JP2020048727A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technique facilitating a player's maintenance of motivation for games by avoiding continuation of games with low lottery winning expectation in a game machine.SOLUTION: In an ART, a slot machine 1 provides a predetermined number of games as one set and a plurality of stages is provided for a presentation in one set of games. Further, after termination of one set of games, a special game is provided. In the ART, during one set of games, an acquisition lottery for point is performed for each game, and an acquisition rate for the point in the acquisition lottery is set for each stage. During one set of games, a promotion lottery for the stage is performed for each game and by achieving a win in the promotion lottery, the stage is promoted to a stage with a high acquisition rate for the point. Further, a continuation lottery of whether or not to continue the ART is performed in the special game, and as the sum of acquired point is greater a lottery winning probability in the continuation lottery is set higher.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachislot gaming machine (slot machine).

  In a spinning-type gaming machine represented by a pachislot gaming machine (slot machine), a lottery is performed for each game. The combination includes a small combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out, a replay combination (replay combination) permitted to execute one game, a bonus for obtaining a bonus game right, and the like. In addition, in pachislot gaming machines, in addition to the lottery of the role, there is a high possibility that the lottery will be shifted to a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time), or will be shifted to a special game period. A shift lottery to a special game period such as (chance zone) is also performed for each game. Further, as disclosed in Patent Literature 1, there is known a pachislot gaming machine that performs a special lottery for granting a bonus related to a payout in addition to a lottery of a part even during a bonus game.

JP 2013-146400 A

  For pachislot machines that perform special lottery during special gaming periods such as bonus games, a special lottery for the continuation rate of the special gaming period will be conducted among the number of games determined at the beginning of the special gaming period, and special There are some that increase the continuation rate by winning a lottery. In this special lottery, the probability of winning a bonus to be given becomes higher, so that the winning probability is lower. For this reason, the player repeats many games having a low degree of expectation of winning, and the motivation for the game is likely to be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems of the above-described conventional technology. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a technology for a gaming machine that avoids continuation of a game having a low degree of expectation of winning and facilitates a player's motivation to play the game.

In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention
The game state includes a first state and a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state,
In the second state, the predetermined number of games is one set, a plurality of stages are provided for the production of the one set of games, and there is a special game after the completion of the one set of games. ,
In the second state,
An acquisition lottery process of performing a point acquisition lottery for each game during the one set of games, wherein an acquisition rate of points in the acquisition lottery is set for each of the stages;
A promotion lottery process for performing a stage promotion lottery for each game during the one set of games, wherein the stage is promoted to a stage having a high point acquisition rate in the acquisition lottery by winning the promotion lottery. Said promotion lottery process;
A continuous lottery process for performing a continuous lottery of whether or not to continue the second state in the special game, wherein a total of points obtained in the lottery process from the start to the end of the one set of games is The larger the greater the probability of winning in the continuous lottery, the more the continuous lottery process,
When the continuation of the second state is won by the continuous lottery, a game of the next set is performed while the game state is maintained in the second state, and the continuation of the second state is performed by the continuous lottery. A game state control process for setting the game state to the first state after the end of the special game if not won;
Game state control means for executing
It is characterized by:

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, in a gaming machine, the technique which avoids the continuation of the game with a low expectation of winning and is easy for a player to maintain the motivation to a game is implement | achieved.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine according to the embodiment. It is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 4 is a view showing an arrangement of symbols in the slot machine. FIG. 4 is a view showing valid lines in the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. It is a table which shows the relationship etc. of the combination of a combination and a design. It is a figure showing the rate of an internal winning combination. It is a figure showing transition of a game state. It is a figure showing a game flow. It is a figure showing a mode lottery table at the time of low accuracy. It is a figure showing a mode lottery table at the time of high accuracy. It is a figure showing a CZ lottery table. It is a figure showing an ART lottery table. It is a figure showing a winning article lottery table when it shifts to a bonus game in a normal state. It is a figure showing a game flow during ART in ART normal mode. It is a figure showing the point acquisition lottery table in ART normal set. It is a figure showing a stage promotion lottery table during ART normal set. It is a figure showing a winning probability table in a continuous lottery. It is a figure showing the point lottery table in ART special set. It is a figure showing the ART mode lottery table in ART special set. It is a figure showing the game flow during ART in ART lucky / super lucky mode. It is a flowchart of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a main control side main process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of power-on. It is a flowchart of a bet start process. It is a flowchart of a winning combination determination process. It is a table | surface which shows the correspondence of the value of a game state flag and a game state. It is a flowchart of a simultaneous lottery process. (A) a table showing the correspondence between the value of the ART flag and the state relating to the ART, (B) a table showing the correspondence between the value of the CZ flag and the state relating to the CZ, and (C) the value of the ART mode flag and the mode relating to the ART. It is a table | surface which shows correspondence. It is a flowchart of a CZ lottery process. It is a flowchart of a lottery process during ART. It is a flowchart of a lottery process during a special set. It is a flowchart of a lottery process during a bonus. It is a flowchart of a pressing order lighting process. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation start process. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation stop process. It is a flowchart of a stop control process. It is a flowchart of a pressing order light-off process. It is a flowchart of a winning determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state transition process. It is a flowchart of a payout process. It is a flowchart of CZ management processing. It is a flowchart of ART management processing. It is a flowchart of a management process during ART. It is a flowchart of ART continuation challenge processing. It is a flowchart of a bonus process. It is a flowchart of a sub control side main process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the effect during ART. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of the combination determination result command reception. It is a figure showing an effect at the time of CZ winning. It is a figure showing a press order information production. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of reel stop command reception. It is a figure which shows the effect at the time of stage promotion in the normal set of ART. It is a figure which shows the effect at the time of point acquisition in the normal set of ART. It is a figure which shows the effect in the continuous lottery part of ART. It is a figure showing an effect in a special set of ART. It is a figure which shows the effect in the high-accuracy set of ART.

1. A structure of a gaming machine A slot machine (turn-type gaming machine) according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of each part of the slot machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the player facing the slot machine. In addition, a front direction of each part of the slot machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the slot machine, and a rear direction of each part of the slot machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment includes a cabinet 2 and a front door 3. The cabinet 2 has a box shape with an open front side, and a front door 3 is attached to the front side of the cabinet 2 so as to be openable and closable. The cabinet 2 and the front door 3 form a housing 4 of the slot machine 1. When the front door 3 is closed (the state shown in FIG. 1), the front door 3 is locked by a locking device (not shown). When unlocking, it is necessary to insert a dedicated key into a keyhole 16 provided in the front door 3 and rotate it clockwise. Therefore, the inside of the housing 4 can be touched only by employees of the hall.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a display panel P is provided on the front door 3. The display panel P is provided with three rectangular display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R whose longitudinal direction is the vertical direction along the horizontal direction. Specifically, the left display window 5L, the middle display window 5C, and the right display window 5R are arranged in order from the left. The display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R are configured to be transparent, and the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R provided inside the cabinet 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. . Specifically, the left reel 6L can be visually recognized from the left display window 5L, the middle reel 6C can be visually recognized from the middle display window 5C, and the right reel 6R can be visually recognized from the right display window 5R. The display window may be configured as one display window in which the display windows are not partitioned.

  Inside the cabinet 2, a left reel 6L, a middle reel 6C, and a right reel 6R are housed. Each of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R is formed by winding a light-transmitting reel tape around the outer periphery of a cylindrical drum portion formed of a light-transmitting member (in this embodiment, a transparent synthetic resin member). As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the reel tape. Specifically, the left reel 6L has a pattern drawn on the left reel tape 7L on its outer peripheral surface, and the middle reel 6C has a pattern drawn on the middle reel tape 7C on its outer peripheral surface. The right reel 6R has a pattern drawn on the right reel tape 7R attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. The reels 6L, 6C, 6R and the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R constitute a plurality of symbol display means.

  Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotatably supported inside the housing 4. The rotation axes of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are arranged on the same straight line. When each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is driven to rotate in a predetermined positive direction, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R are variably displayed from top to bottom. (That is, the symbol numbers from “0” to “20”, which are conveniently added in FIG. 3, are displayed in a cyclical manner from the smaller symbol numbers to the larger symbol numbers.) Each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is independently driven to rotate.

  Here, the symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, on each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R, 21 symbols are drawn along the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, the number of symbols attached to each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is 21, but may be another number, such as 20, for example.

  There are a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R. Specifically, a "red seven" symbol (for example, the symbol number "12" of the left reel tape 7L), a "blue seven" symbol (for example, the symbol number "5" of the left reel tape 7L), and a "cherry" symbol (for example, the left symbol) Symbol number “6” of reel tape 7L), “watermelon” symbol (eg, symbol number “3” of left reel tape 7L), “bell” symbol (eg, symbol number “4” of left reel tape 7L), “Replay” There are seven types of symbols: a symbol (eg, symbol number “2” of left reel tape 7L) and a “blank” symbol (eg, symbol number “1” of left reel tape 7L). The arrangement of the symbols is different for each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R. The types of symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are not limited to seven types, and can be changed as appropriate.

  When the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped, three symbols can be visually recognized by the player from the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R (see circles shown by broken lines in FIGS. 2 and 4). ). In the slot machine 1, when a combination of symbols corresponding to a winning combination is stopped and displayed on an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an "effective line"), the winning of the winning combination is established. Then, a privilege according to the winning combination (winning combination) is given to the player. The details of the combination of winning combinations and symbols will be described later.

  In this embodiment, there are five winning lines. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, there are five lines: a middle line L1, an upper line L2, a lower line L3, a lower right line L4, and a right upper line L5. The middle line L1 (first winning line L1) is a winning line connecting the middle symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (the symbols stopped and displayed at the middle positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The upper line L2 (second winning line L2) is a winning line that connects the upper symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (the symbols stopped and displayed at the upper positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The lower line L3 (third winning line L3) is a winning line connecting lower symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (symbols stopped at lower positions of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R). The downward right line L4 (fourth winning line L4) is a winning line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R. The right ascending line L5 (fifth pay line L5) is a pay line connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R.

  Note that the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a three-bet exclusive machine that performs a game with three bets in any game state described later, and in the three-bet game, all five pay lines L1 to L5 are valid. Set to line. In addition, it is good also as a structure which enables the game by one bet or two bets regardless of a game state or according to a game state. In this case, the number of active lines may be changed according to the number of bets (the number of bets), or the number of active lines may not change even if the number of bets changes.

  Further, it may be configured to have a winning line other than the above five winning lines L1 to L5 as the winning line. Specifically, for example, a first irregular winning line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, The second irregular winning line connecting the middle symbols of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, the third irregular winning line connecting the middle symbols of the right reel 6R, and the lower symbol of the left reel 6L. Alternatively, a fourth irregular winning line connecting the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R may be provided as a winning line. Further, the total number of winning lines is not limited to five, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the configuration may be such that only the middle line L1 is a winning line, or a configuration having a total of nine lines, which are the above five winning lines L1 to L5 plus the first to fourth irregular winning lines, as the winning line. Is also good.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a medal slot 10, a MAX bet button 11, a 1-bet button 12, a settlement button 14 below the display panel P on the front door 3. , A start lever 8, three stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, and an effect button 46. The start lever 8 is also referred to as start operation means, the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are also referred to as stop operation means, and the medal slot 10, the MAX bet button 11, and the bet button 12 are also referred to as bet number setting operation means.

  The medal insertion slot 10 is an opening for inserting a medal (game medium). Medals that are effectively inserted in a state where three medals have not been bet are betted to start a new game (unit game). Up to 50 medals that are effectively inserted in a state where three medals are bet are stored as credits.

  The MAX bet button 11 is an operation unit for betting medals with the maximum bet number at one time according to the gaming state. Since the slot machine 1 is a three-slot betting machine that plays a game with three bets in any gaming state, when the MAX bet button 11 is operated effectively, the medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1 Bets 3 medals. The 1 bet button 12 is an operation unit for betting medals one by one. When the 1 bet button 12 is operated effectively, one medal is bet from the medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1. If one bet button 12 is pressed while three medals are bet, one medal is bet.

  The settlement button 14 is an operation unit for returning medals stored as credits. When the settlement button 14 is effectively operated, all medals stored as credits in the slot machine 1 are paid out from the medal payout exit 38.

  The start lever 8 is an operation unit for starting a game. When the start lever 8 is operated in a state where a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of medals are bet, lottery of a winning combination is performed and rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is started. That is, the variable display of the symbol is started.

  The stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operation units for stopping the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are provided corresponding to the respective reels 6L, 6C, 6R. That is, the slot machine 1 has a left stop button 9L for stopping the rotation of the left reel 6L, a middle stop button 9C for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 6C, and a right stop for stopping the rotation of the right reel 6R. Button 9R. Therefore, the symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed according to the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  The stop positions of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R may be positions where the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are depressed up to a maximum of four symbols from the position where the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed. Specifically, for example, in the game in which the small win 1 (cherry) described later is won, when the left stop button 9L is pressed at a timing when the replay symbol of the symbol number “2” of the left reel 6L is located at the upper stage. Then, the left reel 6L is slid by four symbols to stop the cherry symbol of symbol number "6" at the upper stage. As a result, the winning of the small part 1 (cherry) is established, and the privilege according to the small part 1 (cherry) is given to the player. That is, the slot machine 1 controls the symbols so that the winning of the winning combination is achieved as much as possible. This is called symbol drawing control. In this embodiment, the priority in the pull-in control is the highest for the re-game combination, followed by the small combination, and then the bonus.

  Further, in a game in which the small winning combination 1 (cherry) described later is not won, the cherry symbol of the symbol number “6” of the left reel 6L is located in the left display window 5L (that is, any of the upper, middle, or lower). When the left stop button 9L is pressed at the same timing, the cherry symbol of the symbol number "6" is stopped outside the left display window 5L (that is, at the lower position of the frame below the lower row). This prevents the winning of the small winning combination 1 (cherry) that has not been won. That is, the slot machine 1 controls the symbols so that the winning of the winning combination is not established. This is called symbol kick control.

  The effect button 46 is an operation unit used to advance a game effect executed as the game progresses. The operation unit is not limited to the effect button 46, and other operation means may be provided. That is, there may be a plurality of operation units used for the effect.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a credit display section 21, a payout number display section 22, a replay display lamp 23, an insertable display lamp 24, and a bet number display lamp at the lower portion of the display panel P. 25, a game start display lamp 26 is provided. Further, in the present embodiment, stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R are provided below the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R in the display panel P.

  The credit display unit 21 has two 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) display devices, and displays the number of medals stored as credits. The number-of-payouts display unit 22 has two 7-segment LED display devices, and displays the number of medals to be paid out as a privilege when a winning combination is achieved. If an error occurs during the game, an error code indicating the type of the error is displayed on the number-of-payouts display section 22.

  The re-game indicator lamp 23 informs by lighting that a re-game combination has been won (in other words, that a re-game is possible by winning a re-game combination). The insertion possible display lamp 24 is illuminated to notify that the effective insertion of medals from the medal insertion slot 10 is possible.

  The bet number display lamp 25 informs the set bet number. Specifically, the bet number display lamp 25 includes three lamps, and lights one lamp when the bet number is set to one (when one medal is bet), When the number of bets is set to two (when two medals are bet), two lamps are turned on, and when the number of bets is set to three (three medals are bet). In this case, three lamps are turned on to notify the set bet amount. The game start display lamp 26 is in a state where a bet of medals of the number of possible games (three in this embodiment) is made, and informs by lighting that a valid operation of the start lever 8 is possible. .

  The stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R are used to notify the correct push order of the winning combination that requires a push order by lighting. In detail, the slot machine 1 stops the left reel 6L (that is, presses the left stop button 9L) and notifies the left stop notification lamp 30L that the center reel 6C should stop (that is, the middle stop button 9C). ), And a right stop notification lamp 30R for notifying that the right reel 6R should be stopped (that is, pressing the right stop button 9R). The left stop notification lamp 30L is arranged near the left display window 5L (downward in this embodiment), the middle stop notification lamp 30C is arranged near the middle display window 5C (downward in this embodiment), The right stop notification lamp 30R is disposed near (in the present embodiment, below) the right display window 5R. For this reason, the player can immediately understand the correspondence between the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R and the reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a decorative panel showing a work serving as a motif of the slot machine 1 below the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R on the front door 3. 36 are provided. Below the decorative panel 36, there are provided a medal payout port 38 for paying out medals, and a receiving unit 39 for receiving and storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 38.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of effect lamps 40, a pair of left and right speakers 41, and an image display device 42 as a liquid crystal display device are provided above the display panel P on the front door 3. I have. The effect lamp 40 lights up or blinks as the game progresses. The speaker 41 outputs sounds such as sound, BGM (background music), and SE (sound effect) as the game progresses. The image display device 42 has a display screen 42a, and displays various effect images on the display screen 42a as the game progresses. In a game effect using these effect means (effect lamp 40, speaker 41, image display device 42, and the like), for example, a push that informs the player of the correct push order of the push sequence such as "3 choice bell" is used. There is a forward notification effect, a winning notification effect for notifying a player of winning of a bonus, and the like. Note that the pushing order combination means a combination having a correct answer order.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 has a main control board (game control board) 60 for controlling a game profit such as a lottery of a role, payout of medals, transition of a game state, etc., as the game progresses. A sub-control board (effect control board) 70 for controlling the effect to be executed is provided. The main control board 60 constitutes a main control section, and the sub control board 70 constitutes a sub control section together with an image control board 80 described later. The sub-control unit includes at least the sub-control board 70 and can control a game effect using the effect means (the image display device 42, the speaker 41, the effect lamp 40, the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R, etc.). I just need.

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 90. The power supply board 90 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 90 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 91. The backup power supply circuit 91 supplies power to a later-described RAM (Random Access Memory) 64 of the main control board 60 and a RAM 74 of the sub-control board 70 when power is not supplied to the slot machine 1. . Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 and the RAM 74 of the sub control board 70 is retained even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. A power switch 92 is connected to the power board 90. By turning on / off the power switch 92, power on / off is switched. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 may be provided on the main control board 60, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 74 of the sub control board 70 may be provided on the sub control board 70.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the main control board 60, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 61 for controlling the progress of the game of the slot machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 61 executes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 63 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game and data of various tables, a RAM 64 used as a work memory, and executes a program stored in the ROM 63. (Central Processing Unit) 62, a random number generator 68 for generating a random number used for lottery of a role, and an I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 69 for inputting and outputting data and signals. I have. Note that the random number generator 68 generates a random value in the range of “0” to “65535”.

  Various sensors are connected to the main control board 60. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 60 from each sensor. Specifically, as sensors, inserted medal detection sensor 10a, MAX bet detection sensor 11a, 1 bet detection sensor 12a, settlement detection sensor 14a, start detection sensor 8a, left stop detection sensor 9La, middle stop detection sensor 9Ca, right A stop detection sensor 9Ra, a door opening detection sensor 17a, a setting key detection sensor 18a, a reset / setting detection sensor 19a, and the like are connected.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 10a is a sensor for detecting that a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. The MAX bet detection sensor 11a is a sensor for detecting that the MAX bet button 11 has been pressed. The 1-bet detection sensor 12a is a sensor for detecting that the 1-bet button 12 has been pressed. The settlement detection sensor 14a is a sensor for detecting that the settlement button 14 is pressed.

  The start detection sensor 8a is a sensor for detecting that the start lever 8 has been operated. The left stop detection sensor 9La is a sensor for detecting that the left stop button 9L has been pressed. The middle stop detection sensor 9Ca is a sensor for detecting that the middle stop button 9C has been pressed. The right stop detection sensor 9Ra is a sensor for detecting that the right stop button 9R has been pressed. The game control microcomputer 61 can determine that each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R has been pressed by determining, for example, the rising edge (ON edge) of the signal of each of the stop detection sensors 9La, 9Ca, 9Ra. If the fall (OFF edge) of the signal of the stop detection sensors 9La, 9Ca, 9Ra is determined, the pressed stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are returned to the original positions (the player stops the stop buttons 9L, 9C). , 9R).

  Further, the door opening detection sensor 17a is disposed inside the housing 4 and is a sensor for detecting that the front door 3 is open. The setting key detection sensor 18a is a sensor for detecting that a setting change key is inserted into a keyhole (not shown) provided inside the housing 4 and rotated by a predetermined angle. The reset / setting detection sensor 19a is a sensor for detecting that a reset / setting button 19 provided inside the housing 4 is pressed.

  Here, a method of changing “setting” in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment will be described. There are six types of settings from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”. If the settings are different, the medal return rate (payout rate) will be different. The medal return rate is lowest in the setting 1 and gradually increases in the order of the setting 2, the setting 3, the setting 4, the setting 5, and the setting 6. That is, the medal of the setting 6 has the highest return rate. When changing the setting, the operator turns on the power switch 92 with the setting change key inserted into the keyhole and rotated. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the current settings on the setting display unit 29, which is a 7-segment LED display device mounted on the main control board 60. That is, the game control microcomputer 61 causes the setting display unit 29 to display the current setting based on the detection signal from the setting key detection sensor 18a when the power is turned on. In this state, the operator presses the reset / setting button 19. Each time the reset / setting button 19 is pressed, the game control microcomputer 61 switches the display of the setting display section 29 in the order of “1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 2. Then, the operator operates the start lever 8 while the desired setting value is displayed on the setting display section 29. Thus, the game control microcomputer 61 stores the set value displayed on the setting display unit 29 as a new set value in the RAM 64. Then, the operator returns the setting change key to an angle at which it can be inserted and removed, and removes the key from the keyhole. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the process regarding the setting change.

  In this embodiment, the reset / setting button 19 is also used to return the slot machine 1 from the error state. That is, in the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the return from the error state based on the detection signal from the reset / setting detection sensor 19a in the error state.

  Further, reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R, which are driving sources of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, are connected to the main control board 60 via a drive board (not shown). Specifically, a left reel motor 55L as a drive source of the left reel 6L, a middle reel motor 55C as a drive source of the middle reel 6C, and a right reel motor 55R as a drive source of the right reel 6R are connected. I have. That is, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are independently driven to rotate by the respective reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R. The rotation shafts of the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R are connected to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R at a predetermined gear ratio. The reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R are stepping motors. Therefore, each time a one-pulse drive signal is input to the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate at a fixed angle. The game control microcomputer 61 manages the rotation angles of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R by counting the number of pulses output to the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R from the detection of the reel reference position (detection of the reel index). It is possible.

  The main control board 60 is connected to reel position detection sensors 56La, 56Ca, 56Ra for detecting the positions of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. More specifically, a left reel position detection sensor 56La for detecting the position of the left reel 6L, a middle reel position detection sensor 56Ca for detecting the position of the middle reel 6C, and a right reel for detecting the position of the right reel 6R. The reel position detection sensor 56Ra is connected. The reel position detection sensors 56La, 56Ca, and 56Ra are photo sensors having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and detect a reel index indicating that the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R have made one rotation.

  A hopper motor 51 which is a driving source of the hopper is connected to the main control board 60. The hopper is a device for paying out medals to a player, and is provided inside the cabinet 2. The medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 51 are detected by a payout medal detection sensor 52a provided in the hopper. Therefore, based on the detection signal from the payout medal detection sensor 52a, the game control microcomputer 61 can recognize whether or not the payout of the predetermined number of medals has been completed.

  Further, in addition to the setting display section 29 described above, various lamps (display sections) are connected to the main control board 60. Specifically, the credit display part 21, the payout number display part 22, the re-game display lamp 23, the insertable display lamp 24, the bet number display lamp 25, the game start display lamp 26, the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R (left The stop notification lamp 30L, the middle stop notification lamp 30C, and the right stop notification lamp 30R) are connected. Since these lamps (display units) have already been described, detailed description will be omitted here.

  The credit display unit 21 and the payout number display unit 22 each include two 7-segment LED display devices. Each of the re-game display lamp 23, the insertable display lamp 24, the game start display lamp 26, and each stop notification lamp 30L, 30C, 30R has one LED. The bet number display lamp 25 includes three LEDs. The light emission control of each of these LEDs is executed by the game control microcomputer 61.

  The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 70. The connection between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70 is a one-way communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 70. That is, between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 70, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as communication direction regulating means is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 71 that controls the effect of the slot machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 70. The effect control microcomputer 71 includes a ROM 73 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, data of various tables, and the like, a RAM 74 used as a work memory, and a CPU 72 executing the program stored in the ROM 73. , A random number generator 78 for generating a random number used for selecting an effect and the like, and an I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 79 for inputting and outputting data and signals.

  An RTC (real-time clock) 99 is mounted on the sub-control board 70. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time) (date and time measurement unit). The RTC 99 operates by the power when the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from an island power supply device (not shown), and operates when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device. It operates with power supplied from the circuit 91. Therefore, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the slot machine 1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 70. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  In the hall (game hall), a plurality of slot machines 1 are set up side by side to form one game island. Each slot machine 1 belonging to the same game island is electrically connected to a common island power supply device. For this reason, if the power supply of the island power supply device is turned on while the individual power switches 92 of the respective slot machines 1 in the gaming island are set to “ON”, all the slot machines 1 in the gaming island can be started simultaneously. it can.

  The image control board 80 is connected to the sub control board 70. The effect control microcomputer 71 of the sub control board 70 causes the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 to control the image display device 42 based on the command received from the main control board 60.

  The image control board 80 stores a ROM 83 storing a program for controlling image display and the like, a RAM 84 used as a work memory, a CPU 82 executing the program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. I / O port section (input / output circuit) 89 is provided. Note that the ROM 83 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 42, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers and symbols, and background images.

  The effect control microcomputer 71 outputs sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 41 based on the command received from the main control board 60. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 41 is stored in the ROM 73 of the sub-control board 70. Note that the speaker 41 may be connected to the image control board 80 and the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM 83 of the image control board 80.

  The effect control microcomputer 71 controls the lighting of the effect lamp 40 and the lamps such as the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R via a sub drive board (not shown) based on the command received from the main control board 60. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 71 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that the data stored in the ROM 73 of the sub-control board 70 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R are disposed inside the drums of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Specifically, they are provided as a left back lamp 58L corresponding to the left reel 6L, a middle back lamp 58C corresponding to the middle reel 6C, and a right back lamp 58R corresponding to the right reel 6R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R is turned on, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are illuminated from the inside of each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

  The effect button detection sensor 46a is connected to the sub control board 70. The effect button detection sensor 46a detects that the effect button 46 has been pressed. When the effect button 46 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection sensor 46a to the sub-control board 70.

  FIGS. 5 and 6 are functional block diagrams for describing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 to the last, and are not necessarily provided with only the substrates shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. Except for the main control board 60, any one of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Description of "roles" In the slot machine 1, a lottery is performed for a plurality of types of "roles", and when a winning of the winning "roles" is established, a bonus corresponding to the "roles" is given to the player. Is done. The winning of the "role" is established when the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated winning line (effective line) matches the symbol combination corresponding to the "role". FIG. 7 is a table showing combinations of symbols for each “role”, benefits, and the like. As shown in FIG. 7, “combinations” are roughly classified into three types: bonus, small combination, and replay combination. In addition, the winning ratio of winning combinations is based on the table shown in FIG.

  The bonuses include BB1 (big bonus 1), BB2 (big bonus 2), RB1 (regular bonus 1), and RB2 (regular bonus 2). The combination of the symbols corresponding to BB1 is "red seven-red seven-red seven" (the symbol of the left reel 6L-the symbol of the middle reel 6C-the symbol of the right reel 6R, and will be similarly described below). The combination of symbols corresponding to BB2 is “blue seven-blue seven-blue seven”. The combination of symbols corresponding to RB1 is “red seven-red seven-blue seven”. The combination of symbols corresponding to RB2 is “blue seven-blue seven-red seven”. When BB1 or BB2 is won, the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state (one of the bonus gaming states). When the player wins RB1 or RB2, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state (one of the bonus gaming states). In the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state, the winning probability of the small role 3 (common bell) described later greatly increases as compared with other gaming states. Therefore, it is possible to frequently win the common bell, and thereby it is possible to obtain a certain amount of medals. In this embodiment, the BB gaming state ends when more than 255 medals are paid out, and the RB gaming state ends when more than 75 medals are paid out.

  The small roles include small role 1 (cherry), small role 2 (watermelon), small role 3 (common bell), and small roles 4 to 9 (push order bell). The combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 (cherry) is “Cherry-ANY-ANY”. “ANY” means that any design is acceptable. That is, as for the combination of the symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 (cherry), as long as the symbol of the left reel 6L is cherry, the symbol of the middle reel 6C and the symbol of the right reel 6R may be any symbols. If one wins the small role 1 (Cherry), one medal will be paid out. When the cherry symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 6L, it means that the prize is won at the upper line L2 and the right descending line L4, and the cherry symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 6L. In this case, the winning is made in two lines, the lower line L3 and the upward line L5. Therefore, in these cases, two medals will be paid out.

  The combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 2 (watermelon) is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”. When winning the small role 2 (watermelon), four medals will be paid out. The combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 3 (common bell) is “bell-bell-bell”. The common bell is a role in which the pull-in control is performed such that the symbol combination of "bell-bell-bell" is displayed on any of the winning lines L1 to L5 regardless of the pressing order. Winning the common bell will pay out nine medals. The common bell is also called a bell in any order.

  On the other hand, the small wins 4 to 9 (push order bell) are wins in which the stop order of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R is related to the winning. The small role 4 is a role that may win when the left reel 6L is stopped first, and the small role 5 is a role that may win when the middle reel 6C is stopped first. The small winning combination 6 is a winning combination when the right reel 6R is first stopped. All combinations of symbols corresponding to the small roles 4 to 6 are “bell-bell-bell”. The small win 7 is a winning combination when the left reel 6L is stopped first, and the small win 8 is likely to win when the middle reel 6C is stopped first. The small winning combination 9 is a winning combination when the right reel 6R is first stopped. All combinations of symbols corresponding to the small roles 7 to 9 are “bell-watermelon-bell”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the ratio of internal winning combinations in FIG. 8, the small winning combinations 4, 8 and 9 are won at the same time. In addition, the small part 5, the small part 7, and the small part 9 are to be won at the same time. In addition, the small part 6, the small part 7, and the small part 8 are to be won at the same time. Winning multiple roles at the same time is called simultaneous winning or duplicate winning. In contrast, winning only one role is referred to as single winning.

  As described above, the small win 4, the small win 8 and the small win 9 are simultaneously won. Therefore, in the game (unit game) in which these wins, the player first stops the left reel 6L. If this is the case, the winning of the small role 4 can be established. In this case, “bell-bell-bell” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and nine medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the player stops the center reel 6C and the right reel 6R first, the winning of the small part 8 or the small part 9 is established. In this case, "Bell-watermelon-bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and one medal is paid out. In this way, a nine-page payout can be obtained by correctly answering the three-selection pressing order, while a "push-order bell" is realized in which a wrong one in the pressing order results in one payout being obtained.

  When the small role 5, the small role 7, and the small role 9 are simultaneously won, if the middle reel 6C is stopped first, "Bell-Bell-Bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Nine medals will be paid out, and if the left reel 6L or the right reel 6R is stopped first, "Bell-watermelon-bell" will be stopped and displayed on the activated line and one medal will be paid out. Becomes When the small role 6, the small role 7, and the small role 8 are simultaneously won, if the right reel 6R is stopped first, "bell-bell-bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, When nine medals are paid out and the left reel 6L or the middle reel 6C is stopped first, "Bell-watermelon-bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and one medal is paid out. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, the “push order bell” is a three-select push sequence, but may be a six-select push sequence. In other words, when the stop order of the reel to be stopped first and the reel to be stopped second is in agreement with the predetermined correct answer pressing order, the “bell-bell-bell” serving as the nine-sheet combination is displayed on the activated line. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the display is stopped, and when the order does not match the correct answer pressing order, the one-piece hand “bell-watermelon-bell” is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  Replays include replays 1 (common replay), replays 2-4 (push order replay), replays 5-7 (promotion replay), replays 8-10 (fall replay) ). The combination of the symbols corresponding to the replaying combination 1 (common replay) is “replay-replay-replay”. The common replay is a role in which the pull-in control is performed such that the combination of the symbols of “replay-replay-replay” is displayed on any of the pay lines L1 to L5 regardless of the pressing order. When the player wins the common replay, a replay is given as a privilege. That is, the setting of the bet amount for starting the next game is automatically performed. Note that the automatically set bet amount (that is, the number of medals to be automatically bet) is the same as the bet number in the game having won the replay.

  On the other hand, the replay combinations 2 to 10 (push order replay, promotion replay, fall replay) are combinations in which the stop order of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is related to the establishment of the winning. The re-gaming combination 2 is a combination which may win when the left reel 6L is stopped first, and the re-gaming combination 3 may be a combination when the middle reel 6C is stopped first. The replaying combination 4 is a combination that has a possibility of winning when the right reel 6R is first stopped. All combinations of symbols corresponding to the small roles 2 to 4 are “replay-replay-replay”. Further, the re-gaming role 5 and the re-gaming role 8 are roles that may win when the left reel 6L is stopped first, and the re-gaming role 6 and the re-gaming role 9 include the middle reel 6C in the beginning. The re-game combination 7 and the re-game combination 10 are the combinations that may win when the right reel 6R is first stopped. The combination of the symbols corresponding to the replays 5 to 10 is “replay-replay-blank”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the ratio of internal winning combinations in FIG. 8, the re-gaming combination 5, the re-gaming combination 3, and the re-gaming combination 4 are to be won at the same time. In addition, the replaying role 6, the replaying role 2, and the replaying role 4 are to be won at the same time. In addition, the replaying role 7, the replaying role 2, and the replaying role 3 are to be won at the same time. In addition, the re-gaming role 2, the re-gaming role 9, and the re-gaming role 10 are to be won at the same time. In addition, the re-gaming role 3, the re-gaming role 8, and the re-gaming role 10 are to be won at the same time. In addition, the replaying game 4, the replaying game 8, and the replaying game 9 are to be won at the same time.

  For example, since the re-gaming role 5, the re-gaming role 3 and the re-gaming role 4 are simultaneously won, the player first stops the left reel 6L in a game (unit game) that has won these roles. Then, the winning of the re-game combination 5 can be established. In this case, “Replay-Replay-Blank” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, a re-game is given as a privilege, and the game state shifts to a more advantageous game state. On the other hand, when the player stops the center reel 6C and the right reel 6R first, the winning of the re-game combination 3 or the re-game combination 4 is established. In this case, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and a replay is given as a privilege. In this manner, if the answer is correct in the order of the three choices, the gaming state is promoted in addition to the replay, while if the order of the three choices is incorrect, only the replay is given. ing. In this embodiment, the promotion push order replay is likely to be won in the case of the RT1 game state from among a plurality of game states, as shown in FIG. 8, and the game state is changed to the RT1 game state by correctly answering the push order. From the RT1 game state to the RT2 game state which is more advantageous to the player. In addition, RT means replay time, the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are states in which the winning probability of the re-gaming role is higher, and the RT2 gaming state has a winning probability of the re-gaming role than the RT2 gaming state. High, low loss probability. This is advantageous for the player. If the gaming state is other than the RT1 gaming state, there is no possibility of winning. Details of the game state will be described later.

  When the replaying game 6, the replaying game 2, and the replaying game 4 are won at the same time, if the middle reel 6C is stopped first, "replay-replay-blank" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Then, the game state shifts to the RT2 game state, and if the left reel 6L or the right reel 6R is stopped first, "Replay-Replay-Replay" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the replay is started. Granted. When the replaying game 7, the replaying game 2, and the replaying game 3 are simultaneously won, if the right reel 6R is stopped first, "replay-replay-blank" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. As a result, the game state shifts to the RT2 game state, and when the left reel 6L or the middle reel 6C is stopped first, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and A game is provided.

  In addition, since the re-gaming role 2, the re-gaming role 9 and the re-gaming role 10 are simultaneously won, the player first stops the left reel 6L in the game (unit game) that has won these roles. Then, the winning of the re-game combination 2 can be established. In this case, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and a replay is given as a privilege. On the other hand, when the player stops the center reel 6C and the right reel 6R first, the winning of the re-gaming combination 9 or the re-gaming combination 10 is established. In this case, "Replay-Replay-Blank" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the game state shifts to a disadvantageous game state for the player. In this way, a replay is given if the answer is correct in the order of pressing the three choices, while the role of "falling push order replay" in which the game state falls if the pushing order is incorrect is realized. In this embodiment, there is a possibility that the falling push order replay is won when the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state as shown in FIG. 8, and the gaming state is changed from the RT2 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state by erroneous pushing. The state shifts to the RT1 gaming state, which is disadvantageous to the player. Otherwise, there is no possibility of winning.

  When the replaying game 3, the replaying game 8, and the replaying game 10 are simultaneously won, if the middle reel 6C is stopped first, "replay-replay-replay" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Then, if the left reel 6L or the right reel 6R is stopped first, "Replay-Replay-Blank" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the replay is provided. At the same time, the gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. When the replaying game 4, the replaying game 8, and the replaying game 9 are simultaneously won, if the right reel 6R is stopped first, "Replay-Replay-Replay" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When the left reel 6L or the middle reel 6C is first stopped, "Replay-Replay-Blank" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the replay is provided. And the game state shifts to the RT1 game state.

  In the present embodiment, the “promotion push order replay” and the “falling push order replay” are three-selection push combinations, but at least one may be a six-selection push combination. For example, in the case of “promotion push order replay”, when the stop order of the reel to be stopped first and the reel to be stopped second matches the predetermined correct push order, the promotion replay “replay-replay” is performed. A configuration may be adopted in which a “blank” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and when the correct order does not match, the “replay-replay-replay” that is a pressing order replay combination is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a small part 1 (cherry) or a small part 2 (watermelon) is won, a so-called missing may occur. Depending on the stop timing of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R (operation timing of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R), a case may occur in which the cherry symbol or the watermelon symbol cannot be drawn on the activated line by the pull-in control within four frames. It is. When a missing is generated, a combination of symbols (missing eyes) indicating that the symbol is missed is displayed in the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R instead of the combination of the symbols corresponding to the winning combination.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described. The slot machine 1 determines a winning combination (internal winning combination) based on a random number value obtained when the start lever 8 is operated and an internal winning combination determination table prepared in advance according to the ratio shown in FIG. If no role is won, the result is "Loss". The winning combinations in the present embodiment are as shown in the column of internal winning combinations in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the BBs (BB1 and BB2) and the RBs (RB1 and RB2) have a role of being carried over once the winning is established until a winning is achieved. In this embodiment, the priority of the pull-in control is highest for the replaying combination, next to the small combination, and then to the bonus. In addition, BB and RB may be won alone, or may be repeatedly won with a small role or a replaying role. In this case, in the game that has been repeatedly won, the small win or replaying game is given a win by the pull-in control, and the pull-in control for winning the bonus is performed after the game following the game that has been repeatedly won.

  The internal winning combination determination table is determined according to “setting” and “game state”. In setting 6, the winning probability of BB1 and the winning probability of BB2 are higher than in setting 1. In addition, the internal winning combination determination table is configured such that the winning probability of the combination is set such that the medal return rate (payout rate) increases stepwise from setting 1 to setting 6. For example, in the setting 6, the winning probability of the small wins 1 to 3 is higher than in the setting 1, and the chances of executing the CZ lottery and the ART lottery described later are increased. That is, the setting 6 is easier to shift to the ART described later than the setting 1. As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming states of the slot machine 1 include an initial state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an internal winning state, a BB gaming state, and an RB gaming state. Details of each game state will be described later.

4. Description of gaming state As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 includes six types of gaming states: an initial state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an internal winning state, a BB gaming state, and an RB gaming state. There is. The game state is managed by the main control board 60.

  When the slot machine 1 is started for the first time, it is in an initial state. In the initial state, as shown in FIG. 8, there is no replaying role (promotion push order replay, falling push order replay) that requires the correct push order for winning, and the role requiring the correct push order for the win is pushed. Only order bells. In the initial state, if the player wins the pushing order bell and does not answer correctly in the pushing order, the gaming state shifts from the initial state to the RT1 gaming state as shown in FIG. It is to be noted that the winning in the pushing order bell and the answer was not correct in the pushing order, that is, one game medal is paid out without winning the small role (small role 4 to 6) of the pushing order bell which pays out nine game medals. Winning the small role (small roles 7 to 9) of the pushing order bell is also called “bell spilling”.

  The RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are gaming states in which it is easier to win the re-gaming role than in the initial state. The RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are also referred to as an RT gaming state (replay time gaming state). In the RT gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of the bonuses (BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2), the rare small wins (cherry, watermelon), and the bell small wins (common bell, pushing order bell) are Although it is not different from the initial state, the winning probability of the replaying game is higher than the initial state. More specifically, in the RT1 gaming state, the probability of winning a re-gaming combination is slightly higher than in the initial state. On the other hand, in the RT2 gaming state, the probability of winning a re-gaming combination is extremely high as compared to the initial state.

  In the RT1 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, it is possible to win the overlap order replay and the promotion replay, that is, the promotion push order replay. In the RT1 game state, if the player wins the promotion push order replay and wins the promotion replay, that is, if the player answers correctly in the push order, the game state shifts from the RT1 game state to the RT2 game state as shown in FIG. In the RT2 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, overlapping wins of the push order replay and the fall replay, that is, the fall push order replay can be won. During the RT2 gaming state, if the player wins the falling push order replay and wins the falling replay, that is, if the player does not correctly answer the pushing order, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state as shown in FIG. Also, in the RT2 gaming state, when the player wins the bell in the order of pushing and does not answer correctly in the order of pushing, that is, when a bell is spilled, the gaming state shifts from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

  That is, in the slot machine 1, the gaming state immediately after the first activation is the initial state, and when a bell is spilled, the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. Then, when the player wins the promotion replay in the game state of the RT1 game state, the game state becomes the RT2 game state. On the other hand, when the game state is the RT2 game state and the player wins the fall replay or the bell is spilled, the game state becomes the RT1 game state. Unless the bonus is won, the gaming state transitions between the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state.

  The internal winning state is a gaming state to which the game shifts by winning a big bonus (BB1 or BB2) or a regular bonus (RB1 or RB2). Just winning the bonus does not change the gaming state to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. By winning the winning bonus, that is, displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning bonus, the gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state as shown in FIG. The game state from winning this bonus to winning the bonus is an internal winning state. In the internal winning state, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of the bonuses (BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2), the rare small wins (cherry, watermelon), and the bell small wins (common bell, pushing order bell) are: Although this is not different from the initial state, the probability of winning the replaying game is increased. Further, the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than in the RT1 gaming state and lower than in the RT2 gaming state.

  The BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are gaming states that are shifted by winning a big bonus (BB1 or BB2) or a regular bonus (RB1 or RB2). The BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are also referred to as “bonus gaming state”. As shown in FIG. 8, in the bonus gaming state, the player wins either the small combination of the common bell (small combination 3) or the common replay (re-combination 1). The winning probability is higher for common bells than for common replays. The BB gaming state ends when more than 255 medals are paid out. The RB gaming state ends with payout of more than 75 medals. When the bonus game state ends, the game state shifts to the initial state as shown in FIG.

5. Description of Game Flow A game flow of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the slot machine 1 is started up for the first time, it starts from a normal state and, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, shifts to a stage called a chance zone (CZ), a bonus game, or an assist replay time (ART). The normal state indicates a state other than the CZ, the bonus game, and the ART, and is disadvantageous to the player as compared with other parts. ART is a part in which the push order navigation, which is a function of notifying the correct answer in the push order, is activated, and it is easy to increase the number of medals by winning in the correct push order, which can be said to be advantageous to the player. Also, CZ is a part that is more likely to shift to ART and can be said to be in a state advantageous to the player. Details of ART and CZ will be described later. In the slot machine 1, the gaming state is the above-described initial state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the internal winning state, the BB gaming state, and the RB gaming state. Be one of the parts.

  In the normal state, the gaming state is one of the initial state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the internal winning state. In the normal state, the slot machine 1 performs a transfer lottery to the CZ in addition to the lottery of the combination for each game. In the normal state, there are a low-accuracy mode with a low CZ winning probability and a high-accuracy mode with a high CZ winning probability. The slot machine 1 prepares one or a plurality of special effect screens for each mode, and displays an effect screen corresponding to the current mode on the image display device 42, thereby suggesting the current mode to the player. doing. Note that a lamp or the like for notifying each mode may be provided on the front door 3.

  In the low-accuracy mode in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 11, the slot machine 1 has a small combination 1 (cherry), a small combination 2 (watermelon), a small combination 3 (common bell), and a replay combination 1 (common replay). If one of the above is won, the lottery of the mode is performed. Regardless of which role the winning item is assigned, the low-accuracy mode is higher than the high-accuracy mode. That is, the probability that the low-probability mode is maintained is high. The winning probability in the high-accuracy mode differs depending on the winning combination. In the slot machine 1, a mode lottery is performed when a small role or a replaying role with a low winning probability is won, and the winning probability is set such that the winning probability of the high-accuracy mode is generally increased as the winning probability is lower. Have been. When winning in the high-accuracy mode, the mode shifts from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode.

  On the other hand, in the high-accuracy mode in the normal state, as shown in FIG. Perform a lottery. In any case, the allocation of the winning item is higher in the high accuracy mode than in the low accuracy mode. That is, the probability of maintaining the high-accuracy mode is high. Further, the winning probability in the low-probability mode is different between the case where the player has won the replaying game and the case where the player has lost the game. When winning in the low-accuracy mode, the mode shifts from the high-accuracy mode to the low-accuracy mode.

  Further, in the normal state, the slot machine 1 includes, as shown in FIG. 13, a small combination 1 (cherry), a small combination 2 (watermelon), a small combination 3 (common bell), and a replay combination 1 (common replay). If one of the winners is won, a lottery transfer to CZ is performed. The winning probability of the CZ is higher in the high-accuracy mode than in the low-accuracy mode, regardless of which role is won. Further, the winning probability of CZ differs depending on the winning combination. In the slot machine 1, when a small winning combination or a replaying combination with a low winning probability is won, a shift lottery to the CZ is performed, and the winning probability of the CZ is set to be generally higher as the winning probability is lower. When the player wins the CZ, the state shifts from the normal state to the CZ.

  In addition, when winning the transfer lottery to CZ, the game may be shifted to CZ from the next game, or may be shifted to CZ after completing several games. The number of games transferred to CZ may be determined in advance according to the winning combination, or the number of games may be drawn when the lottery to CZ is won. Further, after winning the transfer lottery to the CZ and before moving to the CZ, a dedicated effect (for example, a sign effect) that succeeds while promoting the transfer to the CZ may be performed. Further, even when the lottery to the CZ is unsuccessful, a special effect (for example, a fuzzy sign effect) may be performed such that the transfer to the CZ fails while stimulating the shift to the CZ.

  In the CZ (chance zone) as well, the gaming state is any of the initial state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the internal winning state, as in the normal state. The slot machine 1 performs a transfer lottery to the ART in addition to the lottery of the combination for each game in the CZ. In this embodiment, there are three types of CZ, CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3. The winning probability of ART is set higher in the order of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3. The type of the CZ is determined by a lottery or a selection operation by the player when shifting to the CZ.

  In the CZ, as shown in FIG. 14, in the CZ, the small role 1 (cherry), the small role 2 (watermelon), the small role 3 (common bell), the small roles 4 to 6 (push order bell role), When one of the gaming combinations 1 (common replay) and the re-gaming combinations 2 to 4 (push order replay) is won, or in the case of a non-winning (losing), a lottery for shifting to ART is performed. The ART winning probability is highest in CZ1 and lowest in CZ3. That is, the probability that the CZ1 wins the ART is the highest. The winning probability of ART differs depending on the winning combination. In the slot machine 1, the ART winning probability is set such that the lower the occurrence rate, the higher the ART winning probability.

  The CZ is a predetermined number of games (15 games in the present embodiment), and the slot machine 1 performs a lottery transition to ART in each game of the predetermined number of games. If the lottery transfer to the ART is won during the CZ, the transfer to the ART becomes possible after the end of the CZ. Specifically, when the lottery to the transition to the ART is won, the slot machine 1 transitions to the ART after the end of the CZ on condition that the gaming state becomes the RT2 gaming state. If the gaming state is already the RT2 gaming state at the end of the CZ, after the end of the CZ, the game shifts from the next game to the ART. When waiting for the transition to the ART after the end of the CZ, the slot machine 1 causes the image display device 42 to display a message such as "ART is being prepared" or the like, and notifies the user that the transition to the ART is awaiting.

  In ART (assist replay time), the push order navigation is activated. The push order navigation is a function that notifies the correct push order of the push order (push order bell, promoted push order replay, fall down push order replay). In the ART, at least the game state at the time of start is an RT2 game state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is high. Therefore, during the ART, the prize for the re-game combination and the prize for the push order bell in the correct answer order frequently occur, so that the player can increase the number of medals on hand. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the number of net additions per game in the ART is approximately two.

  In the ART, the gaming state is any of the RT2 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the internal winning state. During the ART in the RT2 game state, if a prize or a bell spill occurs in the fall replay, the game shifts to the RT1 game state. Thereafter, by winning in the promotion replay, the RT2 game state is set again.

  ART ends when the transition condition for transition to the normal state is satisfied, and transitions to the normal state. The transition condition may be that the predetermined number of games has been exhausted, that the transition lottery to transition to the normal state has been won, or that the continuous lottery in which ART is continued is not won. It may be that. Alternatively, an additional lottery for adding the number of games in the ART may be performed, and the number of games in the ART may be added by winning the additional lottery. Details of the ART of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described later.

  The bonus game is a stage that is shifted by winning a big bonus (BB1 or BB2) or a regular bonus (RB1 or RB2), and the gaming state is a BB gaming state or an RB gaming state. That is, the gaming state in the bonus game is a bonus gaming state.

  The content of the special lottery during the bonus game differs depending on the stage before shifting to the bonus game. The bonus game is triggered by the winning of the bonus, and the winning of the bonus may occur in the normal state, CZ, or ART. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the winning state of the bonus is other than ART, a special lottery is executed every game. In the special lottery, a shift lottery to CZ or ART is performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15, the slot machine 1 performs a special lottery and determines a transfer destination each time the small machine 3 (common bell) is won. In this embodiment, CZ is easier to win than ART. The slot machine 1 executes the special lottery every time the game is won even after winning the CZ or ART by the special lottery. Specifically, since the ART is more advantageous to the player than the CZ, the same special lottery is executed each time the game is won even after winning the CZ, and when the ART is won, the transfer destination is changed from CZ to ART I do. At that time, if the CZ is won again, the transfer destination is not changed.

  When a shift to CZ is won by a special lottery, the game shifts to CZ after the end of the bonus game. When a transition to the ART is won by a special lottery, the transition to the ART becomes possible after the end of the bonus game. Specifically, after the bonus game ends, the gaming state shifts from the bonus gaming state to the initial state. Therefore, after the bonus game ends, the slot machine 1 shifts the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state via the RT1 gaming state. In such a case, the operation is shifted to ART. On the other hand, during the bonus game, if neither the transition to the CZ nor the transition to the ART is won, the state returns to the state before the transition to the bonus game. That is, if the state before shifting to the bonus game is the normal state, the state returns to the normal state, and if the state is CZ, the state returns to CZ. When returning to the CZ, the state before shifting to the bonus game is not maintained, and the process returns to the first game of the CZ. Further, when the game is shifted to the bonus game in a state where the ART is won in the CZ, the stage before the shift to the bonus game is treated as the ART. Therefore, it is possible to shift to ART after the end of the bonus game.

6. Details of ART Details of the ART of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the ART includes a set part including 30 games as one set and a continuous lottery part including three games. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the set part and the continuous lottery part are repeated during the execution of the ART.

  FIG. 16 shows a specific game flow of ART. ART has three types of modes: an ART normal mode, a lucky mode that is more advantageous to the player than the ART normal mode, and a super lucky mode that is more advantageous to the player than the lucky mode. The game flow in the normal mode is shown. Details of the other modes will be described later. Immediately after the transition to ART, the mode is the ART normal mode.

  When the process shifts to the ART, first, one set of games (30 games in this embodiment) is performed as a set part. In each game in the set part, two kinds of lottery, that is, a lottery for acquiring points and a lottery for promoting a stage, are performed. The initial value of the point is 0, and the initial value of the stage is stage A.

  In the present embodiment, there are four types of stages, stage A, stage B, stage C, and stage D, in the set part, and the winning probability and the number of winning points in the point acquisition lottery differ for each stage. Specifically, in the point acquisition lottery, as shown in FIG. 17, the winning probability of the point acquisition lottery and the number of winning points increase in the order of stage A, stage B, stage C, and stage D. In each stage, a rare small role with a low winning probability, such as small role 1, 2, has a higher point acquisition probability and a higher number of winning points compared to a winning role with a higher winning probability, such as push order replay. It is set to be. For example, in the present embodiment, a rare small win does not result in non-winning, and can always earn points. In addition, the number of earned points is high, and the rate of earning two or more points in one win is high. Furthermore, the higher the stage, the higher the percentage of winning two or more points in one win. On the other hand, in the case of the push order replay, for example, the probability of not being won in stage A is extremely high at 99%, and it is not expected that the points will be obtained so much. Furthermore, the number of acquired points is one point, and two or more points cannot be acquired at one time. However, if the stage goes up, there are cases where two or more points can be obtained in one winning. The upper limit of the points is 50. When the number of points reaches 50, no further points are added, so that the points are not drawn. When the points are acquired by the acquisition lottery, an effect indicating that the points have been acquired is performed.

  Also, in the stage promotion lottery, as shown in FIG. 18, a rare small role such as small role 1 or 2 having a low winning probability is compared with a winning role having a high winning probability such as push order replay. , The stage promotion probability and the number of winning ups are set to be high. For example, in this embodiment, a rare small win has a low probability of not being won, and a high expectation of the stage being promoted. In addition, the number of winning ups is high, and the percentage that can be promoted by two stages in one winning is high. In the stage promotion lottery, each stage has a common winning probability, and is promoted in the order of stage A, stage B, stage C, and stage D. When the stage is promoted to stage D, no further stage promotion is performed, so that the stage promotion lottery is not performed. When the stage has been promoted, an effect indicating that the stage has been promoted is performed, and the current stage is shown to the player. Note that the stage promotion probability and the number of winning ups may differ depending on the acquired points. For example, it may be set so that the higher the number of acquired points, the higher the stage promotion probability and the number of winning ups.

  When all the games of one set of the set part are performed, the process proceeds to the continuous lottery part as shown in FIG. In the continuous lottery part, an ART continuous lottery is performed in one of the three games. In the present embodiment, the continuous lottery is performed in the first game of the continuous lottery part, but may be performed in the second game or the third game, or the game in which the continuous lottery is performed may be determined by the lottery. Then, when the continuous lottery is won, after the continuous lottery part ends, the process shifts to the set part again, and the game of the next set part is played. That is, ART is continued. At the start of the next set part game, the points and the stage are returned to the initial values. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is not won, the game state shifts to the normal state after the end of the continuous lottery part. That is, the ART ends.

  The winning probability in the continuous lottery differs depending on the number of points obtained in the set part. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, the setting is made such that the greater the number of acquired points, the higher the winning probability. For example, when the number of acquired points is 9 points or less, the winning probability is 50%, but when the acquired number reaches 10 points, the winning probability increases to 64%. Each time 10 points are obtained, the winning probability increases, and when the point reaches the upper limit of 50 points, the winning probability becomes 99.9%, and the expectation of winning in the continuous lottery becomes extremely high. In the present embodiment, the effect colors generated during the effects in the set part and the continuous lottery part differ depending on the current number of acquired points, and the player is shown the expected degree of winning in the continuous lottery.

  In the ART of the present embodiment, two types of sets are provided as set parts: a normal set and a special set that is more advantageous to the player than the normal set. Both sets have the same number of games. Immediately after the start of the ART, the game starts with the normal set. If the normal set is performed three times in a row without returning to the normal state (that is, if the continuous lottery part wins the continuous lottery three times in a row), FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, the next set part becomes a special set. The next set part of the special set becomes the normal set again. That is, in the set part, the special set is periodically made once every four times. By periodically setting the special set, it is possible to prevent set parts that do not shift to the special set from continuing for a long time.

  In the special set, after the end of the special set, the process shifts to the next set part without shifting to the continuous lottery part. That is, in the special set, it is determined that the ART will be continued, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  Also, unlike the regular set, the special set has one stage, and no stage promotion lottery is performed. On the other hand, the point acquisition lottery is performed for each game. As shown in FIG. 20, even in the lottery for obtaining points in the special set, as shown in FIG. 20, a rare small role such as small role 1 or 2 having a low probability of winning is compared with a winning role having a high probability of winning such as push order replay. Then, it is set so that the point acquisition probability and the number of winning points are increased. The upper limit of the points is 20, and when the number of acquired points reaches 20, no further point addition is performed, and thus the point acquisition lottery is not performed. When points are obtained, an effect indicating that points have been obtained is performed, and the current number of points is displayed to the player.

  In the special set, when the number of acquired points reaches 20, an ART mode lottery for changing the ART mode is performed. Then, the mode shifts to a mode corresponding to the winning item in the ART mode lottery. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, by the ART mode lottery, the game becomes the lucky mode with a probability of 95%, and becomes the super lucky mode with a probability of 5%. On the other hand, if the acquired points do not reach 20 points during the special set and the ART mode lottery is not performed, the mode is shifted to the next set part while the mode is the ART normal mode.

  When the ART mode is the lucky mode or the super lucky mode, the winning probability and the number of winning points in the point acquisition lottery in the set part are higher than in the ART normal mode. Specifically, in this embodiment, in the case of the lucky mode or the super lucky mode, the initial value of the stage of the set part is the stage D. Therefore, the winning probability and the number of winning points in the point acquisition lottery are higher than in the case of starting from stage A. As a result, the lucky mode or the super lucky mode tends to have a higher winning probability in the continuous lottery, that is, a higher probability of the ART continuing than the ART normal mode. A set part other than the special set and having such a stage D as the initial value of the stage is referred to as a "high-accuracy set", and a set part having the stage A as the initial value of the stage is referred to as a "normal set". . The lucky mode or the super lucky mode among the ART modes is referred to as “ART special mode”.

  In the case of the ART special mode, as shown in FIG. 22, since the set part is a highly accurate set, it is expected that a continuous lottery having a high point acquisition rate and a high winning probability in the continuous lottery part will be performed. That is, the ART continuation rate tends to be high, and the player can play the game with a strong sense of expectation that the ART will continue. If the lucky mode is set, the ART special mode continues until the next special set is performed. That is, as long as the continuous lottery is won, it can be expected that a continuous lottery with a high winning probability will be performed for three times. If the ART mode lottery cannot be executed in the special set returned to the ART normal mode, the next set part becomes the normal set. On the other hand, in the case of the super lucky mode, the game is continued until a non-winning lottery is made. That is, as long as the continuous lottery is won, the super lucky mode is maintained even after the next special set is performed. Therefore, it can be said that the super lucky mode is more advantageous for the player than the lucky mode. When the ART mode has shifted, an effect indicating that the mode has shifted is performed, and the current mode is displayed to the player.

7. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 61 will be described. Note that counters, timers, flags, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 61 are provided in the RAM 64. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 61 provided on the main control board 60 reads out and executes the main control side main processing program from the ROM 63 and executes the timer interrupt processing at predetermined time intervals. (Every 1.49 ms in this embodiment).

[Timer interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the timer interrupt process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 saves the register (S101). Then, an input port reading process is executed (S102). In the input port reading process, the game control microcomputer 61 reads signals from various sensors (for example, the start detection sensor 8a, see FIG. 5) connected to the main control board 60. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a timer update process (S103). In the timer update process, the game control microcomputer 61 updates the value of the timer provided in the RAM 64. Examples of the timer include a timer for measuring a minimum time required for one game (a minimum one game time, which is 4.1 seconds in this embodiment).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a reel control process (S104). In the reel control processing, drive control of each reel motor 55L, 55C, 55R is performed. Thereby, the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started, the rotation is accelerated to a predetermined speed, the speed of the rotation is maintained at a constant speed, or the rotation is stopped. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 performs an LED display process (S105). In the LED display process, it controls the turning on or off of various display units and lamps (for example, stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R, etc., see FIG. 5) connected to the main control board 60.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a command transmission process (S106). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in a predetermined storage area (command buffer) are transmitted to the sub-control board 70 in a main control-side main process described later. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a port output process (S107). In the port output processing, various signals are output from the output port. Specifically, for example, a drive control signal for the hopper motor 51 is output (that is, the hopper is driven). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 returns the register (S108), and ends the timer interrupt processing.

[Main processing on the main control side]
As shown in FIG. 24, in the main control-side main processing, first, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a power-on processing described later (S201). Next, a game start preparation process is performed (S202). In the game start preparation processing, a part of the storage area of the RAM 64 is initialized. Specifically, for example, a winning flag and a winning flag described later are cleared.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a bet / start process for betting and operation of the start lever 8 (S203), and performs a winning combination determination process for lottery of a “role” (S204). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a reel rotation start process regarding the rotation start of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (S205).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a reel rotation stop process for stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (S206), and performs a winning determination process for a winning determination of a winning combination (S207). Then, a payout process for paying out medals is performed (S208). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a CZ management process related to CZ (S209), an ART management process related to ART (S210), and a bonus process related to start and end of the bonus game state (S212). Thereafter, the processes from S202 to S212 are repeatedly executed.

[Power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the power-on process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the backup is normal (S301). Specifically, a checksum is calculated, and it is determined whether the value of the checksum matches the value of the checksum calculated when the power is turned off. If the values of both checksums match, it is determined that the backup is normal. If the values of both checksums are different, it is determined that the backup is not normal. If the backup is normal in S301 (YES in S301), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the backed-up set value as the set value (one of the settings 1 to 6) of the slot machine 1 ( S302), and proceed to S303. As a result, the set value before the power is turned off is maintained. On the other hand, if the backup is not normal (NO in S301), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S303 without performing S302.

  In S303, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the setting key detection sensor 18a is ON. That is, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the setting change key is inserted into a keyhole (not shown) provided inside the housing 4 and is rotated by a predetermined angle. If the setting key detection sensor 18a is ON (YES in S303), a setting value change process is performed (S304). In the setting value changing process, the game control microcomputer 61 updates the setting value displayed on the setting display unit 29 based on the detection signal of the reset / setting detection sensor 19a, and displays the setting based on the detection signal of the start detection sensor 8a. The set value displayed in the section 29 is stored in the RAM 64 as a new set value. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 waits for the setting key detection sensor 18a to be turned off (S305). When the setting key detection sensor 18a is turned off (YES in S305), the processing ends.

  If the setting key detection sensor 18a is not ON (NO in S303), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the backup is normal (S306). If the backup is normal (YES in S306), a recovery process is performed (S307), and this process ends. In the return processing, the game control microcomputer 61 returns the state of the slot machine 1 to the state before the power was turned off based on the backup data stored in the RAM 64. On the other hand, if the backup is not normal (NO in S306), power-on error processing is performed (S308), and thereafter, an infinite loop processing is performed. In the power-on error processing, the game control microcomputer 61 performs processing such as setting display data for displaying an error display indicating that the backup is not normal on the number-of-payouts display unit 22.

[Bet start process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the bet start process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the automatic bet flag is ON (S401). The automatic bet flag is a flag indicating that a winning of the re-game combination is established and a re-game privilege is provided. If the automatic bet flag is ON (YES in S401), the game control microcomputer 61 performs an automatic bet process (S402). In the automatic betting process, the number of bets is set without a bet operation (betting number setting operation) such as insertion of a new medal or pressing of a bet button (MAX bet button 11 or 1 bet button 12). The bet amount is set to the same bet amount as in the previous game that won the replay. That is, if three medals have been bet in the previous game, the bet number is set to three. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a medal insertion command indicating that the insertion of medals and the setting of the number of bets have been performed in a predetermined storage area (S403), and turns off the automatic bet flag (S404). Then, the operation waits for the operation of the start lever 8 (S405). When the start lever 8 is operated (YES in S405), that is, when the start detection sensor 8a is turned on, the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the automatic bet flag is not ON (NO in S401), the game control microcomputer 61 permits accepting a bet (S406). This allows a bet operation by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 10 and a bet operation by pressing the MAX bet button 11 or the 1-bet button 12. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the number of medals bet (the number of medals set as the bet number) is the number of possible games (three in this embodiment) (S407). ).

  If the number of games that can be started is not reached (NO in S407), then the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether to insert a medal from the medal slot 10 or to press a bet button (MAX bet button 11 or 1 bet button 12). It is determined whether this has been done (S408). If a medal has been inserted or a bet button has been operated (YES in S408), the game control microcomputer 61 performs an insertion / bet process (S409). In the insertion / bet processing, the setting of the number of bets or the value of the credit is updated in accordance with the insertion of medals, that is, in response to the detection signal of the inserted medal detection sensor 10a. In the insertion / bet processing, the setting of the bet amount is updated and the value of the credit is updated according to the operation of the bet button, that is, the detection signal of the MAX bet detection sensor 11a or the 1-bet detection sensor 12a. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a medal insertion command indicating that the insertion of medals and the setting of the number of bets have been performed in a predetermined storage area (S410), and proceeds to S407. Also, when no medal insertion or bet button operation has been performed (NO in S408), the process proceeds to S407.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of medals bet is the number of games that can be started (YES in S407), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated, that is, the start detection sensor. It is determined whether 8a is ON (S411). If the start lever 8 has not been operated (NO in S411), the process proceeds to S408. On the other hand, if the operation of the start lever 8 has been performed (YES in S411), the game control microcomputer 61 prohibits the acceptance of the bet (S412), and ends this processing.

[Winning role determination process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the winning combination determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a random number acquisition process (S501). In the random number acquisition process, the game control microcomputer 61 extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 68 by a sampling circuit (not shown), and stores one extracted random number value in a predetermined storage area (random value buffer). To be stored. Next, an internal winning combination determination table corresponding to the set value and the game state is set (S502). The internal winning combination determination table is based on the ratio of the internal winning combinations shown in FIG. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not any combination has been won based on the random number value acquired in S501 and the internal winning combination determination table set in S502 (S503).

  If any of the winning combinations has been won (YES in S503), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination (internal winning combination) (S504). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a bonus (BB1 or BB2 or RB1 or RB2) (S505). If the bonus has been won (YES in S505), carryover according to the type of the bonus is performed. The winning combination flag (that is, the carryover combination flag of BB1, the carryover combination flag of BB2, the carryover combination flag of RB1, or the carryover combination flag of RB2) is turned on (S506), and the gaming state flag is further changed to a value corresponding to the internal winning state. Then (S507), the process proceeds to S511. If the winning combination is not BB (NO in S505), the process proceeds to S511 without performing S506 and S507. When no winning combination has been won (NO in S503), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S511 without performing the processing of S504 to S507.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the game state flag to “0” when in the initial state, and sets the value of the game state flag when in the RT1 game state. Is set to “1”, the value of the gaming state flag is set to “2” when the game is in the RT2 gaming state, and the value of the gaming state flag is set to “3” when the game is in the internal winning state. When it is in the state, the value of the gaming state flag is set to "4", and when it is in the RB gaming state, the value of the gaming state flag is set to "5". The initial value of the gaming state flag is “0”.

  In S511, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a simultaneous lottery process described later. Note that the simultaneous lottery process is a process related to a lottery performed separately from the lottery of the combination, and a shift lottery to CZ or ART, an additional lottery of ART, and the like are performed. After S511, the game control microcomputer 61 sends information on the lottery result of the winning combination (information on the winning combination or information indicating that none of the winning combinations has been won) and the result in S511, that is, to the CZ or ART. The combination determination result command including information on the result of the transfer lottery and the result of the ART addition lottery is set in a predetermined storage area (S512). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a pressing order lighting process (S513), and ends the process.

[Simultaneous lottery process]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the simultaneous lottery process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 uses the value of the game state flag to determine whether or not the current game state is the bonus game state (S520). The current gaming state can be determined by the value of the gaming state flag. When the current gaming state is the bonus gaming state (YES in S520), the gaming control microcomputer 61 executes a bonus lottery process (S532). Details of the lottery process during the bonus will be described later.

  When the current gaming state is not the bonus gaming state (NO in S520), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART flag is a value indicating that the ART is being executed or is a continuous lottery part (S521). ). If the ART flag is a value indicating that the ART is being executed or that the part is a continuous lottery part (YES in S521), the game control microcomputer 61 executes the ART lottery process (S531). Details of the lottery process during the ART will be described later.

  The game control microcomputer 61 stores, in the RAM 64, an ART flag for determining the execution state of the ART, a CZ flag for determining the execution state of the CZ, and an ART mode flag for determining the mode of the ART. I remember. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30A, when the ART flag has not been won, the value of the ART flag is set to “0” and the ART has been won, but the ART is executed. If not (for example, a CZ end waiting period from the winning of the shift to the ART during the CZ to the end of the CZ, or a preparation period of the ART until the gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state), the ART flag Is set to “1”, the value of the ART flag is set to “2” when the ART is executed (excluding the continuous lottery part), and the value of the ART flag is set for the continuous lottery part of the ART. It shall be set to “3”. The initial value of the ART flag is “0”. As shown in FIG. 30B, when the CZ flag has not been won in the CZ, the value of the CZ flag is set to “0”, and the CZ has been won but the CZ is executed. If not (for example, a waiting period until the player selects the type of CZ), the value of the CZ flag is set to “1”, and if CZ1 is executed, the value of the CZ flag is set to “2”. , CZ2 is executed, the value of the CZ flag is set to “3”. When CZ3 is executed, the value of the CZ flag is set to “4”. The initial value of the CZ flag is also “0”. Also, as shown in FIG. 30C, the ART mode flag is set to “0” in the case of the ART normal mode (when the lucky mode or the super lucky mode is not won). If the player has won the lucky mode which is more advantageous to the player than the ART normal mode, the value of the ART mode flag is set to "1", and the player is elected to the super lucky mode which is more advantageous to the player than the lucky mode. , The value of the ART mode flag is set to “2”.

  If the ART flag is not a value indicating that the ART is being executed or is a continuous lottery part (NO in S521), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the ART flag is a value indicating the winning of the ART (S522). ).

  If the ART flag is not a value indicating the winning of the ART (NO in S522), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the internal winning state (S523). If the current gaming state is not the internal winning state (NO in S523), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a CZ lottery process for performing a shift lottery to the CZ (S524), and ends this process. Details of the CZ lottery process will be described later. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the internal winning state (YES in S523), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this processing without performing the transfer lottery to CZ in S524.

  If the ART flag is a value indicating the winning of the ART (YES in S522), the game control microcomputer 61 ends the process. If the ART has already been won, an additional lottery may be performed as necessary.

[CZ lottery process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the CZ lottery process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the CZ flag is a value indicating non-CZ (a state in which CZ has not been won and CZ is not executed). A determination is made (S551).

  If the CZ flag is a value indicating non-CZ (YES in S551), the game control microcomputer 61 performs a CZ rush lottery for drawing the transition to the CZ (S552), and determines whether or not the CZ is won (S552). S553). Specifically, in the CZ entry lottery in S552, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a random number for lottery and determines the random number value. The winning probability of the CZ entry lottery is as shown in FIG. 13, and the winning probability of CZ differs for each stage mode and further for each winning combination.

  If the lottery result of the CZ entry lottery is a win (YES in S553), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the value of the CZ flag to a value indicating the CZ win (S554), and ends this processing. If the lottery result of the CZ rush lottery is unsuccessful (NO in S553), the game control microcomputer 61 performs a stage mode lottery for determining a mode in the normal state (S555). Specifically, in the stage mode lottery of S555, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a random number for lottery and determines the random number value. As described above, the modes in the normal state include the low-accuracy mode in which it is difficult to win the CZ and the high-accuracy mode in which the CZ is easy to win. 12). After S555, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the stage mode to the winning mode (S556), and ends this processing.

  If the CZ flag is not a value indicating non-CZ (NO in S551), the game control microcomputer 61 performs an ART rush lottery with a winning probability according to the type of CZ (S561), and determines whether or not the ART has been won. Is determined (S562). Specifically, in the ART entry lottery in S561, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires a random number for lottery and determines the random number value. The winning probability of the ART rush lottery is as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, there are three types of CZ, and the type of CZ is selected by the player at the start of CZ. If the ART has not been won (NO in S562), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this processing.

  When the ART is won (YES in S562), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the value of the ART flag to a value indicating the ART win (S563). After S563, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the process.

[ART lottery process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the ART lottery process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special set flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current ART set is a special set (S570). If the special set flag is on (YES in S570), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a special lottery process (S571), and ends the process. Details of the special lottery process will be described later.

  When the special set flag is off (NO in S570), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART flag is a value indicating the continuous lottery part (S580). When the ART flag is not the value indicating the continuous lottery part, that is, in the case of the ART set part game (NO in S580), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the ART mode flag is a value indicating the lucky mode or the super lucky mode. Is determined (S5801).

  If the ART mode flag is not a value indicating the lucky mode or the super lucky mode, that is, a value indicating the ART normal mode (NO in S5801), the game control microcomputer 61 performs an ART stage promotion lottery (S5811). Specifically, in the stage promotion lottery in S5811, the game control microcomputer 61 obtains a lottery random number and determines this random number value. The winning probability of the stage promotion lottery is as shown in FIG. 18, and the winning probability differs depending on the winning combination.

  After S5811, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the stage promotion lottery has been won (S5812). When the stage promotion lottery is won (YES in S5812), the game control microcomputer 61 promotes the stage from the current stage according to the winning item (S5813). For example, if the current stage is stage A and the winning item is one stage up, the stage is promoted to stage B. If the winning item is two stage up, the stage is promoted to stage C. In the present embodiment, if the stage D is the highest stage and the current stage is the stage D, no stage promotion lottery is performed and no further stage up is performed.

  After S5813, or when the stage promotion lottery has not been won (NO in S5812), the game control microcomputer 61 determines a point winning rate according to the current stage (S5814). Specifically, in S5814, a table corresponding to the current stage is extracted from the point lottery table shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the ART mode flag is a value indicating the lucky mode or the super lucky mode (YES in S5801), the game control microcomputer 61 determines a point winning rate so that points can be acquired with a high probability (S5815). Specifically, in S5815, a table corresponding to the stage D having the highest point acquisition rate is extracted from the point lottery table shown in FIG.

  After S5814 or S5815, the game control microcomputer 61 performs an ART point acquisition lottery (S5816). Specifically, in the point acquisition lottery of S5816, the game control microcomputer 61 obtains a random number for lottery and determines the random number value. The winning probability of the point acquisition lottery is as determined in S5814 or S5815, and the winning probability and the winning item (number of points) differ depending on the winning combination. If the current acquired points have reached the upper limit, the point acquisition lottery is omitted.

  After S5816, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the point acquisition lottery has been won (S5821). When the player wins the point acquisition lottery (YES in S5812), the game control microcomputer 61 adds points from the current points according to the winning item (S5822). For example, if the current point is 0 and the winning item is 1 point, the point is 1; if the winning item is 2 points, the point is 2. In the present embodiment, the upper limit is 50 points, and no further points are raised. After S 5822, or when the point has not been won in the point acquisition lottery (NO in S 5812), this processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the ART flag is a value indicating the continuous lottery part (YES in S580), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the lottery flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current game is the first game of the continuous lottery part. (S5851). If the lottery flag is not on (NO in S5851), the process ends.

  When the lottery flag is on (YES in S5851), the game control microcomputer 61 determines the winning probability in the ART continuous lottery according to the current acquired points, that is, the ART continuation rate (S5852). Specifically, in S5852, the winning probability corresponding to the current point is determined from the winning probability table shown in FIG.

  After S5852, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a continuous lottery of ART based on the winning probability determined in S5852 (S5853). Specifically, in the continuous lottery in S5853, the game control microcomputer 61 obtains a random number for lottery and determines the random number value.

  After S5853, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the lottery flag (S5854). Further, it is determined whether or not the continuous lottery is won (S5861). When the continuous lottery is won (YES in S5861), the continuation flag is turned on (S5862), and when the continuous lottery is not won (NO in S5861), the continuation flag is turned off (S5863). After S5862 or S5863, this processing ends.

[Lottery process during special set]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special lottery process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART mode flag is a value indicating the lucky mode or the super lucky mode (S5711). If the ART mode flag is a value indicating the lucky mode or the super lucky mode (YES in S5711), the process ends.

  When the ART mode flag does not indicate the lucky mode or the super lucky mode, that is, when the value indicates the ART normal mode (NO in S5711), the game control microcomputer 61 performs an ART point acquisition lottery (S5712). Specifically, in the point acquisition lottery in S5712, the game control microcomputer 61 obtains a random number for lottery and determines this random number value. The winning probability of the point acquisition lottery is different from S5816 as shown in FIG. 20, and the winning probability and the winning item (number of points) differ depending on the winning combination. If the current acquired points have reached the upper limit, the point acquisition lottery is omitted.

  After S5712, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the point acquisition lottery has been won (S5713). When the player wins the point acquisition lottery (YES in S5713), the game control microcomputer 61 adds points from the current points according to the winning item (S5714). In this embodiment, the upper limit is 20 points, and no further points are raised. If the point acquisition lottery has not been won (NO in S 5713), this processing ends.

  After S5714, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the acquired points have exceeded a predetermined value (S5715). In this embodiment, the predetermined value is 20. If the acquired points are not equal to or more than the predetermined value (NO in S5715), the process ends.

  If the acquired points are equal to or more than the predetermined value (YES in S5715), an ART mode lottery is performed (S5721). Specifically, in the ART mode lottery of S5721, the game control microcomputer 61 obtains a random number for lottery and determines this random number value. The winning probability in the ART mode lottery is as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the point reaches the predetermined value, the mode always becomes either the lucky mode or the super lucky mode, and the result of the determination in S5711 is NO. Not done. By setting the execution condition of the ART mode lottery to obtain predetermined points, the winning probability of the ART special mode can be increased as compared to the case where the ART mode lottery is performed regardless of the point regardless of the point. In addition, in the ART mode lottery of S5721, in addition to the lucky mode and the super lucky mode, a winning or a non-winning of the ART normal mode may be provided.

  After S5721, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the lottery has been won in the super lucky mode (S5722). Then, when the lottery is won in the super lucky mode (YES in S5722), the value indicating the super lucky mode is set in the ART mode flag (S5723), and the super lucky mode is not won, that is, when the lucky mode is won. (NO in S5722), a value indicating the lucky mode is set in the ART mode flag (S5724). After S5723 or S5724, the present process ends.

[Bonus lottery process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the bonus lottery process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART has been won, that is, whether the ART flag indicates the ART winning or the ART interruption information is stored in the RAM 64. Is determined (S601). When the ART flag has a value indicating the ART winning, it means that the ART has been won in the additional part of the bonus game. Also, when the ART interruption information is stored, it means that the bonus is won during the ART.

  If the ART has not been won (NO in S601), the game control microcomputer 61 performs a shift lottery to shift to CZ or ART after the bonus ends (S603). Specifically, in the shift lottery in S603, the game control microcomputer 61 obtains a random number for lottery and determines the random number value. The winning probability of the transfer lottery is as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, CZ is elected with a probability of 2%, and ART is elected with a probability of 0.5%.

  After S603, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not CZ has been won by the shift lottery (S604). If CZ has not been won (NO in S604), it is determined whether or not ART has been won. (S611). When the CZ has been won (YES in S604), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the value of the CZ flag to a value indicating the CZ winning (S605), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when the player has won the ART (YES in S611), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the value of the ART flag to a value indicating the ART winning (S612). The number of ART games may be determined by lottery. After S612, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the process.

  If the ART has been won (YES in S601), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this processing without performing a special lottery. If the ART has already been won, an additional lottery may be performed as necessary.

[Pressing order lighting process]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the pressing order lighting process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART flag is a value indicating that the ART is being executed or a continuous lottery part (S701). If the ART flag is a value indicating that the ART is being executed or the continuous lottery part (YES in S701), then it is determined whether or not the winning flag of the pushing order bell or the pushing order replay is ON (S702). If the result of this determination is NO (NO in S702), the present process is terminated. If the result of this determination is YES (YES in S702), stop notification lamp lighting processing is performed (S703).

  If the ART flag is not a value indicating that the ART is being executed or indicates a continuous lottery part (NO in S701), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the ART flag to a value indicating that the ART is won and sets the CZ flag to CZ. It is determined whether or not the value indicates that no winning has been made, that is, whether or not the ART is being prepared and the CZ has been completed (S704). If the result of the determination is NO (NO in S704), the present process is terminated, but if the result of the determination is YES (YES in S704), the flow shifts to S702 to win the push order bell or the push order replay. If yes (YES in S702), stop notification lamp lighting processing is performed (S703).

  In the stop notification lamp lighting process, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the one corresponding to the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell when the pressing order bell is won among the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R. Set the data. On the other hand, when winning in the promoted push order replay, to light the one corresponding to the correct push order of the promoted push order replay. To set the data. By executing the LED display process (S105) based on the data set here, the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R that correspond to the order in which the correct answer is pressed are turned on. In this way, the player is notified of the correct pushing order of the combination requiring the pushing order. The function of notifying the player of the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell by turning on the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is the pressing order navigation. In this embodiment, in addition to the lighting of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R, the execution of the pressing order notification effect by the image display device 42 also notifies the player of the correct pressing order of the pressing order bell. The notification function of the correct answer order by the push order information effect is also the push order navigation.

[Reel rotation start processing]
As shown in FIG. 36, in the reel rotation start process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not a minimum one game time (4.1 seconds) has elapsed (S901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S901), this determination is repeated. If the time has elapsed (YES in S901), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the timer for measuring the minimum one game time to a value corresponding to 4.1 seconds (S902).

  After S902, the game control microcomputer 61 sets control data for starting rotation of each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R (S903). When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 23 is executed based on the control data set here, the rotation of each of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a reel rotation start command indicating that the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R has been started in a predetermined storage area (S904), and ends this processing.

[Reel rotation stop processing]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the reel rotation stop processing, first, the game control microcomputer 61 rotates all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R at a predetermined speed (in this embodiment, a speed of 80 rotations per minute). (S1001). Then, when all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R rotate at a predetermined speed (YES in S1001), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated (S1001). S1002). The determination in S1002 is repeated until the determination result becomes YES. If the determination result in S1002 is YES, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a stop control process of stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R (S1003). The stop control processing will be described later.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (S1004), and if the rotation of all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (S1004). (YES in S1004), all the stop operation flags are turned off (S1005), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the rotation of at least one of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is not stopped (NO in S1004), the process proceeds to S1002. The stop operation flag is provided corresponding to each of the left, middle, and right stop operations, and is a flag that is turned on based on an effective operation of each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R.

[Stop control processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the stop control process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the left stop button 9L has been operated (S1101). That is, it is determined whether the left stop detection sensor 9La is ON. If the determination result is YES (YES in S1101), it is determined whether the left stop operation flag is ON (S1102), and if not (NO in S1102), the left stop operation flag is turned ON (S1103). Then, the symbol combination stop processing (S1104) of the left reel 6L is performed. In the symbol combination stop processing of the left reel 6L, the operation timing of the left stop button 9L (stop timing of the left reel 6L), the winning flag, the carryover flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the left stop button 9L, the other reels Based on the stop status, stop position, game state, and the like of the (middle reel 6C and right reel 6R), control data for stop control such as symbol drawing control or kicking control is set. When the reel control process (S104) shown in FIG. 23 is executed based on the control data set here, the left reel 6L is stopped.

  After S1104, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a left reel stop command indicating that the left reel 6L has been stopped in a predetermined storage area (S1105), and proceeds to S1115. When the left stop operation flag is ON (YES in S1102), since the left reel 6L has already been stopped, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S1115 without performing the processing of S1103 to S1105. . In S1115, a pressing order extinguishing process for extinguishing the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is performed (S1115). The pressing order turn-off process will be described later.

  When determining that the left stop button 9L has not been operated (NO in S1101), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the middle stop button 9C has been operated (S1106). That is, it is determined whether or not the middle stop detection sensor 9Ca is ON. If the determination result is YES (YES in S1106), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the middle stop operation flag is ON (S1107), and if not (NO in S1107), the middle stop operation flag Is turned on (S1108). Then, the symbol combination stop processing of the middle reel 6C is performed (S1109). In the symbol combination stop processing of the middle reel 6C, the operation timing of the middle stop button 9C (stop timing of the middle reel 6C), the winning flag, the carryover flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the middle stop button 9C, and the other reels Based on the stop state and stop position of the (left reel 6L and right reel 6R), game state, and the like, control data for stop control such as symbol drawing control or kicking control is set. When the reel control processing shown in FIG. 23 is executed based on the control data set here, the middle reel 6C is stopped.

  After S1109, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a middle reel stop command indicating that the middle reel 6C has stopped in a predetermined storage area (S1110), and proceeds to S1115. When the middle stop operation flag is ON (YES in S1107), since the middle reel 6C has already been stopped, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S1115 without performing the processing of S1108 to S1110. .

  If it is determined that the middle stop button 9C has not been operated (NO in S1106), the game control microcomputer 61 indicates that the right stop button 9R has been operated (that is, the right stop detection sensor 9Ra is ON). It is. Therefore, in this case, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the right stop operation flag is ON (S1111), and if not ON (NO in S1111), turns on the right stop operation flag (S1112). Then, the symbol combination stop processing of the right reel 6R is performed (S1113). In the symbol combination stop processing of the right reel 6R, the operation timing of the right stop button 9R (stop timing of the right reel 6R), the winning flag, the carryover flag, the priority of the pull-in control, the operation order of the right stop button 9R, the other reels Based on the stop state, stop position, game state, and the like of the (left reel 6L and middle reel 6C), control data for stop control such as symbol drawing control or kicking control is set. When the reel control processing shown in FIG. 23 is executed based on the control data set here, the right reel 6R is stopped.

  After S1113, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a right reel stop command indicating that the right reel 6R has been stopped in a predetermined storage area (S1114), and proceeds to S1115. If the right stop operation flag is ON (YES in S1111), the microcomputer 61 for game control proceeds to S1115 without performing the processing of S1112 to S1114 because the right reel 6R has already been stopped. .

[Pressing order turn-off processing]
As shown in FIG. 39, in the pressing order turn-off process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not it is time to perform the first stop operation (S1201). The first stop operation is an operation of stopping the first reel while all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are rotating. Note that an operation of stopping the second reel while one reel is stopped and the remaining two reels are rotating is referred to as a second stop operation. Further, an operation of stopping the third (last) reel in a situation where two reels are stopped and the remaining one reel is rotating is referred to as a third stop operation.

  If it is determined that it is the timing at which the first stop operation has been performed (YES in S1201), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether any of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R is on. (S1202). If any of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R is on (YES in S1202), stop notification lamp extinguishing processing is performed (S1203). In the stop notification lamp extinguishing processing, data for turning off the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R that are being turned on is set. By executing the LED display process shown in FIG. 23 based on the data set here, the lit ones of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R are turned off. Note that the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R whether the first stop operation conforms to or does not conform to the correct pushing order of the pushing order bell.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the timing at which the first stop operation has been performed (NO in S1201), or when it is determined that none of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is lit (NO in S1202), the game is performed. The control microcomputer 61 ends this processing without performing the stop notification lamp extinguishing processing.

[Winning judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the winning determination process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out the data of the stopped symbols (display symbols) in the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R for each of the activated lines L1 to L5 (S1301). . Then, it is determined whether or not the combination of the stop symbols on each of the activated lines L1 to L5 matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the “role” (see FIG. 7) (S1302). If there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the "role" among the combinations of stopped symbols on the activated lines L1 to L5 (YES in S1302), the winning combination of the "role" has been established, and therefore, the winning combination (a winning combination) ) Is turned on (S1303).

  After S1303, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not there is a winning of the re-gaming combination (that is, whether or not the winning flag of the re-gaming combination is ON) (S1304). If the winning flag of the re-gaming combination is ON (S1304: YES), the automatic bet flag is turned ON (S1305), and the process proceeds to S1307. Thus, the automatic bet process is executed in the next bet start process (S203, see FIGS. 24 and 26).

  On the other hand, when the winning flag of the re-gaming combination is not ON (S1304: NO), the winning of any combination other than the re-gaming combination is established (the winning flag of any combination other than the re-gaming combination is ON). Therefore, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the payout number corresponding to the winning combination in the payout number counter (S1306), and proceeds to S1307. Specifically, for example, when the winning flag of the small win 2 (watermelon) is ON, “4” is set to the payout number counter (see FIG. 7). On the other hand, since the payout number at the time of winning the BB (BB1 or BB2) or RB (RB1 or RB2) is “0” (see FIG. 7), when the winning flag of BB is ON, the payout number counter of the payout number counter The value remains “0” and is not updated.

  When it is determined that there is no combination of symbols corresponding to the “role” in the combination of stopped symbols on the activated lines L1 to L5 (NO in S1302), the game control microcomputer 61 immediately proceeds to S1307. In step S1307, a winning determination command including information on the result of the winning determination of the winning combination (information on the winning combination or information indicating that no winning has been achieved) is set in a predetermined storage area. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state transition process for transitioning the game state in accordance with the winning of the winning combination (S1308), and ends this process. The game state transition processing will be described later.

[Game state transition processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the game state transition process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the current game state is the initial state (S1321). If the gaming state is the initial state (YES in S1321), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not a bell spill has occurred, that is, the pushing order bell small combination (small combination 4 to 6) and the pushing sequence bell small combination ( It is determined whether or not a small winning combination (7 to 9) has been won at the time of simultaneous winning with (7 to 9) (S1322). If the bell spill has not occurred (NO in S1322), the present process ends. If a bell spill has occurred (YES in S1322), the game control microcomputer 61 shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S1323), and ends this processing. In S1323, the game state flag is changed to a value indicating the RT1 game state.

  If the gaming state is not the initial state (NO in S1321), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state using the value of the gaming state flag (S1331). If the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (YES in S1331), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not a winning in the promotion replay has been made (S1332). If the player has not won the promotion replay (NO in S1332), the process ends. When the winning in the promotion replay (YES in S1332), the game control microcomputer 61 shifts the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (S1333), and ends this processing. In S1333, the game state flag is changed to a value indicating the RT2 game state.

  If the gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state (NO in S1331), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the current gaming state is the RT2 gaming state using the value of the gaming state flag (S1341). . If the game state is the RT2 game state (YES in S1341), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not a prize has been won in the fall replay or a bell spill has occurred (S1342). If the player has not won the fall replay and has not spilled the bell (NO in S1342), the process ends. When one of the winning in the fall replay and the spilling of the bell occur (YES in S1342), the game control microcomputer 61 shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S1343), and ends this processing. In S1343, the game state flag is changed to a value indicating the RT1 game state.

[Payout process]
As shown in FIG. 42, in the payout process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter is greater than “0” (S1501). When the value of the number-of-payout counter is larger than “0”, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game is in the bonus game state, that is, the value of the game state flag corresponds to the value corresponding to the BB game state or the RB game state. It is determined whether it is a value to be performed (S1502). In the case of the bonus game state (YES in S1502), the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts the value of the bonus end number counter based on the value of the payout number counter (S1503), and proceeds to S1504. The bonus end number counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of payable sheets in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. When it is determined that the game is not in the bonus game state (NO in S1502), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S1504 without performing S1503.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a credit addition process (S1504) and a medal payout process (S1505). In the credit adding process, the credit value is added by the value of the payout number counter. The addition of the credit value is performed within a range not exceeding “50”. If adding the value of the payout number counter to the value of the credit exceeds "50", in the medal payout process (S1505), the surplus medals are paid out from the medal payout exit. That is, in the medal payout process, the drive control signal of the hopper motor 51 is set as needed. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 clears the value of the number-of-payouts counter to “0” (S1506), and ends this processing. If it is determined that the value of the number-of-payouts counter is not greater than “0” (NO in S1501), the game control microcomputer 61 immediately ends this processing without performing the processing of S1502 to S1506.

[CZ management processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the CZ management process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 uses the CZ flag to determine whether or not the CZ is being performed, that is, whether the value of the CZ flag corresponds to any one of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3. It is determined whether or not it is (S1601). If it is not during CZ (NO in S1601), it is further determined whether the CZ flag is a value indicating CZ winning (S1602). If the CZ has not been won, that is, if the CZ flag is a value indicating non-CZ (NO in S1602), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this processing.

  If the CZ has been won (YES in S1602), the game control microcomputer 61 selects the type of CZ from CZ1 to CZ3 (S1603). S1603 may be selected by the player, or may be automatically selected by the game control microcomputer 61 by type lottery.

  When the CZ selection is made (YES in S1603), the game control microcomputer 61 sets a CZ value corresponding to the CZ selection result as a CZ flag value (S1604). After S1604, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a value of a CZ counter for counting the number of remaining games of CZ to “15” (S1605). Then, a CZ start command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the start of CZ is set in a predetermined storage area (S1606), and the process ends.

  If it is during CZ (YES in S1601), the game control microcomputer 61 decrements the CZ counter by one (S1611) and determines whether the value of the CZ counter is 0 (S1612). When the value of the CZ counter is 0 (YES in S1612), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the CZ flag to a value indicating non-CZ (S1613). Then, a CZ end command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the end of the CZ is set in a predetermined storage area (S1614), and this processing ends. If the value of the CZ counter is not 0 (NO in S1612), the microcomputer 61 for game control ends this processing without performing S1613 to S1614 to continue CZ.

[ART management processing]
As shown in FIG. 44, in the ART management process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART flag is a value indicating an ongoing ART or a continuous lottery part (S1701). If the ART flag is during the ART or a value indicating the continuous lottery part (YES in S1701), the game control microcomputer 61 executes the ART management processing (S1720), and ends this processing. Details of the ART management process will be described later.

  If the value is not a value indicating the part during the ART or the continuous lottery part (NO in S1701), it is further determined whether the ART flag is a value indicating the ART winning (S1702). If it is not the ART winning, that is, if the value indicates the non-ART (NO in S1702), the game control microcomputer 61 ends the process. In the case of ART winning (YES in S1702), the game control microcomputer 61 further determines whether or not the CZ flag is a value indicating non-CZ (S1703). When the CZ flag is not the non-CZ, that is, when the CZ is being executed (NO in S1703), the game control microcomputer 61 ends the processing.

  When the CZ flag is non-CZ (YES in S1703), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (S1704). When the game is not in the RT2 game state (S1704: NO), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this processing because it is in a state of preparing for ART before starting ART.

  In the case of the RT2 game state (S1704: YES), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART interruption information is stored in the RAM 64 (S1705). If the ART interruption information is stored in the RAM 64 (YES in S1705), the player wins the bonus during the ART and enters the ART again after the end of the bonus game, and the game control microcomputer 61 interrupts the ART. ART suspension information, which is information indicating the state at the time of the interruption, is read (S1706).

  After S1706, or when the ART interruption information is not stored in the RAM 64 (NO in S1705), the game control microcomputer 61 sets 30 to an ART game number counter for counting down the remaining execution game number of the ART set part. Then, 0 is set in a continuous set counter that counts up the number of continuous sets in the normal set (S1707). In step S1707, when the ART interruption information is read, the ART game number counter and the continuous set counter included in the information are set instead of the above-described initial values. I do.

  After S1707, the game control microcomputer 61 changes the ART flag to a value indicating that ART is in progress (S1708). Further, the ART mode flag is set to a value indicating the ART normal mode (S1709). Further, the stage and points in the ART set part are initialized (S1710). In this embodiment, the initial value of the stage is stage A, and the initial value of the point is 0. Then, an ART start command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the start of the ART is set in a predetermined storage area (S1711), and the process ends. The ART start command includes information on ART, that is, a game number counter.

[Management processing during ART]
As shown in FIG. 45, in the ART management processing, first, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts one from the value of the ART game number counter (S1721), and determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is 0. A determination is made (S1722). If the value of the ART game number counter is not 0 (NO in S1722), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this processing.

  If the value of the game number counter is 0 (YES in S1722), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART flag is a value indicating that the game is being performed (S1723). If the ART flag is not a value indicating that the player is in the ART state, that is, if the value indicates the continuous lottery part (NO in S1723), an ART continuation challenge process is executed (S1750), and this process ends. Details of the ART continuation challenge process will be described later.

  When the ART flag is a value indicating that it is in the ART state (YES in S1723), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special set flag is ON (S1730). When the special set flag is not on, that is, when the normal set is set (NO in S1730), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value indicating the continuous lottery part in the ART flag (S1731). As a result, the process proceeds from the next game to the continuous lottery part. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 61 sets 3 to the ART game number counter (S1732). Then, the lottery flag is turned on (S1733), and this processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the special set flag is ON (YES in S1730), the game control microcomputer 61 does not change the ART flag, sets 30 to the ART game number counter, and does not shift to the continuous lottery part. The counter is set to 0 (S1741). Further, the special flag is turned off (S1742). Further, it is determined whether or not the ART mode flag is a value indicating the lucky mode (S1745). If the ART mode flag is a value indicating the lucky mode (YES in S1745), the ART mode flag is set to a value indicating the ART normal mode. (S1746). After S1746, or when the ART mode flag is not a value indicating the lucky mode (NO in S1745), this processing ends.

[ART continuation challenge management process]
As shown in FIG. 46, in the ART continuation challenge process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the continuation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the ART continuous lottery has been won (S1751).

  When the continuation flag is not on, that is, when the continuation lottery of ART is not won (NO in S1751), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the ART flag to a value indicating non-ART (S1752). Further, the ART mode flag is set to a value indicating the ART normal mode (S1753). Then, an ART end command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the end of the ART is set in a predetermined storage area (S1754), and this processing ends.

  When the continuation flag is ON, that is, when the continuation lottery of the ART is won (YES in S1751), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the ART flag to a value indicating that the ART is being performed (S1761). Further, 30 is set in the ART game number counter (S1762). Further, 1 is added to the continuous set counter (S1763). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous set counter is 3, that is, whether or not the continuous lottery of the ART has been won three times in a row (S1764), and when the value of the continuous set counter is 3 (YES in S1764). Then, the special set flag is turned on (S1765). After S1765, or when the value of the continuous set counter is not 3 (NO in S1764), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the ART game number counter to 30, and sets the continuous set counter to 0 (S1766). This process ends.

[Bonus processing]
As shown in FIG. 47, in the bonus process, first, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the gaming state is the bonus gaming state, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state (S1901). . If it is not in the bonus game state (NO in S1901), it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won, that is, whether or not the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag is ON (S1902). If the bonus has not been won (NO in S1902), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this processing.

  When the bonus is won (YES in S1902), the game control microcomputer 61 sets a default value according to the type of the winning bonus in the bonus end number counter (S1903). In this embodiment, 255 is set when a BB is won, and 75 is set when a RB is won. In addition, 0 is set in a game number counter for counting the number of executed games of the bonus (S1904). Further, the game state is changed according to the type of the winning bonus (S1905). That is, when the player wins the BB, the game state is changed to the BB game state, and when the player wins the RB, the game state is changed to the RB game state. Further, the carryover flag is turned off (S1906). Further, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a bonus start command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the start of the bonus game in a predetermined storage area (S1907). The bonus start command includes information on the type of bonus and the number of games in the main part.

  After S1907, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the ART is being performed, that is, whether or not the ART flag is a value indicating that the ART is being performed (S1908). When the ART is being executed (YES in S1908), the game control microcomputer 61 stores the state of the ART currently being executed, in order to store the state of the ART currently being executed, the ART interruption information including the game number counter which is the game number until the current ART is completed. Is stored in the RAM 64 (S1909). After S1909, or when it is not during ART (NO in S1908), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the CZ flag to a value indicating non-CZ, and further changes the ART flag to a value indicating non-ART (S1910). ), End this processing.

  On the other hand, if the game is in the bonus game state (YES in S1901), the game control microcomputer 61 adds one to the value of the game number counter (S1911). Then, it is determined whether the bonus end number is smaller than 0 (S1912). When the bonus end number is 0 or more (NO in S1912), the game control microcomputer 61 ends this processing without proceeding to S1913 to continue the bonus game.

  If the bonus end number is smaller than 0 (YES in S1912), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the gaming state to the initial state (S1913). Then, it is determined whether or not the ART interruption information is stored in the RAM 64 (S1914). If the ART interruption information is stored in the RAM 64 (YES in S1914), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the ART flag to a value indicating the ART winning (S1915). After S1915, or when the ART interruption information is not stored in the RAM 64 (NO in S1914), the game control microcomputer 61 sends a bonus end command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 71 of the end of the bonus game to a predetermined value. This is set in the storage area (S1916), and this processing ends.

8. Operation of effect control microcomputer [Sub-control side main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 71 will be described. Note that counters, flags, statuses, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 71 are provided in the RAM 74. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 71 provided on the sub-control board 70 reads the sub-control-side main processing program shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the sub-control-side main process, first, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs a power-on process (S4001). In the power-on processing, an error check of the stored contents of the RAM 74, initial setting of the RAM 74, and the like are performed. Next, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4002). The received command analysis process is a process of setting an effect to be executed or the like in accordance with various commands received from the main control board 60. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs an effect button process (S4003). In the effect button processing, a signal from the effect button detection sensor 46a is read, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 46 has been operated. Then, based on the signal from the effect button detection sensor 46a, the effect to be executed is set.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs a voice control process (S4005). In the voice control process, based on the effect setting (data of the effect set in the receive command analysis process and the effect button process) in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003), the effect setting is performed. The sound is output from the speaker 41. Next, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs a lamp control process (S4006). In the lamp control process, based on the effect setting in the received command analysis process (S4002) and the effect button process (S4003), the effect lamp 40 and the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R are turned on in a light emission mode corresponding to the effect setting. And turn it off.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 71 performs an image control process (S4007). In the image control processing, based on the effect setting (data of the effect set in the reception command analysis processing and the effect button processing) in the reception command analysis processing (S4002) and the effect button processing (S4003), the effect setting is performed. A command related to image control is output to the image control board 80 so that the effect image is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. Upon receiving this command, the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 causes the image display device 42 to display the effect image indicated by the command. By executing the processing of S4005 to S4007, the sound from the speaker 41, the emission of the lamps (the effect lamp 40 and the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R), the display of the effect image by the image display device 42, and the like are combined. The performed game effect is executed. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 71 repeatedly executes the processing from S4002 to S4007.

  Note that all or a part of the received command analysis process (S4002), the effect button process (S4003), the voice control process (S4005), the lamp control process (S4006), and the image control process (S4007) are executed on the sub control side. Instead of being performed as a loop process in the main process, it may be configured to be performed as a timer interrupt process for the sub-control-side main process.

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 49, in the received command analysis processing, first, effect controlling microcomputer 71 determines whether or not a combination determination result command has been received (S4401). If the combination determination result command has been received (YES in S4401), effect control microcomputer 71 performs a combination determination result command reception process (S4402), and ends this processing. The details of the processing when the combination determination result command is received will be described later.

  If the combination determination result command has not been received (NO in S4401), the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether a reel rotation start command has been received (S4403). If a reel rotation start command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect control microcomputer 71 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (S4404), and ends this processing. In the processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command (S4404), for example, effect data of an effect to be executed when the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started is set.

  If a reel rotation start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether a reel stop command (a left reel stop command, a middle reel stop command, or a right reel stop command) has been received. A determination is made (S4405). If a reel stop command has been received (YES in S4405), a process at the time of reel stop command reception is performed (S4406), and this process ends. Details of the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command will be described later.

  If a reel stop command has not been received (NO in S4405), the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether a medal insertion command has been received (S4407). If a medal insertion command has been received (YES in S4407), the effect control microcomputer 71 performs a medal insertion command receiving process (S4408), and ends this processing. In the process at the time of receiving the medal insertion command, for example, the effect data of the effect executed in association with the bet amount setting operation is set.

  If a medal insertion command has not been received (NO in S4407), the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether a CZ start command has been received (S4409). If a CZ start command has been received (YES at S4409), a CZ start command reception process is performed (S4410), and this process ends. In the process at the time of receiving the CZ start command, effect data of the effect at the time of the CZ selection operation is set.

  If a CZ start command has not been received (NO in S4409), effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not an ART start command has been received (S4411). If an ART start command has been received (YES in S4411), effect control microcomputer 71 performs an ART start command receiving process (S4412), and ends this process. In the processing at the time of receiving the ART start command, effect data of the effect at the time of starting the ART is set. The ART start command includes information on ART, that is, a game number counter, and the effect control microcomputer 71 stores these values. Further, the effect control microcomputer 71 resets an ART game number counter for counting the number of games in ART to the value of the game number GN. The ART game number counter is decremented by one in the process of receiving the reel rotation start command (S4404) when the ART is being executed.

  During the ART, an image of the ART effect is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. In the ART effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 50A, in the first game after the transition to the ART, an image indicating the start of the ART is displayed, and the effect of the normal set of the set part is started. In the normal set, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), the acquisition of points and the promotion of the stage are notified by the effect. The details of the production will be described later.

  After the game of one set of the normal set is completed, the process proceeds to the continuous lottery part, and the effect is switched to the effect of the continuous lottery part. In the effect of the continuous lottery part, as shown in FIG. 50 (C), an effect image in which the main character and the enemy character compete against each other is displayed. Thereafter, when the continuous lottery is won, an effect image in which the main character wins is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (D). If the number of consecutive winnings in the continuous lottery is 2 or less, the process returns to the set part of the normal set. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is not won, an effect image in which the hero character is defeated is displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the ART is terminated and the gaming state returns to the normal state.

  If the continuous lottery is won and the number of consecutive lotteries is three (from the point of view of the player, the main character has won three consecutive wins in an effect related to the continuous lottery), the process proceeds to the special set. In the special set effect, as shown in FIG. 50 (F), a background image different from the normal set is displayed, and the point acquisition is notified by the effect as in the normal set. The details of the production will be described later.

  After the game for one set of the special set is completed, if the player has won the ART special mode (lucky mode or super lucky mode) during the special set, the game does not shift to the continuous lottery part, Move to set part. In the effect of the high-accuracy set, as shown in FIG. 50 (G), a background image different from the normal set or the special set is displayed, and the point acquisition is notified by the effect as in the normal set. Note that the background image may be displayed differently in the lucky mode and the super lucky mode. The details of the production of the high-accuracy set will be described later. After the game of one set of the high-accuracy set is completed, the process proceeds to the continuous lottery part and the effect is switched to the effect of the continuous lottery part, similarly to the normal set. Then, when the continuous lottery is won, the process returns to the set part of the high-accuracy set. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery is not won, the ART is terminated and the gaming state returns to the normal state. If the ART special mode is a lucky mode, the lucky mode is terminated when the number of continuous winnings in the continuous lottery becomes three, and if it is a super lucky mode, the super lucky mode is used if the continuous lottery is not won. To end.

  On the other hand, after the game for one set of the special set is completed, if the ART special mode is not won during the special set, the process returns to the set part of the normal set.

  If the ART start command has not been received (NO in S4411), the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether a bonus start command has been received (S4415). If the bonus start command has been received (YES in S4415), effect control microcomputer 71 performs a process at the time of receiving the bonus start command (S4416), and ends this process. In the process of receiving a BB start command (S4416), a process of setting an effect at the start of the bonus game is performed. The bonus start command includes information on the type of bonus and the number of games corresponding to the main part, and the effect control microcomputer 71 also stores these values. Further, the bonus game number counter for counting the number of bonus games in the effect control microcomputer 71 is reset to zero. The bonus game number counter is incremented by one when a bonus game is being played in the reel rotation start command receiving process (S4404).

  If the bonus start command has not been received (NO in S4415), effect control microcomputer 71 performs a process at the time of receiving other commands (S4417), and ends this process. In the process of receiving other commands, it is determined whether or not a command (CZ end command, ART end command, bonus end command, winning determination command, etc.) other than the above command has been received, and if it has been received, A process according to the received command is performed.

[Processing when receiving the winning combination determination command]
As shown in FIG. 51, in the process of receiving a combination determination result command, first, the effect control microcomputer 71 acquires an effect random number (S4501). In the present embodiment, the effect random number is a hardware random number and takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The effect random number may be a software random number (that is, a random number whose value is updated by a random number update process by the effect control microcomputer 71). In this case, known methods and methods for updating the random value can be appropriately used. Further, the range of the value of the effect random number need not be 0 to 65535, and can be changed as appropriate.

  After S4501, the effect control microcomputer 71 selects an effect content determination table based on the information included in the winning combination determination command (S4502). Specifically, in the combination determination result command, in addition to the information regarding the internal winning combination, various lottery results (simultaneous lottery processing (S511, see FIG. 29), lottery results for shifting to CZ or ART, ART addition) , The result of the lottery in the normal state, etc.). Therefore, for example, when information indicating that the rush lottery of the ART has been won is included, a table for selecting an effect for notifying the winning of the ART is selected. Then, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines the effect random number acquired in S4501 based on the effect content determination table selected in S4502 (S4503). Thereby, the effect to be executed is determined. Then, the effect information indicating the effect determined in S4503 (information of “effect No.” assigned to each effect) is stored in a predetermined storage area (effect information buffer) of the RAM 74 (S4504), and the effect data is further stored. It is set according to the presentation information stored in S4504 (S4505).

  In the present embodiment, when a CZ rush lottery is won, a CZ winning notification effect is executed. The CZ winning notification effect is an effect of notifying the winning to the CZ. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 52, the CZ winning information notification effect is an effect in which a mini character (a character having an apple as a motif) catches a balloon. In detail, at the start operation, a mini-character is made to appear (FIG. 52 (A)), at the first stop operation, a balloon is made to appear (FIG. 52 (B)), and at the second stop operation, the balloon is captured by the mini-character. And a character image of "CZ Get!" Is displayed (FIG. 52 (C)). Then, when the player is to select the type of CZ, at the time of the third stop operation, an image prompting the player to perform a CZ selection operation (specifically, a character image of “CZ Get! Select!”, CZ1 Icon and the image of the left stop button 9L, the icon of CZ2 and the image of the middle stop button 9C, and the icon of CZ3 and the image of the right stop button 9R) (FIG. 52 (D)), and the CZ selection operation (stop) When one of the buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R is operated, an image that emphasizes the icon corresponding to the selected CZ is displayed (FIG. 52 (E)).

  Subsequent to S4505, the effect control microcomputer 71 sets the value of the rotating reel number counter indicating the number of rotating reels to “3” (S4508). Then, effect controlling microcomputer 71 determines whether or not it is during the ART (S4509). If it is not during the ART (NO in S4509), this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is during the ART (YES in S4509), the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the internal winning combination indicated by the combination determination result command is the pushing sequence (S4510). If it is not the pushing succession (NO in S4510), the effect controlling microcomputer 71 ends this processing. On the other hand, if it is the push sequence (YES in S4510), the effect control microcomputer 71 sets the effect data of the push sequence notification effect for notifying the correct pressing sequence of the winning press sequence (S4511), and performs this processing. Finish.

  After S4511 is executed, the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 48 is executed, whereby the effect image of the push order notification effect (assist effect) is displayed on the display screen 42a. The pushing order notification effect is a pressing order notification effect that is executed at the time of overlapping winning, such as small wins 5, 7, and 9, for example, and is an effect that notifies that the middle reel 6C is stopped first. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the small wins 4 to 6 and the small wins 7 to 9 are repeatedly won, the reel to be stopped first in order to win the small wins 4 to 6 is notified. In the case where the re-gaming combinations 2 to 4 and the re-gaming combinations 5 to 7 are won twice, a reel to be stopped first to inform the re-gaming combinations 5 to 7 is notified. When the re-games 2 to 4 and the re-games 8 to 10 are repeatedly won, a reel to be stopped first to make the re-games 2 to 4 win is notified.

  In the push order notification effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53 (A), in the push order notification effect of the present embodiment, the numeral "1" is displayed in an area on the display screen 42a corresponding to the reel to be stopped first. The designed effect image is displayed, and an effect image in which a rhombus is designed is displayed in an area on the display screen 42a corresponding to a reel other than a reel to be stopped first. Then, when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated in the correct answer pressing order, the effect image in the area on the display screen 42a corresponding to the operated stop button is hidden (FIG. 53 (A) )-(D)). On the other hand, if the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are not operated in the correct order, the character image of "MISS!" Is displayed until all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped. It is displayed on the screen 42a (see FIG. 53E). In addition, the pressing order notification effect may be such that the correct answer pressing order is notified by voice together with the display of the effect image or instead of the display of the effect image. In this case, after S4511 is executed, the sound control processing (S4005) shown in FIG. 48 is executed, so that the sound such as “left”, “middle”, or “right” is output from the speaker 41. It will be.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
As shown in FIG. 54, in the process at the time of receiving the reel stop command, first, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the value of the rotating reel number counter is “3” (S4701). If the value of the rotating reel number counter is “3”, it is the timing at which the first stop operation was performed, and the effect data (first stop operation effect) for the first stop operation effect corresponding to the effect information stored in S4504. Effect data) (S4702), and the flow advances to S4706.

  The first stop operation effect is an effect that is performed between the first stop operation and the second stop operation. If the effect information of the CZ winning notification effect is set in S4504 and S4702 is executed, the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 48 is executed, and the display screen 42a shown in FIG. 52 (B) is executed. An effect image (an image in which balloons appear) will be displayed.

  After S4702, the effect control microcomputer 71 subtracts 1 from the value of the rotating reel counter (S4706). Then, the effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether or not the pressing order notification effect is being executed (S4707). If the push order notification effect is being executed (YES in S4707), effect control microcomputer 71 determines whether the present stop operation is a first stop operation to a third stop operation, in accordance with the push order information effect. Is updated (S4708), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the pressing order notification effect is not being executed (NO in S4707), the effect controlling microcomputer 71 ends this process without performing the process of S4708.

  If the current stop operation is the first stop operation in S4708, the effect control microcomputer 71 updates the effect data of the press order notification effect according to whether or not the stop operation is in the correct answer order. . Specifically, if it is in the order of the correct answer, for example, effect data for displaying an effect image at the time of correct answer shown in FIG. 53B is set. On the other hand, if the order is not correct, the effect data for displaying the effect image at the time of error shown in FIG. 53 (E) is set. As a result, the display screen 42a is controlled to one of the screens of FIG. 53 (B) or (E).

  If the current stop operation is the second stop operation in S4708 and the first stop operation is in the order of the correct answer, for example, the effect data for displaying the effect image shown in FIG. set. As a result, the display screen 42a is controlled to the screen shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not in the correct answer order, the effect data of the push order notification effect at the timing when the second stop operation is performed is not updated. That is, in this case, the effect image shown in FIG. 53 (E) is continuously displayed.

  If the current stop operation is the third stop operation in S4708 and the first stop operation is in the correct order of pressing, for example, the effect data for displaying the effect image shown in FIG. set. As a result, the display screen 42a is controlled to the screen shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is not in the correct answer order, the effect data of the push order notification effect at the timing when the third stop operation is performed is not updated. That is, in this case, the effect image shown in FIG. 53 (E) is continuously displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, while the push order navigation is operating, not only the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R are lit to indicate the push order to the player, but also the push order notification on the image display device 42. The pressing order is shown to the player also by the effect. Therefore, it is possible to clearly indicate the correct pushing order of the pushing order bell to the player. In the case of the ART, not only the push combination but also the winning of all or a part of other combinations (cherry, watermelon, replay, bonus, etc.) may be notified to the player. In this case, the notification of the winning of another role may be made on either the main control board 60 side or the sub control board 70 side, or may be made on both sides.

  If the value of the rotating reel number counter is not “3” (NO in S4701), the effect controlling microcomputer 71 determines whether the value of the rotating reel number counter is “2” (S4703). If the value of the rotating reel number counter is “2” (YES in S4703), it is the timing at which the second stop operation has been performed, and the effect data of the second stop operation effect corresponding to the effect information stored in S4504 ( Second stop operation effect data) is set (S4704), and the flow advances to S4706. The second stop operation effect is an effect that is performed from the second stop operation to the third stop operation. If the effect information of the CZ winning notification effect is set in S4504 and S4704 is executed, the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 48 is executed, and the display screen 42a shown in FIG. 52 (C) is executed. An effect image (an image in which a mini character captures a balloon and a character image of “CZ get!”) Is displayed.

  If the value of the rotating reel number counter is not “2” (NO in S4703), the value of the rotating reel number counter is “1”, which is the timing when the third stop operation is performed. 71 sets the effect data of the third stop operation effect (third stop operation effect data) corresponding to the effect information stored in S4504 (S4705), and proceeds to S4706. The third stop operation effect is an effect that is executed from the third stop operation until the start lever 8 is operated to start the next game. If the effect information of the CZ winning notification effect is set in S4504 and S4705 is executed, the image control process (S4007) shown in FIG. 48 is executed, and the display screen 42a shown in FIG. 52 (D) is executed. An effect image (an image that prompts the player to select the type of CZ) is displayed.

9. ART Effect Next, details of the ART effect will be described. First, the effect of the set part in the normal set will be described. In the normal set, there are four stages, stages A, B, C, and D, and a different background image is displayed for each stage to suggest the current stage to the player.

  Specifically, when the ART is started, in the first game, an effect image indicating that the ART has been started is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42, as shown in FIG. . After that, the effect image is switched to the effect image of the normal set of the set part as shown in FIG. The stage name 421 is displayed together with the background image 420 on the effect image of the normal set. The stage name 421 and the background image 420 are provided for each type of stage. For example, in the stage A, the name of the “desert stage” and the background image of the desert are associated. Since the initial stage of the stage of the normal set is stage A, immediately after the start of ART, a background image 420 in which a desert is drawn as shown in FIG. 55B is displayed.

  Further, at the lower left of the display screen 42a, a probability suggestion image 422 indicating the winning probability in the continuous lottery and a point image 423 indicating the acquired points are displayed. The probability suggestion image 422 of the present embodiment is an image of a spherical object that changes in color according to the winning probability in the continuous lottery. The point image 423 is an image to which the number of spherical objects having a smaller diameter than the probability suggestion image 422 is added according to the acquired points. The color of the point image 423 does not correspond to the winning probability in the continuous lottery. Although the point image 423 is displayed in FIG. 55B, the point image is 0 point immediately after the start of the ART, and the point image 423 is not displayed immediately after the start of the ART.

  In the set part of the normal set, a stage promotion lottery is performed for each game. For example, if one stage up is won in the state of the stage A, the stage is promoted to the stage B, and as shown in FIG. 55C, the background image is switched to the background image 420 different from the stage A and corresponding to the stage B. . Further, the name 421 is also switched to the name corresponding to the stage B. Thereby, the promotion of the stage is suggested to the player. Similarly, when promoted to the stage C, as shown in FIG. 55 (D), the display is switched to the background image 420 and the name 421 corresponding to the stage C. Further, when promoted to the stage D, as shown in FIG. 55 (E), the display is switched to the background image 420 and the name 421 corresponding to the stage D.

  In the set part, points are obtained by lottery for each game, and the current points obtained are indicated by the number of point images 423. Specifically, when the ART is started, in the first game, an effect image indicating that the ART has started is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42, as shown in FIG. . Thereafter, the effect image is switched to the effect image of the normal set as shown in FIG. In the first game, the point image 423 is not displayed because points have not been acquired. The probability suggestion image 422 also shows the initial value.

  Thereafter, for example, if one point is won in the point acquisition lottery in a state of 0 points, the point changes from 0 to 1, and one point image 423 is displayed as shown in FIG. 56 (C). This indicates to the player that the current point is 1. Thereafter, each time a point is acquired, a point image 423 is additionally displayed according to the number of acquired points.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the winning probability in the continuous lottery increases every 10 points. Then, when the points reach 10 points, the color of the probability suggestion image 422 is changed in accordance with the color of the effect image for each point shown in FIG. For example, when the point reaches 10 points, the color of the probability suggestion image 422 is changed from white to blue as shown in FIG. This indicates to the player that the probability of winning in the continuous lottery (the probability of the hero character winning in the production in the continuous lottery part) is increased. The point image 423 is cleared every 10 points. That is, the point image 423 represents the meter until the winning probability in the continuous lottery increases, and the probability suggestion image 422 changes when the meter is full (when ten point images 423 are accumulated). Will be. In addition, you may display the total value of acquired points.

  In the set part of the normal set, two lotteries of a stage promotion lottery and a point acquisition lottery are performed for each game. Therefore, two lotteries may be won in one game. In that case, as shown in FIG. 56 (E), the addition of the point image 423 and the switching of the background image are performed in one game. As a result, it is possible to indicate to the player that a plurality of advantageous events have occurred, and it is possible to give a greater satisfaction to the player. The addition of the point image 423 and the switching of the background image may be performed simultaneously, or may be performed separately in one game.

  Next, the production in the continuous lottery part will be described. When the continuous lottery part is started, in the first game, an effect image indicating that the continuous lottery part has been started is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42, as shown in FIG. Specifically, the main character and the enemy character are displayed, and the expected degree of winning in the continuous lottery according to the number of points obtained in the set part is displayed. The winning expectation may be represented by the number of stars, as shown in FIG. 57A, or by the color of the effect image for each point shown in FIG. Further, the probability suggestion image 422 used for the production of the set part may be used as it is.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), an effect image in which the main character and the enemy character compete is displayed, and when the continuous lottery is won, as shown in FIG. The winning effect image is displayed. On the other hand, when the continuous lottery has not been won, an effect image in which the hero character is defeated is displayed as shown in FIG. 57 (C2). Thereby, the result of the continuous lottery is suggested to the player.

  Next, the effects of the set part in the special set will be described. In the special set, unlike the normal set, there is one stage, and no stage promotion lottery is performed. On the other hand, the points serve as an opportunity for the ART mode lottery, so the point acquisition lottery is performed for each game.

  Specifically, when the special set is started, an effect image indicating that the special set has been started is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42 in the first game as shown in FIG. Is done. After that, it is switched to the effect image of the special set as shown in FIG. In the effect image of the special set, the stage name 421 is displayed together with the background image 420 as in the normal set.

  As described above, the point acquisition lottery is also performed in the special set, so when the points are acquired, a point image 423 indicating the acquired points is displayed as shown in FIG. 58C as in the normal set. Then, similarly to the normal set, each time a point is acquired, a point image 423 is additionally displayed according to the acquired point number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the total of the acquired points reaches 20 points, the ART mode lottery is performed, and the player wins the lucky mode or the super lucky mode. Then, when the point reaches 20 points, the result of the ART mode lottery is displayed as shown in FIG. Note that the result of the ART mode lottery may not be the game that has reached 20 points, but may be the final game of the special set. Further, the point image 423 indicating the acquired points may not be displayed.

  Next, the effect of the set part in the high-accuracy set, that is, the effect in the ART special mode will be described. In the high-accuracy set, the initial stage is stage D, which is the highest stage from the beginning. Therefore, unlike the regular set, the stage promotion lottery is not performed. On the other hand, the points are used for determining the winning probability of the continuous lottery, and therefore, the point acquisition lottery is performed for each game.

  Specifically, when the high-accuracy set is started, in the first game, an effect image indicating that the high-accuracy set is started is displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42, as shown in FIG. Will be displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect image differs depending on whether the ART mode is the lucky mode or the super lucky mode. After that, the effect image is switched to a high-accuracy set effect image as shown in FIG. In the effect image of the high-accuracy set, a mode name 424 is displayed instead of the stage name, together with a background image 420 dedicated to the high-accuracy set. The background image 420 may display a different image depending on the lucky mode or the super lucky mode, or may display the same image.

  As described above, since the points are obtained by lottery even in the high-accuracy set, when the points are obtained, a point image 423 indicating the obtained points is displayed as shown in FIG. . Then, similarly to the normal set, each time a point is acquired, a point image 423 is additionally displayed according to the acquired point number.

  Then, as in the normal set, the winning probability in the continuous lottery increases every 10 points. When the points reach 10 points, the color of the probability suggestion image 422 is changed as shown in FIG. 56 (D). It changes according to the color of the effect image for each point shown in FIG. This suggests that the player has an increased probability of winning in the continuous lottery, as in the normal set.

10. Effects of the Present Embodiment According to the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, after the end of one set of games, the ART continues the lottery. Further, a plurality of stages A to D are provided for the production of the game for one set, and during the game for one set, a lottery for acquiring points and a lottery for promoting the stage are performed for each game. The point acquisition rate differs for each stage, and as the stage is promoted, the point acquisition rate increases. Then, as the total points acquired until the game for one set ends, the winning probability of the continuous lottery is increased. As a result, during the game for one set, advantageous events occur for the two types of players, that is, the acquisition of points and the promotion of the stage. Therefore, the frequency of producing effects that are advantageous to the player is increased, and a decrease in the player's motivation for the game can be suppressed.

11. Modifications Note that the present embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, naturally, the present invention can be variously modified and modified without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the numerical values (number of lotteries, values of various tables, winning probabilities, and the like) described in the present embodiment are merely examples, and may be appropriately selected. The number of reels is also an example, and may be two or four or more.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the embodiment has BB, RB, small cherry, small watermelon, push bell, small bell, common replay, common replay, and the like as gameplay. However, these are examples, and it is not necessary to provide all of them. In addition, a game other than these may be provided. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, during the BB gaming state, a configuration is adopted in which a player does not win other than the common bell and the common replay, but a configuration in which another role is won may be employed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, three types of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 are provided, but the types of CZ are not limited to three. That is, the number may be two or less, or four or more. In the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, the winning probability of ART, the number of sets after the ART winning, and the number of games are different according to the type of CZ, but may be the same.

  Also, the slot machine 1 of the embodiment provides a gaming state (RT1 gaming state or RT2 gaming state) in which the probability of winning a replay increases in the gaming state. And a normal game state (for example, an initial state and a BB game state in the embodiment) may be provided. In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which two gaming states, a normal gaming state and a gaming state during a bonus game, are provided without providing the ART. In this case, for example, in the additional part of the bonus game, an additional lottery of the bonus game may be performed, or, in addition to the lottery relating to the ball out, a lottery of an effect for the player to enjoy the game more, such as a premier effect. Good. That is, the slot machine 1 may be a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals obtained by winning a bonus, and a special game such as an ART (Assist Replay Time) or an AT (Assist Time) that can frequently win a small role. A so-called ART machine or an AT machine that increases the number of medals obtained during the period may be used, or a combination of these machines may be used.

  Further, in the embodiment, two conditions, that is, a case where the game goes through the CZ and a case where the game goes through the bonus game, are set when shifting to the ART, but another condition may be provided. For example, in the lottery of each game, a role of winning the ART may be provided (that is, a direct hit of the ART may be provided). Further, every time a predetermined small role (for example, a common bell or a common replay) is repeated a predetermined number of times, a transfer lottery to the ART may be performed to transfer to the ART.

  Further, in the embodiment, even in the case of CZ, the game state does not change from the normal state, but a game state for CZ may be provided, and when the game shifts to CZ, the game state may be shifted to the game state. In this case, a decrease in medals may be suppressed in the CZ gaming state, for example, by increasing the probability of winning a re-gaming combination.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, the transition to the next set is performed without passing through the continuous lottery part in the special set. However, the continuous lottery part is provided, and the transition to the next set is performed by the continuous lottery or the ART is set. It may branch to end or. In this case, the continuous lottery after the special set gives a special feeling to the special set by increasing the winning probability (for example, setting the winning probability to 99%) as compared to the continuous lottery after the set other than the special set. it can.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment, the point acquisition lottery is performed in the special set, and the ART mode is the ART special mode on condition that the point reaches a predetermined value (20 points in the embodiment). However, the lottery used to determine whether to control in the ART special mode is not limited to the point acquisition lottery in the special set. For example, the promotion lottery for promoting to the ART special mode may be performed for each special set game, or may be performed for a specific game (for example, the first game or the last game) of the special set. In this case, the condition controlled in the ART special mode is winning in the promotion lottery.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, if the continuous lottery is won three times in a row, the next set becomes a special set, that is, a special set is periodically made. The number of times may be four or more. Further, the number of times is not limited to a fixed value, and may be a variable value determined by lottery, for example. In addition, the condition for shifting to the special set is not limited to the continuous winning of a predetermined number of continuous lotteries, for example, a set type lottery is performed each time a continuous lottery is won, and whether or not to make a special set based on the lottery result May be determined. That is, it may be determined at random whether a special set is to be made.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment, after a game for one set (a game of a set part) is completed, a continuous lottery part is provided, and the continuous lottery of the ART is performed in the continuous lottery part. Without providing a part, a continuous lottery of ART may be performed in a predetermined game (for example, the final game) in one set of games. Furthermore, if the continuous lottery is performed even during the special set, the continuous lottery during the special set is performed by increasing the winning probability compared to the continuous lottery after the set other than the special set. Can be given a special feeling.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment, at the start of a game for one set, the initial value of points and the initial state of the stage are fixed to 0 and stage A, respectively. Is also good. That is, the initial value of the point and the initial state of the stage may be variable.

  In the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, only one stage is provided in the special set, but a plurality of stages may be provided. Further, similarly to the normal set, the winning probability and the number of winning points for the point acquisition lottery may be different for each stage.

  In the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, during the special set, the lucky mode or the super lucky mode is always won in the ART mode lottery, but a non-winning or a winning in the ART normal mode may be provided. In this case, even if the acquired points have reached a predetermined point, the next set part may remain in the ART normal mode. In this case, the number of acquired points, which is a condition for executing the ART mode lottery, is always set smaller than in the case of winning in the ART special mode.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, during the special set, the ART mode lottery is performed only in the game at the time when the acquired points have reached 20 points. The ART mode lottery may be performed in each game until a change to the lucky mode occurs. In this case, the winning probability in the lucky mode or the super lucky mode is set lower than in the case where the ART mode lottery is performed only once during the special set.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, during the special set, the point acquisition lottery is performed for each game as in the case of the set other than the special set. An ART mode lottery may be performed in the game. In this case, the winning probability in the lucky mode or the super lucky mode is set to be lower than when the case where a predetermined point is obtained as in the embodiment is set as the execution condition of the ART mode lottery. In addition, the ART mode lottery may be performed when a special small role such as a rare small role is won. Also in this case, the winning probability in the lucky mode or the super lucky mode is set to be lower than when the case where a predetermined point is obtained as in the embodiment is set as the execution condition of the ART mode lottery.

  In addition, in any flowchart disclosed in the embodiments, a plurality of processes in a plurality of arbitrary steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel within a range in which there is no inconsistency in processing contents.

  The processing disclosed in the embodiment is mainly executed by the CPU 62 of the game control microcomputer 61 of the main control board 60, the CPU 72 of the effect control microcomputer 71 of the sub control board 70, and the CPU 82 of the image control board 80. However, for example, it may be executed by a single or a plurality of CPUs using a single control board. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed by a plurality of CPUs in at least one of the game control microcomputer 61, the effect control microcomputer 71, and the image control board 80. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed in combination with other hardware in addition to the game control microcomputer 61, the effect control microcomputer 71, or the image control board 80. Further, among the processes disclosed in the embodiment, another microcomputer may execute a part of the process of the game control microcomputer 61, the effect control microcomputer 71, or the image control board 80. In other words, it is an example of a means for executing all kinds of processing in combination with the game control microcomputer 61, the effect control microcomputer 71, the image control board 80, one microcomputer including these, and other hardware. Further, the processes disclosed in the embodiments can be realized in various forms such as a recording medium or a method recording a program for executing the processes.

  Further, a control method for realizing the functions of the slot machine 1 of the embodiment, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program are also novel and useful.

12. Inventions shown in the above-described embodiments The above-described embodiments show inventions having the following first and second configurations. In the description of the means described below, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

First, the gaming machine (slot machine 1) according to the first configuration includes:
The gaming state includes a first state (normal state) and a second state (ART) which is more advantageous to the player than the first state,
In the second state, the predetermined number of games is set to one set (set part). Further, as the second state, a first mode (ART normal mode) is more advantageous to the player than the first mode. There is a second mode (ART special mode (lucky mode / super lucky mode))
In the second state,
After each game in the one set or the game for the one set ends, a continuous lottery process (S5853) for performing a continuous lottery as to whether or not to continue the second state;
When the continuation of the second state is won by the continuous lottery, a game of the next set is performed while the game state is maintained in the second state, and the continuation of the second state is performed by the continuous lottery. If no winning is achieved, a game state control process for setting the game state to the first state from a predetermined game after the one set of games (the game following the continuous lottery part) (S5862, S5863, S1720) When,
In the first mode in the second state, during a specific set (special set) that satisfies a predetermined condition (three consecutive wins in a continuous lottery), a predetermined lottery condition (acquired points reaches 20 points) ), A lottery process (S5721) for performing a special lottery (ART mode lottery) for controlling in the second mode,
When the control in the second mode (lucky mode or super lucky mode) is won in the special lottery, a mode switching process of performing a game of a set next to the specific set in the second mode (S5723) , S5724),
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 61) for executing
It is characterized by:

  Pachislot machines that perform special lottery to give more advantageous benefits to players during special game periods such as bonus games, etc., with a certain probability for each game from the start to the end of the special game period with a certain probability Has been repeated. This special lottery has an extremely low probability of winning because the expected degree of winning of the bonus to be given becomes considerably high. Therefore, the player repeats many games having a low degree of expectation of winning, so that the game tends to be monotonous and the interest is likely to be reduced.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first configuration, in the second state, the special lottery for shifting to the second mode advantageous to the player is limited to a specific set and executed, so that each Compared with the case where a special lottery is performed in the set under the same condition, the probability of winning in the second mode can be increased, and the degree of expectation of shifting to the second mode in a specific set can be increased. Therefore, the specific set and the set other than the specific set are sharpened in the game, and a decrease in interest of the player in the game can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine according to the first configuration, the predetermined condition may be that a set other than the specific set is continuously performed a predetermined number of times. Each time a set other than the specific set is performed a predetermined number of times, the specific set becomes a specific set, so that a set that does not shift to the specific set can be prevented from continuing for a long time. You can increase the degree.

  In the gaming machine according to the first configuration, in the second state, a special game (game of a continuous lottery part) is executed after the game of the one set is completed and before the game of the next set is started. Yes, the gaming state control means may perform the continuous lottery in the special game in the continuous lottery process. By performing the continuous lottery after finishing one set of games, it is easy to maintain the player's motivation for the game in one set of games.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the first configuration, in the continuous lottery process, in the continuous lottery process, in the case of the specific set, the continuous lottery is not performed, and after the specific set ends, the gaming state is changed. The game of the next set after the specific set may be started while maintaining the second state. Since the continuation of the second state is determined in the specific set, a special feeling can be given to the specific set, and the specific set and the set other than the specific set can more easily sharpen the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the first configuration, the gaming state control means, in the continuous lottery process, in the case of the second mode, a winning probability of continuing the second state in the continuous lottery, It may be higher than in the first mode. In the specific set, the second state continues with a high probability, so that a special feeling can be given to the specific set, and the specific set and the set other than the specific set are more likely to sharpen the game.

  In the gaming machine according to the first configuration, the second mode includes a first type (lucky mode) and a second type (super lucky mode) which is more advantageous to the player than the first type. ), And when the gaming state control means wins the control in the second mode in the special lottery, the second mode is set to the first type or the second type. After switching to the second mode, if the first type, the control in the second mode is continued until the next specific set is started, In the case of the second type, the control in the second mode may be continued until a transition condition for transitioning the gaming state to the first state (non-winning in the continuous lottery in the continuous lottery part) is satisfied. Since there are two types in the second mode, the interest of the second mode is further improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the first configuration, the gaming state control means performs a point acquisition lottery for each game during the specific set, and a total of points acquired in the acquisition lottery reaches a predetermined value. What has been done may be the lottery condition. Since the execution of the special lottery is determined by the points, the interest is further improved as compared with the case where the execution opportunity of the special lottery is determined, such as performing a special lottery for a predetermined game.

The gaming machine (slot machine 1) according to the second configuration is
The gaming state includes a first state (normal state) and a second state (ART) which is more advantageous to the player than the first state,
In the second state, the predetermined number of games is one set (set part),
The one set includes a first type set (normal set, high-accuracy set) and a set that is more advantageous to the player than the first type set, and includes predetermined conditions (other than the special set) in the second state. The second kind set (special set) that satisfies the set of 3 consecutive executions and continual lottery satisfies 3 consecutive wins)
A game control means (game control microcomputer 61) for increasing the probability of continuing the second state as compared with the first type set,
It is characterized by:

  Pachislot machines that perform special lottery during special game periods such as bonus games win the special lottery for extending or continuing the special game period, out of the number of games determined at the beginning of the special game period. By increasing the number of games in a special game period, more balls can be expected for the player. The special lottery for each game has a lower winning probability as the expected bonus of the given bonus is higher. For this reason, the player repeats many games having a low degree of expectation of winning, and easily feels stress in the game.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the second configuration, in the second state, by providing the second type set that increases the probability of continuing the second state favorable to the player, the second type set is provided. If so, the player plays a game having a high degree of expectation of the continuation of the second state. For this reason, the first type set and the second type set provide sharpness of the game, and the player hardly feels stress on the game.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the second configuration, in the second state, in the second state, in the case of the first type set, each game in the first type set or the first type set After the end, a continuous lottery process (S5853) for performing a continuous lottery to determine whether or not to continue the second state, and in the case of the second type set or the first type set and the continuous lottery When a continuation of the second state is won, the next set of games is started while the game state is maintained in the second state, and the second state is set in the first kind set by the continuous lottery. Is not won, the game state control processing (S5862, S5863, S5862, S5863) is performed to set the game state to the first state from a predetermined game after the end of the first type set (the game following the continuous lottery part). S1720) and Then good. In the second type set, since the second state is continued without performing the continuous lottery, the player can play the game without receiving more stress.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the second configuration, in the second state, after the end of the first type set and before starting a game of the next set, there is a special game (continuous lottery part). In the continuous lottery process, the game state control means may perform the continuous lottery in the special game. By performing the continuous lottery after finishing one set of games, it is easy to maintain the player's motivation for the game in one set of games.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the second configuration, in the second state, the game control means continues the second state after each game in the one set or the game for the one set ends. In the continuous lottery process (S5853) of performing a continuous lottery of whether or not to perform, the second type set has a higher probability of continuing the second state than the first type set. In the case where the lottery process and the continuation of the second state are won in the continuous lottery, the game of the next set is started while the gaming state is maintained in the second state, and the second set of games is started in the continuous lottery. If the player does not win the continuation of the state, the game state control processing (S5862, S5863, S1720) for setting the game state to the first state from the predetermined game after the end of the one set of games is executed. Good to do. In the second type set, since the continuous lottery with a high winning probability is performed, the player is less likely to be stressed.

  In the gaming machine according to the second configuration, in the second state, there is a special game (continuous lottery part) after the end of the one set of games and before starting the next set of games, In the continuous lottery process, the gaming state control means may perform the continuous lottery in the special game. By performing the continuous lottery after finishing one set of games, it is easy to maintain the player's motivation for the game in one set of games.

  In the gaming machine according to the second configuration, the predetermined condition may be that the first type set is continuously performed a predetermined number of times. Each time the first type set disadvantageous to the player is performed a predetermined number of times as compared with the second type set, the second type set is set, so that the set that does not shift to the second type set continues for a long time. It is possible to avoid the situation and to periodically increase the expectation of winning in the second mode.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the second configuration, the game machine includes an effect unit (the image display device), and the effect unit performs an effect different from the effect in the first type set in the second type set. Good. In the second type set, in addition to the high probability of the continuation of the second state, by performing an effect different from that of the first type set, a special feeling can be given by the second type set, and the first type set and the second type The sharpness of the game is easier to get with the set.

The gaming machine (slot machine 1) according to the third configuration is
The gaming state includes a first state (normal state) and a second state (ART) which is more advantageous to the player than the first state,
In the second state, the predetermined number of games is set to one set, and a plurality of stages (stages A to D) are provided in the effect of the one set of games, and further after the one set of games is completed. Has a special game (continuous lottery part)
In the second state,
An acquisition lottery process (S5816) for performing a point acquisition lottery for each game during the one set of games, wherein a point acquisition rate in the acquisition lottery is set for each stage. ,
During the one set of games, a promotion lottery process (S5811) for performing a stage promotion lottery for each game. By winning the promotion lottery, the stage has a higher point acquisition rate in the acquisition lottery. Said promotion lottery process to be promoted to a stage,
A continuous lottery process (S5853) for performing a continuous lottery in the special game as to whether or not to continue the second state, and points obtained in the lottery process from the start to the end of the one set of games. The continuation lottery process, the winning probability in the continuation lottery is higher as the sum of
When the continuation of the second state is won by the continuous lottery, a game of the next set is performed while the game state is maintained in the second state, and the continuation of the second state is performed by the continuous lottery. If no winning is achieved, a game state control process (S5862, S5863, S1720) for setting the game state to the first state after the end of the special game;
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 61) for executing
It is characterized by:

  For pachislot machines that perform special lottery during special gaming periods such as bonus games, a special lottery for the continuation rate of the special gaming period will be conducted among the number of games determined at the beginning of the special gaming period, and special There are some that increase the continuation rate by winning a lottery. In this special lottery, the probability of winning a bonus to be given becomes higher, so that the winning probability is lower. For this reason, the player repeats many games having a low degree of expectation of winning, and the motivation for the game is likely to be reduced.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the third configuration, after the end of the game for one set, the continuous lottery in the second state is performed, and further, a plurality of stages are provided for the production of the game for one set. During the game, a lottery for point acquisition and a lottery for stage promotion are performed for each game, and when the stage is promoted, the point acquisition rate increases, and the total amount obtained until the game for one set ends. The greater the points, the higher the probability of winning the continuous lottery. As a result, during the game for one set, advantageous events occur for the two types of players, that is, the acquisition of points and the promotion of the stage. Therefore, the frequency of producing effects that are advantageous to the player is increased, and a decrease in the player's motivation for the game can be suppressed.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, the gaming state control means executes a role lottery process (S501 to S504) for performing a role lottery for a plurality of types of roles for each game, and in the acquisition lottery process, The winning probability of acquiring points in the acquired lottery may be different depending on the winning combination in the winning lottery. By changing the point acquisition rate according to the winning combination, the interest of individual games is enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, the gaming state control means executes a role lottery process (S501 to S504) for performing a role lottery for a plurality of types of roles for each game, and in the acquisition lottery process, It is preferable that the number of points to be acquired in the case of winning in the acquisition lottery is different depending on the winning combination in the role lottery. By changing the number of acquired points according to the winning combination, the interest of individual games is enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, the gaming state control means executes a role lottery process (S501 to S504) for performing a role lottery for a plurality of types of roles for each game, and in the promotion lottery process, The winning probability in the promotion lottery may be different depending on the winning role in the role drawing. By changing the stage promotion rate according to the winning combination, the interest of individual games increases.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, the game machine further includes an effect unit (image display device 42), and the effect unit includes a total of points acquired from the start to the end of the one set of games during the special game. It is preferable to perform an effect (probability suggestion image 422) indicating the winning probability in the continuous lottery based on. By performing an effect indicating the winning probability in the continuous lottery, an expectation that the second state is continued can be given.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, a rendering means (image display device 42) is provided, and the rendering means is configured to win when the winning lottery is won (update of the probability suggestion image 422 and the point image 423); The effect may be different between the case where the player wins in the promotion lottery (the change of the background image 420). The player can know what kind of lottery was won in each game.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the third configuration, in the second state, a predetermined number of games is set to one set, and as the second state, a first mode (ART normal mode) and a first mode are set. There is a second mode (ART special mode (lucky mode / super lucky mode)) which is more advantageous to the player than the mode described above, and the game state control means controls the first mode in the second state. Then, during a specific set (special set) that satisfies a predetermined condition (three consecutive winnings in a continuous lottery), the acquired lottery is performed for each game, and a total of points acquired in the acquired lottery reaches a predetermined value. In this case, when a special lottery process (S5721) for performing a special lottery (ART mode lottery) for controlling in the second mode, and when the control in the second mode is won in the special lottery, Previous Mode switching processing for game of the next set of a specific set in the second mode (S5723, S5724), it is preferable to run. As a condition for the special lottery, the condition of obtaining points up to a predetermined value is set as a condition, so that the probability of winning a special lottery can be increased as compared with the case of performing a special lottery for each game, and a decrease in a player's motivation for playing a game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

1 Slot machine 6L Left reel 6C Middle reel 6R Right reel 8 Start lever 9L Left stop button 9C Middle stop button 9R Right stop button 42 Image display device 60 Main control board 61 Game control Microcomputer 70: Sub-control board 71: Effect control microcomputer 80: Image control board

Claims (7)

The game state includes a first state and a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state,
In the second state, the predetermined number of games is one set, a plurality of stages are provided for the production of the one set of games, and there is a special game after the completion of the one set of games. ,
In the second state,
An acquisition lottery process of performing a point acquisition lottery for each game during the one set of games, wherein an acquisition rate of points in the acquisition lottery is set for each of the stages;
During the one set of games, a promotion lottery process for performing a stage promotion lottery for each game. By winning the promotion lottery, the stage is promoted to a stage having a higher point acquisition rate in the acquisition lottery. Said promotion lottery process;
A continuous lottery process for performing a continuous lottery of whether or not to continue the second state in the special game, wherein a total of points obtained in the lottery process from the start to the end of the one set of games is The larger the greater the probability of winning in the continuous lottery, the more the continuous lottery process,
When the continuation of the second state is won by the continuous lottery, a game of the next set is performed while the game state is maintained in the second state, and the continuation of the second state is performed by the continuous lottery. A game state control process for setting the game state to the first state after the end of the special game if not won;
Game state control means for executing
A gaming machine characterized by that: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game state control means,
Perform a role lottery process to perform a role lottery for multiple types of roles for each game,
In the acquisition lottery process, the winning probability of acquiring points in the acquisition lottery varies depending on the winning combination in the combination lottery.
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The game state control means,
Perform a role lottery process to perform a role lottery for multiple types of roles for each game,
In the acquisition lottery process, the number of acquired points in the case of winning in the acquisition lottery differs depending on the winning combination in the combination lottery.
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game state control means,
Perform a role lottery process to perform a role lottery for multiple types of roles for each game,
In the promotion lottery process, the winning probability in the promotion lottery differs according to the winning combination in the role lottery,
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
With directing means,
The production means,
During the special game, perform an effect indicating the winning probability in the continuous lottery based on the total points obtained from the start to the end of the one set of games,
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
With directing means,
The production means,
The effects are different between the case of winning in the acquisition lottery and the case of winning in the promotion lottery,
A gaming machine characterized by that: In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The second state includes a first mode and a second mode which is more advantageous to the player than the first mode,
The game state control means,
In the first mode in the second state, the acquisition lottery is performed for each game during a specific set satisfying a predetermined condition, and a total of points acquired in the acquisition lottery reaches a predetermined value. A special lottery process for performing a special lottery for controlling in the second mode,
A mode switching process of performing a game of a set next to the specific set in the second mode when the control in the second mode is won in the special lottery;
Run,
A gaming machine characterized by that: