JP2020058914A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games.SOLUTION: From a normal mode, a shift is made to a challenge mode, a VB mode, or a BB mode. From the challenge mode, a shift is made to the normal mode, an attack mode, or the BB mode. From the attack mode, a shift is made to the normal mode, the VB mode, or the BB mode. From the VB mode, a shift is made to the normal mode, the challenge mode, the attack mode, or the BB mode. In a latency presentation to be performed when an addition lottery is won in the VB mode, the number of addition games is notified in a next game or two games after the latency presentation is started. Also, if the addition lottery is won again during the latency presentation, in a final game of the latency presentation, a total of the number of addition games determined during the latency presentation period is displayed together in an auxiliary display part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are provided on the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbol given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, the player inserts a medal to set an effective line, and thereafter, the player operates the start lever, so that a big bonus (hereinafter, referred to as “BB”) role or a minor role inside the slot machine, A lottery for a role such as a re-game is performed, and each reel starts rotating. After each reel starts rotating, the stop switch is operated to stop each reel in sequence and one game ends. Then, when all reels stop rotating and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the activated line stops, it becomes a prize and the player is given a privilege such as a medal to be paid out and a privilege to shift the game state. (For example, see Patent Document 1).

  In recent years, in addition to the BB state that shifts when a BB prize is established, the probability of winning a re-play is higher than in the normal game state as a game state that is advantageous to the player, and when a predetermined winning combination is won, Some have an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as "ART") state that informs the operation order of the stop switches for establishing a winning.

JP, 2002-355364, A

  In the gaming machine as exemplified above, further improvement in the entertainment appeal is demanded.

Note that the above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines in which a plurality of types of symbols are cyclically displayed and the cyclic display is terminated based on the operation of the stop operation means thereafter. It's a problem.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of the game.

  In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of circulation display means for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation means operated to start the circulation display of the patterns, and a lottery means for performing lottery of winning combinations, A plurality of stop operating means that are operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the symbols, and the winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination that is won in the lottery of the winning combination form a predetermined combination at the effective position and stop. Based on the above, in a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a winning combination, a main control means for comprehensively managing a game, and a slave control means for performing various controls under the control of the main control means. The main control means is provided with special game state transition means for transitioning to a special game state advantageous to the player when the lottery result of the winning combination is a special winning combination and the special combination is stopped at the effective position. , The above When the control means determines to perform the first auxiliary effect in the special game state and the first auxiliary effect is determined, the lottery result of the winning combination is the first lottery target winning. If there is a specific privilege if there is, and the result of the lottery is not the first lottery target winning result, a specific privilege granting means that does not grant the specific privilege, and whether to shift to a specific period under the special gaming state. Transition determining means for determining, determination means for determining whether or not an ending condition is satisfied when the specific period is entered, and specific period ending means for ending the specific period when the ending condition is satisfied. In the special gaming state, the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination will be the first lottery target winning does not change, and the specific privilege granting means determines not to perform the first auxiliary effect. With special benefits Constitutes a non, the determination unit, when the a specific time period, characterized by being configured to determine to perform the first auxiliary effect with high probability as compared with the case where the non-specific time period.

  It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The front view of the slot machine in the embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine showing the state in which the front door is closed. The perspective view of the slot machine showing the state in which the front door is opened. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the housing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning mode achieved. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating stop control of a reel. The flowchart which shows RT state processing. The figure which shows an example of the 1st RT state lottery table. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning mode achieved. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 3rd RT states. The flowchart which shows a bonus state process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning mode achieved. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for BB states. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transfer of a game state. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating shift of a display mode. The flowchart which shows the starting process in a normal mode. The flowchart which shows a mode lottery process. The flowchart which shows a mode flag setting process. The flowchart which shows a precursor game number lottery process. The flowchart which shows the process after a stop in a normal mode. The flowchart which shows a lottery state transition process. The flowchart which shows the start process in the omen mode. The flowchart which shows the process after a stop in the omen mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in challenge mode. The flowchart which shows the process after a stop in a challenge mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in attack preparation mode. The flowchart which shows an operation order notification process. 9 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in attack preparation mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in attack mode. 6 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in attack mode. The flowchart which shows a VB notification process. The flowchart which shows the start process in VB preparation mode. The flowchart which shows the process after a stop in a VB preparation mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in VB mode. The flowchart which shows a 1st alerting | reporting process. The flowchart which shows the process after a stop in VB mode. The flowchart which shows addition notification processing. The flow chart which shows production contents decision processing. The flowchart which shows the process during incubation. The flowchart which shows a continuous hit production process. The flowchart which shows the process during continuous hitting. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a continuous hit production. The flowchart which shows BB notification processing. 6 is a flowchart showing pending processing. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating BB mode. The flowchart which shows a BB mode transfer process. The flowchart which shows the starting process in normal BB mode. The flowchart which shows a notification state lottery process. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a freeze production. The flowchart which shows a freeze lottery process. The flowchart which shows an attack process. The flowchart which shows the process in rotation. The flowchart which shows freeze preparation processing. The figure which shows the information acquired by freeze preparation processing. The flowchart which shows rotation effect processing. The flowchart which shows a position adjustment process. The flowchart which shows a 1st adjustment process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd adjustment process. The figure which shows the symbol number which stops at the lower stage in a BB middle red 7 complete winning combination game. The flowchart which shows a 3rd adjustment process. The flowchart which shows a 4th adjustment process. The flowchart which shows a continuous hit request process. The flowchart which shows an excitation process. The flowchart which shows the start process in attack BB mode. The flowchart which shows a notification setting process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention applied to a rotating-type gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG. 5 is a front view of the housing 11.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms the outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface as a whole, and is attached by hitting a nail against so-called island equipment at the time of installation in a game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front thereof, and the front door 12 is provided with a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearings 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates around the opening / closing axis line extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b with respect to the housing 11. It is movably supported, and the front open side of the housing 11 can be opened or closed by rotating the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is locked by the locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof so that it cannot be opened. A key cylinder 21 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and the lock state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 is provided near the center of the front door 12 to inform the player of the game state. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M and 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the respective display windows 26L, 26M and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be integrated into one display window.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R that are each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending substantially in the horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R in a one-to-one correspondence. . Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is in a visible state through the corresponding display window 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R as if moving from top to bottom.
Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually and rotationally driven by driving the stepping motor. . The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter, also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the excitation pulse changes the rotational position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotational position of the reel. Controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel makes one revolution, a detection signal is output to the main control device 101 described later each time the detection is made. Therefore, the main control device 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be checked and corrected.

On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circling direction) thereof. More specifically, 21 patterns are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch a certain symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps a symbol which is in a visible state through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the display window, based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. Control such as stopping a predetermined symbol at a position visible from 26L, 26M, and 26R can be performed.
Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M and 32R will be described.

  In FIG. 6, the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R is shown. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a line on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, but these numbers are visible to the main controller 101 through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing the item, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the corresponding numbers will be used for description.

  As the symbols, a "red bell" symbol (for example, 20th on the left reel 32L), a "first replay" symbol (for example, 19th on the left reel 32L), a "red 7" symbol (for example, 18 on the left reel 32L) Th), "Watermelon" symbol (for example, 17th on left reel 32L), "White bell" symbol (for example, 12th on left reel 32L), "Second replay" symbol (for example, 11th on left reel 32L) , "White 7" symbol (for example, 10th on the left reel 32L), "cherry" symbol (for example, 9th on the left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 5th on the left reel 32L), "youth" There are 10 types of symbols (for example, 0th on the left reel 32L). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that the total of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

  In this slot machine 10, a combination line of 5 lines in total, 3 in parallel in the lateral direction and 2 in the diagonal direction, is set by connecting the positions where these 9 symbols are visible. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), as a horizontal combination line, an upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the middle symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. A middle line L2 that is connected and a lower line L3 that connects the lower patterns of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are set. Further, as a diagonal combination line, a right descending line L4 connecting the upper stage symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle stage symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower stage symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower stage symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle stage of the middle reel 32M. A rightward line L5 connecting the symbols on the right reel 32R is set. Then, if the symbols are stopped on the activated combination line, that is, on the activated line in a predetermined combination, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given as a winning combination, or the game state is shifted. It is designed to be given special benefits.

In the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 7B, only the right-down line L4 is set as an effective line, and as shown in FIG. 7C, the lower line L3 and the right-down line L4 are two lines. There are cases where the combination line is regarded as an effective line. More specifically, when three medals are bet and the game is started, only the downward-sloping line L4 is the effective line, and when two medals are bet and the game is started, The line L3 and the downward-sloping line L4 are effective lines. The three combined lines, that is, the upper line L1, the middle line L2, and the upward-sloping line L5 are not valid lines. Hereinafter, a game started with three medals bet is also called a three-bet game, and a game started with two medals bet is also called a two-bet game.
FIG. 8 to FIG. 10 are diagrams showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols that are won and a privilege that is awarded when the winning is achieved.
The small role winning prizes for which medals are paid out include the first small role winning prize to the 32nd small role winning prize.

  When the "red bell" symbol or "white bell" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "red bell" symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, It will be the first small win prize. When the first small winning combination is established, 9 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game and 15 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.

  The second small winning combination to the seventeenth small winning combination have different combinations of winning symbols, but in the 3-bet game, the "red bell" or "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M are used. The "red bell" symbol and the "red bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the upper line L1, that is, the "bell" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the upper line L1. Is. For example, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage, the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped at the middle stage, and the "second replay" symbol on the right reel 32R is at the lower stage. If stopped, the fifth small winning combination will be awarded. As shown in FIG. 6, on the middle reel 32M, the "cherry" symbol (11th and 14th) and the "red bell" symbol are arranged at adjacent positions (12th and 15th) on the upstream side, On the right reel 32R, a "red bell" symbol is arranged at a position (2, 5) separated by 1 symbol on the upstream side from the "second replay" symbol (0, 3). Therefore, when the fifth small winning combination is achieved on the downward-sloping line L4, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the right The "red bell" symbol on the reel 32R will stop on the upper line L1. When the second small winning combination to the seventeenth small winning combination are established, 3 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game and 14 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.

  The eighteenth small winning combination is a winning mode in which the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the upper or lower level. When the eighteenth small winning combination is established, three medals are paid out in the 3-bet game and 15 medals are paid out in the 2-bet game.

The "red 7" symbol, "BAR" symbol, "watermelon" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "red bell" symbol on the right reel 32R stopped on the activated line. In this case, it will be the 19th small winning combination. When the 19th small winning combination is established, 9 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game and 15 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.
When the 20th small winning combination to the 24th small winning combination are realized in the 3 bet game, 3 medals are paid out, and in the 2 betting game, 14 medals are paid out.

  The 25th small winning combination is, like the 18th small winning combination, a winning mode in which the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper or lower level. In the case of the eighteenth small winning combination, the "red 7" symbol or the "blue 7" symbol on the right reel 32R can be stopped in the middle stage only when the BB is double-winned (the "second replay" symbol, "BAR" symbol, "BAR" symbol combination), in the case of the 25th small winning combination, the "red 7" symbol or "blue 7" symbol of the right reel 32R is stopped in the middle row regardless of whether or not the BB is won. You can When the 25th small winning combination is established, 3 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game, and 15 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.

  When the "watermelon" symbol or "BAR" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "watermelon" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, the 26th small win It will be a prize. When the 26th small winning combination is established, 5 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game and 5 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.

  The 27th small winning combination is a left reel 32L and a middle reel 32M, or a left reel 32L when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the "watermelon" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. While the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stops on the activated line, the "watermelon" symbol on the remaining reels does not stop on the activated line, which is a winning mode in which the so-called watermelon tempai disengages. When the 27th small winning combination is established, 3 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game and 15 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.

  "Red bell" or "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, "red 7" symbol, "BAR" symbol, "white bell" symbol, "cherry" symbol, "youth" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and right symbol When the "red bell" symbol on the reel 32R stops on the activated line, the 28th small winning combination is won. As shown in FIG. 6, on the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbols (3, 7, 15, 20) and adjacent positions on the downstream side (2, 6, 14, 14, 19) ) Is arranged with the "first replay" symbol, and the "second replay" symbol is arranged at a position adjacent to the "white bell" symbol (No. 12) on the downstream side (No. 11). On the right reel 32R, the "red bell" symbol (No. 2, 5, 10, 15, 20) and the upstream adjacent position (No. 3, 6, 16, No. 0) are marked "No. The "1 replay" symbol or the "second replay" symbol is arranged. Therefore, when the 28th small winning combination is achieved on the downward-sloping line L4, the "bell" is displayed on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R unless the "white bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage. The "bell" symbol and the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M do not stop while the symbol and the "replay" symbol are tempai, which is a so-called double tempai disengagement stop result. When the 28th small winning combination is established, 9 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game, and 15 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.

  When the "watermelon" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, the 29th small winning combination is won. In the 3-bet game, if the player has operated the left stop switch at the timing when the 9th "cherry" symbol on the left reel 32L reaches the upper or middle tier, if the 29th small winning combination is established, The "white bell" symbol of the reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "red bell" symbol of the right reel 32R will stop on the middle line L2. When the 29th small winning combination is established, 3 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game, and 15 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.

  When the "red bell" symbol or "white bell" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "red 7" symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, The 30th Small Winning Prize. Although the details will be described later, the 30th small winning combination is a winning mode that is established only in the 3-bet game. When the 30th small winning combination is established, 9 medals are paid out.

  If the "red bell" symbol or "white bell" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "BAR" symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, 31 small wins. Although the details will be described later, the 31st small winning combination is a winning mode that is established only in the 3-bet game. When the 31st small winning combination is established, 9 medals are paid out.

  If the "watermelon" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "white 7" symbol or "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, the 32nd small It will be a winning prize. When the 32nd small winning combination is established, 3 medals are paid out in the 3 bet game, and 15 medals are paid out in the 2 bet game.

Winnings to which the replay privilege that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals are given include a first replay winning to an eighth replay winning. Further, when the second re-game winning is established, the game state shifts to the first RT state, and when the third re-game winning is established, the game state shifts to the second RT state and the fourth re-play. When the prize or the fifth re-game prize is established, the game state shifts to the third RT state. The 1st re-game winning to the 8th re-game winning are winning modes that are established only in the 3-bet game.
The state transition prizes in which only the game state is changed include the first BB prize, the second BB prize, and the CB prize.

  When the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line, the first BB is won, and the "white 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the activated line. And, when the "white bell" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "second replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "white 7" symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, the second BB is won. . When these BB winnings are established, the game state shifts to the BB state. When the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the activated line, , CB wins. When the CB winning is established, the game state shifts to the CB state.

  In addition, although it is different from the winning, there is a stop result that the game state shifts to the first RT state. Specifically, the "red bell" symbol or "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, and the "red 7" symbol, "BAR" symbol, "white bell" symbol, "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the right symbol When the "watermelon" symbol on the reel 32R stops on the activated line, the game state shifts to the first RT state. Further, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of the left reel 32L, the "white 7" symbol, the "watermelon" symbol, the "first replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the "red 7" of the right reel 32R. Even when the symbol, the "white 7" symbol, the "second replay" symbol, and the "cherry" symbol stop on the activated line, the game state shifts to the first RT state. Below, the combination of each of the above-mentioned symbols is referred to as a transition result.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals have been inserted, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R starts to rotate.

  Button-shaped stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided on the right side of the start lever 41. The stop switches 42 to 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 26L, 26M and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M and 32R to be stopped. That is, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  A medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Further, if attention is paid to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 involves the operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting a game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by the selector 46 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 as passage switching means. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal passage switching solenoid 46a. When the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not energized, the medals are guided to the ejection passage 48 side, and when the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is energized, the medals are switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medals guided to the storage passage 47 are guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medals guided to the discharging passage 48 are guided to the medal receiving tray 50 from the medal discharging port 49 provided at the lower front surface of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 is composed of a storage tank 52 for storing medals and a payout device 53 for paying out the medals to the player. The payout device 53 rotates the medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to eject the medals into the opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48, and pays out the medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a spare tank 54 is provided for avoiding that a predetermined amount or more of medals are stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the spare tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when the medals are stored at a height higher than the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

  A button-shaped return switch 55 is provided below the medal insertion slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated under the condition that the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 are jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and the medals clogged in the selector 46 are medals. It is designed to be returned from the outlet 49.

On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a game medium at one time is provided. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. Further, it should be noted that while the medal insertion slot 45 involves an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 only involves an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the stored memory. For example, it can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting the game medium.
To the right of the first credit insertion switch 56, a button-shaped effect switch 66 that is operated when a predetermined auxiliary effect described below is started is provided.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing, as virtual medals, surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the condition of being stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal ejection port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, the settlement switch 59 can be said to constitute a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game medium.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display section 60 that displays the number of virtual medals that are credited, and the remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid by the time the BB state ends A display unit 61 and a payout amount display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are respectively provided. Although these display units 60 to 62 are composed of 7-segment displays, they can be replaced by liquid crystal displays or the like.

  On the upper part of the front door 12, an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right that emits various sound effects as the game progresses and informs the player of the game state. A speaker 64 and an auxiliary display section 65 for giving various kinds of information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and since it is possible to think that the game with each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is due to the main display unit, in the present embodiment. It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. An upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates the power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a starting switch for supplying power to each unit including the main control device 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. The setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hall manager or the like to adjust the payout of medals. That is, the hole manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and performing an ON operation. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.
Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that integrally manages the game is attached to the housing 11.
Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main controller 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing unit. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main controller 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R makes one rotation), and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41. 41 a, stop detection sensors 42 a to 44 a that individually detect the operation of each stop switch 42 to 44, an inserted medal detection sensor 45 a that detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and medals paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a to 58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56 to 58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of reset switch 72. Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned on are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 through the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 is equipped with a power supply unit 91a that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b is for monitoring the power cutoff state and for generating a power failure signal when the power is cut off by the power switch 71 as well as during a power failure. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12V output from the power supply unit 91a in this example, and determines that the power supply is cut off when the drive voltage drops to less than 10V, for example. Is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the CPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute power failure processing described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display controller 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 V used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 V. As the time for which the stabilized voltage is output, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in a selector 46, a hopper device 51, and a credit. A display unit 60, a balance payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external centralized terminal board 121 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. are connected via the input / output port 104. There is.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving the signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display portion 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is the main base for centrally managing the game. Further, the display control device 81 is connected to an effect switch 66 (more specifically, an effect switch detection sensor that detects an operation of the effect switch 66). The display control device 81 may drive and control the various display units 60 to 62.

  The CPU 102 has a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing the memory, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, and a credit counter for counting the number of credits Various counters are built in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and programs for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 31 are stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing the lottery result of the winning combination, and stop information used when performing stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the state, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state such as the BB state, and the like, a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including the power cutoff by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter). Therefore, when the power failure is resolved (including the power-on by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power-off based on the information in the backup area. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 12), and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  A power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut off due to a power failure or the like. When the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 is roughly classified into a main processing started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing which is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 1.49 msec), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process which is activated in response to the input of. In the following, among these processes, the process related to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process that is periodically executed by the main control device 101. The CPU 102 of the main control device 101 generates a timer interrupt every 1.49 msec, for example.

First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and when the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 and the power failure process is executed.
Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply apparatus 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main control apparatus 101 via the NMI terminal. When the power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes the NMI interrupt process and sets the power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

In the power outage process, first, it is determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the command transmission is not completed, this process is terminated and the timer interrupt process is resumed to terminate the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. After that, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared and all the actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is resolved is stored and stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the power being completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. In addition, in consideration of a case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, it means that the power failure state has been recovered, and therefore writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the timer interrupt processing is resumed. If the power failure signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is directly entered. By the way, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the process proceeds to the main process.
Returning to the explanation of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer is cleared to initialize the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process that enables the CPU 102 itself to set the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S106, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor, which is a respective drum driving motor, is performed in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 11) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the reading result is normal or not is read. Sensor monitoring processing for monitoring whether or not is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process of outputting the result of counting the bet number of medals and the number of payouts to the external centralized terminal board 121 is performed.

In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout amount display unit 61, and the payout amount display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to each of the display units 60 to 62 to perform the segment data display process of displaying the corresponding numbers and symbols. In step S113, a port output process for outputting the data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in step S101 is restored to the corresponding register in CPU 102. After that, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes ends.
Next, the normal processing for performing the main control relating to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start processing, the display control device 81 and the like wait until the initialization is completed. When the initialization of the display control device 81 and the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random number value used in the previous game) is cleared. Then, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not one of the first re-game winning to the eighth re-game winning is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game prizes have been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. In other words, if one of the re-game prizes is established in the previous game, the player can play this game without reducing the medals owned and without inserting any medals. If none of the re-game winnings has been established, sensor abnormality confirmation processing for confirming whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result made in the sensor monitoring processing step S107 of the timer interruption processing, If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 is operated, and when the settlement switch 59 is operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal. I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the present start waiting process. It is determined whether or not, and if either is done, a medal insertion process for changing the bet number and the like is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. If neither a medal has been inserted nor the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the present start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended.

  After the start waiting process is completed, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached the specified number. In the slot machine 10, “2” is set as the specified number in the CB state, and gaming states other than the CB state (specifically, the normal gaming state, the first RT state, the second RT state, the third RT state, BB) "3" is set as the prescribed number in (state). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. If the start lever 41 has not been operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed.

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated under the condition that a specified number of medals are bet. Therefore, the game is started to start. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, an active line setting process is performed in which the combination line corresponding to the bet number is set as an active line in step S207. That is, in the 3-bet game, only the downward-sloping line L4 is set as the active line, and in the 2-bet game, the lower line L3 and the downward-sloping line L4 are set as the active line. In step S208, the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance. After that, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the bonus state process in step S213 are sequentially executed, and the process returns to step S203.
Next, the lottery process of step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether the winning combination is true or false is obtained. In the present slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates a random number from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly obtain a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid the occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free-run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After obtaining the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is won is selected. The slot machine 10 roughly has six types of game states of a normal game state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a BB state, and a CB state. Therefore, in step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current game state is the normal game state, and the normal game state lottery table is selected. Further, in the slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from “setting 1” to “setting 6” are prepared in advance, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. This makes it possible to set which of the winning probabilities the internal process is to be executed on. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected value for medal payout is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected value for medal payout is selected when the setting state is "setting 6".

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 15 is a normal game state lottery table selected in the normal game state of “setting 3”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and a winning combination is uniquely associated with each index value IV and a point value PV is set.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and in the subsequent step S304, the determination value DV used when determining whether or not the winning combination is won is set. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random number value obtained in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to 1 which is the current index value IV is added to this random number value to obtain a new determination value DV. The determination value DV is used.

  Then, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV. In the winning / non-winning judgment of the winning combination, it is judged whether or not the judgment value DV exceeds 65535. If the number exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 20, a winning flag indicating that the first small combination to the fifth small combination and the fourteenth small combination to the seventeenth small combination are won is set in step S306. The winning flag storage area 106a is set.

  By the way, a winning flag that indicates that the set winning flag has won the first BB (hereinafter, referred to as “first BB winning flag”) or a winning flag that indicates that the second BB has won (hereinafter, “second BB winning flag”). If not), the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the end of the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see S203 of normal processing). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, these winning flags are reset on condition that the corresponding winning is established. That is, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the winning combination other than the first BB, the second BB, and the CB is winning, the corresponding winning flag is set, and the first BB, the second BB, and the second BB, If the CB is won, the corresponding winning flag is not set.

  When the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 in step S307, and in the following step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined whether or not there is a hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. When there is a determination target to be determined whether or not the winning or hitting is judged, the process returns to step S304 and the winning and hitting judgment of the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the winning combination has been won, to obtain a new determination value DV. In step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is valid based on the determination value DV. By the way, when the winning / winning judgment of the hand is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning the normal replay (the probability of winning when IV = 1) is about 7.3, and the strong cherry. The probability of being won (the probability of winning when IV = 13) is about 1 in 263, and the probability of winning a weak cherry (the probability of winning when IV = 14) is around 1 in 183. is there. The probability of winning a watermelon (the probability of winning when IV = 15) is about 1 in 154, and the probability of winning the chance A (the probability of winning when IV = 16) is about 1/252. The probability of winning the chance B (the probability of winning when IV = 17) is about 1/252. The probability of winning the middle bell (the probability of winning when IV = 18) is about 32,800, and the probability of winning the unquestioned bell (the probability of winning when IV = 19) is about 65,500. It is 1. Forward push bell 1, forward push bell 2, pinch push bell 1, pinch push bell 2, the probability of winning (probability of winning when IV = 20 to 23) is about 1/16, respectively, and medium push bell 1, The probability of winning the middle-pressed bell 2, the right-pressed bell 1, and the right-pressed bell 2 (the probability of winning when IV = 24 to 27) is about 16.4 each. The probability of winning a strong cherry duplication 1 (probability of winning when IV = 31) is about 1770, and the probability of winning a strong cherry duplication 2 (probability of winning if IV = 32) Approximately 1 in 4680, the probability of winning a weak cherry duplication 1 (probability of winning when IV = 33) is approximately 1 in 3280, the probability of winning a weak cherry duplication 2 (when IV = 34 The odds of winning are about 1 in 6550. The probability of winning watermelon duplication 1 (probability of winning when IV = 35) is approximately 1 in 3280, and the probability of winning watermelon duplication 2 (probability of winning when IV = 36) is approximately 6550. It is one-third. The probability of winning the chance A overlap 1, the chance A overlap 2, the chance B overlap 1, and the chance B overlap 2 (the probability of winning when IV = 37 to 40) is about 1 in 3280, respectively. The probability of winning the middle-bell overlap 1 and the middle-bell overlap 2 (the probability of winning when IV = 41, 42) is about 1 in 2620, respectively. The probabilities that the first BB and the second BB are individually won (probability of being won when IV = 43, 44) are about 1/65500, respectively. The probability of winning the CB (the probability of winning when IV = 45) is about 19.9. In addition, the probability of failure to win any of the roles is about 1.94.

  In the normal gaming state lottery table, 0 is set for the point value PV of IV = 2 to 12, 28 to 30, and 46 to 49. For this reason, in the normal gaming state, the winning is not made with these index values IV.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target for which the winning / non-winning determination should be made, it means that the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is completed. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S309, and a freeze lottery process is performed to determine whether to execute a freeze effect in which the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is invalidated for a predetermined period. In step S310, a lottery result command is set. Here, the lottery result command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the winning / unwinning determination of the winning combination. However, in the normal processing, various commands such as the above-mentioned lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the commands are not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

Then, in step S311, a stop information setting process for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is ended. In the stop information setting process, when a plurality of winning combinations have been won out of each winning combination of small winning combination, re-game, and bonus, the stopping information is set in the following priority order. When the small winning combination and the bonus are won, the stop information is set so that the small winning combination is given priority, and the bonus winning is formed when the small winning combination cannot be established. When the re-game and the bonus are won, the stop information is set so that the re-game winning is preferentially established.
Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation effect process is performed in step S401. The details of the rotation effect process will be described later because they are the processes performed when it is determined to execute the freeze effect. In step S402, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed.

  In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the reel started to rotate in the previous game, and if not, the wait time has elapsed. Wait until you do. When the wait time has elapsed, the wait time for the next game is reset, and the motor control initialization processing for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing this processing, the stepping motor control processing S106 of the timer interrupt processing starts the acceleration processing of the stepping motor, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start rotating. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Then, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stand by until they rotate at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start processing ends. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 lights up and displays a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44 to generate a stop command. Is notified to the player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S403, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process waits until one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S404, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the spinning reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If the stop command has not been issued, the process returns to step S403 and waits until one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is issued, the stop command command is set in step S405. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to know which stop switch has been operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, the stop control processing shown in steps S406 to S412 is performed to stop the spinning reel.

  In step S406, the symbol number of the reaching symbol which has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input confirms the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position. In a succeeding step S407, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the present slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode in which the reaching pattern reaching the base point position is stopped as is, Stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding for one symbol, stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, and stop after sliding for four symbols Five patterns of stop modes, which are the stop mode to be performed, are prepared. Therefore, in step S407, a value of 0 to 4 is calculated as the sliding number based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. Then, in step S408, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol to determine the symbol number of the stopped symbol which is actually stopped at the base point position. In step S409, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stopping symbol are equal, and if they are equal, a reel stop process of stopping the rotation of the reel in step S410 is performed. To do. Then, in step S411, it is determined whether or not all reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is performed in step S412, and the process returns to step S403.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reel is stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the winning flag that is set and the stop result of the reel that is stopped. In the slot machine 10, for example, when the winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 27, that is, the forward push bell 1, the forward push bell 2, the sandwich push bell 1, the sandwich push bell 2, the intermediate push bell 1, the intermediate push bell 2, the right When the push bell 1 and the right push bell 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “push order bell”) are elected (see FIG. 15), the stop switches 42 to 44 that generate the stop command are selected. The stop information second setting process is performed in order to change the winning mode established according to the operation order.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning combination, an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and a winning mode that is established. For example, when the middle push bell 1 is won, the stop information is set so that the second small win or the fifth small win is established when the left stop switch 42 is first operated, and the middle stop switch 43 is selected. Stop information is set so that the first small winning combination is established when is operated first, and the second small winning combination or the fifth small winning combination is established when the right stop switch 44 is operated first. Set stop information. However, even if the stop information is set in this way, the corresponding winning combination may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  The symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, in a gaming state (3-bet game) other than the CB state, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped after sliding up to 4 symbols from the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 were operated. , The right-down line L4 is set as an effective line. For this reason, when the spacing between the same type of symbols is arranged on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R by 4 symbols or less, the winning symbol is effective when it becomes the winning symbol regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 43. Can be stopped on the line. On the other hand, with respect to the symbols arranged such that a section separated by 5 symbols or more, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol when stopping on the effective line.

  The case where the middle push bell 1 is won and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order will be described as an example. In such a case, the stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in order to establish the second small winning combination or the fifth small winning combination.

  The second small winning symbol on the left reel 32L is a "red bell" symbol and a "white bell" symbol. Further, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol also have a function as a fifth small symbol symbol. On the left reel 32L, the second small symbol symbols (fifth small symbol symbols) are arranged such that the interval between them is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 is first operated, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol is stopped at the upper stage regardless of the operation timing. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the 8th “watermelon” symbol on the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 18A, the 12th “white bell” symbol is displayed. The design stops at the top. As a result, there is room for establishing the second or fifth small winning combination on the downward-sloping line L4.

  The second small symbol symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "red 7" symbol. On the middle reel 32M, the "red 7" symbol is arranged only at the 18th position. The fifth small symbol symbol of the middle reel 32M is a "cherry" symbol. On the middle reel 32M, "cherry" symbols are arranged at positions 11 and 14. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43, the second small winning symbol or the fifth small winning symbol is stopped on the effective line, or both the second small winning symbol and the fifth small winning symbol are on the effective line. It doesn't stop.

Specifically, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any of the sixth "white bell" symbol to the 13th "first replay" symbol has reached the lower stage, the fifth small symbol symbol The barrel "cherry" pattern stops in the middle. As a result, there is room for the fifth winning combination to be established on the downward-sloping line L4. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 14th "cherry" symbol to the 17th "first replay" symbol reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), 2 Small winning symbol "Red 7" is stopped in the middle row. As a result, there is room for the second winning combination to be established on the downward-sloping line L4. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at other timing, even if the middle reel 32M is slid for four symbols and then stopped, the second small symbol symbol and the fifth small symbol symbol can be stopped in the middle stage. Can not. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at such timing, the second "BAR" symbol or the sixth "white bell" symbol is stopped in the middle stage.
When the second small winning symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle row, the stop information is changed in the stop information second setting process so that the second small winning combination can be achieved.

The second small winning symbol of the right reel 32R is a "red 7" symbol. On the right reel 32R, the "Red 7" symbol is arranged only at the 18th position. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the right stop switch 44, the second small winning symbol may or may not stop on the activated line. Specifically, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the 14th "watermelon" symbol to the 18th "red 7" symbol has reached the lower stage, it is shown in FIG. 18 (c). As such, the "Red 7" symbol, which is the second small symbol symbol, stops at the lower stage. As a result, the second small winning combination is established on the downward-sloping line L4. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at another timing, the "watermelon" symbol stops at the lower stage. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the 13th "cherry" symbol reaches the lower level, the 14th "watermelon" symbol is moved to the lower level as shown in FIG. 18 (d). Stop. From the left, the combination of the "white bell" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol is a transition item as shown in FIG.
When the fifth small winning symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle row, in the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed so that the fifth small winning combination can be achieved.

  The fifth small winning symbol of the right reel 32R is the "second replay" symbol. On the right reel 32R, the "second replay" symbols are arranged at positions 0 and 3. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the right stop switch 44, the fifth small symbol symbol may or may not stop on the activated line. Specifically, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the 17th "BAR" symbol to the 3rd "2nd replay" symbol has reached the lower stage, it is the fifth small symbol symbol. The "second replay" symbol stops at the bottom. As a result, the fifth small winning combination is established on the downward-sloping line L4. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at another timing, the "watermelon" symbol stops at the lower stage. From the left, the combination of the "white bell" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "watermelon" symbol is a transition item as shown in FIG.

  If the second small symbol design and the fifth small symbol design of the middle reel 32M do not stop in the middle stage, that is, if the "BAR" symbol or the "white bell" symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the middle stage, the stop information second In the setting process, the stop information is changed so that the "watermelon" symbol stops at the lower stage.

  On the right reel 32R, the "watermelon" symbols are arranged such that the intervals between the "watermelon" symbols are 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the right stop switch 44 is operated, the "watermelon" symbol is stopped at the lower stage regardless of the operation timing. From the left, the combination of "white bell" design, "BAR" design, "watermelon" design, and from the left, the combination of "white bell" design, "white bell" design, "watermelon" design, as shown in FIG. Is a transition to.

  In this way, when the middle push bell 1 is won and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order, the second small winning combination is established and the fifth small winning combination is achieved. Either the case where the winning is achieved or the case where the transition result is stopped is either.

  Next, the case where the middle push bell 1 is won and the middle stop switch 43, the left stop switch 42, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order will be described as an example. In this case, the stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed in order to establish the first small winning combination.

  On the middle reel 32M, the "red bell" symbols, which are the first small symbol symbols, are arranged such that the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated first, the "red bell" symbol is stopped in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol and the "white bell" symbol, which are the first small symbol symbols, are arranged such that the intervals between the first small symbol symbols are 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 is operated second, the "red bell" symbol or the "white bell" symbol is stopped at the upper stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the right reel 32R, the "red bell" symbols, which are the first small symbol symbols, are arranged such that the intervals between the "red bell" symbols are 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the right stop switch 44 is operated third, the "red bell" symbol is stopped at the lower stage regardless of the operation timing.

  As described above, when the middle push bell 1 is won and the middle stop switch 43, the left stop switch 42, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order, the first small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing.

  When the push order bell is won, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined one or two operation sequence, the first small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order, the small winning combination is established or the transition to the effective line is stopped depending on the operation timing. By the way, when the middle-level bell is won, the 29th small winning combination is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing, and when the unspecified bell is won, regardless of the operation order and operation timing. 1 small winning a prize is established.

Returning to the description of the reel control process, when it is determined in step S411 that all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S413. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals under one of the conditions that the winning symbol combinations are lined up on the activated line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on the activated line is derived from the symbol numbers of the stopped symbols stopped at the lower stages of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not the winning is established on the activated line. judge. When the winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning combination is associated with the winning flag, the winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not associated with the winning flag, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a prize result command is set in step S414 so that the display control device 81 can recognize the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process is completed.
Next, the medal payout process of step S211 will be outlined.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined that the small winning combination has not been established in the previous payout determination process. In such a case, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game winning to the eighth re-game winning is established based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determination process. If none of the re-game prizes have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if any of the re-game prizes has been established, the re-game setting process for setting the game state to the re-game state is performed. , Finishes the medal payout process. In the start waiting process S204 described above, the automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current game state is the re-game state.

On the other hand, when the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is ended. Regarding payout of medals, specifically, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. The credit is displayed on the credit display unit 60. Further, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the medal payout rotating plate is driven to eject the medals from the hopper device 51. The medal tray 50 is paid out through the outlet 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout amount displayed on the payout amount display section 62 in accordance with the payout of medals is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the number of payouts is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the number of remaining payouts displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .
Next, the RT state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the transition line has stopped on the activated line. If the transition result has stopped, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the current game state is the normal game state. If the current game state is the normal game state, the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S503. After that, this processing ends. When it is determined in step S501 that the transition result has not stopped on the activated line, the process proceeds to step S504, and the second re-game prize is awarded based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determination process. It is determined whether it is established. When the second re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S505, and the first RT setting flag is set in step S503. After that, this processing ends. Further, when the transition result stops on the activated line under a game state other than the normal game state, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S505, and the process proceeds to step S503. Then, the first RT setting flag is set, and this processing ends.

  When the first RT setting flag is set in step S503, the game state shifts to the first RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current game state is the first RT state based on the fact that the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the first RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 20 is a first RT state lottery table selected in the first RT state of “setting 3”. In the first RT state lottery table, when compared with the normal game state lottery table (see FIG. 15), the point values PV of IV = 1 to 5 are different, and the same point value PV as other index values IV. Is set. Therefore, when the winning / non-winning determination of the winning combination is performed using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 6 to 49 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in the case of IV = 1. The probability of winning is about 67.0, and the probability of winning when IV = 2 to 5 is about 32.8. The odds of failure to win any of the roles are about 1.94.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 20, when the winning is achieved when IV = 1, the normal replay winning is performed, and when the winning is achieved when IV = 2, the first promotion replay 1 winning is achieved, and the IV = 3, if you win the first promotion replay 2 wins, if you win if IV = 4 you win the first promotion replay 3 wins, if IV = 5 win In this case, the first promotion replay 4 wins. The probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 5 is about 7.30. The normal replay winning probability under the normal gaming state is also about 7.30. In other words, when the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, a winning mode in which the bonus of the re-gaming is given while the winning combination of the small winning combination, the re-gaming, and the bonus is won with the same probability as the normal gaming state Changes to something different from the normal gaming state. More specifically, in the normal game state, only the first re-game winning prize in which the game state does not shift is established, and in the first RT state, in addition to the first re-game winning prize, there is a third re-game winning prize that shifts to the second RT state. To establish.

  In the stop information second setting process S412, the stop command is generated even when the first push replay 1 to the first advance replay 4 are won in addition to the push order bell being won. The stop information is set in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the switches 42 to 44.

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning combination, an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and a winning mode that is established. When the first promotion replay 1 to the first promotion replay 4 are won, unlike the case where the push order bell is won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the first replay prize or The third re-game prize is guaranteed. In the first promotion replay 1 to the first promotion replay 4, the third replay is associated with one operation sequence out of the six operation sequences, and the first replay is associated with other operation sequences. It is attached.

  Returning to the explanation of the RT state process, when it is determined in step S504 that the second re-game winning combination is not established, the process proceeds to step S506, based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determination process. It is determined whether or not the third replay winning combination has been established. When the third re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S507, and the second RT setting flag is set in step S508, and this processing ends. To do.

  When the second RT setting flag is set in step S508, the game state shifts to the second RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current game state is the second RT state based on the fact that the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the second RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 22 is a second RT state lottery table selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. When the second RT state lottery table is compared with the first RT state lottery table (see FIG. 20), the point values PV of IV = 1 to 10 are different, and the same point value PV as other index values IV. Is set. Therefore, when the winning / judging determination of the winning combination is performed using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 11 to 49 is equal to each winning probability in the first RT state, and the winning in the case of IV = 1. The probability of becoming 13.2 is about 1 / 2.3, the probability of not winning when IV = 2 to 5 is about 10.5, and the probability of winning when IV = 6 to 8 is IV = 9. , 10, the probability of winning is about 1 / 7.00. The odds of failure to win any of the roles are about 1/150. That is, in the case of shifting to the second RT state, the probability of deviation is lower than in the normal game state and the first RT state, which is advantageous to the player. In addition, in the second RT state, in addition to the first re-game prize that does not shift to the game state, the second re-game prize that shifts to the first RT state and the fourth re-game prize and the fifth re-game that shift to the third RT state The winning prize is established.

  In the stop information second setting process S412, in addition to the case where the above-described first promotion replay 1 to first promotion replay 4 is won, falling replay 1 to falling replay 3, second promotion replay 1, second promotion replay Even when the player wins 2, the stop information is set to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that generated the stop command.

  FIG. 21B is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the winning modes that are established. When the fall replay 1 to the fall replay 3 are won, the first replay prize or the second replay prize is surely established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. When the second promotion replay 1 is won, any one of the first re-game prize, the fourth re-game prize, and the fifth re-game prize is surely established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. . When the second promotion replay 2 is won, the first replay prize or the fourth replay prize is surely established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  The numbers given to the fourth re-games in the figure correspond to the symbol combinations when the fourth re-game winning is established. "1" corresponds to a symbol combination that is a brilliant pattern, "2" corresponds to a symbol combination that is a different color 7 symbol middle stop, and "3" is a symbol that is red 7, red 7, BAR middle stop Corresponding to the combination, “4” corresponds to the symbol combination that is the white 7, white 7, BAR middle stage stop (see FIG. 10). For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first when the second promotion replay 1 is won, the symbol combination that causes a break is stopped and the fourth replay prize is established, or a different color 7 The symbol combination that is stopped in the middle of the symbol is stopped and the fourth re-game winning prize is established.

  Returning to the explanation of the RT state processing, when it is determined in step S506 that the third re-game winning combination is not established, the processing proceeds to step S509, based on the winning combination combination set in the previous payout determination processing. It is determined whether the fourth re-game winning or the fifth re-game winning is established. If the fourth re-game prize and the fifth re-game prize have not been established, this processing is ended as it is. When the fourth re-game prize or the fifth re-game prize is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S510, and the third RT setting flag is set in step S511. Then, this process ends.

  When the third RT setting flag is set in step S511, the game state shifts to the third RT state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current game state is the third RT state based on the setting of the third RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the third RT state is selected. To do.

  FIG. 23 is a third RT state lottery table selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. In the third RT state lottery table, when compared with the second RT state lottery table (see FIG. 22), the point values PV of IV = 9 to 12 are different, and the same point value PV as the other index values IV. Is set. Therefore, when the winning / judging determination of the winning combination is performed using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 8 and 13 to 49 is equal to each winning probability in the second RT state, and IV = 9 and 10 In the case of IV = 11,12, the probability of being won is about 1 / 7.00. The odds of failure to win any of the roles are about 1/150. In other words, when the gaming state shifts to the third RT state, each winning combination of the small winning combination, the re-gaming, and the bonus is won with the same probability as the second RT state, while the privilege of the re-gaming is awarded. Changes to one different from the second RT state. More specifically, in the third RT state, in addition to the first re-game prize that does not shift the game state and the second re-game prize that shifts to the first RT state, the sixth re-game prize that does not shift the game state, The 7 re-game prize, the 8th re-game prize, and the 3rd re-game prize that shifts to the second RT state are established.

  In the stop information second setting process S412, even when the BAR replay 1 and the BAR replay 2 are won, the stop information is changed to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that generated the stop command. To set.

FIG. 21C is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the winning modes that are established. When BAR replay 1 is won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, any one of the first re-game prize, the sixth re-game prize, the seventh re-game prize, and the third re-game prize. Will definitely hold. When the BAR replay 2 is won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, any one of the first re-game prize, the sixth re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, and the third re-game prize. Will definitely hold.
Next, the bonus state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether the current game state is the bonus state, that is, whether the current game state is the BB state or the CB state. If it is not in the bonus state, the bonus determination process shown in steps S602 to S612 is performed.

In the bonus determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether or not any of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, and the CB winning flag is set. If any of the winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and it is determined whether or not the CB winning combination is established based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determination process. When the CB winning is established, the CB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S604. In step S605, the remaining payout amount counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the bonus state provided in the state information storage area 106c is set to 15. By performing the processing of steps S604 to S605, the game state shifts to the CB state.
Here, the CB and the CB state will be briefly described.

  If the "red bell" or "white bell" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "red bell" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "watermelon" symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the activated line, CB It will be a prize. The CB symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R such that the intervals between the CB symbols are 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when winning the CB, the CB winning is achieved regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  The main controller 101 determines that the gaming state is the CB state when the CB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. Then, in step S205 of the normal process, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached "2" instead of "3", and in the activated line setting process (step S207), the lower line L3 and the lower right line L4. Is set as the effective line.

  In step S302 of the lottery process, the CB state lottery table is selected. Although illustration of the CB state lottery table is omitted, in the CB state lottery table, “0” is set as the point value PV of IV = 1 to 45, and “16384” is set as the point value of IV = 46 to 49. Is set (see FIG. 15 and the like for the correspondence relationship between IV and winning combinations). Therefore, in the CB state, the probability of winning the CB medium / small winning combination 1 (the probability of winning when IV = 46) is about 4.00, and the probability of winning the CB small / medium winning combination 2 (IV = 47). The probability of being elected in the case of) is about 1 / 4.00, and the probability of being elected to the CB small and medium role 3 (probability of being elected in the case of IV = 48) is about 1 / 4.00. The probability of winning the small and medium role 4 (the probability of winning when IV = 49) is about 1 / 4.00. There is no event that causes a deviation.

  FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning combination, an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and a winning mode that is established. Although detailed description is omitted, regardless of which one of the CB small and medium winning combination 1 to CB small and medium winning combination 4 is won, some small winning combination is won regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It definitely holds. Since the CB state is a 2-bet game, when the first small winning combination, the 18th small winning combination, the 19th small winning combination and the 25th small winning combination are established, 15 medals are paid out, When 2 small winning a prize to 17th small winning award and 20th small winning a prize to 24th small winning a prize are established, 14 medals are paid out. That is, when the CB state is entered, 14 or 15 medals are paid out.

  Returning to the description of the bonus state processing, if it is determined in step S603 that the CB winning is not established, it means that the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. In such a case, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S608, and it is determined in step S609 whether the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established. If any of the BB winnings is established, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storing area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S610, and the BB is set in the state information storing area 106c in step S611. Flag set. In step S612, the balance payout number counter is set to 297, and the balance payout number display unit 61 is caused to display 297. By performing the processing of steps S610 to S612, the game state shifts to the BB state. Then, in step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current game state is the BB state based on the BB setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the BB state lottery table is selected.

  FIG. 26 is a BB state lottery table selected in the BB state. In the BB state lottery table, “0” is set as the point value PV of IV = 1 to 27, 31 to 49, and “21845” is set as the point value of IV = 28 to 30. Therefore, in the BB state, the probability of winning the BB medium / small winning combination 1 (the probability of winning when IV = 28) is about 3.00, and the probability of winning the BB Medium Red 7 winning combination (IV = 29, the probability of being won is about 1 / 3.00, and the probability of winning a BAR in BB winning combination (probability of winning when IV = 30) is about 1 / 3.00 Becomes The odds of failure to win any of the roles are about 1 in 65,500.

  FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the winning modes that are established. As described above, the first small winning combination is a winning mode that can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, regardless of whether the winning combination of the BB medium / small combination 1, the BB medium red 7 complete combination, or the BB medium BAR complete combination is won, regardless of the operation sequence and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the first small combination. One of the winning combination of the winning combination, the 30th small winning combination and the 31st small winning combination is surely established. Since the BB state is a 3-bet game, 9 medals are paid out when the first small winning combination, the 30th small winning combination and the 31st small winning combination are established. Since the probability of deviation in the BB state is about 1 / 65,500, it can be said that the BB state is a gaming state in which 9 medals are paid out with a very high probability.

  When the gaming state shifts to the CB state or the BB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and an end determination process is performed in step S613. In the end determination process, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payment amount counter becomes 0, and when it becomes 0, a process of clearing the CB setting flag or the BB setting flag is performed. In the end determination process, when the BB setting flag is cleared, the end flag indicating that the BB state has ended in the current game is set.

  As shown in steps S602 to S605, when the CB is won and the CB winning is established, the CB setting flag is set without clearing the RT setting flag. Therefore, when the CB setting flag is cleared, that is, when the CB state ends, the game state when the CB winning is established is returned to. For example, if the CB prize is established under the normal game state, the game is returned to the normal game state after the CB state is completed, and if the CB prize is established under the third RT state, the third RT state is completed after the CB state is completed. Return to. On the other hand, when the first BB or the second BB is won, the RT setting flag is cleared in step S608 regardless of whether the corresponding BB winning is established. Therefore, when the BB setting flag is cleared, that is, when the BB state ends, even if the first BB winning is established under the second RT state, the game state shifts to the normal game state. By the way, when shifting to the CB state, the player can expect an increase in medals of 13 (= 15-2) or 25 (= 14-2-2 + 15-2) until the CB state ends. When shifting to the BB state, the player can expect an increase of about 198 (= 9 × 33−3 × 33) medals until the BB state ends.

  When none of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, and the CB winning flag is set (when step S602 is NO), and when none of the first BB winning, the second BB winning, and the CB winning is established ( If NO in step S609), if a predetermined value is set in the balance payment amount counter in step S605 or step S612, or if the end determination process is performed in step S613, the process proceeds to step S606. Set the status command. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the game state at the end of the game (that is, the game state of the next game), and in step S606, the state information storage area The status command corresponding to the setting flag set in 106c is set. After setting the status command, in step S607, an external signal setting process for setting an external signal output from the external centralized terminal board 121 to the outside of the slot machine 10 is performed. After that, this processing ends.

Here, the transition of the game state will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the CB state is not shown because it returns to the game state when the CB winning is established after the CB state ends.
When the gaming state is the BB state, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out under the BB state reaches 297, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state when the transition result stops on the activated line, and the gaming state shifts to the BB state when the BB winning is established. The transition result is stopped on the activated line when the missed game occurs in the game in which the push order bell is won. From the normal game state, it does not shift to the second RT state and the third RT state.

  When the gaming state is the first RT state, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state by the establishment of the third re-game winning prize. The third replay prize is established when one of the first promotion replay 1 to the first promotion replay 4 is won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (see FIG. 21 (a)). . Further, when the corresponding BB winning is not established in the game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set, that is, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, When the corresponding BB winning is achieved in the game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. There is no transition from the first RT state to the third RT state.

  When the game state is the second RT state, the game state shifts to the third RT state by the establishment of the fourth re-game prize or the fifth re-game prize. In addition, the game state shifts to the first RT state when the second re-game winning is established and when the transition result is stopped on the activated line. The fourth replay prize and the fifth replay prize are established when the second promotion replay 1 or the second promotion replay 2 is won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (FIG. 21 (b. )reference). The second replay prize is established when one of the fall replay 1 to the fall replay 3 is won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (see FIG. 21 (b)). The transition result is stopped on the activated line when the missed game occurs in the game in which the push order bell is won. In addition, when the corresponding BB winning is not established in the game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set, that is, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. If the corresponding BB winning is achieved in the game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  When the gaming state is the third RT state, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state when the third re-game winning prize is established. In addition, the game state shifts to the first RT state when the second re-game winning is established and when the transition result is stopped on the activated line. The third re-game winning is established when the BAR replay 1 or the BAR replay 2 is won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (see FIG. 21 (c)). The second replay prize is established when one of the fall replay 1 to the fall replay 3 is won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (see FIG. 21 (b)). The transition result is stopped on the activated line when the missed game occurs in the game in which the push order bell is won. In addition, when the corresponding BB winning is not established in the game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set, that is, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. If the corresponding BB winning is achieved in the game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

In the slot machine 10, the main control device 101 manages six types of game states of a normal game state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a BB state, and a CB state, and roughly divides them into a normal mode and a challenge mode. The display control device 81 manages five display modes: attack mode, VB mode, and BB mode.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the transition of each display mode.

  The BB mode is a display mode that shifts when the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established and ends when the BB state ends. That is, the BB mode is a display mode corresponding to the BB state. Therefore, when shifting to the BB mode, the player can expect an increase of about 198 medals.

  When the mode is changed from the normal mode or the challenge mode to the BB mode, in the BB mode, a lottery for transition to the challenge mode and a lottery for transition to the attack mode are performed. In the case of winning the transition lottery to the attack mode, the game mode shifts to the attack mode after the end of the BB mode, and in the case of winning the transition lottery to the challenge mode, shifts to the challenge mode after the end of the BB mode. If none of the transition lottery is won, the process shifts to the normal mode after the BB mode ends. When the attack mode is changed to the BB mode, the attack mode is restored after the BB mode is completed. When the mode is changed from the VB mode to the BB mode, the mode is returned to the VB mode after the BB mode is completed.

  The normal mode is when the push order bell is won and the first promotion replay 1 to the first promotion replay 4, the fall replay 1 to the fall replay 3, the second promotion replay 1, the second promotion replay 2, the BAR replay 1, the BAR replay. 2 (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as “push order replay”) This is a display mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the player wins. In the normal mode, a lottery for transition to the challenge mode and a lottery for transition to the VB mode are performed. When the selection lottery for shifting to the challenge mode is won, the normal mode is switched to the challenge mode, and when the selection lottery for shifting to the VB mode is won, the normal mode is switched to the VB mode. The attack mode is not changed from the normal mode.

  The display control device 81 does not perform the lottery for shifting to the BB mode in the normal mode. Since the BB mode corresponds to the BB state as described above, the display control device 81 causes the display control device 81 to display a winning result command indicating that the first BB winning or the second BB winning has been established, or a status command indicating that the BB state has been entered. This is because it is sufficient to shift to the BB mode when receiving the. The same applies to the challenge mode, attack mode, and VB mode.

  The normal mode corresponds to each game state of the normal game state, the first RT state, the second RT state, the third RT state, and the CB state. However, in the normal mode, since the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified at the time of the push order bell win and at the time of the push order replay win, it is rare to shift to the second RT state and the third RT state, This almost corresponds to the first RT state. In the normal mode, if the game state at that time is the normal game state or the first RT state, it can be expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.59 for each game played, and the game state at that time is the second RT state or In the third RT state, it can be expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 0.06 each time one game is played.

  Like the normal mode, the challenge mode is a display mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified at the time of the push order bell win and at the time of the push order replay win. In the challenge mode, a lottery for shifting to the attack mode is performed. Transition to attack mode When the player wins the lottery, the challenge mode is switched to the attack mode. When the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) without winning the transition lottery, the challenge mode is shifted to the normal mode. The challenge mode does not shift to the VB mode.

  The challenge mode corresponds to each game state of the normal game state, the first RT state, the second RT state, the third RT state, and the CB state. However, in the challenge mode, since the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push-order replay is won, it rarely transits to the second RT state and the third RT state, which corresponds to almost the first RT state. . In the challenge mode, when the game state at that time is the normal game state or the first RT state, it can be expected that about 1.59 medals will be reduced each time one game is played, and the game state at that time is the second RT state or In the third RT state, it can be expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 0.06 each time one game is played.

  The attack mode is a display mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is informed both when the push order bell is won and when the push order replay is won. The attack mode is composed of four attack modes, that is, a first attack mode to a fourth attack mode with different transition probabilities to the VB mode. The transition probability is high. If the player wins the transition to the VB mode, the attack mode is switched to the VB mode. Transition to VB mode When a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) without winning the lottery, the attack mode is switched to the normal mode.

  The attack mode corresponds to each gaming state of the normal gaming state, the first RT state, the second RT state, the third RT state, and the CB state. However, in the attack mode, since the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified in both the push order bell win and the push order replay win, the stop switch 42 is in the operation order informed by the player. When ~ 44 is operated, it almost corresponds to the second RT state. In the attack mode, when the game state at that time is the normal game state or the first RT state, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 0.61 every time one game is played, and the game state at that time is the second RT state or In the third RT state, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 1.90 each time one game is played. In the attack mode, at least 50 games continue after the game state shifts to the second RT state. Therefore, when shifting to the attack mode, the player can expect an increase of about 100 medals.

  Similar to the attack mode, the VB mode is a display mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified at both the push order bell win and the push order replay win. The difference between the VB mode and the attack mode is that when the second promotion replay 1 or the second promotion replay 2 is won, the operation sequence for establishing the first replay prize is notified in the attack mode. In the VB mode, the operation sequence for establishing the fourth replay prize or the fifth replay prize is notified (see FIG. 21B). Further, in the VB mode, when the normal mode is changed to the VB mode, a lottery for changing to the challenge mode is performed. If the player selects the challenge mode transition lottery, the challenge mode is entered after the VB mode ends, and if the challenge mode transition lottery is not won, the VB mode exits the normal mode. When the attack mode shifts to the VB mode, the attack mode is restored after the VB mode ends.

  The VB mode corresponds to each gaming state of the normal gaming state, the first RT state, the second RT state, the third RT state, and the CB state. However, in the VB mode, the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified at both the push-order bell win and the push-order replay win, and the second promotion replay 1 or the second promotion replay 2 is won. When it becomes, the operation sequence for establishing the fourth re-game winning or the fifth re-game winning is notified. For this reason, the VB mode substantially corresponds to the third RT state when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the informed operation sequence. In the VB mode, when the game state at that time is the normal game state or the first RT state, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 0.61 every time one game is played, and the game state at that time is the second RT state or In the third RT state, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 1.90 each time one game is played. In the VB mode, at least 25 games continue after the game state shifts to the third RT state. Therefore, when shifting to the VB mode, the player can expect an increase of about 50 medals.

  Explaining the transition of the display mode when the number of medals owned by the player increases, it is general that the normal mode shifts to the challenge mode, the challenge mode shifts to the attack mode, and the attack mode returns to the normal mode. . Then, in the attack mode, the probability of shifting to the VB mode is higher than in the normal mode, so if a loop occurs that shifts from the attack mode to the VB mode and returns from the VB mode to the attack mode, the player You can expect more owned medals to increase.

Hereinafter, various processes performed by the display control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 29 and subsequent figures. In order to facilitate understanding, various processes performed by the display control device 81 in each display mode will be individually described.
First, the processing in the normal mode will be described.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the normal mode. The start process is a process performed based on the reception of the lottery result command from the main control device 101, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not the BB has been won. If the player has not won the BB, the process advances to step S702 to determine whether or not a penalty flag, which will be described later, is set. If the penalty flag has not been set, the process advances to step S703 to perform a mode lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to another display mode such as the challenge mode.

  In the mode lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, in step S801, VB lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the VB mode. In the VB lottery, whether or not to shift to the VB mode is determined based on the lottery state (high probability or normal) at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the player has won the VB lottery, and if the player has won the VB lottery, the result of the lottery (that is, the result of the VB winning) is stored, and the process ends.

  If the player is out of the VB lottery, the process advances to step S803 to perform a challenge lottery as to whether or not the mode should be changed to the challenge mode. In the challenge lottery, similar to the VB lottery, whether or not to shift to the challenge mode based on the lottery state at that time (high probability or normal), the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Make a decision. In step S804, it is determined whether or not the challenge lottery has been won. If the player fails the challenge lottery, the process advances to step S805 to perform a preliminary sign lottery on whether or not to perform a preliminary sign effect. The harsh omen effect is an effect that does not cause a transition to the VB mode or the challenge mode, but expects a transition to these display modes over a plurality of games. In the gasse sign lottery, it is determined whether or not to make a gasse sign effect based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. When the precursory lottery lottery is performed, the lottery result is stored and the present process is terminated. By the way, in the normal mode, when one of the strong cherry, the weak cherry, the watermelon, the chance A, the chance B, the middle bell, and the unquestioned bell (hereinafter collectively referred to as “rare role”) is won, The probability of winning one of the lottery is high.

  If it is determined in step S804 that the challenge lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S806 to determine the number of challenge games in the challenge mode. Specifically, one of 10, 20, 30, 65535 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. After that, in step S807, the value of the challenge game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is changed to the acquired value, and this processing ends.

  Returning to the description of the start process, when the mode lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to step S704 and the mode flag setting process is performed. Here, the mode flag is a flag for the display control device 81 to grasp the current display mode. For example, in the starting process in the normal mode that is currently described, the normal flag is set when the lottery result command is received. Starts if set.

  In the mode flag setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, it is determined in step S901 whether the VB lottery is won. If the player has not won the VB lottery, the process advances to step S902 to determine whether or not the player has won the challenge lottery. If the challenge lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the player has won the gasse omen lottery. When none of the VB lottery, the challenge lottery, and the gasse omen lottery has been won, this processing is finished as it is.

  If the player has won the gasse sign lottery, the process proceeds to step S904, the mode flag is changed to the gasse sign sign, and the process ends. When the challenge lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S905, the mode flag is changed to the challenge omen flag, and this processing is ended. If the player has won the VB lottery, the process proceeds to step S906, the mode flag is changed to the VB precursor flag, and the process ends.

  Returning to the description of the start process, when the mode flag setting process is completed, it is determined in step S705 whether or not the precursor flag is set. More specifically, it is determined whether any of the VB precursor flag, the challenge precursor flag, and the gasse precursor flag are set. If none of the precursory flags are set, normal information is set as mode information in step S708, and this processing ends. Here, the mode information is information for the display control device 81 to grasp the current display mode, like the mode flag. When the game is in the start stage (more specifically, the start process is performed), the display control device 81 grasps the current display mode based on the set mode flag, and starts the game end stage or the like. If it is a stage other than the stage, the current display mode is grasped based on the set mode information.

  If it is determined in step S705 that any of the precursory flags is set, the precursory game number lottery process is performed in step S706, and the normal information is set as the mode information in step S708, and this process is executed. finish. If it is determined in step S701 that BB has been won, the penalty flag is cleared in step S707, the normal information is set as the mode information in step S708, and the present process ends. If it is determined in step S702 that the penalty flag has been set, the normal information is set as the mode information in step S708 without performing the above-described mode lottery process, and this process ends.

  In the predictive game number lottery process in step S706, the predictive game number lottery is performed in step S1001, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the precursor game number lottery, one of the values 1 to 32 is selected based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1002, the value acquired in the predictive game number lottery is set in the predictive game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. After that, this processing ends.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the normal mode. The post-stop process is a process performed based on the receipt of a winning result command from the main control device 101, and is performed at the ending stage of the game. The post-stop processing in the normal mode is started when the normal information is set when the winning result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag has not been set, the process advances to step S1102 to determine whether or not the BB has been won. If the player has won the BB, the present process is terminated as it is. If the player has not won the BB, the process proceeds to step S1103, and the lottery state transition process is performed.

  In the lottery state transition processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, a lottery state transition lottery for VB lottery is performed in step S1201. In the lottery state transition lottery for the VB lottery, high probability or normal is selected as the lottery state based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1202, the selected lottery state is stored in the lottery state storage area for VB lottery provided in the display control device 81. In a succeeding step S1203, a lottery state transition lottery for challenge lottery is performed. In the lottery state transition lottery for the challenge lottery, similar to the lottery state transition lottery for the VB lottery, a high probability or normal is selected as the lottery state based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1204, the selected lottery state is stored in the lottery state storage area for challenge lottery provided in the display control device 81. After that, this processing ends.

  When the lottery state transition processing is completed, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined whether the gaming state has transitioned to the second RT state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the winning result command is information indicating that the third re-game winning is established. If the second RT state has not been entered, this processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when shifting to the second RT state, the penalty flag is set in step S1105, and the lottery state for VB lottery and the lottery state for challenge lottery are both changed to normal in step S1106 and step S1107, This process ends.

  When it is determined in step S1101 that the penalty flag has been set, the process proceeds to step S1108, and it is determined whether the gaming state has transitioned to the first RT state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the winning result command is information indicating that the second re-game winning is established, and if it is not the information indicating that the second re-game winning is established, the push order bell winning game In, it is determined whether or not the information indicates that the winning is not established (that is, whether or not the transition result has stopped). If the state has not transitioned to the first RT state, this process is terminated as it is, and if the state has transitioned to the first RT state, the penalty flag is cleared in step S1109 and then this process is terminated.

  Here, when the third re-game winning is established under the normal game state (when the game state shifts to the second RT state), the middle stop switch 43 → the left stop switch in the game won in the first promotion replay 1 42 → right stop switch 44 in order, in the game won in the first promotion replay 2 middle stop switch 43 → right stop switch 44 → left stop switch 42 in order, in the first promotion replay 3 When the right stop switch 44 → the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 is operated in this order in the winning game, and the right stop switch 44 → the middle stop switch 43 → the left stop switch 42 in the game won in the first promotion replay 4. There are cases where they are operated in order. When the third re-game winning is established in the normal mode, the penalty flag is set, and the penalty flag is not cleared until the BB is won or the game state shifts to the first RT state. Then, in the game in which the penalty flag is set, the start process ends without performing the mode lottery process (see FIG. 29), and therefore the display mode other than the BB mode does not shift. Therefore, a player who expects to switch to another display mode needs to first operate the left stop switch 42 in the normal mode. When the player first operates the left stop switch 42 in the normal mode, the normal mode substantially corresponds to the first RT state.

  When any one of the VB lottery, the challenge lottery, and the gaze omen lottery is won in the normal mode, the display mode shifts to the omen mode. Therefore, hereinafter, the processing in the precursor mode will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the omen mode. The start processing in the omen mode is started when the omen flag is set when the lottery result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the BB has been won. If the player has not won the BB, the process advances to step S1302 to determine whether the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag has not been set, the process advances to step S1303 to perform a mode lottery process.

  The mode lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the omen mode, if the omen mode is based on the gasse omen win, VB lottery and challenge lottery are performed, and if the omen mode is based on the challenge win or VB win No lottery will be held.

  When the mode lottery process is completed, the mode flag setting process described above is performed in step S1304, and the sign information is set as the mode information in step S1306, and the process is completed. Since the precursor game number lottery process (see FIG. 29) is not performed in the start process in the precursory mode, even if the challenge lottery or the VB lottery is won in the mode lottery process, the precursor game number counter The value is not changed to a new value (that is, the omen game is extended).

  If it is determined in step S1301 that BB has been won, the penalty flag is cleared in step S1305, and the sign information is set as the mode information in step S1306, and this processing ends. If it is determined in step S1302 that the penalty flag has been set, the sign information is set as the mode information in step S1306 without performing the above-described mode lottery process, and the process ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the omen mode. The post-stop processing in the omen mode is started when the omen information is set when the winning result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether or not the BB has been won. If the player has not won the BB, the process advances to step S1402 to determine whether the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1403, and it is determined whether the gaming state has transitioned to the second RT state. If the second RT state has not been entered, 1 is subtracted from the value of the precursor game number counter in step S1404, and it is determined whether or not the player has won the VB lottery in step S1405. If the player has not won the VB lottery, the lottery state transition process described above is performed in step S1406, and the process proceeds to step S1407. If the player has won the VB lottery, the process directly proceeds to step S1407.

  In step S1407, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 0. If the value of the precursor game number counter is not 0, this processing is ended as it is, and if the value of the precursor game number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1408, and whether the VB precursor flag is set as the mode flag. Determine whether or not. If the VB predictive flag is set, it means that the predictive mode based on VB winning has ended. Therefore, in step S1413, the mode flag is changed to the VB preparation flag, and this processing ends. If the mode flag is not the VB omen flag, the process advances to step S1409 to determine whether the challenge omen flag is set as the mode flag. If the challenge omen flag is set, it means that the omen mode based on the challenge winning has ended. Therefore, in step S1412, the mode flag is changed to the challenge flag, and this processing ends. If the mode flag is not the challenge omen flag, the process advances to step S1410 to determine whether or not the gasse omen flag is set as the mode flag. If the warning sign warning flag is set, it means that the warning warning sign based on the warning sign win has ended. Therefore, in step S1411, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag, and the processing ends. If the mode flag is neither the VB precursor flag, the challenge precursor flag, nor the gasse precursor flag, this processing is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1403 that the second RT state has been entered, the penalty flag is set in step S1414, and both the VB lottery state and the challenge lottery state are selected in steps S1415 and S1416. Change to normal. Then, in step S1407, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is 0. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1403, 1 is not subtracted from the value of the predictive game number counter, and therefore the value of the predictive game number counter does not become 0. Therefore, in the game that has transitioned to the second RT state, this processing is ended without performing the processing shown in steps S1408 to S1413.

  If it is determined that the penalty flag is set in step S1402, the process proceeds to step S1417, and it is determined whether the gaming state has transitioned to the first RT state. If the state has not transitioned to the first RT state, the process proceeds to step S1407, and if the state has transitioned to the first RT state, the penalty flag is cleared in step S1418, and then the process proceeds to step S1407. In this case as well, since 1 is not subtracted from the value of the precursor game number counter, the value of the precursor game number counter does not become 0 in step S1407. Therefore, in a game in which the penalty flag has been set, this processing is ended without performing the processing shown in steps S1408 to S1413.

  If it is determined in step S1401 that BB has been won, the process directly proceeds to step S1407. In this case as well, since 1 is not subtracted from the value of the precursor game number counter, the value of the precursor game number counter does not become 0 in step S1407. Therefore, in the game winning BB, this process is terminated without performing the processes of steps S1408 to S1413.

As described above, in the omen mode, if the transition to another display mode is expected as in the normal mode, it is necessary to first operate the left stop switch 42 in the omen mode. If the player wins one of the VB lottery, the challenge lottery, and the gasse omen lottery under the normal mode and plays the game under the omen mode until the number of the omen game counter reaches 0, the VB preparation mode, the challenge Switch to either normal mode or normal mode.
Next, the processing in the challenge mode will be described.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the challenge mode. The start process in the challenge mode is started when the challenge flag is set when the lottery result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB. If the player has won the BB, the challenge information is set as the mode information in step S1507, and the process ends.

  If the player has not won the BB, the process advances to step S1502 to carry out an attack lottery. In the attack lottery, whether or not to shift to the attack mode is determined based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. By the way, in the attack lottery, when the push order bell or the rare part is won, the probability of winning the attack lottery is high. In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the attack lottery has been won. If the attack lottery has not been won, the mode flag remains the challenge flag in step S1504. If the attack lottery has been won, the mode flag is changed to the attack preparation flag in step S1505, and at the same time step S1506. At, the first attack flag is set as the lottery flag. As described above, the attack mode is composed of four attack modes, that is, the first attack mode to the fourth attack mode having different transition probabilities to the VB mode. The lottery flag is a flag for the display control device 81 to grasp whether the current display mode is the first attack mode to the fourth attack mode. If the mode flag remains the challenge flag in step S1504, or if the first attack flag is set as the lottery flag in step S1506, the challenge information is set as the mode information in step S1507. The process ends.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the challenge mode. The post-stop processing in the challenge mode is started when the challenge information is set when the winning result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB. If the player has won the BB, the present process is terminated. If the player has not won the BB, the process advances to step S1602 to determine whether or not the player has won the attack lottery. When the attack lottery is won, the present process is terminated as it is, and when the attack lottery is not won, it is determined in step S1603 whether or not the game state is shifted to the second RT state. When the state has not transitioned to the second RT state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the challenge game number counter in step S1604, and it is determined in step S1605 whether or not the value of the challenge game number counter has become 0. If the value of the challenge game number counter is not 0, this processing is ended as it is, and if the value of the challenge game number counter is 0, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag in step S1606. , This process ends.

  When it is determined in step S1603 that the second RT state has been entered, the penalty flag is set in step S1607, and the lottery state is changed to normal in step S1608. After that, in step S1609, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag, and this processing ends.

As described above, in the challenge mode, if the transition to the attack mode is expected, it is necessary to first operate the left stop switch 42 in the challenge mode. In the challenge mode, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first and the third re-game winning is established, the value of the challenge game number counter (that is, the number of remaining games in the challenge mode) is set. This is because the challenge mode ends regardless and the mode shifts to the normal mode. If the attack lottery is won in the challenge mode, the display mode shifts to the attack preparation mode, and if the attack lottery is not won before the value of the challenge game number counter reaches 0, Switch to normal mode.
Next, the processing in the attack preparation mode will be described.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the attack preparation mode. The start process in the attack preparation mode is started when the attack preparation flag is set when the lottery result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB. If the player has won the BB, the attack preparation information is set as the mode information in step S1703, and the process ends. If the player has not won the BB, the operation order notification process is performed in step S1702, and the attack preparation information is set as the mode information in step S1703, and the process ends.

  In the operation order notification process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 40, it is determined in step S1801 whether or not the push order bell has been won. When the push order bell is won, the process proceeds to step S1802, and it is determined whether the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, this process is ended as it is, and if it is not the normal gaming state, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the first small winning combination is notified. Then, this process ends. The reason why the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the push order bell is won in the normal gaming state is to shift the gaming state to the first RT state.

  If the push order bell has not been won, the process advances to step S1804 to determine whether or not one of the first promotion replay 1 to the first promotion replay 4 has been won. When any one of the first promotion replays is won, the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the third replay winning combination is notified in step S1805, and this processing is ended. If none of the first promotion replays has been won, the process advances to step S1806 to determine whether or not the player has won BAR replay 1 or BAR replay 2. If any BAR replay is won, the process advances to step S1807 to determine whether the current display mode is the attack mode or the attack preparation mode. In the operation order notification process in the attack preparation mode, an affirmative determination is made, and in step S1805, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the third replay winning combination is notified, and the present process ends.

  If none of the BAR replays has been won, the process advances to step S1809 to determine whether or not one of the fall replays 1 to 3 has been won. When any one of the fall replays is won, the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the first replay winning combination is notified in step S1810, and this processing is ended. If none of the fall replays has been won, the process advances to step S1811, and it is determined whether or not the second promotion replay 1 or the second promotion replay 2 has been won. If none of the second promotion replays has been won, this processing is ended as it is. If any of the second promotion replays has been won, the process advances to step S1812 to determine whether the current display mode is the attack mode, the attack preparation mode, or the VB mode. In the operation order notification process in the attack preparation mode, an affirmative determination is made, and in step S1810, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the first re-game winning combination is notified, and the present process is ended.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the attack preparation mode. The post-stop processing in the attack preparation mode is started when the attack preparation information is set when the winning result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S1901, it is determined whether the gaming state has transitioned to the second RT state. If the gaming state has not transitioned to the second RT state, this processing is terminated as it is, and if the game state has transitioned to the second RT state, it means that the attack mode start condition has been satisfied, and thus steps S1902 to S1902 The attack start process shown in S1906 is performed, and this process ends.

In the attack start process, the mode flag is changed to the attack flag in step S1902, and it is determined in step S1903 whether the attack mode is the first attack mode. Specifically, when the display mode before the current attack preparation mode is the challenge mode, it is determined that the attack mode is the first attack mode, and the display mode before the current attack preparation mode is the VB mode or the BB mode. In this case, it is determined that the attack mode is not the first attack mode. In the case of the first attack mode, the process proceeds to step S1905, and 50 is added to the remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the attack mode. After that, or when it is determined in step S1903 that it is not the first attack mode, the process proceeds to step S1905, and a standby game number lottery for determining the number of standby games until the VB mode is performed. In the standby game number lottery, based on the lottery flag (that is, the first attack mode to the fourth attack mode) and the random number acquired by the display control device 81, one of the values of 20 to 240 set at intervals of 20. To get. In step S1906, the acquired value is set in the standby game number counter. After that, this processing ends.
As described above, the attack preparation mode ends when the second RT state is entered, and the display mode is changed to the attack mode.
Next, processing in the attack mode will be described.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the attack mode. The start process in the attack mode is started when the attack flag is set when the lottery result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S2001, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB. If the player has won the BB, the attack information is set as the mode information in step S2004, and the process ends.

  If the player has not won the BB, the process advances to step S2002 to determine whether or not the player has won the rare combination. If the player has not won the rare combination, the operation order notification process is performed in step S2003, and the attack information is set as the mode information in step S2004, and this process ends. The operation order notification process in the attack mode is the same as the operation order notification process in the attack preparation mode, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

  If the player has won the rare role, the process advances to step S2005 to determine whether or not the player has won the VB. If the player has not won the VB, reference is made to which one of the first attack flag to the fourth attack flag is set as the lottery flag in step S2006, and the VB lottery is performed in step S2007. In the VB lottery in the attack mode, it is determined whether or not to shift to the VB mode based on the lottery flag and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. By the way, the winning probability of the VB lottery is about 1/150 in the first attack mode, the winning probability of the VB lottery is about 1/117 in the second attack mode, and the VB lottery in the third attack mode. The winning probability of is about 84.0, and the winning probability of the VB lottery is about 50.0 in the fourth attack mode. In step S2008, it is determined whether or not the player has won the VB lottery, and if the player has won the VB lottery, a transfer game number lottery for determining the number of games until the player shifts to the VB mode (more specifically, the VB preparation mode). To do. In the transfer game number lottery, one of the values 2 to 5 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Then, in step S2010, the acquired value is set in the transition game number counter. In step S2005, if the value of the transition game number counter is 0, it is determined that the player has not won VB, and if the value of the transition game number counter is not 0, it is determined that the player has won VB. ing.

  When it is determined in step S2005 that the player has not won VB, when it is determined that the player has not won the VB lottery in step S2008, and in step S2010, a value of 2 to 5 is set to the transition game number counter. If it is set, attack information is set as mode information in step S2004, and this processing ends.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the post-stop processing in the attack mode. The post-stop processing in the attack mode is started when the attack information is set when the winning result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S2101, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB, and if the player has won the BB, the present process ends. If BB is not won, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter in step S2102, and it is determined in step S2103 whether VB is won. If the player has not won VB, 1 is subtracted from the value of the standby game number counter in step S2104, and it is determined in step S2105 whether or not the value of the standby game number counter has become 0. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, it is determined in step S2106 whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, it means that the attack mode termination condition is satisfied, and thus step S2107. At step S2108, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag, and at the same time, the lottery flag is cleared, and this processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S2103 that VB has been won, the process proceeds to step S2109, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the transition game number counter. In a succeeding step S2110, it is determined whether or not the value of the transition game number counter has become 0. If the value of the transition game number counter is not 0, it is further determined in step S2111 whether the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 or not. If the value of the transition game number counter is not 0 and the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the present process is terminated. On the other hand, if either the value of the transition game number counter or the value of the remaining game number counter becomes 0, the mode flag is changed to the VB preparation flag in step S2112, and this processing ends. Also, when it is determined in step S2105 that the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the mode flag is changed to the VB preparation flag in step S2112, and this processing is ended.

  As described above, when the VB lottery is won in the attack mode, the VB preparation mode is entered after the number of games corresponding to the value set in the transition game number counter has been played. However, when the value of the remaining game number counter becomes 0 before the value of the transition game number counter becomes 0, the value of the remaining game number counter does not become when the value of the transition game number counter becomes 0. When it becomes 0, the mode shifts to the VB preparation mode. Even if the player does not win the VB lottery in the attack mode, if the value of the standby game number counter becomes 0 before the value of the remaining game number counter becomes 0, the display mode becomes VB. Move to preparation mode. Since the VB lottery in the attack mode is carried out when the rare part is won, the VB preparation mode is set regardless of whether or not the rare part is won by adopting a configuration that shifts to the VB preparation mode depending on the value of the standby game number counter. It is possible to make the player expect the transition of. Before the value of the remaining game number counter reaches 0, if the VB lottery is not won and the value of the standby game number counter does not reach 0, the display mode shifts to the normal mode.

  Here, the VB notification process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The VB notification process is a process that is performed subsequent to the start process at the start stage of the game, and is a process for setting an effect when shifting to the VB preparation mode.

  In step S2201, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB. If the player has won the BB, the present process is terminated. If the player has not won the BB, the process advances to step S2202 to determine whether or not the value of the transition game number counter is zero. The VB notification process is a process that is performed subsequent to the start process, and if the VB lottery is won, the value of the transition game number counter is set because the value of the transition game number counter is set to 2-5. When it is 0, it means that the player has not won the VB lottery. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S2203, and it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is 1. The value of the standby game number counter is decremented by 1 in the post-stop processing. Therefore, when the value of the stand-by game number counter is 1, it means that the value of the stand-by game number counter becomes 0 after the end of the current game, and means to shift to the VB preparation mode from the next game. . Therefore, if the value of the standby game number counter is 1, this process is terminated after setting the VB notification effect in step S2204, and if the value of the standby game number counter is not 1, the process is directly performed. finish. By setting the VB notification effect, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies the shift to the VB mode after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped.

  If it is determined in step S2202 that the value of the transition game number counter is not 0, it means that the player has won the VB lottery in the current game or the previous game. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S2205, and it is determined whether or not the value of the transition game number counter is 1. The value of the transition game number counter is decremented by 1 in the post-stop processing. Therefore, when the value of the transition game number counter is 1, it means that the value of the transition game number counter becomes 0 after the end of the current game, and it means that the next game shifts to the VB preparation mode. . Therefore, when the value of the transition game number counter is 1, the VB notification effect is set in step S2204, and this processing is ended.

  If the value of the transition game number counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step S2206, and it is determined whether or not the VB notification flag is set. If the VB notification flag is not set, the process advances to step S2207 to determine whether the value of the remaining game number counter is greater than 5. If the value of the remaining game number counter is larger than 5, the VB notification flag is set in step S2208, and the auxiliary effect corresponding to the number of transition games is set in step S2209, and this processing ends. In step S2209, for example, when the value of the transition game number counter is 5, an auxiliary effect performed in the current game, an auxiliary effect performed in the next game, an auxiliary effect performed after two games, and an auxiliary effect performed after three games, The auxiliary effect performed after four games is determined, and the determination result is stored. As the auxiliary effects set at this time, for example, various effects such as a continuous effect that is performed over the game corresponding to the value of the transition game number counter or a precursor effect that frequently causes a predetermined effect to be repeated are prepared in advance. Has been done.

  If it is determined in step S2206 that the VB notification flag is set, it means that the auxiliary effect has already been determined in the previous game, so in step S2212 the corresponding auxiliary effect is set and The process ends.

If it is determined in step S2207 that the value of the remaining game number counter is 5 or less, the process proceeds to step S2210, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 1. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 1, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining game number counter is 1, this process is terminated after setting the VB notification effect in step S2211. .
The flow of effects when the above VB notification processing is performed will be described.

  When shifting to the VB mode based on the value of the standby game number counter becoming 0, in the game in which the value of the standby game number counter becomes 0, shifting to the VB mode after all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped Is notified.

  When shifting to the VB mode based on the VB lottery, if the VB lottery is won in a situation where the number of remaining games in the attack mode is 6 or more, a predetermined auxiliary effect is provided from 2 to 5 games from the winning game. At the same time, in a game in which the value of the transition game number counter is 0, the transition to the VB mode is notified after all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped.

  When the VB lottery is won in a situation where the number of remaining games in the attack mode is 5 or less, the game until the value of the transition game number counter becomes 0 or the value of the remaining game number counter becomes 0 is predetermined. No auxiliary production is performed. Then, in a game in which the value of the transition game number counter is 0 or a game in which the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the transition to the VB mode is notified after all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped.

Although detailed description is omitted, when the VB lottery is performed in step S2007 of the start process, even if the VB lottery is missed, the player is expected to transition to the VB mode with a predetermined probability for 2 to 5 games. An auxiliary effect (VB notification gadget effect) is performed. When the VB lottery is performed in a situation where the number of remaining games in the attack mode is 5 or less, the auxiliary effect is not performed.
Next, the processing in the VB preparation mode will be described.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the VB preparation mode. The start processing in the VB preparation mode is started when the VB preparation flag is set when the lottery result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S2301, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB. If the player has won the BB, the VB preparation information is set as the mode information in step S2306, and the process ends. If the player has not won the BB, it is determined in step S2302 whether the penalty flag has been set. If the penalty flag is not set, it is determined in step S2303 whether the current gaming state is other than the third RT state. If the current game state is other than the third RT state, the flow advances to step S2304 to determine whether or not a rare combination has been won. If the player has not won the rare combination, the operation order notification process is performed in step S2305, the VB preparation information is set as the mode information in step S2306, and the process ends.

  In the operation sequence notification process (see FIG. 40) in the VB preparation mode, when the second promotion replay 1 or the second promotion replay 2 is won, a negative determination is made in step S1812, and the fourth replay winning is made in step S1813. The operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can be established is notified. Therefore, in the VB preparation mode, the game state can be shifted to the third RT state by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order.

  If it is determined in step S2304 that the rare combination has been won, the process advances to step S2307 to perform a VB extension lottery as to whether or not to increase the number of games in the VB mode. In the VB extension lottery, the increased number of games in the VB mode is acquired based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2308, it is determined whether or not the player has won the VB extension lottery, more specifically, whether or not the acquired increased number of games is not zero. If the player has won the VB extension lottery, the process advances to step S2309 to add the acquired number to the VB game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the VB mode. After that, in step S2306, VB preparation information is set as mode information, and this processing ends. If the player has not won the VB extension lottery, the process directly proceeds to step S2306, the VB preparation information is set as the mode information, and the present process ends.

  If it is determined in step S2303 that the current gaming state is the third RT state, a penalty flag is set in step S2310, and VB preparation information is set as mode information in step S2306, and this processing ends. To do. In addition, when the event that determines that the current game state is the third RT state occurs in step S2303, the second promotion replay is won in the attack mode, and the stop switch is in the operation order different from the notified operation order. A typical example is a case where 42 to 44 are operated to establish a fourth replay winning prize (fifth replay winning prize), and thereafter, the operation shifts to the VB preparation mode without returning to the second RT state.

  If it is determined in step S2302 that the penalty flag has been set, the VB preparation information is set as the mode information in step S2306 without performing the operation order notification process, the VB extension lottery, etc., and this process ends. .

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the VB preparation mode. The post-stop processing in the VB preparation mode is started when the VB preparation information is set when the winning result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In steps S2401 and S2402, it is determined whether or not the fourth re-game prize or the fifth re-game prize has been established. If the fourth re-game prize or the fifth re-game prize is established, it means that the start condition of the VB mode is established, so the VB start process shown in steps S2403 to S2406 is performed, and this process is ended. .

  In the VB start processing, the mode flag is changed to the VB flag in step S2403, and the VB game number lottery is performed in step S2404. In the VB game number lottery, 25 or 50 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2405, the acquired value is added to the value of the VB game number counter. Then, in step S2406, the penalty flag is cleared, and this processing ends.

  If the fourth re-game prize and the fifth re-game prize are not established, the process proceeds to step S2407, and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the informed operation order (hereinafter, referred to as “incorrect answer operation”). It has also been done. ”) Is determined. Specifically, when the first small winning combination is not established when the push order bell is elected, when the third replay winning is not established when the first promotion replay is elected, and when the falling replay is elected It is determined that an incorrect operation has been performed, if the winning is not established, or if the fourth replay winning or the fifth replay winning is not established when the second promotion replay is won. If the incorrect answer operation has not been performed, the present process is terminated as it is, and if the incorrect answer operation has been performed, the penalty flag is set in step S2408 and then the present process is terminated.

  As described above, the VB preparation mode ends when the fourth re-game winning or the fifth re-game winning is established and shifts to the third RT state, and the display mode shifts to the VB mode.

  Here, when the second promotion replay 1 or the second promotion replay 2 is won, before the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 becomes effective, the stop switch 42 to which the fourth replay prize can be established. In addition to the operation sequence of 44, a predetermined combination of symbols is notified. Specifically, when the second promotion replay 1 is won, the forward pressing operation is notified, and the combination of the "red 7" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, and the "white 7" symbol is notified. When the second promotion replay 2 is won, a forward operation is notified, and a combination of "red 7" symbol, "red 7" symbol, "BAR" symbol, or "white 7" symbol, "white 7" The combination of symbols and "BAR" symbols is notified. When the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the informed symbol combination in the informed operation order, the symbol combination is stopped on the middle line L2, so that the VB mode is a bonus 1 It is possible to make them recognize as if they were species.

In the VB preparation mode, the penalty flag is set to avoid the establishment of the fourth replay prize and the fifth replay prize (that is, the transition to the VB mode) by the player performing an incorrect answer operation, and the VB preparation. This is to avoid playing a game in the expectation of winning the VB extension lottery under the mode.
Next, the processing in the VB mode will be described.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the VB mode. The start process in the VB mode is started when the VB flag is set when the lottery result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB. If the player has won the BB, the VB information is set as the mode information in step S2507, and the process ends.

  If the player has not won the BB, the operation order notification process is performed in step S2502. In the operation order notification process (see FIG. 40) in the VB mode, when BAR replay 1 or BAR replay 2 is won, a negative determination is made in step S1807, and the first notification process is performed in step S1808.

  In the first notification process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 48, it is determined in step S2601 whether or not the current VB mode is the normal VB mode that has shifted from the normal mode. As described in the post-stop processing in the attack mode (see FIG. 43), when the attack mode shifts to the normal mode, the lottery flag is cleared in step S2108 while the attack mode shifts to the VB preparation mode. Does not clear the lottery flag. In step S2601, if the lottery flag is not set, it is determined to be the normal VB mode, and if the lottery flag is set, it is determined to be the attack VB mode shifted from the attack mode.

  If the current VB mode is the normal VB mode, the middle press operation is notified in step S2602, and this processing ends. If the player presses the stop switches 42 to 44 in the middle, the first re-game prize is established (see FIG. 21 (c)).

  When the current VB mode is the attack VB mode, the process proceeds to step S2603, and the forward pressing operation is notified, and the combination of the "BAR" symbol, the "BAR" symbol, and the "BAR" symbol is informed. After that, this processing ends. When the player sequentially operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the winning mode to be established is as follows. When the BAR replay 1 is won, the seventh replay winning is established, and the "BAR" symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped on the middle line L2 (FIG. 10, FIG. 21 (c). )reference). When the BAR replay 2 is won, the sixth re-game prize or the eighth re-game prize is established, and the "BAR" symbols of the two reels are stopped on the middle line L2, while one reel is The "BAR" symbol does not stop on the middle line L2, and the BAR template is disengaged (see FIGS. 10 and 21 (c)).

Incidentally, the first notification process is not performed in the VB preparation mode. As shown in FIGS. 15, 20, 22, and 23, only the third RT state wins the BAR replay, and in the VB preparation mode under the third RT state, a negative determination is made in step S2302 or step S2303. However, the operation order notification process is not performed (see FIG. 45).
Returning to the description of the start processing, when the operation order notification processing ends, the process advances to step S2503 to determine whether the current VB mode is the normal VB mode.

  If the current VB mode is the normal VB mode, the process advances to step S2504 to perform a challenge lottery. In the challenge lottery, whether or not to shift to the challenge mode is determined based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. By the way, in the challenge lottery in the VB mode, when the rare part is won, the probability of winning the challenge lottery is high. When the challenge lottery in the normal mode and the challenge lottery in the VB mode are compared, the challenge lottery in the VB mode has a higher probability of winning than the high-probability state in the normal mode regardless of the winning combination. Has become. After performing the challenge lottery, it is determined in step S2505 whether or not the challenge lottery has been won. When the challenge lottery is won, the normal winning flag is set in step S2506, the VB information is set as the mode information in step S2507, and the process is finished. If the challenge lottery has not been won, the VB information is set as the mode information in step S2507 without setting the normal winning flag, and the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S2503 that the current VB mode is the attack VB mode, the process advances to step S2508 to determine whether or not BAR replay 1 is won. If BAR Replay 1 is won, the process proceeds to step S2509, and the number of additional games to be added to the number of remaining games in the attack mode is determined. In step S2509 based on the BAR replay 1 winning, the number of additional games is determined to be 30 or 50. In a succeeding step S2510, the determined additional game number is added to the value of the remaining game number counter. After that, in step S2507, the VB information is set as the mode information, and this processing ends.

  If the player has not won the BAR replay 1, the process advances to step S2511, and it is determined whether or not the player has won the rare combination. When a rare role is won, an additional lottery is performed in step S2512. In the additional lottery, a win / no decision as to whether or not to determine the number of additional games is performed based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2513, it is determined whether or not the additional lottery has been won. If the additional lottery has been won, the additional flag is set in step S2514. After that, the number of additional games is determined in step S2509, and the number of additional games is added to the value of the remaining game number counter in step S2510. Then, in step S2507, VB information is set as the mode information, and this processing ends. In step S2509 based on the winning of the rare role, the number of additional games is determined to be 5 to 150. Specifically, when the winning combination is watermelon, the ratio of 10% is determined to be 5, the ratio of 80% is determined to be 15, the ratio of 8% is determined to be 25, and the ratio of 1.7% is determined. The ratio is determined to be 35, the ratio of 0.2% is determined to be 55, and the ratio of 0.1% is determined to be 105. If the winning combination is chance A or chance B, 80% of the time is determined to be 5, 5% is determined to be 15 and 8% is determined to be 25, and 1.7% is determined. Is determined to be 35, 0.2% is determined to be 55, and 0.1% is determined to be 105. If the winning role is weak cherry, it is decided that 5% at 10%, 15 at 79%, 25 at 8%, and 35 at 2.4%. It is determined to be 55 at a rate of 0.4% and 105 at a rate of 0.2%. When the winning combination is strong cherry, it is determined that 5 is 10%, 15 is 70%, 25 is 10%, and 35 is 5.0%. The ratio is determined to be 55 at a rate of 3.0% and 105 at a rate of 2.0%. If the winning combination is the middle bell, it is determined to be 105 at a ratio of 50% and 150 at a ratio of 50%. If the winning combination is Bell, it is always 150.

  When it is determined in step S2511 that the rare role has not been won and in step S2513 that the additional lottery has not been won, the VB information is set as the mode information in step S2507, and The process ends.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the VB mode. The post-stop processing in the VB mode is started when the VB information is set when the winning result command is received from the main control device 101.

  In step S2701, it is determined whether or not the player has won the BB. If the player has won the BB, the present process is terminated. When the BB is not won, 1 is subtracted from the value of the VB game number counter in step S2702, and it is determined in step S2703 whether the value of the VB game number counter has become 0 or not. If the value of the VB game number counter is not 0, it means that the end condition of the VB mode is not satisfied, and thus this processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the VB game number counter becomes 0, the VB end processing shown in steps S2704 to S2711 is performed.

  In the VB end processing, it is determined in step S2704 whether the current VB mode is the normal VB mode. If the current VB mode is the normal VB mode, the process advances to step S2705 to determine whether or not the challenge lottery has been won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal winning flag is set. If the player has won the challenge lottery, the normal winning flag is cleared in step S2706, and the mode flag is changed to the challenge flag in step S2707. If the challenge lottery has not been won, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag in step S2709. When the mode flag is changed to the challenge flag or the normal flag, the exception flag is set in step S2708, and this processing ends. Here, the exception flag is a flag for notifying an intermediate pressing operation when winning BAR replay 1 or BAR replay 2 in the normal mode or the challenge mode after the VB mode is finished. When the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the informed operation sequence, the game state at the end of the VB mode becomes the third RT state. In the normal mode and the challenge mode, the player operates the left stop switch 42 first, so by notifying the middle press operation when the player wins the BAR replay 1 or the BAR replay 2, each of the VB mode is ended despite the termination of the VB mode. It is possible to prevent the "BAR" symbol of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R from stopping on the middle line L2. The exception flag is cleared when the game state shifts to the first RT state.

  If it is determined in step S2704 that the current VB mode is the attack VB mode, the flow advances to step S2710 to carry out lottery flag change processing. In the lottery flag change processing, the lottery flag change lottery is performed based on the set lottery flag and the random number acquired by the display control device 81, and the lottery flag corresponding to the lottery result is changed. Specifically, when the first attack flag is set, the first attack flag remains at 80% and is changed to the second attack flag at 20%. If the second attack flag is set, it is changed to the first attack flag at a rate of 10%, remains as the second attack flag at a rate of 70%, and is changed to the third attack flag at a rate of 20%. To do. If the third attack flag is set, it is changed to the second attack flag at a rate of 20%, remains at the third attack flag at a rate of 60%, and is changed to the fourth attack flag at a rate of 20%. To do. If the fourth attack flag is set, the fourth attack flag remains at the rate of 80% and is changed to the third attack flag at the rate of 20%. When the lottery flag changing process is completed, the mode flag is changed to the attack preparation flag in step S2711, and the process is completed.

  As described above, in the VB mode, in the normal VB mode, it is possible to expect a transition to the challenge mode after the normal VB mode ends, and in the attack VB mode, an increase in the number of remaining games in the attack mode thereafter. Can be expected.

  Here, the additional notification process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The add-on notification process is a process that is performed subsequent to the start process at the start stage of the game, and is a process for setting an effect when winning the add-on lottery. Prior to explaining the add-on notification process, the outline of the case of winning the add-on lottery will be described. There may be a case where a latent effect for informing the number of additional games is performed after the winning game or two games after the winning game. In addition, the number of additional games may be notified in the final game in the VB mode.

  In step S2801, it is determined whether an effect flag indicating that a latent effect is being performed is set. When the effect flag is not set, it means that the latent effect is not performed, and therefore the process proceeds to step S2802, and it is determined whether or not the additional flag is set. As described in the start processing in the VB mode, the addition flag is set when the addition lottery is won (step S2514, see FIG. 47). Therefore, when the addition flag is set, it means that the addition lottery is won in this game. In this case, the process proceeds to step S2803, and the additional game number (step S2509, see FIG. 47) determined in the current game start process is added to the value of the notification game number counter. Here, the notification game number counter is a counter for grasping the number of additional games to be notified.

  In step S2804, the addition flag is cleared, and in step S2805, it is determined whether or not the value of the VB game number counter is 1. If the value of the VB game number counter is not 1, the process advances to step S2806 to determine whether a final notification flag described later is set. If the final notification flag is not set, the process advances to step S2807 to determine which of the latent effect and the continuous hit effect. In step S2808, it is determined whether or not the latent production is performed, and when it is determined that the latent production is performed, the production flag is set in step S2809 and the production content determination processing is performed in step S2810. , This process ends.

In the effect content determination processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 51, it is determined in step S2901 whether or not the value of the VB game number counter is 2. If the value of the VB game number counter is 2, 1 is set in the effect game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the latent effect in step S2902. If the value of the VB game number counter is not 2, it is determined in the previous step S2805 that the value of the VB game number counter is not 1, so the value of the VB game number counter is 3 or more, that is, the remaining VB mode. This means that there are two or more games remaining. In such a case, 2 is set in the effect game number counter in step S2903. After setting 1 or 2 to the effect game number counter, in step S2904, effect contents of each game in which the latent effect is performed are determined. Specifically, when the effect game number counter is set to 1, the effect content of the auxiliary effect performed in the current game (including non-execution of effect) and the effect content of the auxiliary effect performed in the next game (not effected). (Including execution). When the effect game number counter is set to 2, the effect content of the auxiliary effect performed in the current game (including non-execution of effect) and the effect content of the auxiliary effect performed in the next game (including non-execution of effect). And the effect contents (including effect non-execution) of the auxiliary effect performed after two games. At this time, the effect contents of each game are determined based on the winning combination, the number of additional games, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. When the effect contents of each game have been decided, this processing is ended.
As described above, in the case of performing the latent effect, the effect flag is set and the effect content of the subsequent game in the additional lottery winning game is also determined.

  Returning to the explanation of the addition notification process, since the effect flag is set in the next game in which it is determined that the latent effect is to be performed, a negative determination is made in step S2801 and the in-hidden process is performed in step S2813 to perform the main processing. To finish.

  In the incubating process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 52, it is determined in step S3001 whether or not the BB has been won. When BB is not won, 1 is subtracted from the value of the effect game number counter in step S3002, and auxiliary effect corresponding to the current game determined in the previous game is started in step S3003. In step S3004, it is determined whether the addition flag is set. If the addition flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S3006, and it is determined whether the value of the effect game number counter is 0 or not. If the value of the effect game number counter is not 0, it means that the latent effect continues in the next game, and thus the present process is ended. If the value of the effect game number counter is 0, it means that the latent effect is completed in this game, so in step S3007, notification is set after completion and the effect flag is cleared in step S3008. , This process ends. When the notification after the end is set, the value of the notification game number counter (that is, the number of additional games) is displayed on the auxiliary display portion 65 after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, and the notification game number counter is displayed after the display is executed. The value of is changed to 0.

  When it is determined in step S3004 that the additional flag is set, it means that the additional lottery has been won again during the latent effect. In such a case, the number of games to be added is added to the value of the notification game number counter in step S3005. After that, the processing of steps S3006 to S3008 is performed, and the present processing ends. That is, when the additional lottery is won again in the middle of the latent effect, the total number of additional games determined during the latent effect period in the last game of the latent effect is collectively displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. At this time, the effect contents of the latent effect are not changed.

  If it is determined in step S3001 that BB has been won, the present process is terminated without performing the processes of step S3002 and subsequent steps. In other words, when the player wins BB in the middle of the latency effect, the latency effect is interrupted.

  When the effect game number counter is set to 2 in the game in which the latent effect is determined to be performed, the in-concealment process is performed also in the game after the two games in which the latent effect is determined to be performed.

  Returning to the explanation of the addition notification process, if it is determined in step S2808 that the latent effect is not to be performed, that is, if the continuous hit effect is to be performed, the continuous hit effect process is performed in step S2811, and the present process ends.

  In the continuous hit production process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 53, the value of the notification game number counter is stored as an initial value in step S3101. In step S3102, the base value is determined. In the present embodiment, any value of 1 to 5 is determined as the base value. In step S3103, a continuous stroke flag indicating that continuous stroke effect is started is set. After that, in step S3104, the continuous hitting notification is started, and this processing ends. By starting the repeated hitting notification, the notification that the effect switch 66 is continuously hit is started on the auxiliary display section 65.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the continuous hitting process. The continuous hitting process is a process that is performed subsequent to the addition notification process, and is a process that is regularly activated until all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped.

  In step S3201, it is determined whether or not the continuous hit flag is set. If the continuous hit flag is not set, it means that the continuous hit effect is not being performed in the current game, and thus the present process is ended.

  If the continuous hit flag is set, the process advances to step S3202 to determine whether the effect switch 66 has been operated. As shown in FIG. 11, the effect switch 66 is electrically connected to the display control device 81. Therefore, in step S3202, the signal state of the effect switch detection sensor that detects the operation of the effect switch 66 is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the effect switch 66 has been operated. When the effect switch 66 is operated, the process proceeds to step S3202, and 1 is added to the value of the operation number counter for counting the operation number of the effect switch 66. In the following step S3204, the number of additional games scheduled to be displayed on the auxiliary display section 65 by this operation (the number of currently displayed games) is calculated. Specifically, the value of the operation number counter is multiplied by the base value. In step S3205, the number of games to be added (the number of games to be displayed next time) to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the next operation is calculated. Specifically, the value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the operation number counter is multiplied by the base value. In step S3206, the current display game number and the next display game number are added, and it is determined whether or not the addition result is less than or equal to the value of the notification game number counter. If the addition result is less than or equal to the value of the notification game number counter, the process proceeds to step S3207, and the current display game number is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 as the additional game number. After that, in step S3208, the value of the number of currently displayed games is subtracted from the value of the notification game number counter, and this processing is ended.

  When it is determined in step S3207 that the addition result is larger than the value of the notification game number counter, the process proceeds to step S3209, and the value of the notification game number counter, not the number of games displayed this time, is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 as the number of additional games. To do. In step S3210, the value of the notification game number counter is set to 0. In step S3211, the initial value stored in the continuous stroke effect process is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 as the total number of games to be added. Then, in step S3212, the continuous hit flag is cleared, and this processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S3202 that the effect switch 66 has not been operated, the process advances to step S3213 to determine whether all reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. Whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R have stopped can be determined by the number of times the stop instruction command is received and whether or not the winning result command is received. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, this process is terminated as it is, and if all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the continuous hit flag is cleared in step S3214, and step S3215 is performed. Then, the final notification flag is set, and this processing ends.

Here, the continuous hit effect will be described with a specific example. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing the relationship between the number of operations of the effect switch 66 and the number of additional games displayed on the auxiliary display section 65. FIG. 55 (a) is a diagram in the case where the continuous hit effect is started in the situation where the value of the notification game number counter is 55, and FIG. It is a figure at the time of starting.
The continuous hit effect when the base value is determined to be "3" in the situation where the value of the notification game number counter is 55 will be described.

  When the effect switch 66 is operated once while at least one reel is rotating, the number of additional games “3” is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65 in response to the operation. When the second operation is performed, the number of additional games “6” is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 according to the operation. When the third operation is performed, the number of additional games “9” is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65 according to the operation. When the fourth operation is performed, the number of additional games “12” is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65 in accordance with the operation. As described above, in the case of the base value “3”, until the effect switch 66 is operated four times, a value increased by three is displayed as the number of additional games on the auxiliary display section 65 each time the effect switch 66 is operated.

  When the fifth operation is performed, the number of additional games “25” is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65 according to the operation. When the fourth operation is performed, the total sum of the values displayed as the number of additional games is “30”. Since the continuous hit effect is started in the situation where the value of the notification game number counter is "55", the value of the notification game number counter at that time is "25". When "15" is displayed as the additional game number when the fifth operation is performed, it is necessary to display "10" as the additional game number when the sixth operation is performed. If "10" is displayed for the sixth time even though the number of additional games has increased each time the player operates the numbers 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15, it is assumed that the player will be very disappointed. Therefore, when the fifth operation is performed, "25" instead of "15" is displayed on the auxiliary display portion 65 as the number of additional games, and "55" is added as the total number of additional games to recognize the end of the continuous hit effect. Is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65.

In the continuous hit production when the base value is determined to be "3" when the value of the notification game number counter is 105, the effect switch 66 is set to 6 as in the situation where the value of the notification game number counter is 55 and the base value is "3". The number of additional games displayed as 3,6,9,12,15,18 increases by 3 each time it is operated. Then, when the seventh operation is performed, “42” is displayed instead of “21” as the number of additional games on the auxiliary display unit 65 according to the operation, and “105” is added as the total number of additional games. It is displayed on the display unit 65.
As described above, in the continuous hit production, a larger value is displayed as the number of additional games as the production switch 66 is operated until the total number of additional games is displayed.

  The continuous hit effect is terminated when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, in addition to the case where the total number of additional games is displayed. If all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped before the total number of additional games is displayed, the total number of additional games is not displayed in the continuous hit effect.

  Here, if the player operates the effect switch 66 four times and the additional game numbers 3, 6, 9, and 12 are sequentially displayed, but the total additional game number is not displayed, then at that time, 15 It is confirmed that the number of additional games to be added is not displayed. The player may continue to operate the effect switch 66 until the total number of additional games is displayed, or finish the operation of the effect switch 66 before the total number of additional games is displayed, and all reels 32L, The 32M and 32R may be stopped. When the total number of additional games is not displayed, the player can play a game in the VB mode thereafter while being immersed in the superiority that there is an additional number of additional games that is not displayed.

  Returning to the description of the addition notification processing, if it is determined in step S2806 that the final notification flag is set, the consecutive hit effect is performed in the previous game, and the total number of additional addition games is not displayed in the consecutive hit effect. Means In such a case, continuous hit effect processing is performed in step S2811, and this processing ends.

  The reason why the latent effect is not performed when the final notification flag is set is as follows. The fact that the final notification flag is set means that the player does not want to know the total number of games to be added in at least the game in which the continuous hit effect is performed. In the latent effect, the value of the notification game number counter is displayed as the number of additional games in the final game of the latent effect. Since the notification game number counter is shared by the latency effect and the continuous hit effect, if the latency effect is performed with the final alert flag set, the undisplayed number of additional games is also summarized in the latency effect. Will be displayed. This can lead to unintended results for the player. On the other hand, when a continuous hit production is performed instead of a latent production, the player may operate the production switch 66 if he or she wants to grasp the number of additional games, or the player still wants to grasp the number of additional games. This is because all reels 32L, 32M, 32R may be stopped without operating the effect switch 66, if not considered.

  When it is determined in step S2805 that the value of the VB game number counter is 1, it means that the player has won the additional lottery in the final game of the VB mode. In such a case, the post-completion notification is set in step S2812, and the process ends. By setting the notification after the end, the value of the notification game number counter (that is, the number of additional games) is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, and the notification game number counter is displayed after the display is executed. The value is changed to 0.

  When it is determined in step S2802 that the additional flag is not set, it means that the additional lottery has not been won in this game. In such a case, the process advances to step S2814 to determine whether or not the final notification flag is set. If the final notification flag is not set, this process is terminated as it is, and if the final notification flag is set, it is determined in step S2815 whether or not the value of the VB game number counter is 1. To do. If the value of the VB game number counter is not 1, this process is ended as it is, and if the value of the VB game number counter is 1, an information is set after the end in step S2812 and the process is ended. . That is, if the total number of additional games is not displayed in the continuous hit effect, the number of additional games that has not been displayed is displayed after all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the final game in the VB mode.

  Prior to the description of the processing in the BB mode, the BB notification processing performed by the display control device 81 when notifying the BB winning will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. 56. The BB notification process is a process that follows the start process in each display mode.

  In step S3301, it is determined whether or not a BB has been won. If the BB has not been won, this processing is ended as it is. If the player wins BB, the process advances to step S3302 to determine whether the hold flag is set. If the hold flag is not set, the process advances to step S3303, and it is determined whether the current display mode is the attack mode or the VB mode. When the current display mode is neither the attack mode nor the VB mode, that is, the normal mode, the precursor mode, the challenge mode, the attack preparation mode, or the VB preparation mode, the BB winning notification is set in step S3308, This process ends. By setting the BB winning notification, the BB winning is notified after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped.

  When the current display mode is the attack mode or the VB mode, it is determined whether the number of remaining games in the corresponding display mode is less than six. Specifically, when the current display mode is the attack mode, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is less than 6, and when the current display mode is the VB mode, the VB game is determined. It is determined whether or not the value of the number counter is smaller than 6. If the number of remaining games is 6 or more, the BB winning notification is set in step S3308, and this processing is ended.

If the number of remaining games is less than 6, the process proceeds to step S3305, and it is determined whether the number of remaining games is 1. If the number of remaining games is 1, it means that the BB has been won in the final game of the corresponding display mode. Therefore, in step S3308, the BB winning notification is set, and this processing is ended. If the number of remaining games is not 1, the holding flag is set in step S3306, the value of the number of remaining games is set in the holding game number counter in step S3307, and this processing is ended.
If it is determined in step S3302 that the hold flag is set, the holding process is performed in step S3309, and then the present process is ended.

  In the on-hold process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 57, 1 is subtracted from the value of the held game number counter in step S3401, and it is determined in step S3402 whether the value of the held game number counter is 1. . If the value of the number-of-holding-games counter is 1, the BB winning notification is set in step S3403, the holding flag is cleared in step S3404, and the present process ends. If the value of the on-hold game number counter is not 1, it is determined in step S3405 whether or not the result of the lottery for this time is out. If the result of the lottery for this time is not out of order, it is further determined in step S3406 whether or not the push order bell is won. When the push order bell has not been won, this processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery for this part is wrong, or if it is the push order bell win, the BB win notification is set in step S3403, and the hold flag is cleared in step S3404, The process ends.

  As described above, in the normal mode, the omen mode, the challenge mode, the attack preparation mode, and the VB preparation mode, when the BB is won, the BB winning is notified in the BB winning game.

  In the attack mode and the VB mode, the BB winning game is notified when the BB is won in a situation where six or more games remain, and when the BB is won in the final game.

When the BB is won in the situation where the number of remaining games is 1 to 5, the hold flag is set in the BB winning game and the remaining game number is set in the hold game number counter. The BB winning game is not notified of the BB winning. The BB winning is notified in any one of the game in which the value of the on-hold game number counter becomes 1, the game in which the lottery result of the current winning combination is out, and the game in which the push order bell is winning. Although detailed description is omitted, in the attack mode and the VB mode, the number of remaining games is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 based on the values of the remaining game number counter and the VB game number counter, and the hold flag is set. When set, the number of remaining games is displayed on the auxiliary display section 65 based on the value of the number-of-holding-games counter. The game in which the value of the on-hold game number counter is 1 is the apparent final game in the corresponding display mode because the number of remaining games in the corresponding display mode is set in the on-hold game number counter. The reason why the BB winning notification time is not determined based on the values of the remaining game number counter and the VB game number counter is that the values of the remaining game number counter and the VB game number counter are not subtracted when the BB winning is achieved (FIG. 43). , FIG. 49).
Next, the outline of the BB mode will be described.

  The BB mode uniquely corresponds to the BB state. In the BB state, as shown in FIG. 26, there is a probability of being about 1 / 3.00 to win the BB medium / small winning combination 1, and there is a probability of being about 1 / 3.00 to win the BB medium red 7 winning combination. With a probability of 1 / 3.00, you will win the winning combination of BAR in BB. The odds of failure to win any of the roles are about 1 in 65,500. Then, regardless of whether the winning combination of the BB medium / small combination 1, the BB medium red 7 complete combination, and the BB medium BAR complete combination is won, regardless of the operation order and the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the first small combination. One of the winning combination of the winning combination, the 30th small winning combination and the 31st small winning combination is surely established.

  When the display control device 81 wins any one of the BB medium / small combination 1, the BB medium red 7 combination combination, and the BB middle BAR combination combination, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58A, a left arrow is displayed on the auxiliary display portion 65 to notify that the right stop switch 44, the middle stop switch 43, and the left stop switch 42 are operated in this order. The reverse push notification and as shown in FIGS. 58B and 58C, by operating the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 in this order by displaying a rightward arrow on the auxiliary display portion 65. One of a push notification and a notification to that effect. When performing the forward push notification, in addition to the arrow pointing to the right, a combination of "red 7" symbol, "red 7" symbol, "red 7" symbol or "BAR" symbol, "BAR" symbol, "BAR" symbol Is displayed to notify that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the displayed symbols on the reels 32L, 32M and 32R.

  When the player performs a reverse push operation in the situation where the reverse push notification is being issued, regardless of the operation timing, for example, as shown in FIG. The "Bell" symbol stops on the downward-sloping line L4, and the first small winning combination is established.

  In the situation where the forward push notification (hereinafter, also referred to as the “forward push 7 notification”) in which a combination of the “red 7” symbol, the “red 7” symbol, and the “red 7” symbol is displayed is being performed, each player When the forward push operation is performed aiming at the "red 7" symbol of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, if the winning combination of red 7 in BB is won, the stop result shown in FIG. 58 (f) is obtained. That is, the "red bell" symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and the "red 7" symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the line descending to the right L4, and the 30th small winning combination is established, and each reel. The "red 7" symbol of 32L, 32M, 32R is a stop result that stops on the lower line L3. On the other hand, when the player wins the BB medium / small winning combination 1 instead of the BB medium / red 7 uniform winning combination, even if the player performs a forward push operation aiming at the “red 7” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The stop result as described above does not occur, but the stop result shown in FIG. That is, the "red bell" symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop on the downward-sloping line L4 and the first winning combination is achieved, and the "red 7" symbols on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M are the lower line. While stopping on L3, the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R does not stop on the lower line L3.

  In the situation where the forward push notification (hereinafter, also referred to as the “forward push BAR notification”) in which the combination of the “BAR” symbol, the “BAR” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol is displayed is performed, the player uses each reel 32L, When the forward pressing operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbols of 32M and 32R, if the winning combination of BAR in BB is won, the stop result shown in FIG. 58 (g) is obtained. That is, the "red bell" symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and the "BAR" symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the line descending to the right L4, and the 31st small winning combination is established, and each reel 32L. , 32M, 32R "BAR" symbol is a stop result that stops on the lower line L3. On the other hand, when the player wins the BB medium / small winning combination 1 instead of the BB medium / BAR uniform winning combination, even if the player carries out the forward pressing operation aiming at the “BAR” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, The stop result as described above does not occur, and for example, the stop result shown in FIG. That is, the "red bell" symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop on the downward-sloping line L4 to establish the first small winning combination, and the "BAR" symbols on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M have the lower line L3. On the other hand, the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R is stopped on the lower line L3 while stopping on the upper side.

  The BB mode becomes the normal BB mode when the BB is won in any one of the normal mode, the omen mode, the challenge mode, the attack preparation mode, and the VB preparation mode, and the attack VB mode when the BB is won in the attack mode or the VB mode. Becomes In the normal BB mode, the challenge lottery may be won in the game in which the push BAR notification is performed, and the attack lottery may be won in the final game. In the attack BB mode, the value of the remaining game number counter (that is, the number of remaining games in the attack mode) may increase in the game in which the forward push 7 notification is performed and the game in which the forward push BAR notification is performed. . In addition to this, in the attack BB mode, the freeze effect may be performed in the game next to the game in which the press 7 notification is performed, and when the freeze effect is performed, the value of the remaining game number counter is displayed. Can be expected to increase significantly.

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the BB mode transition processing. The BB mode transition processing is performed in each display mode of the normal mode, the omen mode, the challenge mode, the attack preparation mode, the VB preparation mode, the attack mode, and the VB mode.

In step S3501, it is determined whether or not a winning result command has been received. If no winning result command has been received, this processing is terminated. When the winning result command is received, the process proceeds to step S3502, and it is determined whether or not the BB winning is established. When the BB winning is not established, this processing is ended as it is, and when the BB winning is established, the BB flag indicating that the display mode is the BB mode is set in step S3503, and the step S3504 is performed. At 297, the payout amount counter for counting the payout amount of medals in the BB mode is set to 297. After that, this processing ends. The BB flag is a flag for grasping the display mode, but is stored separately from the mode flag. This is to return to the display mode in which the BB is won after the BB mode is finished.
As described above, when the BB winning is achieved, the display mode is changed to the BB mode.
First, the processing in the normal BB mode will be described.

FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the normal BB mode. The start process in the normal BB mode is started when the BB flag is set when the lottery result command is received from the main control device 101 and the attack flag and the VB flag are not set.
In step S3601, a notification state lottery process for determining a notification state at the time of carrying out a push BAR notification lottery described later is performed.

  In the notification state lottery processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 61, it is determined in step S3701 whether or not the notification state is a low probability state. If it is in the low accuracy state, the process proceeds to step S3702, and the state transition lottery is performed based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S3703, it is determined whether or not the state transition lottery has been won, and if not won, the present process is ended. When the state transition lottery is won, the notification state is changed to the high-accuracy state in step S3704, and 5 is set in the high-precision game number counter for grasping the number of remaining games in the high-precision state in step S3705. Then, this process ends. By the way, the probability of winning the state transition lottery is about 1 in 20.0.

  When it is determined in step S3701 that the notification state is the high-accuracy state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the high-accuracy game number counter in step S3706, and the value of the high-accuracy game number counter is 0 in step S3707. Is determined. If the value of the high-accuracy game number counter is not 0, this processing is terminated as it is, and if the value of the high-accuracy game number counter is 0, the notification state is set to the low-accuracy state in step S3708. And the process ends.

  Returning to the description of the start process, when the notification state lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to step S3602, and it is determined whether or not one of the BB medium / small winning combination 1, the BB middle red 7 matching winning combination, and the BB middle BAR matching winning combination is won. judge. If none of the winning combinations has been won, this process ends. When one of the winning combinations is won, any one of the first small winning combination, the 30th small winning combination, and the 31st small winning combination is surely established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Then, since 9 medals are paid out, the process proceeds to step S3603, and 9 is subtracted from the value of the payout number counter. In step S3604, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout number counter is 0.

  If the value of the payout number counter is not 0, the process advances to step S3605 to perform the forward push BAR notification lottery. In the forward push BAR notification lottery, it is determined whether or not to perform the forward push BAR notification based on the notification state and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In the push-pull BAR notification lottery, when the notification state is the low-probability state, it is determined that the push-button BAR notification is performed with a probability of 1/10, and when the notification state is the high-probability state, there is a 1/2 probability. It is determined that the forward push BAR notification is performed with. In step S3606, it is determined whether or not the push BAR notification lottery has been won. If the player has won the normal push BAR notification lottery, the process advances to step S3607 to determine whether or not the winning combination this time is a BAR matching combination in BB. If the winning combination is the BAR during BB, 1 is added to the value of the challenge winning counter in step S3608, the forward push BAR notification is set in step S3609, and this processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S3607 that the winning combination of this time is not the BB in-bar winning combination, the process proceeds to step S3610, and it is determined whether the winning combination of this time is the BB medium / small winning combination 1. In the case of the BB medium / small winning combination 1, the forward push BAR notification is set in step S3609, and this processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S3610 that the current winning combination is not the BB medium-small winning combination 1, this means that the current winning combination is the BB medium red 7 complete winning combination. In such a case, the reverse push notification is set in step S3611, and this processing ends. Further, also in the case where the forward push BAR notification lottery is not won, the reverse push notification is set in step S3611, and the present process is ended.

If it is determined in step S3604 that the value of the payout number counter is 0, the current game is the final game in the normal BB mode because it ends when the BB state has paid out 297 medals. Means In this case, the process advances to step S3612 to carry out an attack lottery. In the attack lottery in the normal BB mode, whether or not to shift to the attack mode is determined based on the value of the challenge winning counter and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. At this time, the larger the value of the challenge winning counter, the higher the probability of winning in the attack lottery, and when the value of the challenge winning counter is 10, the attack lottery is always won. In step S3613, it is determined whether or not the attack lottery has been won. When the attack lottery is won, the mode flag is changed to the attack preparation flag in step S3614, and the BB flag is cleared in step S3615. If the attack lottery has not been won, the process advances to step S3616 to determine whether or not the challenge lottery has been won, more specifically, the value of the challenge win counter is not zero. If the player has won the challenge lottery, the mode flag is changed to the challenge flag in step S3617, and the BB flag is cleared in step S3615. If the challenge lottery has not been won, the BB flag is cleared in step S3615 without changing the mode flag. When the BB flag is cleared, the above-described processing of steps S3605 to S3611 is performed, and this processing ends.
Here, the playability of the normal BB mode will be described.

  In the normal BB mode, if a player wins the BAR in BB matching combination or the BB small / small combination 1 in the forward pressing BAR notification lottery, the forward pressing BAR notification is performed, and in other cases, the backward pressing is performed except in the case of being out. Notification is given. When the player performs the forward push operation aiming at the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the game in which the forward push BAR notification is performed, if each player wins the BAR matching combination in the BB, The "BAR" symbol of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the lower line L3, and if the BB medium / small winning combination 1 is won, the "BAR" symbol of the right reel 32R does not stop on the lower line L3. If the winning combination is a combination of BARs in the BB, the player wins the challenge. Therefore, the player can know the presence or absence of the challenge winning through the stop result.

  In the game in which the forward push BAR notification is performed, the player performs the forward push operation without aiming at the "BAR" symbol of at least one reel, and the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is the lower line L3. Even if the stop result of stopping to the upper position does not occur, if the winning combination of the game is the BAR in BB matching combination, the challenge is won. On the contrary, in the game in which the reverse push notification is performed, the player performs the forward push operation aiming at the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is down. Even if the player stops on the line L3, he / she does not win the push BAR notification lottery, and thus does not win the challenge.

  In the normal BB mode, when the state transition lottery is won, the notification state becomes the high-accuracy state over the five games from that game. In the high accuracy state, the probability of winning the forward push BAR notification lottery is higher than in the low accuracy state. Therefore, when the high precision state is entered, the frequency of the forward push BAR notification is higher than that in the low accuracy state. Get higher Since the winning probability of the BAR matching combination in BB is constant at about 3.00 regardless of whether the notification state is high or low, it is easy to increase the value of the challenge winning counter when the high accuracy state is entered.

  In the final game of the normal BB mode, the attack lottery is performed based on the value of the challenge winning counter, and when the attack lottery is won, the attack preparation mode is entered after the end of the normal BB mode. Even if the attack lottery is not won, if the value of the challenge winning counter is not 0, the normal BB mode ends and then the challenge mode is entered. In the attack lottery, the larger the value of the challenge winning counter, the higher the winning probability. Therefore, it can be said that in the final game of the normal BB mode, the promotion lottery from the challenge winning to the attack winning is performed. When the attack lottery is not won and the value of the challenge winning counter is 0, the display mode at the time of winning the BB is restored after the normal BB mode is finished.

Next, processing in the attack BB mode will be described. As described above, the freeze effect may be performed in the attack BB mode. Whether or not the freeze effect is executed is determined by the main control device 101. Therefore, the processing performed by the main control device 101 in the attack BB mode will be described first, and then the processing performed by the display control device 81 in the attack BB mode will be described.
The outline of the freeze effect will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  The freeze effect is performed in the next game of the game when the push 7 notification is performed in the game in which the winning combination of 7 in the BB middle red is won. In the freeze effect, when the stop result of the previous game is, for example, as shown in FIG. 62 (a), the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has stopped on the lower line L3, As shown in 62 (b), the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R moves from the lower stage to the lower side of the frame. When the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R moves from the lower stage to the lower side of the frame, the auxiliary display portion 65 gives a notification that the first credit insertion switch 56 is repeatedly hit. When the player operates the first credit insertion switch 56, the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R swings up and down. When the player further operates the first credit insertion switch 56 a predetermined number of times, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in reverse as shown in FIG. 62 (c), and the "red 7" symbol is on the middle line L2. Or the reels 32L, 32M, 32R reversely rotate as shown in FIG. 62 (d), and the "red 7" symbol stops on the line L5 rising to the right. When the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the middle line L2, 10 games are notified as the number of additional games on the auxiliary display portion 65, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R When the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the line L5 rising to the right, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies 20 games as the number of additional games. "Red 7" symbol frame down movement → 1st credit insertion switch 56 operation → "Red 7" symbol middle line L2 (upward right line L5) stop a series of consecutive credit hit production up to 8 times in one freeze production There is a possibility that

  When the credit continuous hit effect is performed a predetermined number of times, the final effect is performed. In the final effect, the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R moves from the lower stage to the lower side of the frame. When the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has moved to the bottom of the frame, the auxiliary display section 65 notifies that the first credit insertion switch 56 will be continuously hit. When the player operates the first credit insertion switch 56, the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R swings up and down. When the player further operates the first credit insertion switch 56 a predetermined number of times, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start forward rotation, not reverse rotation, as shown in FIG. 62 (e), and the freeze effect ends. Is notified.

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the freeze lottery process performed by the main control device 101. The freeze lottery process is performed in the lottery process and before the lottery result command is set (see FIG. 14).

  In step S3801, it is determined whether or not the current game is a BB winning game, and if it is not a BB winning game, the process directly proceeds to step S3804. In the case of a BB winning game, the process proceeds to step S3802, and it is determined whether the current gaming state is the second RT state or the third RT state. As described above, the player operates the left stop switch 42 first when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, and the player operates when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order, the second RT state substantially corresponds to the attack mode, and the third RT state substantially corresponds to the VB mode. Therefore, when the BB is won in the second RT state or the third RT state, it is highly possible that the BB is won in the attack mode or the VB mode. In this case, after setting the attack flag in step S3803, the process proceeds to step S3804. If neither the second RT state nor the third RT state, the process directly proceeds to step S3804.

  In step S3804, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the BB state, and if it is not the BB state, the present process is ended. If it is in the BB state, it is determined in step S3805 whether the attack flag is set. If the attack flag is not set, this processing is ended as it is, and if the attack flag is set, the attack processing is performed in step S3806 and then this processing is ended.

  In the attack process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 64, it is determined in step S3901 whether the value of the balance payment counter is greater than 17. If the value of the balance payout number counter is greater than 17, the process proceeds to step S3902, and it is determined whether the SAT flag indicating the SAT game managed by the main control device 101 is set. If the SAT flag is not set, it is determined in step S3903 whether the next game flag is set. If the next game flag is not set, the process directly proceeds to step S3905, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination of BB middle red 7 is won. When the winning combination of 7 in the BB middle red is not won, this processing is ended as it is. When the winning combination of 7 in the BB middle red is won, the process proceeds to step S3906, and the SAT lottery is performed based on the random number acquired by the main control device 101. In step S3907, it is determined whether or not the SAT lottery has been won. If the SAT lottery has not been won, this processing is ended. When the SAT lottery is won, the SAT flag is set in step S3908, and 10 is set in the SAT game number counter for counting the number of remaining SAT games in step S3909. In a succeeding step S3910, a next game flag indicating that the freeze effect is performed in the next game is set. Then, in step S3911, the 7 notification command is set, and this processing ends. Here, the 7 notification command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to perform the forward press 7 notification.

  As described above, in the situation where the value of the balance payout number counter is greater than 17 and the SAT flag is not set, when the BB medium red 7 combination hand is won, the SAT lottery is performed. When the SAT lottery is won, it is decided to shift to the SAT game over the subsequent 10 games and to perform the freeze effect in the next game.

  FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the rotating process. The spinning process is performed in the stop information second setting process (step S412, see FIG. 16) of the reel control process.

  In step S4001, it is determined whether or not the next game flag is set, and if the next game flag is not set, the present process is ended. If the next game flag is set, the process advances to step S4002 to determine whether one reel is stopped. If the number of stopped reels is not one, the present process is ended as it is, and if the number of stopped reels is one, whether or not the stopped reel is the left reel 32L in step S4003. To judge. If the stop reel is the left reel 32L, the present process is terminated as it is, and if the stop reel is the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R, the next game flag is cleared in step S4004, and the process proceeds to step S4005. Then, the SAT flag is cleared, and this processing ends.

  As described above, when the next game flag is set in the attack process, it is determined whether or not the left reel 32L is first stopped in the rotating process, and the left reel 32L is not first stopped. In this case, the next game flag and the SAT flag are cleared. The reason for performing such processing is as follows. The next game flag and the SAT flag are flags that are set based on the fact that the BB middle red 7 combination winning combination has been won. The 7 notification command is transmitted to the control device 81. However, as shown in FIG. 60, the display control device 81 does not determine whether or not the 7 notification command is received in the normal BB mode start processing, and does not set the forward push 7 notification in the normal BB mode. Therefore, when the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R is stopped first despite the 7 notification command being transmitted, the current display mode is likely to be the normal BB mode instead of the attack BB mode.

  Returning to the description of the attack process, in the case of shifting to the SAT game, if it is determined in step S3901 that the value of the balance payout number counter is greater than 17, a negative determination is made in step S3902, and the process proceeds to step S3912. In step S3912, 1 is subtracted from the value of the SAT game number counter, and in step S3913, it is determined whether or not the value of the SAT game number counter becomes 0. If the value of the SAT game number counter is 0, the SAT flag is cleared in step S3914 and then the process proceeds to step S3915. If the value of the SAT game number counter is not 0, the process directly proceeds to step S3915. move on. In step S3915, it is determined whether the next game flag is set. When the next game flag is set, it means that the freeze effect is determined in the previous game, and the left stop switch 42 is first operated in the previous game. In such a case, the flow proceeds to step S3916, and a freeze preparation process is performed to execute the freeze effect in this game.

  In the freeze preparation process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 66, the next game flag is cleared in step S4101. In step S4102, it is determined whether or not opening information indicating that the front door 12 has been opened has been set between the end of the previous game and the present. If the release information is not set, the process proceeds to step S4103, and it is determined whether or not power failure information indicating that a power failure has occurred between the end of the previous game and the present is set. If neither the release information nor the power failure information is set, the freeze flag is set in step S4104, and the number of sets for performing the credit continuous hit effect is acquired in step S4105. FIG. 67A is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the number of sets of credit consecutive hitting effects and the selection rate at which each number of sets is acquired. In step S4105, 1 is acquired at a rate of 12.50%, 2 times is acquired at a rate of 31.60%, 3 times is acquired at a rate of 37.50%, and at a rate of 12.50%. 4 times, 5 times at 3.10%, 6 times at 1.60%, 7 times at 0.80%, 0.40% Get 8 times in proportion.

  In step S4106, a line pattern in which a combination line for stopping the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is set for each set is acquired. FIG. 67 (b) is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a line pattern and a combination line in which the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in each set stops. In step S4106, the line pattern A is acquired at a rate of 13.30%, the line pattern B is acquired at a rate of 37.50%, the line pattern C is acquired at a rate of 25.00%, and 12.50%. Line pattern D is acquired at a ratio of 6.30%, line pattern E is acquired at a ratio of 6.30%, line pattern F is acquired at a ratio of 3.10%, and line pattern G is acquired at a ratio of 1.60%. Then, the line pattern H is acquired at a ratio of 0.70%.

  In step S4107, a continuous hitting pattern in which the number of times the first credit input switch 56 is operated is determined for each set is acquired. FIG. 67C is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the continuous hitting pattern and the number of times the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated in each set. In step S4107, the continuous hitting patterns A to H are acquired at a rate of 12.50%.

  When the continuous hitting pattern has been acquired, the freeze pattern command is set in step S4108, and this processing ends. Here, the freeze pattern command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the number of sets, the line pattern, and the continuous hitting pattern acquired in steps S4105 to S4107.

  Returning to the description of the attack process, if it is determined in step S3915 that the next game flag is not set or if the freeze preparation process is performed in step S3916, the process proceeds to step S3917, and the BB middle red 7 It is determined whether or not a winning combination has been won. When the winning combination of 7 BB middle reds has not been won, this processing is ended as it is, and when the winning combination of 7 BB middle reds has been won, the next game flag is set in step S3918, and also in step S3919. 7 notification command is set, and this processing ends. In other words, in the SAT game, when the winning combination of 7 in the BB middle red is won, it is always decided to perform the freeze effect in the next game.

  When the winning combination of 7 in BB in the final game of the SAT game is won, the SAT flag is not set and the next game flag is set in the next game. In such a case, an affirmative determination is made in steps S3902 and S3903, and a freeze preparation process is performed in step S3904. After that, the processes of steps S3905 to S3911 are performed, and the present process ends.

  When it is determined in step S3901 that the value of the balance payout counter is 17 or less, it means that the current game is the final game in the BB state. The balance payout number counter is set to 297 in a game in which a BB prize has been established, and is decremented by 9 each time one of the first small winning combination, the 30th small winning combination and the 31st small winning combination is established. is there. In such a case, this process is directly terminated without performing the processes of step S3902 and thereafter. That is, in the final game in the attack BB mode, the event of setting the next game flag does not occur, and the event that the freeze effect is performed in the first game after the BB state ends does not occur. In the final game in the BB state, it is configured to determine whether or not the next game flag is set. If the next game flag is not set, this process is ended and the next game flag is set. In this case, the present process may be terminated after performing the freeze preparation process.

  Next, the rotation effect process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. 68. The rotation effect process is performed before the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 becomes effective in the reel control process (step S401, see FIG. 16).

In step S4201, it is determined whether or not the freeze flag is set. If the freeze flag is not set, this process ends. If the freeze flag is set, a start command is set in step S4202. The start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 to recognize that the freeze effect is to be started. Upon receiving the start command, the display control device 81 starts drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 and the like to start the auxiliary effect for the freeze effect. In step S4203, 1 is added to the value of the execution number counter, and in step S4204, a position adjustment process for moving the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R to below the frame is performed. In step S4205, a continuous hit request process for moving the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated is performed. In step S4206, it is determined whether the value of the execution count counter is larger than the number of sets acquired in the freeze preparation process. If the value of the execution number counter is less than or equal to the acquired number of sets, the process returns to step S4203 to start the next set of credit consecutive effects or the final effect, and if the value of the execution number counter is greater than the acquired number of sets. Then, in step S4207, an end command is set, and this processing ends. The end command is a command transmitted to let the display control device 81 recognize that the freeze effect has ended. Upon receiving the end command, the display control device 81 starts drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 and the like to end the auxiliary effect for the freeze effect.
Here, the position adjustment processing of step S4204 will be described in detail based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S4301, the start timer is set to 1800, and in step S4302, subtraction permission processing for permitting subtraction of the start timer is performed. By performing the subtraction permission process, the value of the start timer is subtracted by 1 in the timer subtraction process of the timer interrupt process (step S108, see FIG. 12). Since the timer interrupt process is activated at a cycle of 1.49 msec, the value of the start timer becomes 0 after about 2.7 seconds.

  In step S4303, the symbol numbers of the stopped symbols which are stopped at the bottom of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are confirmed. In step S4304, a combination of symbol numbers indicating that the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped below the frame (19th, 19th, 19th combination, hereinafter, "red 7 frame"). It is also referred to as “underlay”.) Is determined. If the red 7 frame bottom is not aligned, the process proceeds to step S4305, and a combination of symbol numbers (18, 18) indicating that the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the lower line L3. It is determined whether or not the combination of No. 18 and No. 18 (hereinafter, also referred to as “Red 7 lower row alignment”). Red 7 lower row alignment appears when the player pushes 7 in the previous game, and the player pushes the stop switches 42 to 44 to aim at the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. It is a stop result. In such a case, the first adjustment process is performed in step S4306.

  In the first adjustment process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 70, it is determined in step S4401 whether the value of the start timer is 944. If the value of the start timer is not 944, the process waits until the value of the start timer reaches 944. When the value of the start timer becomes 944, the start of the left reel 32L is permitted in step S4402, and 24 is set as the excitation number of the left reel 32L in step S4403. By performing the processes of steps S4402 and S4403, in the stepping motor control process of the timer interrupt process (step S106, see FIG. 12), one is generated for every two interrupts (two timer interrupts) to the stepping motor of the left reel 32L. Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When 24 excitation pulses are output, the excitation pulse output to the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is stopped. Since it is necessary to output an exciting pulse of 24 pulses in order to switch a symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, by performing such processing, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 32L is the "Red 7" symbol of symbol 18. To the No. 19 “first replay” symbol, and the “Red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L moves to the bottom of the frame. By the way, the constant speed rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R after it becomes possible to generate a stop command is an excitation pulse of 1 pulse for each interrupt to the stepping motor of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. It is realized by outputting. Therefore, when the processes of step S4402 and step S4403 are performed, the left reel 32L is rotated by one symbol at a speed half that of the constant speed rotation.

  In step S4404, it is determined whether the value of the start timer is 496. If the value of the start timer is not 496, the process waits until the value of the start timer reaches 496. When the value of the starting timer is 496, the starting of the middle reel 32M is permitted in step S4405, and 24 is set as the excitation number of the middle reel 32M in step S4406. By performing the processing of steps S4405 and S4406, in the stepping motor control processing of the timer interruption processing (step S106, see FIG. 12), 1 is generated for every two interruptions (two timer interruptions) to the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M. Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When 24 excitation pulses are output, the excitation pulse output to the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is stopped. By performing such processing, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the middle reel 32M is switched from the 18th "red 7" symbol to the 19th "red bell" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol of the middle reel 32M is under the frame. Moving. In such a case as well, as with the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M rotates by one symbol at a speed half that at the time of constant speed rotation.

In step S4407, it is determined whether the value of the start timer is 48. If the value of the start timer is not 48, the process waits until the value of the start timer reaches 48. When the value of the starting timer is 48, the starting of the right reel 32R is permitted in step S4408, and 24 is set as the excitation number of the right reel 32R in step S4409. By performing the processing of step S4408 and step S4409, in the stepping motor control processing of the timer interrupt processing (step S106, see FIG. 12), one is generated for every two interrupts (two timer interrupts) to the stepping motor of the right reel 32R. Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When 24 excitation pulses are output, the excitation pulse output to the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is stopped. By carrying out such a process, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 32R is switched from the 18th "red 7" symbol to the 19th "watermelon" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol of the right reel 32R is moved under the frame. To do. In this case as well, as with the left reel 32L, the right reel 32R rotates by one symbol at a speed that is ½ of the speed at constant speed rotation.
In step S4410, the process stands by until all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, and when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, this process ends.

  The movement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R when the first adjustment process is performed will be specifically described. The left reel 32L starts to start at a timing of about 1275 (= (1800-944) × 1.49) msec after starting the position adjusting process, that is, after starting the credit continuous hit effect, and then starting about 72 ( = 24 × 2 × 1.49) msec, and the operation is stopped. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped below the frame at a timing when about 1347 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started. The middle reel 32M starts to start at a timing when about 1943 (= (1800-496) × 1.49) msec has elapsed since the start of the credit continuous hitting effect, and about 72 (= 24 × 2 × 1.49) msec. Stops when the time has passed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped below the frame at the timing when about 2015 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started. The right reel 32R starts to start at a timing when about 2610 (= (1800-48) × 1.49) msec has elapsed after starting the credit continuous hit production, and about 72 (= 24 × 2 × 1.49) msec. Stops when the time has passed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R is stopped below the frame at a timing when about 2682 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started.

  Returning to the explanation of the position adjustment processing, when it is determined in step S4305 that the red 7 lower row is not aligned, the process proceeds to step S4307, and the combination of the "red 7" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol is any It is determined whether or not it is a combination of symbol numbers indicating that the combination line does not stop even on the combination line. The barrage is a stop result that appears when the player pushes the stop switches 42 to 44 without aiming for the "red 7" symbol on at least one reel by giving the push 7 notification in the previous game. is there. In such a case, the second adjustment process is performed in step S4308.

  In the second adjustment processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 71, the left reel 32L is set as the current target reel in step S4501. After that, in steps S4502 to S4509, target reel rotation processing for moving the "red 7" symbol of the target reel to below the frame is performed.

  In the target reel rotation process, the number of moving symbols is calculated in step S4502. Specifically, the value of the symbol number currently stopped at the lower stage is subtracted from “19” which is the symbol number to be finally stopped at the lower stage. FIG. 72 is a diagram showing symbol numbers that stop in the lower stage when the forward push operation is performed in the game in which the BB middle red 7 winning combination is won. For example, when the target reel is the left reel 32L, the symbol number currently stopped at the lower stage is one of "1", "5", "10", "13", and "18". Therefore, in step S4502, one of “18”, “14”, “9”, “6”, and “1” is acquired as the number of moving symbols. In the following step S4503, the number of excitations required to stop the "red 7" symbol under the frame is calculated. Specifically, the number of required symbols acquired in step S4502 is multiplied by "24". In step S4504, the time required from the start of rotation of the target reel to the stop of the "red 7" symbol under the frame is calculated. Since one excitation pulse is output for every two interrupts as in the first adjustment process, the required excitation number acquired in step S4504 is multiplied by "2" when calculating the required time. In step S4505, the start timing for starting the rotation of the target reel is calculated. Specifically, when the target reel is the left reel 32L, "896" is added to the required time acquired in step S4504, and when the target reel is the middle reel 32M, the required time acquired in step S4504 is added. When "448" is added and the target reel is the right reel 32R, "0" is added to the required time acquired in step S4504.

  In step S4506, the process waits until the value of the start timer reaches the value of the start timing acquired in step S4505. When the value of the starting timer reaches the value of the acquired starting timing, the starting of the target reel is permitted in step S4507, and the value acquired in step S4503 is set as the excitation number of the target reel in step S4508. To do. In step S4509, it is determined whether or not the target reel is the right reel 32R. If it is not the right reel 32R, the target reel is updated in step S4510, and then the process returns to step S4502. When updating the target reel, if the current target reel is the left reel 32L, the target reel is updated to the middle reel 32M, and if the current target reel is the middle reel 32M, the target reel is updated to the right reel 32R. . If the target reel is the right reel 32R in step S4509, it means that the starting of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is permitted, and therefore the process proceeds to step S4511 and all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. Wait until. When all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped, this processing ends.

  Here, the movement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the case of performing the second adjustment process, when the stop symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is 1, 2 and 5 from the left This will be explained as an example.

  When the target reel is the left reel 32L, “18 (= 19-1)” is acquired as the number of moving symbols in step S4502, and “432 (= 18 × 24)” is acquired as the required excitation number in step S4503. Is acquired, "864 (= 432 × 2)" is acquired as the required time in step S4504, and "1760 (= 864 + 896)" is acquired as the start timing in step S4505. Therefore, the left reel 32L starts to start at a timing about 60 (= (1800-1760) × 1.49) msec after starting the credit consecutive hitting effect, and then to about 1287 (= 432 × 2 × 1.49). ) Stops when msec has elapsed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped below the frame at a timing when about 1347 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started.

  When the target reel is the middle reel 32M, "17 (= 19-2)" is acquired as the number of moving symbols in step S4502, and "408 (= 17 × 24)" is acquired as the required number of excitations in step S4503. Is acquired, "816 (= 408 × 2)" is acquired as the required time in step S4504, and "1264 (= 816 + 448)" is acquired as the start timing in step S4505. Therefore, the middle reel 32M starts to start at a timing when about 799 (= (1800-1264) × 1.49) msec has elapsed from the start of the credit continuous hit effect, and about 1216 (= 408 × 2 × 1.49). ) Stops when msec has elapsed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped below the frame at the timing when about 2015 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started.

  When the target reel is the right reel 32R, “14 (= 19−5)” is acquired as the number of moving symbols in step S4502, and “336 (= 14 × 24)” is acquired as the required number of excitations in step S4503. Is acquired, "672 (= 336 × 2)" is acquired as the required time in step S4504, and "672 (= 672 + 0)" is acquired as the start timing in step S4505. Therefore, the right reel 32R starts to start at a timing when about 1681 (= (1800-672) × 1.49) msec has elapsed from the start of the credit continuous hit effect, and about 1001 (= 336 × 2 × 1.49). ) Stops when msec has elapsed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R is stopped below the frame at a timing when about 2682 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started.

  Returning to the description of the position adjustment processing, when it is determined in step S4307 that there is no unevenness, the process proceeds to step S4309, and the "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the middle line L2. It is determined whether or not it is a combination of symbol numbers indicating that (17th, 17th, 17th combination, hereinafter also referred to as “red 7 middle row alignment”). The red 7 middle row alignment is a stop result that appears when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated a predetermined number of times in the credit continuous hit effect. That is, in the case where the red 7 middle row is aligned in the credit consecutive hitting effect one set before, the third adjustment processing is performed in step S4310.

  In the third adjustment process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 73, it is determined in step S4601 whether the value of the start timer is 992. If the value of the start timer is not 992, the process waits until the value of the start timer reaches 992. When the value of the start timer reaches 992, the start of the left reel 32L is permitted in step S4602, and 48 is set as the excitation number of the left reel 32L in step S4603. By performing the processing of steps S4602 and S4603, in the stepping motor control processing of the timer interruption processing (step S106, see FIG. 12), one is generated for every two interruptions (two timer interruptions) to the stepping motor of the left reel 32L. Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When the 48-pulse excitation pulse is output, the output of the excitation pulse to the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is stopped. By performing such a process, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 32L is switched from the 17th "watermelon" symbol to the 19th "first replay" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol of the left reel 32L is under the frame. Moving.

  In step S4604, it is determined whether the value of the start timer is 544. If the value of the start timer is not 544, the process waits until the value of the start timer becomes 544. When the value of the start timer reaches 544, the start of the middle reel 32M is permitted in step S4605, and 48 is set as the excitation number of the middle reel 32M in step S4606. By performing the processing of step S4605 and step S4606, in the stepping motor control processing of the timer interrupt processing (step S106, see FIG. 12), one is generated for every two interrupts (two timer interrupts) to the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M. Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When the 48-pulse excitation pulse is output, the output of the excitation pulse to the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is stopped. By performing such a process, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the middle reel 32M is switched from the 17th "first replay" symbol to the 19th "red bell" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol of the middle reel 32M is under the frame. Move to.

In step S4607, it is determined whether the value of the start timer is 96. If the value of the start timer is not 96, the process waits until the value of the start timer reaches 96. When the value of the starting timer reaches 96, the starting of the right reel 32R is permitted in step S4608, and 48 is set as the excitation number of the right reel 32R in step S4609. By performing the processing of step S4608 and step S4609, in the stepping motor control processing of the timer interrupt processing (step S106, see FIG. 12), the stepping motor of the right reel 32R receives 1 interrupt every 2 interrupts (2 timer interrupts). Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When the 48-pulse excitation pulse is output, the excitation pulse output to the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is stopped. By performing such processing, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 32R is switched from the 17th "BAR" symbol to the 19th "Watermelon" symbol, and the "Red 7" symbol of the right reel 32R is moved under the frame. .
In step S4610, the process stands by until all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, and when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, this process ends.

  The movement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R when the third adjustment process is performed will be specifically described. The left reel 32L starts to start at a timing when about 1204 (= (1800-992) × 1.49) msec has elapsed from the start of the credit continuous hit effect, and about 143 (= 48 × 2 × 1.49) msec. Stops when the time has passed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped below the frame at a timing when about 1347 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started. The middle reel 32M starts to start at a timing when about 1872 (= (1800-544) × 1.49) msec has elapsed after starting the credit continuous hit production, and about 143 (= 48 × 2 × 1.49) msec. Stops when the time has passed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped below the frame at the timing when about 2015 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started. The right reel 32R starts to start at a timing when approximately 2539 (= (1800-96) × 1.49) msec have elapsed after the credit continuous hit effect was started, and approximately 143 (= 48 × 2 × 1.49) msec. Stops when the time has passed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R is stopped below the frame at a timing when about 2682 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started.

  Returning to the description of the position adjustment processing, when it is determined in step S4309 that the red 7 middle stages are not aligned, it is determined that the "red 7" symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the rightward rising line L5. It means that it was a combination of the symbol numbers shown (combination of No. 18, 17, No. 16, and hereinafter, "red 7 ascending to the right"). In such a case, the fourth adjustment process is performed in step S4311.

  In the fourth adjustment processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 74, it is determined in step S4701 whether the value of the start timer is 944. If the value of the start timer is not 944, the process waits until the value of the start timer reaches 944. When the value of the starting timer becomes 944, the starting of the left reel 32L is permitted in step S4702, and 24 is set as the excitation number of the left reel 32L in step S4703. By performing the processes of steps S4702 and S4703, in the stepping motor control process of the timer interrupt process (step S106, see FIG. 12), 1 is generated for every two interrupts (two timer interrupts) to the stepping motor of the left reel 32L. Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When 24 excitation pulses are output, the excitation pulse output to the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is stopped. By performing such processing, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 32L is switched from the 18th "red 7" symbol to the 19th "first replay" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol of the left reel 32L is under the frame. Move to.

  In step S4704, it is determined whether the value of the starting timer is 544. If the value of the start timer is not 544, the process waits until the value of the start timer becomes 544. When the value of the start timer reaches 544, the start of the middle reel 32M is permitted in step S4705, and 48 is set as the excitation number of the middle reel 32M in step S4706. By performing the processes of steps S4705 and S4706, in the stepping motor control process of the timer interrupt process (step S106, see FIG. 12), one is generated for every two interrupts (two timer interrupts) for the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M. Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When the 48-pulse excitation pulse is output, the output of the excitation pulse to the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is stopped. By performing such a process, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the middle reel 32M is switched from the 17th "first replay" symbol to the 19th "red bell" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol of the middle reel 32M is under the frame. Move to.

In step S4707, it is determined whether or not the value of the start timer is 144. If the value of the start timer is not 144, the process waits until the value of the start timer reaches 144. When the value of the starting timer is 144, the starting of the right reel 32R is permitted in step S4708, and 72 is set as the excitation number of the right reel 32R in step S4709. By performing the processes of steps S4708 and S4709, in the stepping motor control process of the timer interrupt process (step S106, see FIG. 12), the stepping motor of the right reel 32R has one interrupt every two interrupts (two timer interrupts). Outputs a pulse excitation pulse. When the 72-pulse excitation pulse is output, the output of the excitation pulse to the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is stopped. By performing such processing, the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 32R is switched from the 16th "first replay" symbol to the 19th "watermelon" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R is under the frame. Moving.
In step S4710, the process stands by until all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, and when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, this process ends.

  The movement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R when the fourth adjustment process is performed will be specifically described. The left reel 32L starts to start at a timing of about 1275 (= (1800-944) × 1.49) msec after starting the credit continuous hitting effect, and then starts about 72 (= 24 × 2 × 1.49) msec. Stops when the time has passed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped below the frame at a timing when about 1347 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started. The middle reel 32M starts to start at a timing when about 1872 (= (1800-544) × 1.49) msec has elapsed after starting the credit continuous hit production, and about 143 (= 48 × 2 × 1.49) msec. Stops when the time has passed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped below the frame at the timing when about 2015 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started. The right reel 32R starts to start at a timing when about 2467 (= (1800-144) × 1.49) msec has elapsed since the start of the credit continuous hit effect, and about 215 (= 72 × 2 × 1.49) msec. Stops when the time has passed. That is, the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R is stopped below the frame at a timing when about 2682 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started.

  As described above, no matter which of the first adjustment process to the fourth adjustment process is performed, the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L is under the frame at the timing when about 1347 msec has elapsed from the start of the credit continuous hit effect. The "Red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M stops below the frame at the timing of about 2015 msec after the start of the credit continuous hit production, and the right reel at the timing of about 2682 msec after the start of the credit continuous hit production. The 32R "red 7" symbol stops below the frame.

Returning to the description of the position adjustment process, when any of the first adjustment process to the fourth adjustment process is performed, the process waits for 500 msec in step S4312, and the present process ends. Further, if it is determined in step S4304 that the red 7 frame bottom alignment has been completed, the "red 7" symbols of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R have already moved to the frame bottom, so the first adjustment process Without performing any of the four adjustment processes, the process stands by for 500 msec in step S4312, and this process ends.
Next, the continuous hitting request process of step S4204 will be described in detail based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S4801, a request start command is set. The request start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81. When receiving the request start command, the display control device 81 drives and controls the auxiliary display unit 65 and the like to start the notification that the first credit insertion switch 56 is repeatedly hit.

  In step S4802, time measurement is started. In step S4803, a combination line for stopping the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is acquired based on the number of sets of the credit consecutive hitting effect this time and the line pattern acquired in the freeze preparation process. . In step S4804, the number of operations of the first credit insertion switch 56 is acquired based on the number of sets of the current credit repeated hit effect and the continuous hit pattern acquired in the freeze preparation process, and the obtained result is stored in the operation number counter. set. For example, if the number of sets this time is 4 and the line pattern E and the continuous hitting pattern G have been acquired in the freeze preparation processing, the upward-sloping line L5 is acquired as the combination line in step S4803, and the process proceeds to step S4804. To obtain 4 times as the number of operations. If the set this time is the final effect, the combination line is not acquired in step S4803, and 8 times is acquired as the number of operations in step S4804. In step S4805, it is determined whether the first credit insertion switch 56 has been operated. When the first credit insertion switch is operated, 1 is subtracted from the value of the operation number counter in step S4806, and it is determined in step S4807 whether the value of the operation number counter has become 0 or not. If the value of the operation number counter is not 0, the reel swing processing shown in steps S4808 to S4810 is performed.

In the reel swing processing, the start of all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is permitted in step S4808, 8 is set as the reverse excitation number in step S4809, and 8 is set as the excitation number in step S4810. To do. By performing the processes of steps S4808 to S4810, in the stepping motor control process of the timer interrupt process (step S106, see FIG. 12), one pulse is generated for each interrupt for the stepping motors of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The reverse rotation excitation pulse is output eight times, and thereafter, one pulse of forward rotation excitation pulse is output eight times for each interrupt. As a result, the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will swing up and down by a third. In step S4811, the process stands by until all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, and if all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, the process returns to step S4805.
When the value of the operation number counter becomes 0, excitation processing is performed in step S4812.

  In the excitation process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 76, it is determined in step S4901 whether the value of the execution number counter is less than or equal to the set number. When the value of the execution number counter is less than or equal to the set number, it means that the current set is the credit continuous hit effect. In such a case, the start of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is permitted in step S4902, and the reverse excitation number is set for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in step S4903. More specifically regarding step S4903, when the middle line L2 is acquired in step S4803, 48 is set as the reverse excitation number of the left reel 32L, 48 is set as the reverse excitation number of the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R is set. 48 is set as the number of reverse excitation of. When the upward rising line L5 is acquired in step S4803, 24 is set as the reverse excitation number of the left reel 32L, 48 is set as the reverse excitation number of the middle reel 32M, and the reverse excitation number of the right reel 32R is set. 72 is set as. By performing the processes of steps S4902 and S4903, in the stepping motor control process of the timer interrupt process (step S106, see FIG. 12), one pulse is generated for each interrupt for the stepping motors of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R. The excitation pulse for reverse rotation is output the set number of times. As a result, the "red 7" symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R moves in the opposite direction from the bottom of the frame to the middle line L2 or the rightward rising line L5. In step S4904, the process stands by until all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, and when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop, this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S4901 that the value of the execution number counter is larger than the set number, it means that the current set is the final effect. In such a case, the start of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R is permitted in step S4905, the forward rotation acceleration process is started in step S4906, and this process is ended. That is, in the final effect, when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated eight times, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start forward rotation instead of reverse rotation.

  Returning to the description of the continuous hitting request process, when the exciting process is completed, it means that one set is completed. Therefore, a request end command is set in step S4813, and the process waits for one second in step S4814 and The process ends. Here, the request end command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81. When the display control device 81 receives the request end command, the display control device 81 grasps the combination line in the current set from the information indicated by the freeze pattern command received earlier. When the combination line in this set is the middle line L2, 10 is added to the value of the remaining game number counter, and the auxiliary display unit 65 and the like are drive-controlled to notify 10 games as the number of games to be added in the attack mode. To do. When the combination line in this set is the upward rising line L5, 20 is added to the value of the remaining game number counter and the auxiliary display unit 65 and the like are driven to notify 20 games as the number of games to be added in the attack mode. Control. When the set this time is the final effect, the auxiliary display unit 65 and the like are drive-controlled to notify that the freeze effect is completed. The main control device 101 performs the process of waiting for 1 second in step S4814 in order to wait for the display control device 81 to complete the above processes.

  If it is determined in step S4805 that the first credit insertion switch 56 has not been operated, the flow advances to step S4815 to proceed from step S4802, that is, 4 seconds after the operation of the first credit insertion switch 56 is requested. It is determined whether or not. If 4 seconds have not elapsed, the process returns to step S4805, and if 4 seconds have elapsed, a request end command is set in step S4813 to end the current setting, and in step S4814 waits for 1 second. Then, this process ends.

The process performed after the continuous hit request process in the final effect, that is, after the freeze effect is completed will be briefly described. When the first credit input switch 56 is operated eight times in the final effect, all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R have started the forward rotation acceleration process. In such a case, in the rotation start process (step S402, see FIG. 16) of the reel control process, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R wait until they rotate at a constant speed, and the rotation start process ends. When the final effect is finished without operating the first credit insertion switch 56 eight times, all reels 32L, 32M, 32R remain stopped. In such a case, in the rotation start process of the reel control process, the same process as in the case where the freeze effect is not performed is performed, and the present process is ended.
Next, a process performed by the display control device 81 in the attack BB mode will be described.

  FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing the start processing in the attack BB mode. The start process in the attack BB mode is started when the BB flag is set when the lottery result command is received from the main control device 101 and the attack flag or the VB flag is set.

  In step S5001, it is determined whether a start command has been received. When the start command is received, an effect process is performed in step S5002 to perform an auxiliary effect for the freeze effect. In step S5003, it is determined whether or not an end command has been received. If no end command has been received, the freeze effect has not ended, so the flow returns to step S5002 to continue the effect process.

  When the end command is received and when the start command is not received in step S5001, the process proceeds to step S5004, and the above-mentioned notification state lottery process (see FIG. 61) is performed. In step S5005, it is determined whether or not one of the BB medium / small combination 1, the BB medium red 7 combination combination, and the BB middle BAR combination combination has been won. If none of the winning combinations has been won, this process ends. When one of the winning combinations is won, any one of the first small winning combination, the 30th small winning combination and the 31st small winning combination is surely established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Since 9 coins are paid out, the process proceeds to step S5006, and 9 is subtracted from the value of the payout number counter. In step S5007, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout number counter is 0.

  If the value of the payout number counter is 0, the BB flag is cleared in step S5008 and then the process proceeds to step S5009. If the value of the payout number counter is not 0, the process directly proceeds to step S5009. In step S5009, notification setting processing is performed. After that, this processing ends.

  In the notification setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 78, it is determined in step S 5101 whether the 7 notification command has been received. When the 7 notification command is received, it means that the main control device 101 has won the SAT lottery, or has won the BB middle red 7 combination hand under the SAT game. In such a case, 10 is added to the value of the remaining game number counter in step S5102, the forward push 7 notification is set in step S5103, and this processing is ended. If the 7 notification command has not been received, the process advances to step S5104 to determine whether or not the BB middle red 7 winning combination has been won. If the winning combination of 7 in the BB middle red is won, the reverse push notification is set in step S5105, and this processing ends.

  If the winning combination of 7 in the BB middle red has not been won, the process proceeds to step S5106, and the above-described forward push BAR notification lottery is performed. In step S5107, it is determined whether or not the press BAR notification lottery has been won. When the forward push BAR notification lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S5108, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination of this time is the BAR matching combination in BB. If the winning combination is the BAR during BB, 20 is added to the value of the remaining game number counter in step S5109, the forward push BAR notification is set in step S5110, and this processing is ended.

If it is determined in step S5108 that the winning combination of this time is not the BAR in-BB matching combination, this means that the winning combination of this time is the BB medium / small combination 1. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S5111, the forward push BAR notification or the forward push 7 notification is set, and this processing ends. It should be noted that the ratio of setting the forward push BAR notification and the ratio of setting the forward push 7 notification are 50%, respectively. When it is determined in step S5107 that the forward push BAR notification lottery has not been won, the reverse push notification is set in step S5112, and the process ends.
According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

  In the latent effect that is performed when the additional lottery is won in the attack VB mode, the number of additional games is notified after the next game or two games after the latent effect is started. In addition, when the additional lottery is won in the middle of the latency production, the total number of additional games determined during the latency production period in the last game of the latency production is collectively displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. And With such a configuration, it becomes possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  Certainly, if you set the number of games for latent production in the game that was won in the additional lottery and if you win again in the additional lottery during the latent production, the number of games for latent production based on the additional lottery selection will be set separately It is also possible to However, in the case of such a configuration, the number of additional games to be added is notified by the previously set latent effect, and thereafter, the number of additional games is notified again by the latent effect set later. This is because it is possible that the player may have doubts as to which rare role was elected when the previous notification was made, and the number of games remaining in attack mode increases. This may lead to diminishing the player's satisfaction with. In addition, in such a configuration, if the player has won the rare role in the midst of the latent effect and did not win the additional lottery, even if the player continues to play after the additional game number has been notified, the additional game number notification will be given. Will never be done again. This is because the player was disappointed to understand that he was out of the additional lottery based on the later rare role win at the stage where he played two games from the later rare role win, so the player against the increase in the number of remaining games in attack mode earlier Can lead to diminishing the satisfaction of.

  On the other hand, in the case where the additional lottery is won in the middle of the latency production, in the last game of the latency production, the total of the number of additional games determined during the latency production period is collectively displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, it becomes possible to suitably eliminate the above-mentioned concerns, and it is possible to suitably enhance the interest of the game.

  Since the total number of additional games determined during the latency production period in the last game of the latency production is summarized and displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, it is notified when a rare role is won during the latency production. It is possible for the player to guess whether the number of additional games to be added is only for the first additional lottery or to be the result of winning the additional additional lottery in addition to the first additional lottery. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  When deciding the number of games to be added based on winning any one of watermelon, chance A, chance B, weak cherry, and strong cherry, it is configured to select from 5, 15, 25, 35, 55, and 105. . With such a configuration, even if the lottery result of the winning combination is the same, the number of additional games to be notified can be different. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the player can guess the winning opportunity of the additional lottery based on the notified number of additional games, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. .

  When the latent effect is performed, the content of the effect of each game up to the game of notifying the number of additional games in the first game is determined. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the number of additional games will be notified through the effect contents performed in each of the latent effect games.

  If the player wins the additional lottery during the latency production, the content of the latency production is not changed. With such a configuration, when a rare role is won in the middle of the latent production, it is possible to avoid being perceived through the content of the production whether or not the additional lottery is won. As a result, regardless of the effect contents of each game, it is possible to have an expectation as to the number of additional games to be notified until the game in which the latent effect is finished, and it is possible to appropriately improve the entertainment appeal. Becomes Moreover, since the content of the effect of each game is determined based on the winning combination, the number of additional games, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81, the large number of additional games is notified in the first game of the latent effect. Even if it is decided that the effect content has a small expectation, if the player wins the additional lottery on the way, a large number of additional games can be notified. As a result, regardless of the effect contents of each game, it is possible to have an expectation as to the number of additional games to be notified until the game in which the latent effect is finished, and it is possible to appropriately improve the entertainment appeal. Becomes

  When determining the effect contents of each game in which the latent effect is performed, it is possible to determine whether the effect is not executed. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to suitably improve the interest of the game. Even if the predetermined effect is performed in the rare winning game and the effect is not performed in the next game, the number of additional games may be notified after two games.

  In the continuous hitting effect performed when the additional lottery is won in the attack VB mode, the number of additional games is notified each time the effect switch 66 is operated. Then, the continuous striking effect is completed when the value of the notification game number counter is 0, that is, when all the additional game numbers determined in the additional lottery are notified and when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. When the continuous hit effect is ended based on the stop of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, in the final game of the VB mode, the number of undisplayed additional games is displayed after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. did. With such a configuration, whether to confirm all the number of additional games determined by the additional lottery in the continuous stroke production or leave at least a part of the additional games determined by the additional lottery until the final game in the VB mode. It becomes possible for the player to select. As a result, it becomes possible to perform an auxiliary effect according to the taste of the player, and it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  In the continuous hit effect, a larger value is displayed as the number of additional games as the effect switch 66 is operated. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect what value will be displayed next, and to prompt the player to operate the effect switch 66. Further, since the number of additional games to be displayed is configured to increase based on the base value, the regularity of the number of additional games to be displayed can be given to the player while suppressing the complexity of the processing configuration related to the continuous hit effect. It is possible to make them understand easily. As a result, it becomes possible to suitably improve the interest of the game. This is because the fun is completely different between the case where the effect switch 66 is operated after understanding the regularity and the case where the effect switch 66 is operated without understanding the regularity.

  When all the number of additional games determined by the additional lottery are displayed, the total number of additional games is displayed and the continuous hit production is ended. In such a configuration, the player does not have to calculate each time the additional game number is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to immerse the player in the repeated hit production.

  When the continuous hit effect is ended based on the stop of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the total number of the additional games displayed so far is not displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform an auxiliary effect in accordance with the player's taste, while suppressing a complicated processing configuration related to repeated hit effects. If the total number of additional games displayed so far is to be displayed, it is necessary to prepare a counter for counting the number of additional games displayed, in addition to the notification game number counter. This is because it is necessary to update the counter each time it is displayed.

  The continuous hit effect is configured to end even when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. In order to stop all reels 32L, 32M, 32R, it is necessary for the player to operate all stop switches 42 to 44. In this way, by arranging the continuous hit effect based on the player's operation for advancing the game, it becomes possible for the player to be actively involved in the end timing of the continuous hit effect, and the player continuously hits the effect. It is possible to reduce the chance of having an unpleasant feeling. For example, in the case where the continuous hit effect is configured to end on the lapse of a predetermined time, a phenomenon may occur in which the continuous hit effect is ended while the player is wondering whether to operate the effect switch 66. . If a long time is secured as the predetermined time in order to eliminate such concern, the continuous hit effect may be delayed, and a player who does not really want to operate the effect switch 66 wants to end the continuous hit effect. This is because the production switch 66 may be operated undesirably.

  In the attack mode and the VB mode, when the number of remaining games is 1 to 5 and BB is won, the BB winning is notified in the apparent final game of the corresponding display mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the BB winning in the game that the player recognizes when the attack mode (VB mode) ends, and even if the attack mode (VB mode) ends. By shifting to the BB state, the situation advantageous to the player is continued, so that the player's satisfaction can be dramatically improved. Further, in the attack mode and the VB mode, since the number of remaining games is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, when the number of remaining games becomes small, there is a fear that the situation advantageous to the player will soon end. It is possible to notify the winning of BB in the final game while increasing it. As a result, it is possible to dispel the anxiety and give satisfaction, and it is possible to dramatically improve the satisfaction of the player.

  In the attack mode and the VB mode, when the number of remaining games is 1 to 5 and BB is won and the result of the lottery of the hand is missed before the apparent final game of the corresponding display mode, the game concerned is lost. It is configured to notify the BB winning. When the BB winning flag is carried over, the game state shifts to the normal game state, and in the normal game state, there is a high probability of being out of comparison with the second RT state and the third RT state. Therefore, if the BB winning is not notified in the game in which the lottery result of the winning combination is missed, there is a possibility that the player may detect the BB winning through the frequency of the miss. When the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the BB symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in consideration of the possibility of BB winning, the BB winning is established before the BB winning notification prepared in advance. As a result, the auxiliary effects prepared will be useless. Also, if the BB winning was notified after multiple games in which the lottery result of the winning combination was missed occurred multiple times, it would have been possible to reduce the loss of the possessed medals if the BB winning was notified earlier. It is possible that the player may think and reduce the joy of winning the BB. On the other hand, in the case where the lottery result of the winning combination is unacceptable, and in the case of the configuration in which the BB winning is notified in the game, it is possible to preferably eliminate each of the above concerns.

  In attack mode and VB mode, when the number of remaining games is 1 to 5 and BB is won, and the winning result of the winning combination is the push-bell win before the apparent final game of the corresponding display mode. The BB winning is notified in the game. In the attack mode and the VB mode, when the BB is won, the operation order is not notified even if the push order bell is won. Therefore, if the BB winning is not notified in the game in which the lottery result of the winning combination is the push-bell winning, there is a possibility that the player may detect the BB winning through the stop result. When the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the BB symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in consideration of the possibility of BB winning, the BB winning is established before the BB winning notification prepared in advance. As a result, the auxiliary effects prepared will be useless. In addition, when the BB winning was notified after the game in which the lottery result of the winning combination was the push-bell winning occurred multiple times, the loss of the possessed medals could be reduced if the BB winning was notified earlier. There is a possibility that the player may think that it will reduce the joy of winning the BB. This is because the push-order bell winning game may be missed. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery of the winning combination is the push order bell win, and if the BB win is notified in the game, each of the above concerns can be suitably solved.

  In the attack mode and the VB mode, when a BB is won in a situation where six or more games remain, the BB winning is notified in the BB winning game. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the length of time from when the BB is won until the notification of the BB is won, depending on the progress of the attack mode or the VB mode.

  Rather than storing two lottery tables, a small win game lottery table and a JAC game lottery table, as in a conventional slot machine, only one of the BB state lottery tables is stored as a lottery table used under the BB state. It was configured to do. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the amount of data stored in the main control device 101 in advance, and to store the data for executing the freeze effect by utilizing the free space generated in the ROM 105 of the main control device 101. It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to diversify the auxiliary effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

  On the other hand, if only one lottery table for the BB state is stored, the lottery result of the winning combination in the BB state may be monotonous.

  Therefore, in the normal BB mode, when the display control device 81 carries out the push BAR notification lottery and wins the push BAR notification lottery, if the lottery result of the winning combination is the BAR in BB matching winning combination, the value of the challenge winning counter is set. The configuration is such that 1 is added. When the value of the challenge winning counter becomes 1 or more, it is determined that the mode is switched to the challenge mode or the attack mode after the normal BB mode ends. With such a configuration, the player is expected to be notified of the forward push BAR, and further to expect the player to win the BAR matching combination in the BB when the forward push BAR is notified, while the player is in the BB state. It becomes possible to perform the game.

In addition, the display control device 81 performs the state transition lottery in the normal BB mode, and when the notification state becomes the high accuracy state by winning the state transition lottery, when the notification state is the low accuracy state. The forward push BAR notification is set with a high probability as compared with. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to create a wave in the execution frequency of the forward push BAR notification. In the BB state, the probability of winning the winning combination of BARs during BB does not change, so that the wave of the execution frequency of the forward push BAR notification is the wave of the update frequency of the challenge winning counter. In addition, since the probability of not winning a winning combination of BARs in the BB does not change under the BB state, the reliability of updating the challenge winning counter of the pushing BAR notification decreases as a result of increasing the execution frequency of the pushing BAR notification. Nor. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to play the game under the BB state while expecting the notification state to shift to the highly accurate state.
Even in the attack BB mode, since the remaining game number counter is updated instead of the challenge winning counter, the above effect can be obtained.
As a result of the above, it is possible to preferably improve the interest in playing the game under the BB state.

  In the situation where the BAR in BB winning combination is won, when the forward pushing operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the 31st small winning combination is achieved and each reel 32L, 32M , 32R "BAR" symbol is a stop result that stops on the lower line L3, and when the reverse push operation is performed, the first small winning combination is realized. In the situation where the BB medium red 7 combination hand or the BB medium and small hand 1 is won, when the forward pushing operation is performed aiming at the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the first small winning combination is achieved. Along with this, the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R is a stop result that does not stop on the lower line L3, and when the reverse push operation is performed, the first small winning combination is realized. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to grasp the lottery result of the winning combination by causing the player to perform the forward-pressing operation aiming at the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and to make the player play the game. It becomes possible to actively participate.

  In the normal BB mode, when a winning combination is won, if the forward push BAR notification is not performed, the reverse push notification is performed. When the push BAR notification is selected when the push BAR notification lottery is won, it is possible to let the player know whether or not the challenge winning counter is updated through the stop result. However, in the case of such a configuration, the only challenge is that the 31st small winning combination is established and the "BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is a stop result that stops on the lower line L3. When the winning counter is updated, the player may misunderstand. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the backward push notification is performed when the forward push BAR notification is not performed, it is possible to reduce the chance of the above-mentioned stop result in a situation where the challenge winning counter is not updated, and the player can It becomes possible to avoid having doubts.

  In the credit continuous hit production, by performing the position adjustment processing, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are irrespective of the stop result of the immediately preceding game or the stop result of the credit continuous hit production one set before. The number "red 7" design is configured to stop under the frame. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform an effect using the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in a suitable form, and it is possible to appropriately improve the enjoyment of the game.

  In a conventional slot machine that performs freeze production, for example, the player operates a stop switch so that the so-called preparation eye stops in the game immediately before the freeze production, and the drive control of each reel is performed on the assumption that the preparation eye is stopped. It was common to do so. However, in such a configuration, when the preparation eye is stopped in the immediately preceding game, a characteristic appearance such as the "7" symbol of each reel is stopped on a predetermined combination line appears in the freeze production, while In this game, if the preparation eye is not stopped, the characteristic eye roll does not appear.

  On the other hand, in the credit continuous hit effect in the slot machine 10, the 18th "red 7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped under the frame at the start stage of the credit continuous hit effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably solve the problem that has occurred in the conventional slot machine as exemplified above.

  However, when the configuration is such that the preparation eye is created at the start stage of the credit hitting effect, the credit hitting effect may be delayed as compared with the configuration in which the preparation eye is not created. For example, the left reel 32L is rotated about 100 msec after starting the credit continuous hitting effect, the middle reel 32M is rotated about 200 msec after starting the credit continuous hitting effect, and about 300 msec after starting the credit continuous hitting effect. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the right reel 32R is rotated after a lapse of time. However, in the case of such a configuration, the time required to create the red 7 frame bottom assortment changes depending on the immediately preceding stop result.

  Therefore, in the position adjustment processing, no matter what the last stop result is, each reel 32L, 32M, so that the red 7 frames are aligned at the timing when about 2682 msec has elapsed from the start of the credit continuous hit effect. 32R is configured to rotate and stop. As a result, it is possible to prevent the credit continuous hit effect from being delayed.

  In addition, in the position adjustment process, the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped below the frame at the timing when about 1347 msec has passed since the credit continuous hit effect was started, and about 2015 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started. The "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M stops under the frame at the timing, and the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R stops under the frame at about 2682 msec after starting the credit continuous hit effect, The reels 32L, 32M, 32R are configured to rotate and stop. As described above, not only the timing for completing the red 7-frame bottom assembling, but also the stop timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is the same regardless of the immediately preceding stop result, so that the credit continuous hit effect is extended. It becomes possible to preferably avoid it.

  In the position adjustment process, the number of moving symbols, the required number of excitations, the required time, and the start time are calculated, and the drive control of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is performed based on these calculation results. In this way, the start timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is changed according to the immediately preceding stop result, so that the "red" of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be changed with a relatively simple processing configuration. It is possible to stop the 7 ”symbol under the frame.

  When the reel start is permitted in the position adjustment process, in the stepping motor control process of the timer interrupt process, even if the excitation pulse is output to the stepping motor of any reel, one excitation pulse is generated for every two interrupts. It is configured to output. In this way, by making each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotate at the same rotation speed, the required time of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be calculated by the same processing configuration in the second adjustment processing. Therefore, the processing configuration can be simplified.

  In the position adjustment processing, the number of excitations is set when the reel start is permitted, and in the stepping motor control processing of the timer interrupt processing, when the excitation pulse for the set number of excitations is output, the excitation for the stepping motor is performed. The configuration is such that pulse output is stopped. In this way, instead of stopping the output of the excitation pulse by confirming the symbol number reaching the lower stage, the excitation pulse for the set number of excitation is output and the output of the excitation pulse is stopped. As a result, the processing configuration can be simplified.

  As described above, in the position adjustment processing, the red 7-frame bottom alignment is created while the processing configuration is simplified. By storing only one BB state lottery table, a vacancy is created in the ROM 105, and by simplifying the processing configuration of the position adjustment processing, an increase in the amount of data stored in the ROM 105 is suppressed. As a result, it is possible to avoid an increase in the storage capacity of the ROM 105, and it is possible to realize an effect using reels even if the amount of data that can be stored in the ROM 105 is limited.

When the opening information or the power failure information is set, the freeze effect is not performed. When the opening information is set, it means that the front door 12 has been opened between the end of the previous game and the present, and in such a case, a person related to the game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed, etc. It is possible that the reels manually rotated the reels 32L, 32M and 32R. The same applies when the power failure information is set. When the reel is manually rotated, even if the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are grasped in the position adjustment processing, the grasping result and the actual stop symbol cause different events. When the grasped result and the actual stop pattern are different, it is not possible to create the red 7-frame bottom alignment even if any of the first adjustment process to the fourth adjustment process is performed. Therefore, in consideration of the possibility that the red 7 frame bottom alignment cannot be created, the freeze production is not performed, so even if the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated in the credit continuous hit production, the red 7 middle row alignment and the red 7 right alignment are performed. It is possible to avoid a situation in which the ascending order does not appear, and further, such a credit continuous hit effect is performed a plurality of times.
Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in each of the above-described embodiments, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

  (1) In the latent production in the above embodiment, when the number of games remaining in the attack VB mode is two or more, the production game number counter is set to 2 without fail. Any of the above may be set.

  (2) In the latency effect in the above-described embodiment, the total of the number of additional games determined during the latency effect period is collectively displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, but the configuration is changed. An informing game number counter for storing the number of additional games determined in the first game of the latent effect, and an informing game number counter for storing the number of additional games in the case of winning the additional lottery in the second game of the latent effect. , And a notification game number counter for storing the number of additional games when the additional lottery is won in the third game of the latent effect. For example, when it is determined that the number of additional games is 15 in the first game, the number of additional games is 5 in the second game, and the number of additional games is 15 in the third game, first assistance is given in the last game of the latent effect. The display unit 65 displays three of "+ 15G", "+ 5G", and "+ 15G", and then displays "total + 35G". With such a configuration, it is possible to win the additional lottery in each of the latent effect games, and as a result, it is possible for the player to know that 35 games will be added.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the continuous hit effect is configured to be started in the game selected in the additional lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this structure, and the continuous hit effect is started in the next game selected in the additional lottery. The winning configuration may be obtained, or the consecutive hit effect may be started two games after winning the additional lottery.

  (4) In the above embodiment, when the continuous hit effect is finished based on the stop of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, the number of additional games which is not displayed in the final game in the VB mode is displayed. If the configuration is such that the number of undisplayed additional games is displayed in the game subsequent to the game in which the effect is produced, it is expected that the same operational effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be achieved. At this time, a predetermined lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to display the number of additional games to be displayed, or the number of additional games to be displayed is displayed when the production switch 66 is operated. It may be configured.

  (5) In the continuous hit production in the above-described embodiment, the present display game number and the next display game number are calculated, and the number of additional games to be displayed is determined based on these calculation results. This is because the value of the notification game number counter at the time of starting is diversified due to the number of undisplayed additional games and the like. A notification game number counter for storing the number of additional games when the additional lottery is won, and an undisplayed game number counter for storing the number of additional games for the non-display are provided, and the continuous hit effect is the continuous hit effect. When the configuration is such that only the number of additional games determined in the running game is notified, for example, a table that defines the correspondence between the number of operations and the number of displayed games as shown in FIG. 55 is stored in advance and based on the table. Alternatively, the number of displayed games may be determined.

  Further, in the case of providing the notification game number counter for storing the number of additional games when the additional lottery is won and the undisplayed game number counter for storing the number of additional games for undisplayed, The latent effect may be performed in a situation where the final notification flag is set.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the continuous hit effect is finished when all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, but the present invention is not limited to such a structure, and for example, a medal is given to start the next game. The configuration may be such that the continuous hit effect ends when a bet is placed or when the start lever 41 is operated. Further, the continuous hit effect may be started after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the larger the number of additional games to be displayed is displayed as the production switch 66 is operated, but the number of additional games to be displayed may be unchanged or displayed. The number of additional games may be changed randomly.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of remaining games in the attack mode or the VB mode is 1 to 5 and BB is won, the BB winning is notified in the apparent final game of the corresponding display mode. However, the BB may be won when the number of remaining games is 1 to 8, or the BB may be won when the number of remaining games is 1 to 32.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the remaining game number is displayed in the attack mode and the VB mode, but the remaining game number may not be displayed. Further, when the number of remaining games is 5 or less, the number of remaining games until the final game may be displayed. When the number of remaining games is 3 or less, the number of remaining games until the final game is displayed. It may be configured.

  (10) In the above embodiment, when a BB is won in a situation where six or more games remain in the attack mode and the VB mode, the BB winning game is notified in the BB winning game. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The notification timing may be changed based on the number of remaining games instead of the ones.

  (11) In the above embodiment, when the notification state shifts to the high-accuracy state in the BB mode, the high-precision state continues for the following five games, but the number of games to continue is arbitrary. Further, the end lottery may be performed in each game after shifting to the high-accuracy state.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the state transition lottery is not performed when the notification state shifts to the high accuracy state in the BB mode, but the state transition lottery may be performed. In such a configuration, when the state transition lottery is won in the highly accurate state, 5 may be added to the highly accurate game number counter.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, in the position adjustment process, any one of the first adjustment process to the fourth adjustment process is performed based on the grasped stop symbol, but the first stop process is performed regardless of the grasped stop symbol result. The configuration may be such that two adjustment processes are performed.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the red 7-frame bottom alignment is performed at a timing when about 2682 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started by performing the position adjustment process, but the red 7-frame bottom alignment is performed. Is optional. The same applies to the stop timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the "red 7" symbol on the left reel 32L is stopped below the frame at the timing when about 1347 msec has elapsed since the start of the credit continuous hit effect, and about 2015 msec has elapsed since the credit continuous hit effect was started. The "red 7" symbol on the middle reel 32M is stopped under the frame at the timing, and the "red 7" symbol on the right reel 32R is stopped under the frame at a timing about 2682 msec after the start of the credit continuous hitting effect. However, the "red 7" symbol on all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may be stopped under the frame at a timing of about 2682 msec from the start of the credit continuous hit effect.

  (16) In the above embodiment, when the reel start is permitted in the position adjustment process, one pulse of the excitation pulse is output for every two interrupts, regardless of which of the reels the stepping motor outputs the excitation pulse. However, the configuration may be such that one excitation pulse is output for each interrupt, or one excitation pulse is output for every three interrupts. A configuration may be used in which a plurality of excitation pulses are output for each interrupt.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by the number of excitations in the position adjustment process, but the reel stop control may be performed by confirming the symbol number reaching the lower stage.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, in the position adjustment process, the red 7 frame is aligned at the bottom when about 2682 msec has elapsed by changing the start timing of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. , 32M, 32R may be changed so that the red 7 frames are aligned at the bottom when about 2682 msec has elapsed. Alternatively, the red 7 frame may be aligned at the timing when about 2682 msec has elapsed by changing both the start timing and the acceleration.

  (19) In the position adjustment processing in the above-described embodiment, the reel is rotated by a maximum of 18 symbols, that is, the rotation of the reel is set to be less than one rotation, but it may be stopped after being rotated one rotation or more. Good. In such a configuration, it is determined whether or not there is an error in the grasping result of the stop symbol based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor, and if there is an error, the acceleration is changed to perform the adjustment. Is desirable.

  (20) In the position adjusting process in the above-described embodiment, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated in the forward direction to create the red 7-frame under-alignment. It may be configured such that it is determined whether or not the “7” symbol can be moved to the lower side of the frame in a short time, and the rotation corresponding to the determination result is performed to create the red 7 lower frame alignment.

  (21) In the above embodiment, when the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated eight times in the final effect, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start the forward rotation all at once, but the configuration is changed. To do. When the first credit insertion switch 56 is operated eight times, the position adjustment process is performed to return to the stop result of the immediately preceding game, and after the process is completed, the reel start process is started to rotate.

  (22) In the above embodiment, when the value of the standby game number counter becomes 0 before the value of the remaining game number counter becomes 0, even if the VB lottery is not won in the attack mode. The display mode is changed to the VB preparation mode. Similarly, when the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 1500 times) in the normal mode and the challenge mode without winning the attack lottery and the VB lottery, the display mode may shift to the attack preparation mode.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode advantageous to the player has three types of the attack mode, the VB mode, and the BB mode, but may have two types of the attack mode and the BB mode. However, it may be configured to have four or more display modes.

  (24) In the above embodiment, in the normal mode, even if the push order bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, and in the attack mode and the VB mode, the stop switch is always issued when the push order bell is won. Although the configuration is such that the operation order of 42 to 44 is notified, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the frequency of notifying the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 more than in the normal mode when shifting to the attack mode or the VB mode. It is sufficient if the configuration is high. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to have a configuration in which the transition item does not stop even if the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is incorrect.

  (25) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the combination of the respective symbols which is a winning combination is an example, and is not limited to the combination of these symbols. Also, the number of symbol combinations that result in winning is arbitrary.

(26) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the BB state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be a slot machine having the RB state, or a BB state or an RB state. It may be a slot machine that does not have a bonus state such as.
(27) In the above embodiment, the configuration having the gaming state classified as the ART state has been described, but the configuration having the gaming state classified as the AT state may be used.

  (28) In the above embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the start command is issued after three medals have been bet except for the CB state, but after one bet or two medals have been bet. Needless to say, it may be configured to determine whether or not the start command is generated.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, the privilege to be given is a structure in which, in addition to the privilege to shift the game state and the privilege to replay, the privilege to pay out medals is provided. However, the structure is not limited to such a structure. Instead, the player may be provided with some privilege. For example, instead of the privilege for paying out medals, prizes other than medals may be paid out. In addition, in a slot machine that does not have actual medal insertion and medal payout functions and manages credits of medals owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to awarding of a privilege.

  (30) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having one line or two lines as effective lines has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, five reels are provided. It may be a slot machine provided in parallel or a slot machine having five effective lines.

  (31) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a game machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only balls can be treated as a gaming value in the gaming hall, which is the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. It is possible to solve problems such as a burden on equipment and a restriction on a place where a game machine is installed due to separate handling of a medal and a ball.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described, showing effects and the like as necessary. Note that, in the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in brackets or the like.
Gaming machine 1. A plurality of circulating display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the circulation display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing a lottery of winning combinations
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the patterns;

Based on that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small winning symbols) at the effective position (effective line) and stops, the player is determined to have won the prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout process S211 of the main controller 101, etc.),

  Based on that the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the specific result (rare winning combination), the granting lottery means (of the display control device 81) for executing the granting lottery whether or not to grant the specific privilege (remaining game number addition) An additional lottery processing function in the attack VB mode (S2512),

  Predetermined game period setting means (display) for setting a predetermined game period (period during which latent performance is performed) configured by a plurality of game times including the game times won in the granted lottery, based on winning in the granted lottery. And the effect contents determination processing function S2810) of the control device 81,

  In the case of winning the granted lottery during the predetermined game period, a notification reservation means (display control device 81) that reserves the notification related to the granted lottery until the game times when the predetermined game period ends,

When the award lottery is won in the predetermined game period, the award lottery prize and the award lottery prize in the first game time of the predetermined game period are collectively reported to the game times when the predetermined game period ends. A gaming machine provided with a result notifying means (post-end notifying function S3007 in the process of hiding the display controller 81).

  According to this gaming machine, based on the result of the lottery of the winning combination being the specific result, the lottery for granting whether or not to grant the specific privilege is executed. When winning the granted lottery, a predetermined game period configured by a plurality of game times including the game times won in the granted lottery can be set. Then, in the case of winning the granted lottery during the predetermined game period, the notification regarding the granted lottery winning is held until the game time at which the predetermined game period ends, and at the game time at which the predetermined game period ends, at the beginning of the predetermined game period. The assigned lottery winning in the game times and the assigned lottery winning in the game times in the middle of the predetermined game period are collectively notified. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  Certainly, if a predetermined game period is set for the number of game wins in the granted lottery, and if the prize lottery is won again in the predetermined game period, the predetermined game period for informing about the awarded lottery win is separately set. It can also be configured. However, in the case of such a configuration, the award lottery is notified to the game times at which the predetermined game period set earlier ends, and then the award lottery wins at the game times at which the later set predetermined game period ends. Will be notified again. This is because it is possible that the player may have doubts as to which specific result triggered the notification at the stage when the previous notification was made. This can lead to diminished satisfaction. In addition, in such a configuration, if the lottery result of the role becomes the specific result during the predetermined game period and if the awarded lottery in the game times is not won, even if the player continues to play after being notified of the awarded lottery , The assigned lottery winning notification will not be made again. This can lead to diminishing the player's satisfaction with the granting of the specific privilege at the stage where the player has played the game the number of times corresponding to the predetermined game period based on the later specified result.

  On the other hand, in the configuration in which the assigned lottery winning in the first game time of the predetermined game period and the awarded lottery prize in the game time in the middle of the predetermined game period are collectively notified, each of the above concerns can be suitably solved. Therefore, it becomes possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  Amusement machine 2. In the gaming machine 1, the specific privilege relates to the number of games that can be played in a specific game period (attack mode), and when the result notification means wins the granted lottery during the predetermined game period, Characteristic of notifying together the game number information based on the granted lottery winning and the game number information based on the granted lottery winning in the first game time of the predetermined game period, together with the game times when the predetermined game period ends A gaming machine to do.

  According to the gaming machine, in the game time when the predetermined game period ends, based on the game number information based on the granted lottery winning in the first game time of the predetermined game period and the granted lottery winning in the game time in the middle of the predetermined game period. The information on the number of games played is reported together. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player guess the winning opportunity of the granted lottery based on the notified number-of-games information, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  Amusement machine 3. In the gaming machine 2, the result notifying means is information on the number of games based on the granted lottery winning in the first game time of the predetermined game period, and the number of games based on the awarded lottery win in other game times of the predetermined game period. A gaming machine characterized by notifying the addition result of information.

  According to this gaming machine, in the game times when the predetermined game period ends, the game number information based on the granted lottery winning in the first game time of the predetermined game period and the awarded lottery winning in the other game times of the predetermined game period. Based on the number-of-games information, the result of addition is notified. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player guess the winning opportunity of the granted lottery based on the notified number-of-games information, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  Amusement machine 4. In the gaming machine 2 or the gaming machine 3, when the given lottery is won, the number-of-games information acquisition unit (of the display control device 81, which acquires one game count information from the plurality of game count information (5 to 150) stored in advance. A gaming machine having an additional game number determination function S2509).

  According to the gaming machine, when the winning lottery is won, one piece of game number information is acquired from a plurality of pieces of game number information stored in advance. With such a configuration, even if the lottery result of the winning combination is the same, it is possible to make the specific privilege to be granted different. As a result, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the player can guess the winning opportunity of the lottery based on the notified number-of-games information, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. .

  Gaming machine 5. In any of the above gaming machines 1 to 4, when the predetermined game period setting means sets the predetermined game period, an auxiliary effect determination means for determining an auxiliary effect to be executed at each game time of the predetermined game period ( A game machine having the effect contents determination processing function S2904) of the display control device 81.

  According to the gaming machine, when the predetermined game period is set, the auxiliary effect to be executed for each game time of the predetermined game period is determined. With such a configuration, it is possible to expect the player to be notified of the awarded lottery winning through the auxiliary effect.

  Amusement machine 6. In the gaming machine 5, the gaming machine is characterized by not including changing means for changing the determination result of the auxiliary effect determination means when the given lottery is won during the predetermined game period.

According to this gaming machine, even if the player wins the granted lottery in the middle of the predetermined game period, it does not change from the auxiliary effect determined in the first game time of the predetermined game period. With such a configuration, when the lottery result of the hand becomes a specific result in the middle of the predetermined game period, it is possible to avoid being perceived through the auxiliary production whether or not the granted lottery has been won. Become. As a result, regardless of the effect contents of the auxiliary effects, it is possible to make the contents of the notification of the result notification means have expectations until the game time when the predetermined game period ends, and it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.
Amusement machine 11. A plurality of circulating display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the circulation display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing a lottery of a winning combination;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the patterns;

Based on that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small winning symbols) at the effective position (effective line) and stops, the player is determined to have won the prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout process S211 of the main controller 101, etc.),

  An increase number determining means for determining the increase number of the number of playable games (remaining game number) in the specific game period (attack mode) based on the result of the lottery result being the specific result (rare role winning) An addition game number determination function S2510) in the attack VB mode of the display control device 81;

  Specific auxiliary effect starting means (continuous hit effect processing function S2811 of the display control device 81) for starting a specific auxiliary effect (continuous hit effect) based on the increase number determining means determining the increased number;

When the specific auxiliary effect is being performed, operation determination means (effect switch confirmation function S3202 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not the specific operation means (effect switch 66) has been operated,
An operation number storage means (operation number counter of the display control device 81) for storing the number of operations of the specific operation means,

Each time the operation determination means determines that the specific operation means has been operated, the notification number determination means (the display game number determination function of the display control device 81 is configured to determine the notification number based on the storage result of the operation number storage means. S3207, S3209),
Notification means (auxiliary display section 65) for notifying the notification number determined by the notification number determination means,

  When the sum total of the notification numbers notified by the notification unit is the increase number determined by the increase number determination unit, a first ending unit (a continuous hit flag clear function S3212 of the display control device 81) that ends the specific auxiliary effect. ,

  When a predetermined condition (stop of all reels 32L, 32M, 32R) is satisfied before the total sum of the numbers notified by the notifying unit reaches the increase number determined by the increase number determining unit, the specific auxiliary effect is finished. 2 end means (continuous hit flag clear function S3214 of the display control device 81),

When the second ending means ends the specific auxiliary effect, in the game times after the game times in which the specific auxiliary effect is performed, the increase number determination means is determined in the game times in which the specific auxiliary effect is performed. The second notification means (the post-completion notification setting function S2812 of the display control device 81, the auxiliary display unit 65) for reporting at least the unreported increase number that has not been reported by the notification means is provided. And a gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, if the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the specific result, the number of playable games during the specific game period may increase, and if it increases, the specific auxiliary effect may be performed. . In the specific auxiliary effect, the number of notifications determined by the notification number determination means is notified each time the specific operation means is operated. The specific auxiliary production ends when the sum of the number of notifications notified by the notification means is the increase number and when the predetermined condition is satisfied before the sum of the number of notifications notified by the notification means is the increase number. . When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the specific auxiliary effect ends, in the game times after the game times in which the specific auxiliary effect is performed, the number of increases determined by the increase number determination means in the game times in which the specific auxiliary effect is performed. At least the number of unreported increases not notified by the notifying means is notified. With such a configuration, all the determination results of the increase number determining means are confirmed in the game times in which the specific auxiliary effect is performed, or at least a part of the determination result of the increase number determining means is performed in the game in which the specific auxiliary effect is performed. It is possible for the player to select whether to leave the game later than the game. As a result, it becomes possible to perform an auxiliary effect according to the taste of the player, and it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  Gaming machine 12. In the gaming machine 11, the notification number determination means determines a larger value as the notification number as the number of operations of the specific operation means increases.

  According to the gaming machine, in the specific auxiliary effect, a larger value is notified as the specific operation means is operated. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect what value will be notified next, and to prompt the operation of the specific operation means. Further, in such a configuration, when the predetermined value is notified in the specific auxiliary effect, it is determined that a value larger than the predetermined value has not been notified. Therefore, while urging the operation of the specific operation means, the player is provided with the option of terminating the operation of the specific operation means before the sum of the number of notifications notified by the notification means reaches the increase number determined by the increase number determination means. As a result, it becomes possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  Amusement machine 13. In the gaming machine 11 or the gaming machine 12, when the first ending means ends the specific auxiliary effect, a total sum notifying means (total addition game of the display control device 81) for notifying the total sum of the notification numbers notified by the notifying means. A game machine having a number display function S3211, an auxiliary display unit 65).

  According to the gaming machine, when the sum of the number of notifications notified by the notification means reaches the increase number determined by the increase number determination means, the total sum is notified. In the case of such a configuration, the player does not have to calculate each time the notification number is notified. Therefore, it is possible to immerse the player in the specific auxiliary effect.

  Amusement machine 14. In the gaming machine 13, the gaming machine is characterized by not including means for notifying a total sum of the notification numbers notified by the notification means when the second ending means ends the specific auxiliary effect.

  According to the gaming machine, when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the specific auxiliary effect is finished, the total sum of the number of notifications notified by the notification means is not notified. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform an auxiliary effect in accordance with the player's taste while suppressing the processing configuration related to the specific auxiliary effect from becoming complicated.

  Amusement machine 15. In any one of the gaming machines 11 to 14, the predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined operation (operation of all the stop switches 42 to 44) related to the progress of the game is performed. Amusement machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the player performs a predetermined operation related to the progress of the game, the specific auxiliary effect ends before the total number of notifications notified by the notification means reaches the increase number determined by the increase number determination means. To do. With such a configuration, the player can be actively involved in the end timing of the specific auxiliary effect, and for example, the specific auxiliary effect ends before the operation even though the player intends to operate the specific operation means. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of events such as accidents.

  Amusement machine 16. In any one of the gaming machines 11 to 15, the second specific auxiliary effect (latent) for notifying the increase number determined by the increase number determining means based on the increase number determining means determining the increase number. Second specific auxiliary effect start means (latent effect processing function S2810, S2813 of the display control device 81) for starting the effect, and the specific auxiliary effect and the second when the increase number determination means determines the increase number. It is provided with an effect determination unit (effect determination function S2805 to S2807 of the auxiliary display unit 65) that determines which of the specific auxiliary effects is to be started, and the effect determination unit is the second in a predetermined game period (VB mode). When the ending means finishes the specific auxiliary effect, it is determined that the specific auxiliary effect is started in the subsequent game time of the predetermined game period. That the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine, the auxiliary effects include the specific auxiliary effects and the second specific auxiliary effects for notifying the increase number determined by the increase number determining means. When the specific auxiliary effect is ended based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and when the increase number determination means determines the increase number in the subsequent game play of the predetermined game period, the specific auxiliary effect is not the second specific auxiliary effect. Directing is performed. When the specific condition is satisfied and the specific auxiliary effect is finished, the player wants to leave at least a part of the determination result of the increase number determination means in a game time after the game time in which the specific auxiliary effect is performed. It is assumed that he did not want to know all the determination results of the increase number determination means. Therefore, in such a case, by adopting a configuration in which the specific auxiliary effect is performed instead of the second specific auxiliary effect, it is possible to confirm the intention of the player each time the increased number determination means determines the increased number. As a result, it becomes possible to perform an auxiliary effect that matches the taste of the player.

  Amusement machine 17. In any one of the gaming machines 11 to 16, when performing the specific auxiliary effect, a first number acquisition unit (base value determination function S3102 of the display control device 81) that acquires a first number (base value), If the operation determining means determines that the specific operating means has been operated, a second number (currently displayed game number) is acquired based on the first number and the number of times the specific operating means has been operated. When the number acquisition means (currently displayed game number calculation function S3204 of the display control device 81) and the second number acquisition means acquire the second number, the first number and the number of operations of the specific operation means are 1 And a third number acquisition means (a next display game number calculation function S3204 of the display control device 81) for acquiring a third number (next display game number) based on the value obtained by adding Means is the second number When the sum of the third numbers is less than or equal to the unreported increase number, the notification number is determined as the second number, and when the sum of the second number and the third number is greater than the unreported increase number, A gaming machine, wherein the number of notifications is determined as the number of unreported increases.

According to the gaming machine, the first number is acquired when performing the specific auxiliary effect. When the specific operation means is operated in the situation where the specific auxiliary effect is being performed, the second number is acquired based on the first number and the number of times the specific operation means is operated. When the second number is acquired, the third number is acquired based on the first number and the value obtained by adding 1 to the number of operations of the specific operation means. Then, when the sum of the second number and the third number is less than or equal to the unreported increase number, the second number is reported, and when the sum of the second number and the third number is greater than the unreported increase number, The number of unreported increases is reported. With such a configuration, in the specific auxiliary effect, a larger value can be notified as the specific operation means is operated.
Amusement machine 21. A plurality of circulating display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the circulation display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing a lottery of a winning combination;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the patterns;

Based on that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small winning symbols) at the effective position (effective line) and stops, the player is determined to have won the prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout process S211 of the main controller 101, etc.),

  When the result of the winning combination is a special winning combination (BB), and the special combination (combination of BB symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the special game is shifted to the special game state (BB state) advantageous to the player. State transition means (BB state transition functions S610 to S612 of main controller 101),

  When the result of lottery is the special winning combination and the special combination is not stopped at the effective position, the reserved storage means (main controller 101) for storing the special winning combination.

Specific game period shift means (attack mode shift function, VB mode shift function of display control device 81) for shifting to a specific game period (attack mode, VB mode) advantageous to the player,
Information storage means (remaining game number counter, VB game number counter of display control device 81) for storing information relating to the number of remaining games during the specific game period,

When the lottery result of the winning combination is the special winning combination during the specific game period, the notification game number determining means (display) for determining the game times for notifying the special winning combination based on the storage result of the information storage means. And a BB notification processing function of the control device 81).

  According to the gaming machine, when the special role is won during the specific game period, the number of games for notifying the special role is determined based on the number of remaining games during the specific game period. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the length from when the special winning combination is won until when the special winning combination is notified, depending on the progress of the specific game period. As a result, it is possible to diversify the notification time of the winning of the special part, and it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  Amusement machine 22. In the gaming machine 21, the notification game number determination means, when the number of remaining games during the specific game period when the special winning is won is less than a predetermined number (5) set in advance, the remaining number of games is played. A gaming machine, characterized in that it is determined that the special winning is notified to the game times in which the game is performed.

  According to this gaming machine, when the number of remaining games in the specific game period when the special role is won is less than a predetermined number of times, the special role winning is notified to the game times in which the remaining number of games have been played. To be done. With such a configuration, when the specific game period ends, it is possible to notify the player of the special winnings to the game times recognized by the player, and even if the specific game period ends, the special game state is set. By shifting, the situation that is advantageous to the player continues, so that it is possible to dramatically improve the player's satisfaction.

  Gaming machine 23. The gaming machine 22 is provided with a remaining game number informing unit (auxiliary display unit 65) for informing the number of remaining games in the specific game period, and the remaining game number informing unit is at least the above when the special combination is won. A gaming machine characterized by subtracting the remaining number of games in the specific game period and reporting each time a game is played until the special winning is notified.

  According to this gaming machine, the number of remaining games during the specific game period is notified, and even when the special role is won during the specific game period, at least until the special role winning is notified, each game is played. The remaining number of games in the specific game period is subtracted from the notification. With such a configuration, when the number of remaining games in the specific game period becomes small, the annoyance that the situation advantageous to the player will soon end will be increased, and the game notified as the end of the specific game period. It will be possible to notify the special part winning at once. As a result, it is possible to dispel the anxiety and give satisfaction, and it is possible to dramatically improve the satisfaction of the player.

  Amusement machine 24. In the gaming machine 22 or the gaming machine 23, the informing game time determination means determines the special winning combination when the number of remaining games in the specific game period when the special winning combination is achieved is equal to or more than the predetermined number of times. A gaming machine, characterized in that it is determined that the special winning is notified to the game time.

  According to the gaming machine, when the number of remaining games in the specific game period when the special winning is won is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the special winning is notified to the game times of the special winning. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the length from when the special winning combination is won until when the special winning combination is notified, depending on the progress of the specific game period.

  Amusement machine 25. In any one of the gaming machines 21 to 24, the specific game period shift means shifts to the specific game period based on the game state shifting to a specific game state (second RT state, third RT state). In the configuration, when the reserved storage means reserves and stores the special winning combination, the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination becomes a prescribed result (missing) is shifted to a predetermined game state (normal game state) different from the specific game state. The predetermined game state transition means (RT setting flag clear function S608 of the main control device 101) and the notification game number determination means determine a game time for notifying the special winning combination, and a game time for notifying the special winning combination. If the lottery result of the winning combination reaches the specified result before reaching, the game number for notifying the special winning is changed to the game number in which the lottery result of the winning combination reaches the specified result. Game machine characterized by comprising a knowledge game times changing means (BB winning notification function S3405, S3403 at the edge of the display control unit 81), the.

According to this gaming machine, when the special winning combination is reserved and stored, the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the specified result shifts to a predetermined gaming state different from the specific gaming state. In such a configuration, if the special role winning is not notified to the game time that has become the special role winning, the player is informed of the special role winning through the frequency that the lottery result of the role becomes the prescribed result in the subsequent games. There is a possibility. So, if you decide the game times to notify the special part winning, and the lottery result of the part becomes the specified result before reaching the game time to notify the special part winning, the game time that the lottery result of the part becomes the specified result With the configuration in which the special role winning is notified, it is possible to reduce the chance of the player being aware of the special role winning before notifying the special role winning.
Amusement machine 26. In the gaming machine 25, the specified result is a miss.

  According to the gaming machine, when the special winning combination is reserved and stored, the probability of losing the lottery result of the winning combination shifts to a predetermined gaming state different from the specific gaming state. In such a configuration, if the game times for notifying the special part winning are determined and the lottery result for the part is missed before reaching the game times for notifying the special part winning, the game time for which the lottery result for the part is missed With the configuration in which the special winning is won, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage to the player. This is because if the lottery result of the winning combination is missed, it will lead to a loss of the game medium owned by the player.

  Amusement machine 27. In any of the gaming machines 21 to 26, when the lottery result of the winning combination is a predetermined result (push order bell winning) in the specific gaming period, the reserved memory means reserves and stores the special winning combination. If not, the operation method notification that can achieve the predetermined prize is informed, and if the reserved storage means retains and stores the special winning, the operation method notification that does not notify the operation method that can achieve the predetermined prize Means (operation order notification processing function of the display control device 81, auxiliary display unit 65) and the notification game number determination means determines the game times for notifying the special winning combination, and the game times for notifying the special winning combination. If the lottery result of the winning combination reaches the predetermined result before reaching, the notification game that changes the game time that notifies the special winning combination to the game time when the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the predetermined result Game machine characterized by comprising a changing unit (BB winning notification function S3406, S3403 when pushing forward bell of the display control unit 81), the.

According to the gaming machine, when the special winning combination is reserved and stored during the specific game period, the operation method that can achieve the predetermined winning is not notified when the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined result. In such a configuration, if the special winning is not notified to the game times that have become the special winning, the special winning is given to the player through the stop result of the pattern of the game when the operation method is not notified in the subsequent game. It may be perceived. Therefore, if the game times for notifying the special part winning are decided and the lottery result for the part becomes the predetermined result before reaching the game times for notifying the special part winning, the game times for which the lottery result for the part becomes the predetermined result. With the configuration in which the special role winning is notified, it is possible to reduce the chance of the player being aware of the special role winning before notifying the special role winning.
Amusement machine 31. A plurality of circulating display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the circulation display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing a lottery of a winning combination;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the patterns;

Based on that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small winning symbols) at the effective position (effective line) and stops, the player is determined to have won the prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout process S211 of the main controller 101, etc.),
A main control means (main control device 101) for integrally managing the game,
A sub-control unit (display control device 81) for performing various controls under the control of the main control unit,
The main control means,

  When the result of the winning combination is a special winning combination (BB), and the special combination (combination of BB symbols) is stopped at the effective position, the special game is shifted to the special game state (BB state) advantageous to the player. State transition means (BB state transition functions S610 to S612),

It is used for the lottery of the winning combination under the special game state, and at least the first lottery target (BAR middle BB matching combination) and the second lottery target (BB small and medium winning combination 1, BB middle red 7 matching winning combination) And a lottery information storage means (ROM 105) for storing the special lottery information (lottery table for BB state) that it has,
In the lottery information storage means, only the special lottery information is stored as lottery information used for lottery of the winning combination under the special gaming state,
The sub control means is
Determination means (forward push BAR alert lottery function S3605) for determining whether or not to perform the first auxiliary effect (forward push BAR alert) under the special gaming state,

When it is determined to perform the first auxiliary effect, if the lottery result of the winning combination is the first lottery target winning, a specific privilege (challenge winning counter + 1) is given, and the lottery result of the winning combination is the first lottery target. Specific privilege granting means (challenge winning addition function S3608) that does not grant the specific privilege unless it is a win,
Transition determining means (state transition lottery function S3702) for determining whether or not to transit to a specific period (probability of notification state) under the special gaming state,
A determination unit (end determination function S3707) that determines whether or not an end condition (the number of highly accurate games = 0) is satisfied when the specific period is entered.
A specific period ending unit (notifying state changing function S3708) for ending the specific period when the ending condition is satisfied;
A game machine characterized in that the deciding means decides to perform the first auxiliary effect with a higher probability in the case of the specific period than in the case of not the specific period.

According to this gaming machine, the main control means, when the special lottery result of the winning combination is the special winning combination and the special combination is stopped at the effective position, shifts to the special game state advantageous to the player. And lottery information storage means for storing special lottery information having at least a first lottery target and a second lottery target as lottery objects, which is used for lottery of a winning combination in the special gaming state, and lottery information storage In the means, only special lottery information is stored as lottery information used for lottery of the winning combination in the special gaming state. By storing only the special lottery information as the lottery information used for the lottery of the winning combination in the special game state, it is possible to reduce the amount of data stored in the main control means in advance, and the storage capacity of the main control means. It becomes possible to store the data for executing the predetermined auxiliary effect in the empty space that has occurred. As a result, it is possible to diversify the auxiliary effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.
On the other hand, when only the special lottery information is stored, the lottery result of the winning combination in the special game state may be monotonous.

  Therefore, if the sub-control means determines whether or not to perform the first auxiliary effect in the special game state, and determines to perform the first auxiliary effect, if the lottery result of the combination is the first lottery target winning, it is specified. It was configured to grant benefits. With such a configuration, the player is expected to perform the first auxiliary effect, and further expect the player to win the first lottery target when the first auxiliary effect is performed, while the player is in the special game state. It becomes possible to perform the game.

In addition, the sub-control means determines whether or not to shift to the specific period under the special gaming state, and in the case of shifting to the specific period, with a high probability compared to the case of not shifting to the specific period. It is decided to perform the first auxiliary effect. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to create a wave in the execution frequency of the first auxiliary effect. Since the probability of winning the first lottery target does not change under the special gaming state, the wave of the execution frequency of the first auxiliary effect becomes the wave of the grant frequency of the specific privilege as a result. Also, since the probability of not being won in the first lottery target does not change under the special gaming state, the reliability of giving the specific privilege of the first auxiliary effect may decrease as a result of the higher execution frequency of the first auxiliary effect. Absent. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to play the game under the special gaming state while expecting to shift to the specific period.
As a result of the above, it becomes possible to suitably improve the interest of the game in the special game state.

  Gaming machine 32. In the gaming machine 31, the main control means, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first lottery target winning, the stop operation means is the first operation ("BAR" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R If the target forward push operation is performed, the first stop result (establishment of the 31st small winning combination and BAR lower row alignment) is obtained, and if the stop operation means is operated second (reverse push operation), the second stop result (second The first stop control means (reel control processing function at the time of winning the BAR BB matching combination) so that the circulation display means is stopped, and the lottery result of the combination is the second lottery target. In the case of winning, the circulation display is made so that the first stop result does not result in the first stop result, and the stop operation means does the second operation in the second stop result. Second stop control for stopping the means Gaming machine according to stage (BB Small combination 1 winning time and BB in reel control processing function at red 7 matching combination winning), comprising the.

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the first lottery target winning, the first stop result is the first stop result when the stop operation means is first operated, and the second stop is the second operation of the stop operation means. The circulation display means is stopped so that the result is obtained. When the lottery result of the winning combination is the second lottery target winning, the first stop result is not obtained when the stop operation means is first operated, and the second stop result is obtained when the stop operation means is secondly operated. Thus, the circulation display means is stopped. With such a configuration, it is possible to let the player perform the first operation to grasp the lottery result of the winning combination, and it is possible for the player to actively participate in the game.

  Amusement machine 33. In the gaming machine 32, when the determining means determines to perform the first auxiliary effect, the first operation is notified, and when the determining means determines not to perform the first auxiliary effect, the second operation is performed. A game machine comprising an operation informing means (auxiliary display section 65) for informing an operation.

  According to the gaming machine, when it is determined that the first auxiliary effect is performed, the first operation is notified, and when it is determined that the first auxiliary effect is not performed, the second operation is notified. With the configuration in which the first operation is notified when it is determined to perform the first auxiliary effect, it is possible for the player to know whether or not the specific privilege is given through the stop result of the circulation display means. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is possible that the player may misunderstand that the specific privilege is granted only on the condition that the first stop result is obtained. Therefore, the configuration is such that the second operation is notified when it is determined not to perform the first auxiliary effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance of becoming the first stop result in the situation where the specific privilege is not granted, and it is possible to avoid the player from having doubts.

  Gaming machine 34. In the gaming machine 33, the first operation and the second operation are operations including the operation sequence of the respective stop operation means, and the stop operation means to be operated first by the first operation and the second operation is different. A gaming machine characterized by

According to the gaming machine, the first operation and the second operation are different at least in the stop operation means to be operated first. With such a configuration, an operation different from the operation informed by the player can be performed as compared with the case where the stop operation means for first operating the first operation and the second operation are the same and the operation timing is at least different. It is possible to reduce the chance of doing.
Amusement machine 41. A plurality of circulating display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the circulation display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing a lottery of a winning combination;
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the patterns;

Based on that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small winning symbols) at the effective position (effective line) and stops, the player is determined to have won the prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout process S211 of the main controller 101, etc.),
Determination means (freeze flag determination function S4201 of main controller 101) for determining whether or not to perform a specific effect (credit continuous hit effect),
When performing the specific effect, a stop result grasping means (stop pattern grasping function S4303 of the main control device 101) for grasping a stop result of each of the circulation display means,

  A circulation display amount acquisition unit (moving symbol number calculation function S4502 of the main control device 101) that acquires the circulation display amount of each circulation display unit based on the grasping result of the stop result grasping unit,

Control means for performing start control and stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the acquisition result of the circulation display amount acquisition means (start permission function S4507, excitation number setting function S4508, stepping motor of main controller 101) And a control processing function S106),

  When the control means stops each of the circulation display means for the specific effect, a predetermined position (No. 18) of each circulation display means is irrespective of the stop result of each of the circulation display means before performing the specific effect. The game machine characterized in that the specific pattern ("Red 7" pattern) attached to) stops at a prescribed position (under the frame).

According to this gaming machine, in the specific effect, the stop result of each circulation display means is grasped, the circulation display amount of each circulation display means is acquired based on the grasped result, and each circulation display means is acquired based on the acquisition result. The start control and the stop control of the circulation display of are performed. Then, in the specific effect, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means stops at the specified position regardless of the stop result of each circulation display means before performing the specific effect. With such a configuration, for example, each circulation display means does not have to cause the player to operate the stop operation means so that the specific pattern of each circulation display means stops at the specified position at the game time immediately before performing the specific effect. It is possible to perform an effect using the specific pattern.
As a result of the above, it is possible to perform the effect using the circulation display means in a suitable form, and it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  Amusement machine 42. In the gaming machine 41, the control means stops the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means at the predetermined position when a predetermined time has passed, regardless of the stop result of each circulation display means. A gaming machine characterized by performing start control and stop control of the circulation display of each of the circulation display means.

  According to the gaming machine, in the specific effect, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means is stopped at the predetermined position when the predetermined time has elapsed, regardless of the stop result of each circulation display means. With such a configuration, the time required for the specific pattern of each circulation display means to stop at the specified position changes depending on the stop result of each circulation display means, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being delayed. It becomes possible.

  Gaming machine 43. In the gaming machine 41 or the gaming machine 42, the control means defines the specific pattern attached to a predetermined position of the first circulation display means when a first time has elapsed, regardless of the stop result of the first circulation display means. As if it stopped at the position, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the second circulation display means stops at the predetermined position when the second time has elapsed, regardless of the stop result of the second circulation display means. As described above, regardless of the stop result of the third circulation display means, when the third time elapses, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the third circulation display means is stopped at the prescribed position so that each circulation is performed. A game machine characterized by performing start control and stop control of a circulation display of a display means.

  According to the gaming machine, in the specific effect, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the first circulation display means is stopped at the predetermined position after the lapse of the first time regardless of the stop result of the first circulation display means. Despite the stop result of the second circulation display means, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the second circulation display means is stopped at the specified position when the second time has elapsed, and the stop result of the third circulation display means is displayed. Regardless, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the third circulation display means is stopped at the specified position after the lapse of the third time. With such a configuration, the time required for the specific pattern of each circulation display means to stop at the specified position changes depending on the stop result of each circulation display means, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being delayed. It becomes possible.

  Amusement machine 44. In the gaming machine 42 or the gaming machine 43, the update means (timer subtraction processing function S108 of the main control device 101) for updating elapsed time information (start timer) relating to the elapsed time and the acquisition result of the circulating display amount acquisition means are displayed. On the basis of the time information acquisition means (time required calculation function of the main control device 101) for acquiring time information related to the time required to move the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means to the specified position. S4504) and a start timing information acquisition unit (start timing calculation function S4505 of main controller 101) that acquires start timing information related to the start timing for each of the circulation display units based on the acquisition result of the time information acquisition unit. And the control means is configured to circulate each circulation display means based on the elapsed time information and the acquisition result of the start timing information acquisition means. Gaming machine, characterized in that to initiate shown separately.

  According to this gaming machine, the circulation display amount of each circulation display means is acquired, and at a time necessary to move the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means to the specified position based on the acquisition result. The related time information is acquired, and the start time information related to the start time is acquired for each circulation display unit based on the acquisition result. Then, the circulation display means of each circulation display means is individually started based on the acquired start timing information and the elapsed time information. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the start timing of each circulation display means is changed according to the stop result, a specific pattern attached to a predetermined position of each circulation display means when a predetermined time elapses with a relatively simple processing configuration. Can be stopped at the specified position.

  Gaming machine 45. In the above-mentioned gaming machine 44, the control means circulates and displays each of the circulation display means at the same circulation display speed (rotation speed of two interrupts and one excitation).

  According to this gaming machine, the control means causes each circulation display means to perform circulation display at the same circulation display speed. With such a configuration, it is possible to acquire the time information of each circulation display means with the same processing configuration, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration.

  Amusement machine 46. In any one of the gaming machines 41 to 45, each circulation display means is a revolving body (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) provided with a plurality of the patterns in the circumferential direction, and a driving means for rotating the revolving body. (Stepping motor) and rotation position detecting means (reel index sensor) for detecting the rotation position of the revolving body, respectively, and the number of drives of the driving means based on the acquisition result of the circulating display amount acquiring means. A drive number acquisition unit (required excitation number calculation function of the main control device 101) for acquiring (excitation number) for each circulation display unit is provided, and the control unit corresponds to the drive number acquired by the drive number acquisition unit. A game machine characterized by being configured to perform a start control and a stop control of each of the revolving bodies by driving the driving means for driving.

  According to the gaming machine, the circulation display amount of each circulation display means is acquired, and the drive number of the drive means is acquired for each circulation display means based on the acquisition result. Then, the control means drives the corresponding drive means by the acquired number of drives to perform start control and stop control of each orbiting body. With this configuration, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display unit can be stopped at the specified position without checking the detection result of the rotation position detection unit, and the processing configuration can be simplified. It becomes possible.

  Amusement machine 47. In any one of the above-mentioned gaming machines 41 to 46, when the control means finishes the stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means, whether the prescribed operation means (first credit insertion switch 56) is operated or not. When the number of operations of the operation determination means (operation determination function S4805 of the main control device 101) for determining the above and the specified operation means reaches a predetermined number, the specific pattern stopped at the specified position is the second specified position ( Second control means (start permission function S4902 of main controller 101, reverse excitation number setting function) for performing start control and stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means so as to stop at the middle line L2 and the upward rising line L5) S4903, stepping motor control processing function S106) and that the second control means has finished the stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means. Game machine characterized by comprising a, a specific effect termination means (credit repeated pressing effect termination function of the main control unit 101 S4206) to terminate the specific effect.

According to this gaming machine, when the specified pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means is stopped at the specified position and the specified operation means is operated a predetermined number of times, the specified pattern stopped at the specified position is the second specified. Move to position. With such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the specific effect, and it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game. Further, in such a configuration, when the control means finishes the stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the at least one circulation display means is not stopped at the predetermined position. However, the interest of the specific effect will be halved. Therefore, by applying any one of the configurations of the gaming machines 41 to 46 to this configuration, it is possible to preferably eliminate the above-mentioned concern.
Gaming machine 48. In the gaming machine 47, the gaming machine is characterized in that the specific effect can be executed a plurality of times.

According to the gaming machine, the specific effect can be executed multiple times. In such a configuration, at the stage when the control means finishes the stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means in the first specific effect, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of at least one circulation display means stops at the predetermined position. If not, the specific pattern does not stop at the second specified position in the first specific effect, and the specific pattern does not stop at the second specified position in the second and subsequent specific effects. This can lead to the player losing interest in the specific effect. Therefore, by applying the configuration related to the gaming machines 41 to 46 to this configuration, it is possible to preferably eliminate the above-mentioned concern.
Gaming machine 51. A plurality of circulating display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for circulatingly displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the circulation display of the pattern;
A lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for performing a lottery of winning combinations
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of the patterns;

Based on that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination forms a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small winning symbols) at the effective position (effective line) and stops, the player is determined to have won the prize. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout process S211 of the main controller 101, etc.),
Determination means (freeze flag determination function S4201 of main controller 101) for determining whether or not to perform a specific effect (credit continuous hit effect),
When performing the specific effect, a stop result grasping means (stop pattern grasping function S4303 of the main control device 101) for grasping a stop result of each of the circulation display means,

  A circulation display amount acquisition unit (moving symbol number calculation function S4502 of the main control device 101) that acquires the circulation display amount of each circulation display unit based on the grasping result of the stop result grasping unit,

Control means for performing start control and stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the acquisition result of the circulation display amount acquisition means (start permission function S4507, excitation number setting function S4508, stepping motor of main controller 101) And a control processing function S106),

  When the control means stops each of the circulation display means for the specific effect, a predetermined position (No. 18) of each circulation display means is irrespective of the stop result of each of the circulation display means before performing the specific effect. ) The specific pattern ("Red 7" pattern) attached to) is configured to stop at the specified position (under the frame),

  Regardless of the stop result of each circulation display means, each circulation display means such that a specific pattern attached to a predetermined position of each circulation display means is stopped at the predetermined position when a predetermined time elapses. A game machine having a configuration of performing start control and stop control of the circulation display of.

  According to this gaming machine, in the specific effect, the stop result of each circulation display means is grasped, the circulation display amount of each circulation display means is acquired based on the grasped result, and each circulation display means is acquired based on the acquisition result. The start control and stop control of the circulation display of are performed. Then, in the specific effect, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means stops at the specified position regardless of the stop result of each circulation display means before performing the specific effect. With such a configuration, for example, each circulation display means does not have to cause the player to operate the stop operation means so that the specific pattern of each circulation display means stops at the specified position in the game time immediately before performing the specific effect. It is possible to perform an effect using the specific pattern.

Further, in the specific effect, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means is stopped at the predetermined position after a predetermined time has passed, regardless of the stop result of each circulation display means. With such a configuration, the time required for the specific pattern of each circulation display means to stop at the specified position changes depending on the stop result of each circulation display means, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being delayed. It becomes possible.
As a result of the above, it is possible to perform the effect using the circulation display means in a suitable form, and it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game.

  Gaming machine 52. In the above-mentioned gaming machine 51, the control means stops the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the first circulation display means at the predetermined position after the lapse of the first time regardless of the stop result of the first circulation display means. As described above, regardless of the stop result of the second circulation display means, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the second circulation display means is stopped at the predetermined position when the second time elapses. 3 Regardless of the stop result of the circulation display means, the circulation of each circulation display means such that the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the third circulation display means stops at the specified position when the third time has elapsed. A game machine characterized by performing start control and stop control of display.

  According to the gaming machine, in the specific effect, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the first circulation display means is stopped at the predetermined position after the lapse of the first time regardless of the stop result of the first circulation display means. Despite the stop result of the second circulation display means, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the second circulation display means is stopped at the specified position when the second time has elapsed, and the stop result of the third circulation display means is displayed. Regardless, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the third circulation display means is stopped at the specified position after the lapse of the third time. With such a configuration, the time required for the specific pattern of each circulation display means to stop at the specified position changes depending on the stop result of each circulation display means, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being delayed. It becomes possible.

  Gaming machine 53. In the gaming machine 51 or the gaming machine 52, the update means (timer subtraction processing function S108 of the main control device 101) for updating elapsed time information (start timer) relating to the elapsed time and the acquisition result of the circulating display amount acquisition means are displayed. On the basis of the time information acquisition means (time required calculation function of the main control device 101) for acquiring time information related to the time required to move the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means to the specified position. S4504) and a start timing information acquisition unit (start timing calculation function S4505 of main controller 101) that acquires start timing information related to the start timing for each of the circulation display units based on the acquisition result of the time information acquisition unit. And the control means is configured to circulate each circulation display means based on the elapsed time information and the acquisition result of the start timing information acquisition means. Gaming machine, characterized in that to initiate shown separately.

  According to this gaming machine, the circulation display amount of each circulation display means is acquired, and at a time necessary to move the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means to the specified position based on the acquisition result. The related time information is acquired, and the start time information related to the start time is acquired for each circulation display unit based on the acquisition result. Then, the circulation display means of each circulation display means is individually started based on the acquired start timing information and the elapsed time information. As described above, by adopting a configuration in which the start timing of each circulation display means is changed according to the stop result, the identification attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means when a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed with a relatively simple processing configuration. It is possible to stop the design at the specified position.

  Amusement machine 54. In the above-mentioned gaming machine 53, the control means circulates and displays each of the circulation display means at the same circulation display speed (rotation speed of two interrupts and one excitation).

  According to this gaming machine, the control means causes each circulation display means to perform circulation display at the same circulation display speed. With such a configuration, it is possible to acquire the time information of each circulation display means with the same processing configuration, and it is possible to simplify the processing configuration.

  Amusement machine 55. In any one of the gaming machines 51 to 54, each circulation display means is a revolving body (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) having a plurality of the symbols in the circumferential direction, and a driving means for rotating the revolving body. (Stepping motor) and rotation position detecting means (reel index sensor) for detecting the rotation position of the revolving body, respectively, and the number of drives of the driving means based on the acquisition result of the circulating display amount acquiring means. A drive number acquisition unit (required excitation number calculation function of the main control device 101) for acquiring (excitation number) for each circulation display unit is provided, and the control unit corresponds to the drive number acquired by the drive number acquisition unit. A game machine characterized by being configured to perform a start control and a stop control of each of the revolving bodies by driving the driving means for driving.

  According to the gaming machine, the circulation display amount of each circulation display means is acquired, and the drive number of the drive means is acquired for each circulation display means based on the acquisition result. Then, the control means drives the corresponding drive means by the acquired number of drives to perform start control and stop control of each orbiting body. With this configuration, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display unit can be stopped at the specified position without checking the detection result of the rotation position detection unit, and the processing configuration can be simplified. It becomes possible.

  Amusement machine 56. In any of the gaming machines 51 to 55, when the control means finishes the stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means, whether the prescribed operation means (first credit insertion switch 56) is operated or not. When the number of operations of the operation determination means (operation determination function S4805 of the main control device 101) for determining the above and the specified operation means reaches a predetermined number, the specific pattern stopped at the specified position is the second specified position ( Second control means (start permission function S4902 of main controller 101, reverse excitation number setting function) for performing start control and stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means so as to stop at the middle line L2 and the upward rising line L5) S4903, stepping motor control processing function S106) and that the second control means has finished the stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means. Game machine characterized by comprising a, a specific effect termination means (credit repeated pressing effect termination function of the main control unit 101 S4206) to terminate the specific effect.

According to this gaming machine, when the specified pattern attached to the predetermined position of each circulation display means is stopped at the specified position and the specified operation means is operated a predetermined number of times, the specified pattern stopped at the specified position is the second specified. Move to position. With such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the specific effect, and it is possible to suitably improve the interest of the game. Further, in such a configuration, when the control means finishes the stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of the at least one circulation display means is not stopped at the predetermined position. However, the interest of the specific effect will be halved. Therefore, by applying any one of the configurations of the gaming machines 51 to 55 to this configuration, it is possible to preferably eliminate the above-mentioned concern.
Gaming machine 57. In the gaming machine 56, the gaming machine is characterized in that the specific effect can be executed a plurality of times.

  According to the gaming machine, the specific effect can be executed multiple times. In such a configuration, at the stage when the control means finishes the stop control of the circulation display of each circulation display means in the first specific effect, the specific pattern attached to the predetermined position of at least one circulation display means stops at the predetermined position. If not, the specific pattern does not stop at the second specified position in the first specific effect, and the specific pattern does not stop at the second specified position in the second and subsequent specific effects. This can lead to the player losing interest in the specific effect. Therefore, by applying the configuration related to the gaming machines 51 to 55 to this configuration, it is possible to preferably eliminate the above-mentioned concern.

  Note that the above-mentioned gaming machines may be combined after matching the wording. Even with such a configuration, it is clear that the above-mentioned effects can be obtained. Further, in particular, when the configuration related to the gaming machine 41 or the configuration related to the gaming machine 51 is applied to the configuration related to the gaming machine 31, data for executing the specific effect is created in the empty space generated in the storage capacity of the main control means. If it is stored, it is possible to diversify the production while suppressing an increase in the storage capacity of the main control means, and it is possible to preferably improve the enjoyment of the game.

  10 ... Slot machine as a game machine, 32 ... Reel as a revolving body that constitutes circulation display means, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42-44 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56 ... First credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57 ... Second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58 ... Third credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63 ... an upper lamp which constitutes an auxiliary effector or suggesting means, 64 ... a speaker which constitutes an auxiliary effector or suggesting means, 65 ... an auxiliary display section which constitutes an auxiliary effector or suggesting means, 81 ... a sub-control board or suggestion Display control device constituting means, 101 ... Main control device as main control board, 102 ... Lottery CPU constituting the various control means such as a stage and the main control unit.

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A plurality of circulation display means for circulating the display of a plurality of types of patterns,
Start operation means that is operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
A lottery means for performing lottery of roles,
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of the pattern,
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a winning combination based on that a winning combination corresponding to a winning combination won in the lottery of the winning combination forms a predetermined combination at an effective position and stops. In the machine
A main control means for managing the game as a whole,
A sub-control means for performing various controls under the control of the main control means,
The main control means,
If the special lottery result of the winning combination is a special winning combination and the special combination is stopped at the effective position, it is provided with special game state transition means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player,
The sub control means is
Determination means for determining whether or not to perform the first auxiliary effect under the special game state,
When it is determined to perform the first auxiliary effect, a specific privilege is given if the lottery result of the combination is the first lottery target winning, and the specific privilege is not if the combination lottery result is the first lottery target winning. Specific privilege granting means that does not grant
Transition determining means for determining whether to transition to a specific period under the special gaming state,
When transitioning to the specific period, determination means for determining whether or not the end condition is satisfied,
A specific period ending means for ending the specific period when the ending condition is satisfied,
In the special gaming state, the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination is the first lottery target winning does not change,
The specific privilege granting means is configured not to grant the specific privilege when it is determined not to perform the first auxiliary effect,
A game machine characterized in that the deciding means decides to perform the first auxiliary effect with a higher probability in the case of the specific period than in the case of not the specific period.

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