPU 72);
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the symbol change display on the symbol display means;
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery processing of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the symbol, the corresponding execution of the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination. Means (a function of executing the process of step S210 in the main MPU 72).
A gaming machine provided with a plurality of setting values different in winning probability of at least one or more roles in the lottery process of the role,
A first winning combination in which a first specific winning combination (Cherry A) including a first symbol combination is won, and a second specifying winning combination (simultaneous winning symbol combination including the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination). A special winning combination setting means in which a second winning result of winning with Cherry B) is set to be winable;
A first winning probability set as a winning probability of the first specific role and a second winning probability set as a winning probability of the second specific role are set to be different between set values, and the first winning probability is set. And combination winning probability setting means for setting the total winning probability of the second winning probability to be the same value among the set values,
The first instruction function winning probability (AT transition winning probability) based on the winning of the first specific role (cherry A) is set to be the same value among the set values, and the second specific role (cherry B) is won. The second instruction function winning probability (AT transition winning probability) is set to be the same value among the set values, and the first instruction function winning probability and the second instruction function winning probability are set to be different from each other. Instruction function winning probability setting means (FIGS. 25 and 27);
When the first specific combination or the second specific combination is won and the first specific operation is performed (when the stop symbol “Cherry” is aimed), the first symbol combination is stopped (cherry / ANY / ANY) A) stop control means for stopping
A gaming machine comprising:

In this gaming machine, since only one type of AT transfer lottery table that is common to the set values “1” to “6” needs to be stored in the memory, compared to the case where the table is stored for each different setting, Thus, the data capacity can be reduced. On the other hand, when Cherry A or Cherry B as an example of the specific role has different winning probabilities, but is viewed as a cherry including Cherry A or Cherry B, the winning probability of the cherry is the same, and as viewed from the player, Even from the stop symbol, it is not determined whether the winning of the cherry A or the winning of the cherry B is won. For this reason, even if only one type of AT transfer lottery table is common to the set values “1” to “6”, the AT transfer winning probability of “Cherry real” is higher when the setting is high, The player can use the AT transition winning probability at the time of “Cherry” winning as a setting guess element.
That is, according to the present gaming machine, a gaming machine that allows a player to enjoy a game while making a guess at the setting while reducing the data capacity without providing a setting value difference in the lottery table related to the instruction function. It is possible to provide.

(Feature A2)
A first gaming state (low probability / NZ) and a second gaming state (high probability / CZ) are provided,
The instruction function winning probability setting means,
In the first gaming state, the first instruction function winning probability and the second instruction function winning probability are set to be different (FIG. 27, cherry A 30% / cherry B 10%),
In the second game state, the first instruction function winning probability and the second instruction function winning probability are set to have the same value (FIG. 28, cherry A 50% / cherry B 50%),
The gaming machine according to feature A1, characterized in that:

  Unlike the case during NZ (during the low probability), during the CZ (during the high probability), the AT transfer is won with the same winning probability common to all settings. That is, it is possible to change the AT transfer winning probability such that there is a setting difference or no setting difference according to the stay zone.

(Feature A3)
A transition in which the details of the transition destination of the gaming state (specialized zone A and specialized zone B) are set differently when the first instruction function winning probability is won and when the second indicating function winning probability is won. Destination setting means,
The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2, comprising:

  With regard to a lottery table (for example, a specialization zone start lottery table) for selecting a breakdown of a game state transition destination, only one type common to setting values “1” to “6” may be stored in the memory. For this reason, the data capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where a table is stored for each different setting. On the other hand, when Cherry A or Cherry B as an example of the specific role has different winning probabilities, but is viewed as a cherry including Cherry A or Cherry B, the winning probability of the cherry is the same, and as viewed from the player, Even from the stop symbol, it is not determined whether the winning of the cherry A or the winning of the cherry B is won. For this reason, the player can make a guess based on whether the game state has been transferred, for example, whether the specialization zone A start or the specialization zone B start has been won.

(Feature A4)
The stop control means,
When the second specific combination (Cherry B) is won and the second specific operation is performed (when the stop symbol “white 7” / “BAR” / “white 7” is aimed), the second symbol combination is selected. Stop the stop mode (Cherry / ANY / ANY)
When the first specific combination is won (Cherry A) and the second specific operation is performed (when the stop symbol “white 7” / “BAR” / “white 7” is aimed), the first symbol combination And stopping a stop mode different from the second symbol combination (a so-called missing eye of the non-prize of Cherry A),
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A3.

  For example, when "White 7", "BAR", and "White 7" are stopped, the player can obtain the benefit of being able to determine whether the player has won the cherry A or the cherry B, but has won the cherry A. If the player has done so, a coin loss that the game medium “2” cannot be paid out will be incurred. As a result, the player can be given a choice in the game, and the range of the game can be expanded.

(Feature A5)
The stop control means,
When the second specific combination is won and the second specific operation is performed (when the stop symbol “red 7” / “BAR” / “BAR (replay)” is aimed), the second symbol combination is compared with the second symbol combination. 1) Stop the pattern combination (“Replay”, “Replay”, “Replay (bell)”) in a priority manner,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A3.

  For example, the stop symbol of Chance Replay A is “Replay”, “Replay”, “Bell (Replay)” or “Red 7”, “BAR”, “BAR (Replay)”, and the stop symbol of Chance Replay B is “Replay”. "/" Replay "/" Bell (Replay) ". When "Chance Replay A" is won, "Red 7", "BAR" and "BAR (Replay)" are reel-controlled so that they do not stop, so that the chance replay A and Chance Replay B are effectively won. The reel stop control may be the same. This makes it impossible for even a highly skilled player to determine whether one of the chance replay A flag and the chance replay B flag has been won, thereby improving the interest.

  According to the invention relating to the above feature group, the following problems can be solved.

As one type of gaming machines, pachinko gaming machines, slot machines, and the like are known. These gaming machines include a control unit such as a CPU, a read-only storage unit such as a ROM, and a read / write storage unit such as a RAM. The control unit executes processing according to a program read from the read-only storage unit while writing information to the read-write storage unit and reading information from the storage unit. In executing this processing, information is input to the control means from a sensor or the like, and information is output from the control means to an electric actuator, a light emitting element, or the like. It is also known that a control unit, a read-only storage unit, a read-write storage unit and the like are integrated into one chip.

  More specifically, in the case of a slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where a medal is bet, a lottery process of a hand is executed 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 when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means is controlled. , The rotation of the reel is stopped. Then, when the stop result after the rotation stop of the reels corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. As the provision of the privilege, for example, a game medium is provided.

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

  Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above features can be applied will be described.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operating means operated by a player, gaming ball firing means for firing a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball path for guiding the fired game ball to a predetermined game area, A gaming machine comprising: a plurality of game components arranged in a region; and a bonus is provided to a player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of the game components.

  Spinning-type gaming machines such as slot machines: the rotation of the orbiting body is started based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of the orbiting body is stopped based on the operation of the stopping operation means, and the player is operated according to the pattern after the stop A gaming machine that grants benefits.

10 slot machine, 31 reel unit, 32L, 32M, 32R reel, 4
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop button, 63 ... Image display device, 72 ... Main side M
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Claims (5)

Symbol display means for variably displaying symbols,
Start operation means operated to start the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means,
Combination lottery means for performing a lottery process of a combination based on the operation of the start operation means,
Stop operation means operated to stop the symbol fluctuation display in the symbol display means,
When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery processing of the combination is displayed after the fluctuation display of the symbol, the corresponding execution of the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is executed as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination. And means,
A gaming machine provided with a plurality of setting values different in winning probability of at least one or more roles in the lottery process of the role,
A first winning result in which a first specific role including a first symbol combination is won and a second specific role including a simultaneously winning symbol combination including the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination are won. (2) a special combination setting means in which the winning result is set to be able to be won,
A first winning probability set as a winning probability of the first specific role and a second winning probability set as a winning probability of the second specific role are set to be different between set values, and the first winning probability is set. And combination winning probability setting means for setting the total winning probability of the second winning probability to be the same value among the set values,
The first indicating function winning probability based on the winning of the first specific role is set to be the same value between the set values, and the second indicating function winning probability based on the winning of the second specific role is the same between the setting values. Instruction function winning probability setting means for setting the first instruction function winning probability and the second instruction function winning probability to be different from each other, and
Stop control means for stopping a stop mode of the first symbol combination when the first specific combination or the second specific combination is won and a first specific operation is performed;
A gaming machine comprising: A first gaming state and a second gaming state are provided,
The instruction function winning probability setting means,
In the first gaming state, the first instruction function winning probability and the second instruction function winning probability are set to be different,
In the second gaming state, the first instruction function winning probability and the second instruction function winning probability are set to have the same value,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: Transfer destination setting means for setting a different transfer destination of game state between a case where the first instruction function winning probability is won and a case where the second instruction function winning probability is won;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: The stop control means,
When the second specific combination is won and the second specific operation is performed, the stop mode of the second symbol combination is stopped,
Stopping the stop mode different from the first symbol combination and the second symbol combination when the second specific operation is performed by winning the first specific combination;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The stop control means,
When the second specific combination is won and the second specific operation is performed, the stop mode of the first symbol combination is stopped with priority over the second symbol combination,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: