JP2020092741A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine having game states that includes a non-advantageous state and an advantageous state, and where the upper limit number of games that can stay in the same advantageous state and the upper net number of game media that can be acquired in the advantageous state includes: remaining game number determining means for determining the remaining game number that can stay in the advantageous state on the basis of the upper limit number of games; remaining game media number determination means for determining the number of remaining game media that can be acquired in the advantageous state, on the basis of the upper limit net number; instruction function selecting means for selecting processing information regarding an instruction function corresponding to the remaining game number and an instruction function corresponding to the number of remaining game media, out of a set plurality of pieces of processing information regarding the instruction function; and process execution means for executing processing regarding the instruction function, on the basis of the selected processing information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 28

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. are known. These gaming machines are provided with control means such as CPU, read-only storage means such as ROM, and read/write storage means such as RAM. The control means writes the information in the read/write storage means and reads the information from the storage means, and executes the processing according to the program read from the read-only storage means. When this process is executed, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control unit, and information is output from the control unit to the electric actuator or the light emitting element. It is also known that the control means, the read-only storage means, the read/write storage means, and the like are integrated into one chip.

Regarding the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in a situation where the medals are BET (bet), the control means executes the lottery process of the winning combination. When the lottery processing of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means is executed. The rotation stop control is executed to stop the reel rotation. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, the privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. As the grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-045989, A

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

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a symbol display means for variably displaying symbols, a start operation means operated to start variable display of symbols on the symbol display means, and the start operation. The role lottery means for executing the lottery process of the winning combination based on the operation of the means, the stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display means, and after the variable display of the symbols, When the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery process is displayed, it is provided with a correspondence executing means for executing the control corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the non-advantageous state. And an advantageous state, wherein the advantageous state is a gaming machine in which the upper limit number of games that can be stayed in the same advantageous state and the upper limit net increase number of game media that can be acquired are defined, and the advantageous state is within the advantageous state. The remaining game number determining means for determining the remaining number of games that can be stayed on the basis of the upper limit number of games, and the remaining number of remaining game media that can be acquired in the advantageous state based on the upper limit net increase number Determination means, instruction function selecting means for selecting processing information regarding the instruction function corresponding to the number of remaining games and the remaining number of the game media from among processing information regarding a plurality of set instruction functions, and the selected processing. Processing execution means for executing processing relating to the instruction function based on the information.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the slot machine showing a state in which a front door is opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement|sequence of each reel. It is a front view of a display window part. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the combination of the symbol which becomes a prize, and the privilege provided when it becomes a prize. It is a figure showing the mode of a stop design when each winning occurs. FIG. 6 shows an electrical configuration of the slot machine 10. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the main side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of the main side MPU. It is a flow chart which shows lottery processing. It is a figure which shows the transition mode of a game state. It is a diagram showing a bonus non-internal state table. It is a diagram showing the relationship between the reel stop order and the winning mode to be established. It is a diagram showing a bonus internal state table. It is a figure showing a bonus state lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows information control processing. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing notification of reel stop order in the image display device 66. It is a flow chart which shows reel control processing. It is a flowchart showing a winning determination process. It is the flowchart which shows the correspondence processing when the game ends. It is a flowchart showing a bonus state process. It is a flow chart which shows section management processing. It is a figure showing an advantageous section shift lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows AT transfer chance management processing. It is a figure which shows an example of an AT transfer lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows AT state processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition lottery table. It is a figure showing an outline of re-AT transfer chance management (re-AT transfer lottery). 7 is a flowchart showing a re-AT transfer chance management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the re-AT transfer lottery table (the 1). It is a figure which shows an example of a re-AT transfer lottery table (the 2). It is a figure for explaining a game flow. It is a flow chart which shows section management processing. It is a flow chart which shows AT transfer chance management processing. It is a figure which shows an example of an AT transfer lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows AT state processing. It is a figure for explaining a game flow.

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

<Outline>
In a recent slot machine, for example, a model having two types of game states, a normal section and an advantageous section, as a section for determining whether or not it is possible to have performance related to an instruction function such as so-called assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) is there. Here, the advantageous section refers to a section capable of having the performance related to the instruction function, and more specifically, a section in which, for example, the transfer lottery to the AT state can be executed or the AT state can be stayed. On the contrary, the normal section is a section that cannot have the performance related to the instruction function.

Therefore, in order to execute or stay in the AT state where the player is in a gaming state that is more advantageous in the game than the non-AT state, in order to stay in the AT state, for example, in the advantageous section transition lottery. By satisfying the advantageous zone transition condition such as winning, the game state is first shifted to the advantageous zone.

On the other hand, at the time of staying in the advantageous section, when the normal section transition condition (also referred to as a normal section fall condition) is satisfied, the advantageous section ends and the section shifts to the normal section (falls down). Although the normal section transition condition varies depending on the model, for example, winning the normal section transition lottery, ending the AT state, exceeding the maximum number of stay games (for example, 1500 G) in one advantageous section, Alternatively, the maximum net number of game media to be added in one advantageous section (for example, 2400) has been exceeded.

Here, for example, when the AT state is ended by entering the advantageous section and entering the AT state, and if 1200 G has already been consumed at the end of the AT state, the maximum number of stay games in one advantageous section is 1500 G. Therefore, the maximum remaining advantageous section that can be stayed is 300G at maximum. Therefore, if you play while staying in the same advantageous section after the AT state is finished, the maximum remaining remaining advantageous section is 300G, so even if you enter the AT state again, the maximum The AT state that can be continued is up to 300G. Therefore, when there are few remaining advantageous sections, there is a problem that the merit of playing a game while staying in the same advantageous section becomes poor.

On the other hand, in the case of a model in which the AT state end is the normal section transition condition, the advantageous section is once reset when the AT state ends, so the gaming state shifts from the advantageous section to the normal section after the AT state ends. In this case, by shifting the game state from the normal section to the advantageous section again, the maximum stay game number (for example, 1500 G) can be obtained again as the remaining advantageous section that can be stayed, so that the AT is re-attended within a relatively small G number. If the player can enter the state, the player may get more game media.

Under such a background, the present invention relates to a process relating to a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) depending on the remaining condition of the advantageous section when the transition to the advantageous section enters the AT state and the AT state ends. To execute. As a result, even if there are few advantageous sections remaining, the player is given an incentive to play a game while staying in the same advantageous section as it is, and the interest of the game is improved. is there. This will be described in detail below.

<Embodiment 1>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open.

As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms the outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole by fixing a plurality of wooden panels.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so as to open and close the internal space of the housing 11 with its left side portion as a rotation axis. The front door 12 is locked by a locking device 13 provided on the back surface so that it cannot be opened, and the locked state is released by an unlocking operation on the key cylinder 14 by a predetermined key.

As shown in FIG. 1, a game panel 20 is provided near the center of the front door 12 to notify the player of the game state. On the game panel 20, three vertically long display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R are formed side by side. The display windows 21L, 21M, 21R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and a reel unit 31 is attached to the upper part of the partition plate. 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. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis becomes 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 respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R are in one-to-one correspondence with the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. There is. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is in a visible state through the corresponding display window portion 21L, 21M, 21R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected through the respective display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R as if moving from top to bottom.

Each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be individually and rotationally driven by driving the stepping motor. Is becoming

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

On the right side of the start lever 41, stop buttons 42, 43, 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R are provided. The stop buttons 42, 43, 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. The stop buttons 42, 43, 44 are brought into a state in which they can be stopped when a predetermined time elapses after the left reel 32L starts rotating.

The rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started based on the operation of the start lever 41, and the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped based on the operation of each stop button 42, 43, 44, and the medal award is given. And, the execution of various processes such as management of the game state is equivalent to one game.

On the lower right side of the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to the hopper device 53 by the selector 52 provided on the back side of the front door 12 when the medals can be inserted, and when the medals cannot be inserted by the selector 52. It is guided to the medal receiving tray 59 from the medal discharging port 58 provided in the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. Note that the hopper device 53 has a function of paying out the medals stored in the storage tank to the medal receiving tray 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when the winning corresponding to the awarding of medals is established on the activated line. There is.

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

A settlement button 51 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement button 51 is operated under the condition of being stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal ejection port 58 as an actual medal.

Inside the housing 11, a power supply device 54 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 53, as shown in FIG. The power supply device 54 includes a power button 55 that is operated when the power is turned on or off, a reset button 56 that resets various states of the slot machine 10, and the setting states of the slot machine 10 from “setting 1” to “setting 1”. And a setting key insertion hole 57 that is operated in order to change within the range of “setting 6”.

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol array of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. 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, respectively, but these numbers are visible to the main controller 70 through the display windows 21L, 21M, and 21R. It is a number for recognizing the symbol, 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 "bell" symbol (for example, 20th on the left reel 32L), a "replay 1" symbol (for example, 19th on the left reel 32L), a "watermelon" symbol (for example, 18th on the left reel 32L), "Red 7" symbol (for example, 15th on the left reel 32L), "Replay 2" symbol (for example, 11th on the left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 10th on the left reel 32L), "Cherry" There are 9 types of symbols (for example, 9th on the left reel 32L), "Replay 3" symbols (for example, 6th on the left reel 32L), and "White 7" symbols (for example, 5th on the left reel 32L). The number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. Each of the display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R is formed so that the total of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized. Therefore, in a state where all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, 3×3=9 symbols are visible through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

In the slot machine 10, one main line ML is set so as to connect the positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. The main line ML is a line that connects the lower pattern of the left reel 32L, the middle pattern of the middle reel 32M, and the lower pattern of the right reel 32R. When the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating in a state where a specified number of medals have been bet, and a winning corresponding to a winning combination is established on the main line ML, a privilege of paying out medals, replay And a transition of the gaming state.

That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line in which winning can be achieved. Then, the main line ML is set not as a line extending straight but as a folding line. Therefore, the sub-line SL1 connecting the upper design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M and the lower design of the right reel 32R, the upper design of the left reel 32L, the upper design of the middle reel 32M and the upper design of the right reel 32R. Sub-line SL2 tied together, middle reel design of left reel 32L, middle reel 32M middle reel and middle reel 32R middle reel connected, sub-line SL3, lower reel 32L lower reel, middle reel 32M lower reel and right reel 32R On the line extending in a straight line, such as the subline SL4 connecting the lower symbols, the lower pattern of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the subline SL5 connecting the upper symbols of the right reel 32R. Even if the combination is established, the winning is not established.

The main line is not limited to one line, and may be two lines, three lines, four lines, or five or more lines. The number of activated main lines may be different accordingly. Further, the main line is not limited to the bent line, and may be a straight line.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of winning symbols and a privilege given when a winning is achieved. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an aspect of a stop symbol when each winning occurs. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a description will be given of the correspondence relationship between the winning symbol combination and the privilege awarded when the winning symbol is won.

The small role prizes for which medals are paid out include the first supplemental prize, the second supplementary prize, the third supplementary prize, the fourth supplementary prize, the fifth supplementary prize, the sixth supplementary prize, the Oshiji Bell prize, the common bell prize, There are a watermelon prize, a cherry prize, and a single-sheet prize. For example, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either a "white 7" symbol, a "BAR" symbol, a "red 7" symbol or a "watermelon" symbol, and a stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is "replay". 1" symbol, and if the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "Replay 1" symbol, the first supplementary winning award will be obtained. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 5, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is any one of a "white 7" symbol, a "BAR" symbol, a "red 7" symbol and a "watermelon", and the middle reel 32M. The stop symbols of "Replay 1-3" and the stop symbols of the right reel 32R are "Replay 1-3" according to the respective combinations of the symbols, and are 2nd to 6th supplementary prizes, respectively. The number of game media to be awarded for the first to sixth supplementary prizes is “3” when the number of bets on the game medium is three.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a "cherry" symbol or a "watermelon" symbol. If there is, Oshishun Bell wins. The number of game media to be awarded when the Oshishun Bell is won is “15” when the number of bets on the game media is three.

In the case of the push order bell winning, as shown in FIG. 6A, the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are all "bell" symbols in the upwardly rising subline SL5. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the push order bell has been won. Further, the line in which the combination of "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed in the push-down bell winning is the subline SL5, which is different from the subline SL3 in which the combination of "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed in the common bell winning. Due to such a difference, it is possible for a player who determines the presence or absence of a prize depending on whether or not the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed, to distinguish the push-order bell prize from the common bell prize.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a "replay 1-3" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a "white 7" symbol, " In the case of the "BAR" symbol, the "red 7" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol, the common bell is won. The number of game media to be awarded when the common bell is won is “9” when the number of bets on the game media is three.

In the case of the common bell winning, as shown in FIG. 6B, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the middle subline SL3 are "bell" symbols. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the winning is achieved when the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the straight line. In this case, by stopping and displaying the combination of the same "bell" symbols at the time of winning the common bell, it is easy for the player to recognize the occurrence of the prize in the configuration in which the manner of establishing the prize in the main line ML is diversified. Is possible.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is a "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is a "BAR" symbol or a "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a "watermelon" symbol. If it is, it will be a watermelon prize. The number of game media to be awarded when a watermelon is won is “4” when the number of bets on the game medium is three.

In the case of winning the watermelon, as shown in FIG. 6C, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the lower sub-line SL4 are "watermelon" symbols. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the watermelon prize has been won.

When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L becomes the "cherry" symbol on the main line ML, the cherry prize is won even if the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R are both. The number of game media to be awarded when the cherry prize is won is “6” when the number of bets on the game media is three.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "Replay 1-3" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "Red 7" symbol or the "BAR" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is " In the case of the replays 1 to 3” symbol, one winning combination is won. The number of game media to be awarded when a single winning combination is won is “1” when the number of bets on the game medium is three.

A replay prize is given as a prize to which a replay privilege that allows the player to play the next game without betting a medal (or a virtual medal) is given. For example, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either a "white 7" symbol, a "BAR" symbol, a "red 7" symbol or a "watermelon", and a stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is "Replay 1". ~3" symbol, if the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is a "white 7" symbol or a "watermelon" symbol, a replay prize is awarded.

When the replay is won, as shown in FIG. 6D, the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are all "replay 1" symbols, "replay 2" symbols, and "replay 3" symbols in the middle subline SL3. Will be either. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the replay prize has been won.

When a replay prize is awarded, it is possible to play the next game without needing to bet the same number of medals as the previous game. Specifically, when one of the replay prizes is won in the game in which three medals are bet, it is possible to start the game of the next game in a bet state of the same number as the previous game.

In addition, there is RBB as a state transition prize in which the transition to the special game state is performed. On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "red 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "BAR" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "BAR" symbol, RBB It will be a prize. When the RBB winning is established, the game state shifts to the bonus state (RBB state).

The RBB state is a gaming state in which the expected number of game media provided per unit number of games is higher than in the normal gaming state. The RBB state is terminated, for example, when the termination condition is set such that the number of paid-out game media is equal to or greater than the termination reference number (for example, “105”) after the RBB state is started. Even if the RBB symbols cannot be arranged in the winning game, the winning flags of the RBB are carried over to the games subsequent to the winning game until the RBB winning is achieved. A state in which the winning flag of the winning RBB is carried over is called a bonus internal state. The bonus internal state will be described later again.

<Apparatus for executing various notifications and various effects>
A device for executing various notifications and various effects will be described. On the game panel 20 of the front door 12, at a position below the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, a credit display portion 61 for displaying the stored and stored number of virtual medals, and a number of medals won at the time of winning. An acquired number display section 62 is provided respectively. These display portions 61 and 62 are each formed of a 7-segment display, and each segment uses a monochromatic light emitting type LED such as green.

<Electrical configuration of the slot machine 10>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 10.

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

The MPU 72 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. On the input side of the MPU 72, 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), a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, and Stop detection sensors 42a, 43a, 44a for individually detecting the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44, an inserted medal detection sensor 45a for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and credit insertion buttons 47, 48, 49. Credit detection sensors 47a, 48a, 49a for individually detecting the operation of the above, a settlement detection sensor 51a for detecting the operation of the settlement button 51, a payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53, and a reset detection sensor 56a for detecting the operation of the reset button 56. Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 57a for detecting the insertion of the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 57 are connected, and signals from these sensors are input to the MPU 72.

On the output side of the MPU 72, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a payout motor of a hopper device 53, a credit display section 61, an acquired number display section 62, an internal state. The notification unit 63, the sub control device 80, and the like are connected. In each game, the rotation drive control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R of the reel unit 31 is performed by the MPU 72, and the drive control of the hopper device 53 is performed by the MPU 72 when a small winning combination is established and medals are paid out. Done by. In addition, the display control of the credit display unit 61, the acquired number display unit 62, and the internal state notification unit 63 is directly executed by the MPU 72 without passing through another control device. A command is transmitted from the MPU 72 to the sub control device 80 at each timing of each game.

An external terminal board 90 is provided on the output side of the MPU 72. Although not shown, the external terminal board 90 is provided adjacent to the main controller 70 on the back plate of the housing 11. The MPU 72 outputs various signals corresponding to the state of the slot machine 10 to the hall computer HC provided in the game hall through the external terminal board 90.

A power failure monitoring circuit provided in the power supply device 54 is connected to the input side of the MPU 72 (not shown). The power supply device 54 is equipped with a power supply unit that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main controller 70 and a power failure monitoring circuit. The power failure monitoring circuit is applied to the power supply unit from an external power supply. The monitored voltage is monitored, and when the voltage becomes equal to or lower than the reference voltage, a power failure signal is output to the MPU 72. Upon receiving the power failure signal, the MPU 72 executes the processing at the time of power failure, and after power recovery, it is possible to return to the processing state before the power failure. Further, the power supply device 54 is provided with an on-power supply unit for supplying backup power to the RAM 74 as power during power cut in a situation where the supply of operating power from an external power supply is cut off. As a result, even if the supply of operating power from the external power supply is cut off, data is stored and held in the RAM 74 in a situation where backup power can be supplied in the power supply unit during power cut (for example, one or two days). To be done. However, by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 while pressing the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54, the data stored and held in the RAM 74 is initialized.

The sub-control device 80 includes a sub-control board 81 for executing execution control of various notifications and various effects. An MPU 82 is mounted on the sub control board 81. The MPU 82 includes a ROM 83 storing various control programs executed by the MPU 82 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 83. A RAM 84, a clock circuit 85 for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input/output circuit, a random number generation circuit, etc. are built in.

It is not essential that the ROM 83 and the RAM 84 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 82, and each may be configured into an individual chip. Further, the RAM 84 is supplied with backup power from the power supply unit during power cut of the power supply device 54 in a situation where supply of operating power from an external power supply is cut off, and the backup power is supplied (for example, one day). (2 days), the data is stored and held in the RAM 84. However, the data stored and held in the RAM 84 is initialized by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 while pressing the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54.

The MPU 82 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. As described above, the MPU 72 of the main control device 70 is connected to the input side of the MPU 82 and receives various commands from the MPU 72.

An upper lamp 64, a speaker 65, and an image display device 66 are connected to the output side of the MPU 82. The MPU 82 executes light emission control of the upper lamp 64, sound output control of the speaker 65, and display control of the image display device 66 based on the command received from the MPU 72 of the main control device 70, thereby performing various notifications and various effects. To be seen.

In the following description, for convenience of description, the MPU 72, the ROM 73, and the RAM 74 of the main controller 70 are referred to as the main MPU 72, the main ROM 73, and the main RAM 74, respectively, and the MPU 82, the ROM 83, and the RAM 84 of the sub controller 80 are the sub sides, respectively. They are called MPU 82, sub-side ROM 83, and sub-side RAM 84.

<Process executed by main MPU 72>
Next, the processing executed by the main MPU 72 will be described. The processing of the main MPU 72 is broadly divided into "normal processing" that is repeatedly executed after execution of the main processing started when the power is turned on, and "timer interrupt processing that is started by periodically interrupting the normal processing". There is For convenience of description, the timer interrupt processing will be described first, and then the normal processing will be described.

"Timer interrupt processing"
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt processing of the main MPU. The timer interrupt process is activated, for example, every 1.49 msec.

In the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the main MPU 72 used in the normal process described later are saved in the main RAM 74. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set to "1". When the power failure flag is set to "1", the process proceeds to step S103 to execute the power failure process.

The power failure flag is set when the power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply device 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the power failure process, 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 main MPU 72 is stored in the main RAM 74. After that, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared and all the actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a judgment value for judging whether or not the data in the main side RAM 74 is normal at the time of eliminating the power failure is calculated and stored in the main side RAM 74, 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.

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 next timer interrupt to be set for the main MPU 72 is performed. In step S106, stepping motor control processing for driving the respective stepping motors is performed in order to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In step S107, the states of various sensors connected to the input port are read, and a sensor monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the reading result is normal 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 is performed to output the result of counting the bet number of medals and the number of payouts to the outside.

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

"Normal processing"
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the normal processing of the main MPU.

In step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start processing, the sub control device 80 and the like wait until the initialization is completed.

In step S203, start waiting processing is executed. In the start waiting process, if any replay prize has been generated in the previous game, an automatic insertion process is performed to bring the same number of BETs as the number of BETs in the previous game into a BET state. Further, in the start waiting process, when the inserted medal detection sensor 45a detects a medal, if the current BET number is not equal to or larger than the maximum prescribed number of "3", the BET number is incremented by 1 and the BET number is increased. Is equal to or larger than the maximum prescribed number of "3", the value of the credit counter provided in the main RAM 74 is incremented by 1. The credit counter is a counter for the main MPU 72 to specify the number of virtual medals stored and stored.

In the start waiting process, when the automatic insertion process is not executed and one of the credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is operated, a credit for setting the bet number corresponding to the operation. Executes the corresponding processing of input. In the credit insertion handling process, when the first credit insertion button 47 is operated, the maximum amount of game media that can be bet at that time is betted, and the second credit insertion button 48 or When the 3 credit insertion button 49 is operated, the BET state corresponding to it is set. In this case, when the virtual medal is used for the BET, the value of the number of the virtual medal betted is subtracted from the credit counter. If the number of virtual medals required to set the number of BETs corresponding to the operated credit insertion buttons 47 to 49 is not stored and stored, BET can be placed in relation to the stored and stored virtual medals. The maximum amount of game media is betted.

In the start waiting process, when the number of BETs is equal to or more than the maximum specified number and the value of the credit counter of the main RAM 74 is equal to or more than the upper limit storage number (specifically, “50”), the acceptance prohibition process is executed. In the acceptance prohibition process, the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a is stopped to set the selector 52 in the acceptance prohibition state. As a result, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the medal is ejected to the medal tray 59 without being detected by the insertion medal detection sensor 45a. On the other hand, when the number of BETs is less than the maximum specified number or when the value of the credit counter is less than the upper limit storage number, the acceptance permission process is executed. In the acceptance permission process, the selector 52 is set to the acceptance permission state by starting the output of the drive signal to the selector drive unit 52a. Thus, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are collected by the hopper device 53 after being detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a. In the start waiting process, when the settlement button 51 is operated and the automatic insertion process is not executed, the medals corresponding to the total number of BETs and the value of the credit counter are transferred through the medal ejection port 58. The hopper device 53 is drive-controlled to be ejected to the medal tray 59. As a result, the game media stored internally are paid out to the player as an actual medal.

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

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

In step S209, medal payout processing is executed. In the medal payout process, when a small winning combination has been established in the current game, a process for giving the player the number of medals or virtual medals corresponding to the small winning combination is executed. Specifically, when giving a virtual medal, the value corresponding to the small winning a prize of this time is added to the credit counter, and when the value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit storage number, the upper limit storage number is exceeded. The hopper device 53 is drive-controlled so that several medals are paid out to the medal tray 59.

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

[Lottery processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the lottery process. The lottery process of step S207 in the normal process will be described.

In step S301, first, a random number used when determining whether or not the winning combination is won is obtained. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates a random number from 0 to 65535, and the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the main RAM 74 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With 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 read from the main ROM 73. Here, in this slot machine 10, six-stage winning probabilities from a setting value of “1” to a setting value of “6” are prepared in advance, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 and turned on. In addition, by performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to set which of the winning probabilities the lottery process should be executed on. Generally, the set value of "n+1" is more advantageous to the player in the game than the set value of "n". In addition, in the present embodiment, there are three types of bonus non-internal state, bonus internal state, and bonus state as internal modes in which the lottery tables are different in the main MPU 72 even if the setting values are at the same stage. .. In step S302, the lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current set value and the current game state is selected.

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to "1" in step S303, and the determination value DV used when determining whether the winning combination is won is set in step S304. 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 first 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. A new determination value DV is set.

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 "65535" is exceeded, in step S306, winning data acquisition processing for setting the winning combination data corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed. In the winning data acquisition process, all of the winning data set for the current index value IV in the reference lottery table is set in the main RAM 74. If the winning data is set, if the winning data is other than the bonus winning data, it will be cleared to "0" after the end of this game, regardless of whether or not there is a win corresponding to the winning data, In case of winning data, "0" is cleared when the winning is achieved.

On the other hand, if the determination value DV does not exceed “65535”, it means that the index value IV is out of the role corresponding to the winning combination. In step S307, 1 is added to the index value IV, and in 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 determined, the process returns to step S304 and the winning and hitting determination of the winning combination is continued. At this time, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is valid, and a new determination value DV is obtained. Whether or not the winning combination is valid is determined based on this.

When the process of step S306 is executed or when the negative determination is made in step S308, it means that the winning/judging determination of the winning combination is completed. In this case, in step S309, effect content determination processing is executed. In the effect content determination processing, processing for determining the content of the outline of the effect executed in the upper lamp 64, the speaker 65, and the image display device 66 in the current game is executed. As the content of the outline, the high expectation content, the middle expectation content, and the low expectation content are set so that the expectation that the bonus state or the AT state will occur gradually decreases. In the process of determining the effect contents, the lottery table corresponding to the combination of the condition of whether or not to shift to the AT state within the predetermined number of games and the condition of the winning combination in this game is used to produce the effect. The outline content is decided by lottery.

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

When the production side MPU 82 receives the game start command, the production side MPU 82 grasps the content of the outline of the production in this game from the game start command, and displays the detailed content of the production in a mode according to the grasped content of the outline of the production. Determined by lottery. Then, a data table corresponding to the determined contents of the effect is read from the effect-side ROM 83 to the effect-side RAM 84, and light emission control of the upper lamp 64, sound output control of the speaker 65, and display of the image display device 66 are performed according to the read data table. Execute control.

Then, in step S311, a stop information first setting process for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed.

In step S312, notification control processing is executed. In the notification control process, when the push order bell is won in the non-bonus state and the AT state, the player recognizes the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the push order bell prize to be established. The notification (so-called Bell Navi) that enables it is executed. As a result, the player stops the reels in accordance with the displayed stop order, thereby making it possible to achieve the push order bell prize without missing the pushed push order bell. However, since the notification control process is not executed in the non-AT state, in order to win the push-down bell, it is necessary to answer correctly in the pressing order of the stop buttons 42 to 44 that is ⅙. If the push order is incorrect, the push order bell will be missed. The notification for allowing the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started before the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped in the corresponding game.

(Game state)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a transition mode of the game state. Here, the gaming state of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.

In the present embodiment, there are three types of lottery modes in which the lottery tables are different in the main MPU 72 even if the setting values are at the same stage, that is, the bonus non-internal state, the bonus internal state, and the bonus state.

The bonus non-internal state is a state in which the RBB bonus is not won. When the RBB bonus is won, the bonus internal state is entered.

The bonus internal state is a state in which the RBB bonus is won and the RBB bonus is not won. The winning flag of RBB is carried over to the games subsequent to the winning game. The period until the RBB winning is established is called the bonus internal state. When winning the RBB bonus, the bonus state is entered.

The bonus state is a state in which an RBB bonus is won. When the bonus ends, the state shifts to the bonus non-internal state again.

At the same time, in the present embodiment, there are two types of gaming states, a normal section and an advantageous section, as sections that determine whether or not the performance related to the instruction function can be provided. The advantageous section refers to a section that can have performance related to the instruction function (for example, AT or the like), and more specifically, a section where, for example, transition lottery to the AT state can be executed or stay in the AT state. On the contrary, the normal section refers to a section that cannot have the performance (for example, AT) related to the instruction function.

Therefore, in order to execute the lottery for shifting to the AT state or to stay in the AT state, it is advantageous to satisfy the condition for shifting to the advantageous segment, for example, to win the advantageous segment transition lottery when staying in the normal segment. It is necessary to shift to the section. In addition, when the normal section transition condition (also referred to as the normal section fall condition) is satisfied during the stay in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and the section shifts to the normal section (falls down). The normal section transition condition may be, for example, winning the normal section transition lottery, exceeding the maximum number of stay games in one advantageous section (for example, 1500G), or the maximum net increase in the number of game media in one advantageous section (for example, 2400 sheets).

Next, the bonus non-internal state, the bonus internal state, and the lottery table referred to during the bonus state will be described.

(Bonus non-internal state lottery table)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a bonus non-internal state table. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the reel stop order and the winning modes that are established.

When staying in the non-internal bonus state, the lottery table for the non-internal bonus state is referred to in the lottery process. The lottery table shows the point value PV when betting three coins.

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

For the index value IV=1, the push-order bell winning data and the first compensation winning data are set. When the index value IV=1 is won, as shown in FIG. 13, the first stop (reel where the stop command is first generated) is the left reel 32L, and the second stop (reel where the stop command is generated next) is the left reel. Is a middle reel 32M, the push-order bell prize is surely generated irrespective of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, and in other cases, the first supplemental prize is surely generated.

In the slot machine 10, reel control capable of sliding up to four symbols after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated is performed for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. That is, reel control for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed until the specified time (190 msec) has elapsed after the stop buttons 42 to 44 were operated. By performing such reel control, it is possible to easily establish a winning corresponding to a winning combination, and it is possible to prevent a winning corresponding to a winning combination not being established. Becomes However, since the amount of rotation of the slidable reels 32L, 32M, 32R is limited as described above, one reel 32L, 32M, 32R constitutes a combination of symbols for establishing a prize. When there are five or more symbols between the constituent symbols, the constituent symbols may not stop on the main line ML depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44 (the phenomenon is also called “missing”). Say). Generally, each supplemental prize, bell prize and various replay prizes are prize modes in which no dropout occurs when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in a corresponding order, and watermelon prize, cherry prize, bonus prize, etc. are reels. This is a winning mode in which a dropout may occur depending on the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotational positions of 32L, 32M, and 32R.

For the index value IV=2, the push order bell winning data and the second compensation winning data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=2, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the left reel 32L and the second stop is the right reel 32R, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The Oshishun Bell prize is definitely established, and in other cases, the second supplement prize is surely established.

For the index value IV=3, the push-down bell win data and the third compensation win data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=3, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop is the left reel 32L, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The Oshishun Bell prize is definitely established, and in other cases, the third supplement prize is surely established.

For the index value IV=4, the push-down bell win data and the fourth compensation win data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=3, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop is the right reel 32R, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The Oshishun Bell prize is definitely established, and in other cases, the third supplement prize is surely established.

For the index value IV=5, the push-order bell winning data and the fifth compensation winning data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=5, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the left reel 32L, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The Oshishun Bell prize is definitely established, and in other cases, the third supplement prize is surely established.

For the index value IV=6, the push-order bell winning data and the sixth compensation winning data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=6, as shown in FIG. 13, when the first stop is the right reel 32R and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The Oshishun Bell prize is definitely established, and in other cases, the third supplement prize is surely established.

In this way, when either one of the push order bell win data and the first to sixth compensation win data of the index value IV=1 to 6 is won, one of the six push orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is selected. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated in the pressing order of, the bells (so-called 6-option bells) are aligned.

Common bell winning data is set to the index value IV=7. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=7, as shown in FIG. 13, the common bell winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

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

Cherry winning data is set to the index value IV=9. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=9, as shown in FIG. 13, the cherry prize can be achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of the left stop button 42 with respect to the rotation position of the left reel 32L, the cherry prize may not be established (so-called missed item).

If the index is IV=10 and the winning is achieved, the single winning combination data is set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=10, as shown in FIG. 13, a single winning combination can be achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the one-piece winning combination will not be established.

When the winning is achieved with the index IV=11, the RBB winning combination data is set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=11, as shown in FIG. 13, the RBB winning combination can be achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the RBB winning combination may not be established depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

Winning data other than the RBB winning data is erased in the winning game regardless of whether or not the winning is achieved, and is not carried over to the games subsequent to the winning game. On the other hand, the RBB winning data is stored and held until the corresponding RBB winning is established even in the games subsequent to the winning game, except when the main RAM 74 is cleared. In this case, in the game in which the RBB winning data is carried over, the index value IV corresponding to the RBB winning data is excluded from the lottery target. As a result, it is possible to prevent the RBB winning data from being newly stored even though the RBB winning data has already been stored and held, and a plurality of RBB winning data will not be accumulated and stored. It becomes possible to do so.

Replay win data is set to the index value IV=12. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=12, the replay prize is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In the bonus non-internal state table according to the present embodiment, the replay winning probability is about 1/7.3.

(Bonus internal state lottery table)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a bonus internal state table. When staying in the bonus internal state, the bonus internal state lottery table is referred to in the lottery process. The lottery table shows the point value PV when betting three coins.

The bonus internal state is a state in which the RBB bonus is won and the RBB bonus is not won. Since the RBB winning flag is carried over to the games subsequent to the winning game, the bonus internal state table is referred to between the RBB winning and the winning.

Since the same winning data as in the bonus non-internal state lottery table is set in the index values IV=1 to 10, repeated description will be omitted. Replay win data is set in the index value IV=11. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=10, the replay prize is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R and the operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

In the bonus internal state table according to the present embodiment, the replay winning probability is higher than the replay winning probability (about 1/7.3) in the non-bonus state, and the replay winning probability is , About 1/3.9. That is, in the bonus internal state, the RT state (high replay state) is set as compared to the bonus non-internal state.

In addition, in the bonus internal state table, if none of the index values IV=1 to 14 is won, the result is “out”. According to the bonus internal state table according to the present embodiment, the probability of “off” is about 1/1.6 in the case of betting three coins.

In the bonus internal state, although the player has won the RBB bonus, these small wins or replays are prioritized in the small wins of index values IV=1 to 10 and the replays of index value IV=11. Since the reel control is performed so as to be established, the player cannot establish the RBB winning. On the other hand, in the case of “out”, the player can achieve the winning by aiming for the winning symbol of the RBB for which the winning flag is carried over.

(Bonus status lottery table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a bonus state lottery table. As described above, in the present embodiment, RBB exists as the type of bonus. When the player wins the RBB, the player stays in the RBB state (bonus state), and the bonus state lottery table is referred to in the lottery process. The lottery table shows the point value PV when betting three coins.

Common bell winning data is set to the index value IV=1. When the index value IV=1 is won in the RBB, the common bell winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV=2 is set to one-piece winning combination data. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV=2 in the RBB, one winning combination can be achieved regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that a single winning combination will not be established (so-called missing).

The RBB state is terminated, for example, when the termination condition is set such that the number of paid-out game media is equal to or greater than the termination reference number (for example, “105”) after the RBB state is started. When the RBB state ends, the game state shifts to the bonus non-internal state (FIG. 11).
{Information control processing}
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the notification control process. The notification control process of step S312 in the lottery process will be described.

In step S401, it is determined whether or not the push order bell has been won. Specifically, in the bonus non-internal state or the bonus internal state, the winning is achieved with any of the index values IV=1 to 6 (FIGS. 12 and 14).

In step S402, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT state flag in the main RAM 74 is 1 (that is, in the AT state). In step S403, the stop order acquisition process is executed on condition that the value of the AT state flag is 1. In the process of acquiring the stop order, the display order table (FIG. 13) of the main ROM 73 is referenced to acquire the stop order that enables the push-down bell prize to be established at the index value IV that has been won this time.

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

Only one type of notification execution command is set, and the same notification execution command is set as a transmission target regardless of the content of notification in the image display device 66. The stop order command is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the kind of stop order to be notified by the image display device 66, and in step S1804, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the generation of a bell prize. The stop order command corresponding to is read from the main ROM 73 and set as a transmission target. The various commands set in step S1804 are transmitted to the effect-side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S110) in the timer interrupt process.

By such a notification control process, in the AT state (assist time state), in the bonus non-internal state table or the bonus internal state table, the pushing order bell winning data of index values IV=1 to 6 and the first to sixth numbers. When any one of the compensation winning data is won, the image display device 66 displays a display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables establishment of the push-order bell winning. By stopping the reels according to the displayed stop order, the player can easily achieve the push-order bell prize without losing the selected bell.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing notification of the reel stop order in the image display device 66.

When the production-side MPU 82 receives both the notification execution command and the stop-order command from the main-side MPU 72, the image-display device 66 displays images of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop-order command. Set the data required for. After that, the production-side MPU 82 executes the notification start process. In the notification start process, the image is displayed on the image display device 66 based on the set data. As a result, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is displayed on the image display device 66.

When the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is notified on the image display device 66, the unit display images G1 to G3 are displayed on the image display device 66 in the same number as the number of stop operations required to end the game. In the left unit display image G1 corresponding to the left reel 32L, the middle unit display image G2 corresponding to the middle reel 32M, and the right unit display image G3 corresponding to the right reel 32R, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. An image corresponding to is displayed.

In (a), for example, the stop order is notified when the first stop is the middle reel 32M, the second stop is the left reel 32L, and the third stop is the right reel 32R. In this case, the image of "2" corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L is displayed on the left unit display image G1, and the image of "1" corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M is displayed on the middle unit display image G2. The right unit display image G3 is displayed with an image of "3" corresponding to the stopping order of the right reel 32R.

When notifying only the types of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped for the first time, the image display device 66 displays a left unit display image G4 corresponding to the left reel 32L and a middle unit display image corresponding to the middle reel 32M. G5 and the right unit display image G6 corresponding to the right reel 32R are displayed.

In (b), a state in which the stop order is notified when the first stop is the middle reel 32M and the second stop and the third stop are arbitrary is shown. In this case, the image corresponding to the stop order of the left reel 32L is not displayed on the left unit display image G4, and the image of "1" corresponding to the stop order of the middle reel 32M is displayed on the middle unit display image G5. The image corresponding to the stopping order of the right reel 32R is not displayed on the right unit display image G6.

As described above, the winning modes are different depending on the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, but there are six stop orders in total depending on the combination of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In the notification control process, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that can win the winning combination (for example, the pushing order bell or the like) on the image display device 66 on the condition of being in the AT state can be won. The notification display of the stop order is performed. This allows the player to recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

[Reel control processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the reel control process. The reel control process of step S208 in the normal process will be described.

In the reel control process, first, in step S501, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In the rotation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the reels 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 process for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the main RAM 74 is performed. By performing such processing, the stepping motor control processing of step S106 in the timer interrupt processing starts the stepping motor acceleration processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to rotate. Then, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are on standby until the reels rotate at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the main MPU 72 can generate a stop command by lighting and displaying lamps (not shown) of the stop buttons 42 to 44. The player is informed of the fact.

Following the rotation start process, in step S502, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, the process waits until one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. When it is determined that any of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the stop button 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 S502 and waits until one of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is operated. When a stop command is generated, the stop command command is set in step S504.

The stop command command is a command transmitted to the sub control device 80 in order to know which of the stop buttons 42 to 44 has been operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, the stop control process shown in steps S505 to S511 is performed to stop the spinning reel.

In step S505, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position (lower stage in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop button 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 arrival symbol reaching the base point position. In the following step S506, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the main RAM 74.

In the present slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base point position as it is, Stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding for 1 symbol, stop mode for stopping after sliding for 2 symbols, stop mode for stopping after sliding for 3 symbols, and stop after sliding for 4 symbols Five patterns of stop modes, which are the stop mode to be performed, are prepared. Therefore, in step S506, one of the values 0 to 4 is calculated as the slip number based on the stop information stored in the main RAM 74.

After that, in step S507, 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 S508, 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 stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, a reel stop process of stopping the rotation of the reel in step S509 is performed. To do. Then, in step S510, 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 S511, and the process returns to step S502.

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

As processing for setting the stop information, the stop information first setting processing executed in step S311 of the lottery processing (FIG. 11) and the stop information executed in step S511 of the reel control processing (FIG. 18). There is a second setting process. In the stop information first setting process, stop information is set according to the lottery process result.

The stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the main RAM 74 in the stop information first setting process or the previous stop information second setting process after the reel is stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the winning data that has been set, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M and 32R, and the stop result of the stopped reels 32L, 32M and 32R. To do.

It should be noted that, for example, the symbols forming a symbol combination corresponding to the Oshishun Bell prize, the common bell prize, the replay prize, the watermelon prize, and the cherry prize are the largest in the circumferential direction on the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R. It is arranged so that the number of symbols becomes four symbols. In such a configuration, when the combination of the result of the lottery process and the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponds to the winning of any one of these, regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, Stop information is set so that a winning is generated.

Returning to the description of the reel control process (FIG. 18), if it is determined in step S510 that all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the winning determination process is executed in step S512, and the process proceeds to step S513. After setting a winning result command including data corresponding to the result of the winning determination process as an output target to the sub control device 80, the reel control process is ended.

{Winning determination process}
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the winning determination process.

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

Then, in step S604, as a logical operation process of the symbol combination, each 2-byte data grasped in steps S601 to S603 is AND-processed with the bits in the same order, so that 2 bytes corresponding to the symbol combination are obtained. Derive the data.

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

In the prize-winning process, it is determined whether or not the winning flag corresponding to the winning that has occurred this time is set to "1". If "1" is not set, an abnormal command is output to the sub-control device 80. Set as a target. Upon receiving the abnormality command, the sub-side MPU 82 causes the speaker 65 and the image display device 66 to perform abnormality notification corresponding to the illegal prize.

On the other hand, when the winning flag is set to "1", if the prize is a small winning combination, the number of medals to be paid out is set so that medals or virtual medals can be given in the medal payout process. The payout counter is set in the main RAM 74. On the other hand, if the winning is a replay winning, in the next step S203 in the normal process (FIG. 9), a flag setting process for enabling the same number of bets as the current bet number is set.

[Handling process at the end of the game]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the corresponding processing at the end of the game. The corresponding process at the end of the game in step S210 in the normal process will be described. First, the overall processing at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 20, and then the bonus processing in step S702, the section management processing in step S703, and the AT transition chance processing in step S706 in the processing at the end of the game. The AT state process of step S707 and the re-AT transition chance process of step S708 will be described in detail.

In the handling process at the end of the game, first, in the bonus state (step S701: YES), the bonus process is executed (step S702). In the bonus process, since the bonus winning has occurred in this game in the bonus winning state, the game state is shifted to the bonus state by setting "1" to the bonus state flag provided in the main RAM 74. As a result, in the lottery process in the next and subsequent games, the bonus state lottery table (FIG. 15) is referred to. In addition, by transmitting a command indicating that the bonus state has been entered to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the bonus state is started in the upper lamp 64, the speaker 65, and the image display device 66. Further, when the bonus state is shifted to the bonus state, the bonus winning data is erased from the main RAM 74, thereby canceling the bonus winning state.

On the other hand, in S701, if none of the bonus states (step S701: NO), the section management process (step S703) is executed. In the section management process, the management process of the normal section or the advantageous section is executed.

Subsequently, in S703, it is determined whether or not the advantageous zone flag is 1, and when the advantageous zone flag is 1, the process proceeds to the processing indicated by the AT state flag (step S705). When the AT status flag indicates 1, it indicates the non-AT state, when the AT status flag indicates 2, it indicates the AT state, and when the AT status flag indicates 2, it indicates the non-AT state, and after the AT ends. The generated advantageous section resettable state is shown.

If the AT status flag indicates 0, the process proceeds to the AT transfer chance process of step S706. If the AT status flag indicates 1, the process proceeds to the AT status process of step S707. If the AT status flag indicates 2, the process proceeds to the re-AT transition chance process of step S708.

Finally, after the bonus process (step S702) is executed, if the advantageous zone flag is not 1 (step S704), the AT transition chance process (step S706) is executed, and then the AT state process (step S707) is executed. After that, or after the re-AT transition chance process (step S708) is executed, the game end command is set as a transmission target to the effect MPU 82 (step S709). The game end command is a command for causing the effecting MPU 82 to recognize that one game has ended, and the command is transmitted to the effecting MPU 82 in the command output process (step S110) in the timer interrupt process.

{Process for bonus}
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the bonus state processing. In step S702 of FIG. 21, in the bonus state, bonus state processing is executed as bonus processing.

Under the condition that the game medium has been added in the current game (step S801: YES), the bonus counter provided in the main RAM 74 is subtracted (step S802). The bonus counter is a counter for the main MPU 72 to specify whether or not the total number of game media paid out after the bonus state is started is equal to or larger than the end reference number. When the bonus state is started, the end reference number is set in this bonus counter. In the subtraction processing of the bonus counter, the number of game media given in this game is subtracted from the value of the bonus counter.

When the value of the bonus counter after the subtraction is "0" (step S803: YES), bonus ending processing is executed (step S804). In the bonus ending process, the bonus state is ended by clearing the bonus state flag of the main RAM 74 to "0". Further, by transmitting a command indicating that the bonus state has ended to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the bonus state in the upper lamp 64, the speaker 65 and the image display device 66 is ended.

Next, if the value of the bonus counter after executing the bonus ending process (step S804) or after the subtraction is not “0” (step S803: NO), it is determined whether or not the advantageous zone flag=1 (step S805). ). When the advantage zone flag=1 (step S805: YES), the advantage zone stay G number counter provided in the main RAM 74 is incremented by 1 (step S806). The advantageous section stay G number counter is a counter for counting the number of stay games from the start of the advantageous section to the end of the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, a maximum of 1500G can be stayed and played during one advantageous section. When the maximum exceeds 1500 G, the advantageous section ends and falls to the normal section. If the advantageous period flag=1, that is, if the advantageous period is staying, the number of games consumed during the bonus is also counted in the advantageous period stay G number counter.

In addition, the addition/subtraction processing of the net increase counter provided in the main RAM 74 is executed (step S807). The net increase number counter (also referred to as MY counter, cumulative net increase acquisition number counter) is a counter for counting the cumulative net increase number of game media acquired from the start of the advantageous section to the present. In this embodiment, up to 2400 game media can be acquired during one advantageous section. When the maximum number of sheets exceeds 2400, the advantageous section ends and falls to the normal section. If the advantageous section flag=1, that is, if the advantageous section is staying, the number of game media acquired during the bonus is also counted in the net increase counter. It should be noted that the net increase counter is for counting the gained difference in the advantageous section, so that even if the game medium cannot be acquired in the current game, for example, the minus net increase in the bet number of 3 is subtracted.

Next, it is determined whether either the advantageous section stay G number counter>1500 or the net increase number counter>2400 is satisfied (step S808). As described above, in the present embodiment, a maximum of 1500G can be played during one advantageous zone, or a maximum of 2400 game media can be obtained. Therefore, when the number of staying advantaged sections G exceeds 1500 G at the maximum or the cumulative net increase acquisition number exceeds the maximum value of 2400 (step S808: YES), "0" is set to the advantage section flag (step S809). , End the advantageous zone and fall to the normal zone. Further, the advantageous period stay G number counter and the net increase number counter are reset to 0 (step S810).

{Section management process}
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the section management process. In step S703 of FIG. 20, a section management process is performed on the normal section and the advantageous section to the mutual section. As described above, the advantageous section refers to a section that can have the performance related to the instruction function (for example, AT).

First, it is determined whether the current stay section is a normal section or an advantageous section (step S901). When the advantageous zone flag=0 (step S901: YES), that is, when the vehicle stays in the normal zone, the process proceeds to step S902. On the other hand, when the advantageous zone flag is not 0 (step S901: NO), the process proceeds to step S905. The case where the advantageous section flag=0 indicates that the user stays in the normal section, and the case where the advantageous section flag=1 indicates that the person stays in the advantageous section.

If it is a normal section, an advantageous section transition lottery is executed (step S902). In the advantageous section transition lottery process, the advantageous section transition lottery table corresponding to the bet number (the number of bets) is read from the main ROM 73, and the value of the lottery counter that is regularly (for example, 2 msec cycle) updated in the main RAM 74 is set. The value of the read/lottery counter is collated with the read-out advantageous section transition lottery table.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an advantageous section transition lottery table. The advantageous section transition lottery table is referred to and the advantageous section transition lottery process is executed.

According to the present advantageous section transition lottery table, in the current game while staying in the normal section, for example, the pushing order bell with index values IV=1 to 6 and the first to sixth compensation, the common bell with index value IV=7, the index If you win a watermelon with a value IV=8, a cherry with an index value IV=9, a single hand with an index value IV=10, an RBB with an index value IV=11, and a replay with an index value IV=12, you get 99.9% There is a chance to win the advantageous section transition lottery.

In addition, in the case of the advantageous zone transition lottery table, if it is possible to win one of the winning combinations, it is possible to win the advantageous zone transition lottery with a probability of 99.9%. The advantageous section transition lottery table may be set so that the advantageous section transition lottery is won only with the winning and the predetermined probability.

Referring back to FIG. When the advantageous zone transition lottery process results in the advantageous zone transition winning (step S903: YES), the advantageous zone flag is set to "1" (step S904). As a result, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section having the performance related to the instruction function.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S901 that the advantageous zone flag is not 0 (step S901: NO), that is, if the vehicle stays in the advantageous zone, the process proceeds to step S905.

When staying in the advantageous section, the counter G for staying in the advantageous section is incremented by 1 (step S905). This is because the stay G in the advantageous section is counted. Further, the net increase number of coins acquired or decreased in this game is added to or subtracted from the net increase number counter (step S906). This is to count the net number of sheets added in the advantageous section. Even if the game medium cannot be obtained in this game, the negative net increase is subtracted.

Next, it is determined whether either the advantageous section stay G number counter>1500 or the net increase number counter>2400 is satisfied (step S907). As described above, in the present embodiment, a maximum of 1500G can be played during one advantageous zone, or a maximum of 2400 game media can be obtained. Therefore, when the number of staying advantaged sections G exceeds 1500 G at the maximum or the cumulative net increase acquisition number exceeds the maximum value of 2400 (step S907: YES), "0" is set to the advantage section flag and the AT state flag. (Step S908), the advantageous section is ended and the section falls to the normal section. Further, the advantageous period stay G number counter and the net increase number counter are reset to 0 (step S909).

On the other hand, when the number of advantageous section stays G does not exceed the maximum 1500 G and the cumulative net increase acquisition number does not exceed the maximum value 2400 (step S907: NO), the section management process is ended.

{AT migration opportunity management process}
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the AT migration chance management process. The AT transfer chance management process (step S706) will be described. The AT transition chance management process is executed when the advantageous zone flag is 1 and the AT state flag is 0, that is, in the advantageous zone, in the non-bonus, and in the non-AT state.

First, it is determined whether or not the player has won the AT transition lottery trigger in this game (step S1001). The AT transition lottery trigger role corresponds to, for example, a watermelon, a cherry, and a one-piece role. When the AT transition lottery opportunity is won (step S1001: YES), the AT transition lottery process is executed (step S1002). Even if the winning of the AT transition lottery opportunity has not been established, if the AT transition lottery opportunity is won, the AT transition lottery process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT transfer lottery processing may be executed on condition that the corresponding winning is established.

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

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the AT transfer lottery table. In the non-bonus state and the non-AT state during the advantageous zone, when the AT transition lottery trigger is won, the AT transition lottery process is executed based on the AT transition lottery table.

The AT transfer lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the setting values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. In other words, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV=8, 9 or 10, the probability of winning the AT transfer is common to all the settings. This makes it possible to prevent an advantage or a disadvantage from occurring between the settings regarding the probability of winning the AT transition in the non-AT state. Further, since only one type of table common to all settings is stored in the main ROM 73 as the AT transfer lottery table, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing the AT transfer lottery table in advance.

According to this AT transfer lottery table, when the watermelon with the index value IV=8 is won, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with an AT transfer lottery probability of 10% that is common to all set values. When the cherry with the index value IV=9 is elected, the AT transition lottery process is executed with an AT transition lottery probability of 25% that is common to all set values. Further, when a single winning combination of the index value IV=10 is won, the AT transfer lottery process is executed with an AT transfer lottery probability of 20% that is common to all set values.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 24 again. When the AT transition is won in the AT state transition lottery process (step S1003: YES), the initial AT continuous game number setting process is executed (step S1004). In the initial AT continuous game number setting process, for example, "50"G is set as the initial AT continuous game number in the AT game number counter provided in the main RAM 74.

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

After the initial AT continuous game number setting process (step S1004), the AT state flag of the main RAM 74 is set to "1" (step S1005). By setting the AT status flag to "1", the notification control processing (step S312) is performed in the next processing time in the lottery processing, and the AT status processing (step S707) is performed in the next processing time in the response processing at the end of the game. To the AT state where is executed.

{AT state processing}
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the AT state processing. The AT state process (step S707) will be described. The AT state process is executed when the advantageous zone flag indicates 1 and the AT state flag indicates 1, that is, during the advantageous zone, non-bonus, and AT state.

First, in this game, it is determined whether or not the player has won an additional lottery triggering role in the number of AT games (also called the number of continuous AT games) (step S1101). The additional lottery trigger role corresponds to, for example, a watermelon, a cherry, and a one-piece role. When the additional lottery opportunity has been won (step S1101: YES), the additional lottery process is executed (step S1102). Even if the winning of the additional lottery opportunity has not been established, the additional lottery process is executed if the additional lottery opportunity is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional lottery process may be executed on condition that the corresponding winning is established.

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

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the additional lottery table. In the advantageous section, in the non-bonus state, and in the AT state, when the additional lottery trigger role is won, the additional lottery process is executed based on the actual additional lottery table.

The additional lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the setting values “1” to “6” of the slot machine 10. In other words, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV=8, 9 or 10, the probability of winning the additional winning is common to all the settings. As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or a disadvantage from occurring between the settings with respect to the probability of being elected in the AT state. Since only one type of table common to all settings is stored in the main ROM 73 as the additional lottery table, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing the additional lottery table in advance.

According to the additional lottery table, when the watermelon with the index value IV=8 is won, the additional lottery process is executed with an AT transition lottery probability of 10% that is common to all set values. When the cherry with the index value IV=9 is won, the additional lottery process is executed with the additional lottery probability of 25% that is common to all set values. In addition, when a single winning combination with the index value IV=10 is won, the additional lottery process is executed with the additional lottery probability of 20% that is common to all set values.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 26 again. When the addition is won in the addition lottery process (step S1103: YES), the addition process of the AT game number is executed (step S1104). In the AT game number addition process, for example, "30"G is added as the winning addition game number to the AT game number counter provided in the main RAM 74.

The number of games to be added can be fixed at a fixed value (for example, “30”) or can be determined by lottery. For example, one of the specified values 30, 50, and 100G can be selectively added by lottery.

Next, when the addition lottery trigger combination of the AT game number is not won (step S1101: NO) or after the addition process is executed (step S1104), the value of the AT game number counter is decremented by 1 (step S1105). After the subtraction, it is determined whether or not the AT game number counter=0 (step S1106). As described above, the AT game number counter is set to, for example, "50" as the initial AT continuous game number. When the AT game number counter=0, it means that the AT game of one set, for example, 50 games is finished in the AT state when the AT game number is not added.

When the AT game number counter=0, that is, when the AT game ends (step S1106: YES), the AT state flag is set to "2" to shift from the AT state to the advantageous section resettable state (step S1107). The advantageous section resettable state means that the AT section continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) in the advantageous section after the end, and when the player performs a specific reset operation, the advantageous section is reset, that is, the advantageous section. It is a state in which it is possible to end and fall to the normal section.

Further, the AT end command is set as a transmission target to the effect MPU 82 (step S1108). The AT end command is a command for causing the production-side MPU 82 to recognize that the AT state has ended, and the command is transmitted to the production-side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S110) in the timer interrupt process.

When the production side MPU 82 receives the AT end command, the advantageous side resettable state is set in the advantageous lamp resettable state for a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G), for example, in the upper lamp 64, the speaker 65, and the image display device 66. While performing the effect shown, the fact that the advantageous section can be reset and the reset operation method are notified when the player performs a specific reset operation.

Finally, "50" is set to the resettable G number counter provided in the main RAM 74 (step S1109). The advantageous section resettable state is decremented by 1 each time the game is exhausted, and continues until the resettable G number counter becomes 0.

{Re-AT transfer chance management process}
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an outline of re-AT transfer chance management (re-AT transfer lottery). In the present embodiment, when the AT state ends during the advantageous zone, the player can select whether to reset the advantageous zone or play the game while staying in the same advantageous zone without resetting. It is possible. Further, this selection can be performed during the advantageous section resettable state (for example, for 50 G after the AT is completed).

(1) When the player does not select the reset, that is, when the advantageous section resettable state ends without performing a specific reset operation (for example, when 50G is exhausted after the AT ends), the AT transfer lottery process is executed .. While the advantageous period is maintained and the advantageous period can be reset, the player reduces the amount of game medium that consumes the number of games in the advantageous period resettable state (for example, 50G), but the reduced amount of game medium is used. By paying as a consideration, it is possible to receive the AT transfer lottery processing at the end of the advantageous section resettable state.

When the player wins the AT transfer lottery, the game is transferred to the AT state again. However, the AT state after the transition again is always terminated when the remaining advantageous section including the first (or previous) AT state is reached. If the AT transition lottery is not won at the end of the advantageous section resettable state, the advantageous section is reset and the advantageous section shifts (falls) to the normal section.

(2) On the other hand, when the player selects reset, that is, when a specific reset operation is performed in the advantageous section resettable state, the advantageous section shifts (falls) to the normal section. In this case, after shifting to the normal zone, the advantageous zone is shifted to the normal zone, and the maximum number of stay games (for example, 1500 G) is obtained for the remaining advantageous zone that can be stayed. In this case, for example, if the player can enter the AT state within a small number of G, the player may be able to acquire more game media.

It should be noted that even if the player does not win the AT transfer lottery in the above (1), it moves (falls) to the normal section, but if the player selects resetting himself, the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state is consumed. There is no reduction in the amount of game media. Next, the re-AT transfer chance management process (re-AT transfer lottery process) will be described.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the re-AT transfer chance management process. The re-AT transfer chance management process (step S708) will be described. The re-AT transition chance management process is performed when the advantageous zone flag is 1 and the AT state flag is 2, that is, in the advantageous zone, during the non-bonus, and in the advantageous zone resettable state (non-AT state after AT end). To be executed.

First, it is determined whether the player has performed a reset operation (step S1201). When the player wants to reset the advantageous section once when the AT state is ended (when he wants to end the advantageous section and shift to the normal section), the player performs a specific reset operation in the advantageous section resettable state. As an example of the reset operation method, the backward push is continuously performed for three games. For reverse pressing, the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated to stop the reels 32R (right), 32M (middle), and 32L (left) in this order. Needless to say, the specific operation method of the reset operation is not limited to this. For example, when a specific winning combination is won, a specific symbol may be aimed (reset operation), and when a specific result comes out, the advantageous section may be temporarily reset (the advantageous section is ended and shifted to the normal section). ..

When the reset operation is executed (step S1201: YES), the advantageous section flag is set to "0" and the AT state flag is also set to "0" in order to shift the game state from the advantageous section to the normal section. (Step S1202). Further, the advantageous section staying G number counter and the net increase number counter are reset to 0 (step S1203).

On the other hand, when the reset operation is not executed (step S1201: NO), it is determined whether the resettable G number counter is 0 (step S1204). When the resettable G number counter is not 0 (step S1204: NO), the resettable G number counter is decremented by 1 (step S1204). The advantageous section resettable state is decremented by 1 each time a game is consumed, and continues until the resettable G number counter becomes 0. The resettable G number counter is set to 50 as an initial value (S1109 in FIG. 26).

If the resettable G number counter is 0 (step S1204: YES), it indicates that the advantageous section resettable state has ended, and therefore the re-AT transition lottery process is executed at the end of the advantageous section resettable state (step S1206). ). The re-AT transfer lottery process will be described in detail later.

When the AT transition winning is again performed in the re-AT transition lottery process (step S1207: YES), the process of setting the number of AT continuous games won in the re-AT transition lottery process is executed (step S1208). In the initial AT continuation game number setting process when the AT transition is won for the first time, "50"G is set uniformly as the initial AT continuation game number, but the AT continuation game number won in the re-AT transition lottery process Is not uniform, but is the number of games drawn in the re-AT transition drawing process. Details will be described later.

After the process of setting the winning initial AT continuous game number (step S1208), "1" is set to the AT state flag of the main RAM 74 (step S1209). By setting the AT state flag to "1", the notification control process (step S312) is performed in the next process time in the lottery process, and the AT state process (step S707) is performed in the next process time in the corresponding process at the end of the game. Is again executed.

If the AT transition is not won again in the re-AT transition lottery process (step S1207: NO), the advantageous zone flag is set to "0" in order to shift the game state from the advantageous zone to the normal zone, and at the same time, AT is also selected. The state flag is set to "0" (step S1202). Further, the advantageous section staying G number counter and the net increase number counter are reset to 0 (step S1203).

(Re-AT transfer lottery process 1)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the re-AT transfer lottery table (No. 1). When the advantageous section resettable state is ended during the advantageous section, in the non-bonus state and in the non-AT state, the AT transition lottery processing is executed based on the present re-AT transition lottery table. Here, in the re-AT transition lottery according to the present embodiment, the “AT transition winning probability” and the “number of winning AT continuing games” are not uniform, but set differently according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G” after the AT state ends. To be done.

However, in the present embodiment, in order to receive the re-AT transfer lottery, it is configured that a game medium that consumes the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) is required as a consideration. Therefore, in the re-AT transition lottery according to the present embodiment, more specifically, after the first (or previous) AT state is finished and the AT transition lottery process is executed (end point of the advantageous section resettable state). It is set to be different depending on the "number of remaining G in the advantageous section".

In the re-AT transition lottery table of FIG. 30, the "remaining advantageous section G number", "number of winning AT continuous games", "expected expected number of sheets (3/G)", "AT transition winning probability", and "proportion rate" are shown. It is set.

When the "remaining advantageous section G number" is between 150 and 249 G, the "AT transition winning probability" that is won in the re-AT transition lottery is 15.0%. When the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the winning AT continuous game count is 100G. Further, since the slot number of the gaming machine 10 in the AT state is 3 for 1G, the "expected expected number of sheets" is 300 (100G x 3). The “proportion” during the re-AT transfer lottery is 97.4%.

When the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is between 250 and 349 G, the "AT transition winning probability" for winning the re-AT transition lottery is 7.5%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the winning AT continuous game count will be 200G. The “expected acquisition number” is 600 (200G×3). The “proportion” in the re-AT transfer lottery is 97.4%.

When the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is between 350 and 449 G, the "AT transition winning probability" for winning the re-AT transition lottery is 5.0%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the "number of winning AT continuous games" will be 300G. The “expected acquisition number” is 900 (300G×3). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is between 450 and 549 G, the "AT transition winning probability" that is won in the re-AT transition lottery is 3.8%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the winning AT continuous game number will be 400G. The “expected expected number of sheets” is 1200 sheets (400G×3 sheets). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is between 550 and 649G, the "AT transition winning probability" that is won in the re-AT transition lottery is 3.0%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the "number of winning AT continuous games" will be 500G. The “expected expected number of sheets” is 1500 sheets (500G×3 sheets). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When the "remaining number of advantageous zones G" is between 650 and 749 G, the "AT transition winning probability" for winning the re-AT transition lottery is 2.5%. When the re-AT transfer lottery is won, the winning AT continuous game number" is obtained as 600G. The “expected expected number of sheets” is 1800 sheets (600G×3 sheets). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is between 750 and 849 G, the "AT transition winning probability" for winning the re-AT transition lottery is 2.1%. When the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the winning AT continuous game number is 700G. The “expected expected number of sheets” is 2100 sheets (700 G×3 sheets). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When the "remaining number of advantageous zones G" is between 850G and above, the "AT transition winning probability" that is won in the re-AT transition lottery is 1.9%. When the re-AT transfer lottery is won, the winning AT continuous game number” is 800G. The "expected acquisition number" is 2400 (800G x 3). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

It should be noted that the reason why the value of 150 G or less is not stipulated in the "remaining number of advantageous zones" is that even if the vehicle shifts to the AT state, it immediately falls (within a maximum of 150 G) to the normal zone and the AT state also ends. is there. Therefore, if the “advantageous section remaining G number” at the end of the initial (or previous) AT state is less than 150 G, the re-AT transition lottery is not executed.

Here, the “number of winning AT continuous games” is set smaller than the “number of remaining advantageous sections G”. This is because when the "number of remaining G in the advantageous section" becomes 0, the AT state ends because the vehicle shifts (falls) to the normal section. In other words, even if the AT state continues, if the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is small, only at most "the number of remaining advantageous zones G" can stay in the AT state.

Therefore, in the re-AT transfer lottery table, the smaller the "number of remaining advantageous zones G", the smaller the number of "winning AT continuing games" and the smaller "expected number of acquired games". The smaller the "number", the higher the "AT transition winning probability" is set. On the other hand, the larger the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is, the more the number of G's can stay in the AT state, so that the "number of winning AT continuous games" is set to be large. However, since the “expected acquisition number” increases accordingly, the “AT transition winning probability” is set to be low.

As described above, according to the re-AT transition chance management process according to the present embodiment, when the player selects not to perform the specific reset operation when the first AT state ends during the advantageous section, Processes relating to different instruction functions (for example, AT etc.) according to "remaining section G number", that is, "number of winning AT continuous games", "expected expected number of acquisitions" and "AT transition" according to "remaining number of remaining section G" The re-AT transfer lottery process having different winning probabilities is executed.

According to the re-AT transition lottery table according to the present embodiment, the re-AT transition lottery process is performed at the time of the first (or the last) AT state end (or after the AT state is ended and the AT transition lottery process is executed). The smaller the "remaining advantageous section G number" is, the higher the "AT transition winning probability" is set. However, since the "remaining number of advantageous sections G" is small, the "number of winning AT continuous games" and the "expected expected number of coins" at the time of winning the AT transition lottery are also small. On the other hand, the larger the "advantageous section remaining G number" at the time of ending the first time (or the previous time) AT state (or at the time of executing the AT shift lottery process after finishing the AT state), the lower the "AT shift winning probability". However, the "number of winning AT continuous games" and the "expected expected number of coins" at the time of winning the AT transfer lottery are large. Based on such characteristics, the player selects whether to perform the reset operation or not according to the “number of remaining advantageous sections G” at the time when the first (or the last) AT state ends, and the remaining advantageous sections. It is possible to decide whether or not to continue playing. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

When the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" at the end of the AT state is small, the "expected expected number of sheets" is small even if the remaining advantageous zones are continuously played and the AT transition is won in the re-AT transition lottery. In addition, in order to receive the re-AT transfer lottery in the present embodiment, it is necessary to pay a game medium for the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) as compensation. For this reason, for example, the player A who has plenty of game time and who wants to obtain a large amount of game media may think to perform a reset operation when the AT state ends.

On the other hand, if the “remaining number of advantageous zones G” is small at the end of the AT state, for example, for a player who does not have enough game time, the “number of winning AT continuing games” and “expected number of acquired games” at the time of re-AT transition winning Even if the number is small, it is attractive that the "AT transition winning probability" is high. Such a player B is highly likely to take the re-AT transition lottery even if the game medium corresponding to the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50 G) is used as the consideration.

On the other hand, if there are still a lot of "number of remaining advantageous zones" at the end of the AT state, the remaining advantageous zones are continuously played and if AT transition is won in the re-AT transition lottery, that "acquisition" The expected number of sheets will also increase. For this reason, for example, even if the player A has a large number of "remaining advantageous zone G", the game medium corresponding to the number of games in the advantageous zone resettable state (for example, 50G) is consumed. As a consideration, there is a possibility to consider receiving the re-AT transfer lottery.

Note that here, the process again returns to steps S1207 and S1208 of FIG. When the AT transition is won in the re-AT transition lottery process (step S1207: YES), the process of setting the initial AT continuous game number won in the re-AT transition lottery process is executed (step S1208). The number of AT continuous games won in the re-AT transition lottery process varies depending on the “number of remaining advantageous zones G” as described above. For example, when the "remaining number of advantageous sections G" is between 150 and 249G and the player wins the re-AT transition lottery, the "number of winning AT continuous games" 100G is added to the AT game number counter provided in the main RAM 74. set. When the "remaining number of advantageous sections G" is between 850G and more, and the player wins the re-AT transition lottery, the "number of winning AT continuous games" 800G is set in the AT game number counter provided in the main RAM 74. ..

In addition, the following forms will be referred to in the re-AT transfer lottery process 1.
In the above-described embodiment, the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) is a game section in which the player can perform a specific reset operation, and since it receives the re-AT transition lottery, it is consumed as a consideration for the game medium. Was the required game segment. Therefore, it is possible to receive the re-AT transfer lottery at the time when, for example, 50 G has been consumed from the end of the first AT state. However, the number of games in which the advantageous section resettable state in which the player can perform a specific reset operation is not limited to 50G. For example, the game section that needs to be exhausted as the value of the game medium for shortening to 5G and receiving the re-AT transfer lottery may be provided separately, for example, at 45G from the end of the first AT state.

In the above-described embodiment, the game section that needs to be consumed as the value of the game medium in order to receive the re-AT transfer lottery is, for example, 50G. However, needless to say, it is not limited to 50G. For example, it may be longer or shorter than this, and in that case, the “number of winning AT continuous games”, “expected expected number of coins” and “AT transition winning probability” in the re-AT transition lottery table may be adjusted accordingly. ..

In addition, the game section that needs to be consumed as the value of the game medium in order to receive the re-AT transition lottery is, for example, 50 G uniformly from the time when the first (or the last) AT state ends. However, in addition to the predetermined regulation G, it is also possible to be able to receive the re-AT transfer lottery at the time when, for example, 25% of the "remaining advantageous section G number" has been consumed. For example, when the “advantageous section remaining G number” at the end of the first AT state is 100 G, for example, the re-AT transfer lottery can be taken when 25 G is exhausted. The “number of continuous AT winning games”, “expected expected number of winnings”, and “AT transition winning probability” at the time of re-AT transition winning are 75G, 225, and 10.0%, respectively. In addition, when the “advantageous section remaining G number” at the end of the first AT state is 500 G, the re-AT transfer lottery can be taken, for example, when 125 G is exhausted. The "number of winning AT continuous games", "expected expected number of coins", and "AT transition winning probability" upon re-AT transition winning are 375G, 1225, and 10.0%, respectively. In such a case, the more "the number of remaining advantageous sections G" is, the less the number of game sections that need to be consumed as compensation for the game medium for receiving the re-AT transition lottery is decreased, that is, "the number of remaining G of the advantageous section". Accordingly, the "AT transition winning probability" can be set uniformly (for example, 10.0%).

-Also, even if you win the re-AT transition lottery, the actual "expected acquisition number" is more than the "expected acquisition number" specified in the re-AT transition lottery table in relation to the net increase number counter (MY counter). If the number is small, the “AT transition winning probability” defined on the re-AT transition lottery table of FIG. 30 may be improved. For example, in the re-AT transfer lottery, when the number of remaining advantageous sections G is 300 G, the “expected acquisition number” defined on the re-AT transfer lottery table is 600. However, at the same time, if the net increase counter (MY counter) is, for example, 2100 sheets, the maximum number of sheets that can be acquired is 300 even if the AT state is entered. Therefore, in such a case, since the “AT transition winning probability” originally defined on the re-AT transition lottery table is 7.5%, the maximum number of coins that can be acquired is 300. It is considered that the "number of sheets" is 300, and the "AT transition winning probability" when the number of remaining "advantageous section G" is 150 to 249, which corresponds to this, is improved to 15.0%, and the re-AT transition lottery is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to execute the processing relating to the appropriate instruction function according to the expected number of coins that the player can substantially obtain in the remaining advantageous zone.

・ Regardless of the setting of the slot machine 10, the "proportion" on the re-AT transfer lottery table by the re-AT transfer lottery is set to 97.4 (for example, it is set to be equivalent to the setting 1 out of the settings of 6 stages). The reason is that if the “proportion rate” exceeds 100%, it is always advantageous to challenge the re-AT transfer lottery. However, the setting values are not limited to this, and may be the same as the set values 1 to 6 of the slot machine 10. For example, if the set value is 4 or more, the "proportion" may exceed 100%. In this case, the player guesses the setting value of the slot machine 10 and plays the game while judging that it is advantageous to challenge the re-AT transfer lottery as the setting value of the slot machine 10 is higher. You can enjoy.

In the above-described embodiment, after the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) has been exhausted, the re-AT shift lottery based on the re-AT shift lottery table is executed. However, the re-AT transition lottery may be executed for each game during the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, during 50G). However, in this case, similar to the re-AT transfer lottery table, the processing relating to the instruction function is set to be different depending on the "number of remaining advantageous section G" at the time of the re-AT transfer lottery. However, since the AT transition lottery is executed for each G, it is advantageous for the player. Therefore, as compared with the re-AT transition lottery table, the "number of continuous AT winning G", "expected expected number of coins" and "AT transition winning probability". Will naturally be lower.

In the above-described embodiment, when the re-AT transfer lottery is not won, the game state is shifted (falls) from the advantageous section to the normal section, but the advantageous section is stayed without shifting (falling) to the normal section. Alternatively, the re-AT transfer lottery may be performed stepwise (for example, every 100 G digestion). However, it goes without saying that, in this case, it is too advantageous to apply the re-AT transfer lottery table of FIG. 30 as it is, so that the “number of winning AT continuous games”, “expected expected number of coins”, “AT transition winning probability”, etc. Also needs to be lowered.

(Re-AT transfer lottery process 2)
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the re-AT transfer lottery table (No. 2). In the re-AT transfer lottery table of FIG. 31, “remaining advantageous zone number”, “number of winning AT continuing games”, “expected expected number of sheets”, “AT transition winning probability”, and “proportion” are set.

In the re-AT transfer lottery table (No. 1) of FIG. 30, processing relating to different instruction functions (for example, AT, etc.) is set according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G” at the end of the AT state. In the re-AT transfer lottery table (No. 2), the processing relating to the different instruction function (for example, AT) is set according to the "remaining advantageous zone number".

When the “remaining number of advantageous sections” is between 300 and 599, the “AT transition winning probability” that is won in the re-AT transition lottery is 15.0%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the winning AT continuation game number" will be 100G. Further, since the slot number of the gaming machine 10 in the AT state is 3 for 1G, the "expected expected number of sheets" is 300 (100G x 3). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

If the "remaining number of advantageous sections" is between 600 and 899, the "AT transition winning probability" that is won in the re-AT transition lottery is 7.5%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the winning AT continuous game count will be 200G. The “expected acquisition number” is 600 (200G×3). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

If the "remaining number of advantageous sections" is between 900 and 1199, the "AT transition winning probability" for winning the re-AT transition lottery is 5.0%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the "number of winning AT continuous games" will be 300G. The “expected acquisition number” is 900 (300G×3). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When the "remaining number of advantageous sections" is between 1200 and 1499, the "AT transition winning probability" that is won in the re-AT transition lottery is 3.8%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the winning AT continuous game number will be 400G. The “expected expected number of sheets” is 1200 sheets (400G×3 sheets). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When the “remaining number of advantageous sections” is between 1500 and 1799, the “AT transition winning probability” for winning the re-AT transition lottery is 3.0%. If the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the "number of winning AT continuous games" will be 500G. The “expected expected number of sheets” is 1500 sheets (500G×3 sheets). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When the “advantageous section remaining number” is between 1800 and 2099, the “AT transition winning probability” to win the re-AT transition lottery is 2.5%. When the re-AT transfer lottery is won, the winning AT continuous game number" is obtained as 600G. The “expected expected number of sheets” is 1800 sheets (600G×3 sheets). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

If the "remaining number of advantageous sections" is between 2100 and "100", the "AT transition winning probability" for winning the re-AT transition lottery is 2.1%. When the player wins the re-AT transfer lottery, the winning AT continuous game number is 700G. The “expected expected number of sheets” is 2100 sheets (700 G×3 sheets). The “proportion” is 97.4%.

The reason why the "advantageous section remaining number of sheets" is not specified to be 300 sheets or less is that, even if the state shifts to the AT state, it immediately falls to the normal zone and the AT state also ends. Therefore, when the “advantageous section remaining number” at the end of the first (or previous) AT state is less than 300G, the re-AT transition lottery is not executed.

Here, the “expected acquisition number” is smaller than the “advantageous section remaining number”. This is because when the "remaining number of advantageous section" becomes 0, the AT state ends because the section shifts (falls) to the normal section. In other words, even if the AT state continues, if the "remaining number of advantageous section" is small, only at most "remaining number of advantageous section" can be obtained the game media.

Therefore, in the re-AT transfer lottery table, the smaller the "remaining number of advantageous sections", the smaller the "number of winning AT continuing games" and the smaller "expected expected number of acquisitions". The smaller the number is, the higher the “AT transition winning probability” is set. On the other hand, the larger the "number of remaining advantageous zones", the larger the "number of winning AT continuous games" setting. However, since the “expected acquisition number” increases accordingly, the “AT transition winning probability” is set to be low.

As described above, according to the re-AT transition chance management process according to the present embodiment, when the player selects not to perform the specific reset operation when the first AT state ends during the advantageous section, Processes relating to different instruction functions (for example, AT, etc.) depending on "section remaining number", that is, "number of winning AT continuing games", "expected acquisition number" and "AT transition winning probability" according to "remaining number of advantageous section" The re-AT transfer lottery processing with different numbers is executed.

That is, according to the re-AT transfer lottery table according to the present embodiment, the re-AT transfer lottery process is executed at the first (or the last) AT state end (or after the AT state is ended and the AT transfer lottery process is executed). The smaller the "remaining number of advantageous sections" in, the higher the "AT transition winning probability" is set. However, since the "remaining number of advantageous sections" is small, the "number of winning AT continuous games" and the "expected expected number of acquisitions" are small at the time of winning the AT transfer lottery. On the other hand, the more the "advantageous section remaining number" at the time of ending the first time (or the previous time) AT state (or at the time of executing the AT shift lottery process after finishing the AT state), the lower the "AT shift winning probability". However, the "number of winning AT continuous games" and the "expected expected number of coins" at the time of winning the AT transfer lottery are large. Based on these characteristics, when the player finishes the initial (or previous) AT state, the player selects whether or not to perform the reset operation according to the "advantageous section remaining number", and determines the remaining advantageous section. It is possible to decide whether or not to continue playing.

If the "advantageous section remaining number" is small at the end of the AT state, the "expected expected number of sheets" is small even if the remaining advantageous section is continuously played and an AT transition is won in the re-AT transition lottery. In addition, in order to receive the re-AT transfer lottery in the present embodiment, it is necessary to pay a game medium for the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) as compensation. For this reason, for example, the player A who has plenty of game time and who wants to obtain a large amount of game media may think to perform a reset operation when the AT state ends.

On the other hand, if the “remaining number of advantageous sections” is small at the end of the AT state, for example, for a player who does not have enough game time, the “number of winning AT continuous games” and the “expected expected number of coins” at the time of re-AT transition winning are At least, it is attractive that the "AT transition winning probability" is high. Such a player B is highly likely to take the re-AT transition lottery even if the game medium corresponding to the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50 G) is used as the consideration.

On the other hand, if there are still a lot of "advantageous section remaining number" remaining at the end of the AT state, if the player continues to play the remaining advantageous section and wins the AT transition in the re-AT transition lottery, the "expected acquisition" The number of sheets also increases. For this reason, for example, even if the player A has a large number of "advantageous section remaining number", the game medium corresponding to the number of games (for example, 50G) in the advantageous section resettable state is paid for. Even so, there is a possibility of thinking of receiving the re-AT transfer lottery. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the following forms will be referred to in the re-AT transfer lottery process 2.
In the above-described embodiment, the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) is a game section in which the player can perform a specific reset operation, and since it receives the re-AT transition lottery, it is consumed as a consideration for the game medium. Was the required game segment. Therefore, it is possible to receive the re-AT transfer lottery at the time when, for example, 50 G has been consumed from the end of the first AT state. However, the number of games in which the advantageous section resettable state in which the player can perform a specific reset operation is not limited to 50G. For example, the game section that needs to be exhausted as the value of the game medium for shortening to 5G and receiving the re-AT transfer lottery may be provided separately, for example, at 45G from the end of the first AT state.

In the above-described embodiment, the game section that needs to be consumed as the value of the game medium in order to receive the re-AT transfer lottery is, for example, 50G. However, needless to say, it is not limited to 50G. For example, it may be longer or shorter than this, and in that case, the “number of winning AT continuous games”, “expected expected number of coins” and “AT transition winning probability” in the re-AT transition lottery table may be adjusted accordingly. ..

-Even if you win the re-AT transfer lottery, the actual "expected acquisition number" is less than the "expected acquisition number" specified in the re-AT transfer lottery table in relation to the advantageous section stay G number counter. The “AT transfer winning probability” defined on the re-AT transfer lottery table may be improved. For example, in the re-AT transfer lottery, when the number of remaining advantageous sections is 600, the “expected acquisition number” defined on the re-AT transfer lottery table of FIG. 31 is 600. However, at the same time, if the advantageous zone stay G number counter is, for example, 1400 G, the advantageous zone remaining G number is 100 G, and therefore, the maximum number of sheets that can be acquired even after shifting to the AT state is 300 (100 G×3 sheets). /G). Therefore, in such a case, since the “AT transition winning probability” originally defined on the re-AT transition lottery table is 7.5%, the maximum number of coins that can be acquired is 300. The "number of sheets" is considered to be 300, and the "AT transition winning probability" when the "remaining number of advantageous sections" 300 to 599 corresponding to this is increased to 15.0%, and the re-AT transition lottery is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to execute the processing relating to the appropriate instruction function according to the expected number of coins that the player can substantially obtain in the remaining advantageous zone.

-Also, refer to the re-AT transfer lottery tables of FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, and satisfy both of them. For example, in the re-AT transfer lottery, if the number of remaining advantageous sections is 600 based on the net number-of-addition counter (MY counter), the number of re-AT transition lottery table of FIG. The “expected acquisition number” at the time of winning the transfer lottery is 600. On the other hand, when the number of remaining advantageous sections G is 150 G based on the number of remaining advantageous sections G, based on the number of remaining advantageous sections G, the re-AT transition lottery table of FIG. The “expected acquisition number” is 300. In such a case, in order to satisfy both the net increase in the advantageous zone and the upper limit of the G number, the one with a smaller “expected acquisition number”, that is, the advantage zone remaining G number criterion is adopted here, and the re-AT transition is made. At the time of the lottery processing, in the re-AT transfer lottery table of FIG. 30, when the advantageous section remaining G number is 150 G, “the number of continuous AT winning G (100 G)” and “AT transition winning probability” (15%) are applied. You can As a result, it becomes possible to execute the processing relating to the appropriate instruction function according to the expected number of coins that the player can substantially obtain in the remaining advantageous zone.

・ Regardless of the setting of the slot machine 10, the "proportion" on the re-AT transfer lottery table by the re-AT transfer lottery is set to 97.4 (for example, it is set to be equivalent to the setting 1 out of the settings of 6 stages). The reason is that if the “proportion rate” exceeds 100%, it is always advantageous to challenge the re-AT transfer lottery. However, the setting values are not limited to this, and may be the same as the set values 1 to 6 of the slot machine 10. For example, if the set value is 4 or more, the "proportion" may exceed 100%. In this case, the player guesses the setting value of the slot machine 10 and plays the game while judging that it is advantageous to challenge the re-AT transfer lottery as the setting value of the slot machine 10 is higher. You can enjoy.

In the embodiment described above, the content of the instruction function is determined according to the number of remaining advantageous sections and the number of remaining advantageous sections G in the re-AT transfer lottery processing, but it may be applied to other processing. Good. For example, a table or a numerical value used for additional lottery may be determined according to the number of remaining advantageous sections and the number of remaining advantageous sections G. In the last 1 game in AT, if you have 600 remaining cards and 100G remaining advantageous section, you will be able to add a lottery from the remaining number of advantageous sections you can obtain (600 sheets: 200G). From the table with the upper limit of the number based on the smaller of the number of possible additions 1 and the number of possible additions 2 You may make it carry out a lottery. In this case, if 100G is set as the upper limit and the lottery is carried out from the table, there is no fear of adding more than the actual number of games that can be actually executed, and it seems that the player added more but could not exhaust it. It is possible to reduce dissatisfaction.

In the above-described embodiment, after the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) has been exhausted, the re-AT shift lottery based on the re-AT shift lottery table is executed. However, the re-AT transition lottery may be executed for each game during the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, during 50G). However, in this case, similar to the re-AT transfer lottery table, the processing relating to the instruction function is set to be different depending on the “remaining number of advantageous sections” at the time of the re-AT transfer lottery. However, since the AT transition lottery is executed for each G, it is advantageous for the player. Therefore, as compared with the re-AT transition lottery table, the "number of continuous AT winning G", "expected expected number of coins" and "AT transition winning probability". Will naturally be lower.

In the above-described embodiment, when the re-AT transfer lottery is not won, the game state is shifted (falls) from the advantageous section to the normal section, but the advantageous section is stayed without shifting (falling) to the normal section. Alternatively, the re-AT transfer lottery may be executed stepwise (for example, every time 100 cards are acquired). However, it goes without saying that, in this case, it is too advantageous to apply the re-AT transfer lottery table of FIG. 30 as it is, so that the “number of winning AT continuous games”, “expected expected number of coins”, “AT transition winning probability”, etc. Also needs to be lowered.

<Game example>
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the game flow. The flow of the game from the end of the AT state to the AT lottery process will be specifically described.

(A) shows a game screen example 1 after the end of AT. On the game screen after the end of AT, for example, the number of AT continuous games and the number of acquired ATs are displayed.

(B) shows a game screen example 2 after the end of AT. After the AT is over, the screen will say, "If you want to reset the remaining advantageous zone, do the reset operation. If you continue to play the remaining advantageous zone, the re-AT transition lottery will start after 50G. , Etc., a selection explanation screen for whether or not the player resets the advantageous section is displayed. Further, on the screen, the player may be instructed on a specific reset operation method when further resetting the advantageous section.

(C) shows an example of a game screen at the time of a reset operation. When the player selects reset while the advantageous section can be reset, the advantageous section shifts (falls) to the normal section. In addition, when the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section again, the maximum number of stay games (for example, 1500 G) is obtained for the remaining advantageous section where the stay is possible.

(D) shows the game screen example 1 at the time of re-AT transfer lottery. When 50G is consumed after the end of AT, the re-AT transfer lottery process is executed. In the re-AT transfer lottery process, a process corresponding to the “remaining advantageous section G number” (or “remaining advantageous section number”) is executed on the re-AT transfer lottery table.

(E) shows the example 2 of a game screen at the time of re-AT transfer lottery. If the re-AT transfer lottery is executed in accordance with the "remaining number of advantageous sections" (or "the number of remaining advantageous sections"), and if the lottery is won, the number of remaining Gs of the advantageous section (or "the number of remaining advantageous sections") is changed. A corresponding "number of winning AT continuous games" is given.

Note that the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" may be displayed or not displayed on the screen. In addition, a suggestion effect may be performed according to the number of “remaining advantageous section G number”. Further, when the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is less than the predetermined value, the "AT transition winning probability" becomes high, and thus it is possible to display, for example, "high probability medium" on the screen.

<Embodiment 2>
The second embodiment will be described. Conventionally, the advantageous section in which the processing related to the instruction function can be executed is, for example, an upper limit G number that can stay as an absolute value (the advantageous section remaining G number) is 1500 G, and the upper limit number of game media that can be acquired (the advantageous section remaining). The number of sheets is 2400 sheets, for example. Here, when the AT state ends during the advantageous section, the "number of remaining advantageous section G" at that time varies depending on the game situation. Under such a situation, in the above-described first embodiment, a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) depending on the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" (or "the number of remaining advantageous zones") when the AT state ends. The process related to is executed.

Specifically, in the AT transition lottery process, the smaller the “advantageous section remaining G number” at the time of ending the first (or previous) AT state (or at the time of executing the AT transition lottery process after the AT state is finished), the more “AT The "transition winning probability" is set high, and the "number of remaining advantageous sections G" is small, so that the "number of winning AT continuous games" and the "expected expected number of coins" are set to be small when the AT transition lottery is won. On the other hand, when the AT state ends (or after the AT state ends and the AT transition lottery process is executed), the larger the “advantageous section remaining G number” is, the lower the “AT transition winning probability” is set, and the AT transition lottery is selected. A large number of "winning AT continuous games" and "expected acquisition number of sheets" are set.

In the second embodiment, the absolute upper limit value is, for example, 1500 G as the upper limit G number that can stay in the advantageous section (remaining advantageous section G number), but once at the start of the advantageous section (at the time of rush). The temporary upper limit G number (=the remaining number of advantageous intervals G) as the temporary upper limit value that can stay in the advantageous section is determined by lottery.

Then, during the advantageous zone, processing relating to a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) is executed according to the "number of remaining advantageous zone G" (temporary upper limit G number) determined by lottery at the start of the advantageous zone. More specifically, in the AT transition lottery process, the smaller the "advantageous section remaining G number" at the start of the advantageous section, the higher the "AT transition winning probability" in the advantageous section is set, and the "advantageous section remaining G number" is set. The "number of winning AT continuous games" and the "expected expected number of coins" at the time of winning the AT transfer lottery are set to be smaller by a smaller amount. On the other hand, the larger the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" at the start of the advantageous zone, the lower the "AT transition winning probability" in the advantageous zone, and the "number of winning AT continuing games" and "expected expected number of sheets" at the time of winning the AT transition lottery. Is often set. This will be described in detail below.

{Section management process}
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the section management process. The difference will be mainly described in comparison with FIG.

When the advantageous zone transition lottery process results in the advantageous zone transition winning (step S903: YES), the determination process of the value (x) of the temporary upper limit G number that can stay in one advantage zone is executed (step S903-). 2). As an example, for the provisional upper limit G number x, any one of 300, 600, 800, and 1000G is selectively drawn. Of course, the selection is not limited to the selection lottery, and may be randomly determined within a range not exceeding the absolute upper limit. The absolute upper limit of the provisional upper limit G number x is 1500G.

After the value of the temporary upper limit G number x is determined, "1" is set to the advantageous zone flag (step S904). As a result, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section having the performance related to the instruction function.

Next, refer to Step S907-2. It is determined whether either the advantageous section stay G number counter>x or the net increase number counter>2400 is satisfied (step S907-2). As described above, in the present embodiment, one advantageous section can be played up to the maximum provisional upper limit G number x. Therefore, if the number of staying advantaged sections G exceeds xG or the cumulative net increase acquisition number exceeds the maximum value of 2400 (step S907-2: YES), "0" is set to the advantage section flag and the AT state flag. Then, (step S908), the advantageous section is ended and the section falls to the normal section. Further, the advantageous period stay G number counter and the net increase number counter are reset to 0 (step S909).

{AT migration opportunity management process}
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the AT transfer chance management process. The difference will be mainly described in comparison with FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not an AT transition lottery opportunity has been triggered in the current game (step S1001-2). As the AT transition lottery opportunity, for example, it is determined that the AT transition lottery opportunity has come every 50 G from the start of the advantageous section. When the trigger for the AT transfer lottery has come (step S1001-2: YES), the AT transfer lottery process is executed (step S1002-2). In the AT transition lottery processing, processing relating to AT lottery is executed in accordance with the value of “the number of remaining advantageous sections G” (=temporary upper limit number of Gx) at the start of the advantageous section.

(AT transfer lottery process)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the AT transfer lottery table. In the non-bonus state and the non-AT state during the advantageous zone, when the AT transition lottery opportunity is triggered, the AT transition lottery process is executed based on the AT transition lottery table. The AT transition lottery according to the present embodiment is set so as to differ depending on the "advantageous section remaining G number" (temporary upper limit G number x) at the start of the advantageous section.

In the AT transfer lottery table of FIG. 35, “remaining advantageous zone G number (x)”, “AT transfer winning probability”, and “proportion” are set.

When the “number of remaining advantageous zones G (x)” is 300 G, the “AT transition winning probability” for winning the AT transition lottery is 15.0%. The “proportion” during the AT transfer lottery is 97.4%.

When the "number of remaining advantageous zones G (x)" is 600 G, the "AT transition winning probability" for winning the AT transition lottery is 3.8%. The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When “the number of remaining advantageous zones G (x)” is 800, the “AT transition winning probability” for winning the AT transition lottery is 2.5%. The “proportion” is 97.4%.

When "the number of remaining advantageous zones G (x)" is 1000 G, the "AT transition winning probability" that is won in the AT transition lottery is 1.9%. The “proportion” is 97.4%.

In the present AT transition lottery table, the smaller the "advantageous section remaining G number (x)", the higher the "AT transition winning probability" is set. On the other hand, the larger the “remaining number of advantageous sections G (x)”, the larger the expected number of sheets to be acquired for staying in the AT state corresponding to the larger number of G, and thus the “AT transition winning probability” is set to be low.

As described above, according to the AT transition chance management process according to the present embodiment, a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) is provided according to the “advantageous section remaining G number” (temporary upper limit G number x) at the start of the advantageous section. This process, that is, the AT transition lottery process in which the “AT transition winning probability” is different depending on the “remaining advantageous zone G number (x)” is executed.

That is, when the "number of remaining advantageous zones G (x)" at the start of the advantageous zone is small, even if the AT transition lottery wins the AT transition, the expected number of sheets to be acquired is small, so the AT transition winning probability of winning the AT transition lottery Is high. In this case, it is possible to win the AT transfer lottery with a high probability during the advantageous section. On the other hand, when there is a large number of “advantageous section remaining G (x)” at the start of the advantageous section, if the AT transition lottery wins the AT transition, the expected number of sheets to acquire will increase, so the AT transition to win the AT transition lottery The winning probability is low.

Return to FIG. 34 again. If the AT transfer lottery process results in an AT transfer win (step S1003: YES), the initial AT continuous game number setting process is executed in the AT transfer lottery process (step S1004-2). In the second embodiment, once the AT state is entered, the AT state is maintained until the end of the advantageous section. Therefore, as the initial AT continuous game number, [temporary upper limit G number x-advantageous section stay] G number counter] can be set.

{AT state processing}
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the AT state processing. The AT state process (step S707) will be described. The AT state process is executed when the advantageous zone flag indicates 1 and the AT state flag indicates 1, that is, during the advantageous zone, non-bonus, and AT state. The differences will be mainly described in comparison with FIG.

When the AT game number counter=0, that is, when the AT game ends (step S1106: YES), the AT state flag is set to "0" to shift from the AT state to the non-AT state, and the advantageous period is ended and the normal period is ended. The advantageous zone flag is set to "0" so as to fall to (step S1107-2). As a result, when the AT state ends once during the advantageous section and the AT state ends, the advantageous section is reset and ended.

Note that the following modes will be referred to in the second embodiment.
In the AT transfer lottery table of FIG. 35, the “number of winning AT continuous Gs” and the “expected expected number of acquisitions” may be further set according to the “remaining advantageous section G number (x)”.

・While staying in the advantageous zone, for example, when winning a premier role (probability of winning 1/10000, etc.), the provisional upper limit G number is rewritten to a value larger than the provisional upper limit value and up to the maximum absolute upper limit value. It is also possible. For example, in the case where the provisional upper limit G number at the start of the advantageous section (the number of remaining advantageous section G at the start of the advantageous section) is 300 G and the player wins the premier role, the provisional upper limit G number is 300 G or more, for example, 1500 G. Can be rewritten as However, since the "AT transition winning probability" remains 15.0% before rewriting, the AT transition lottery is won with a high probability of "AT transition winning probability" of 15.0%, and the AT state is continued up to a maximum of 1500G. It is possible.

The provisional upper limit G number x or the "advantageous section remaining G number" determined by lottery at the start of the advantageous section may be displayed or not displayed on the screen. In addition, a suggestion effect may be implemented according to the number of temporary upper limit G number x. Further, when the provisional upper limit G number x is small, the “AT transition winning probability” becomes high, and thus it is possible to display, for example, “high probability medium” on the screen.

The provisional upper limit G number x (“the number of remaining advantageous section G at the start of the advantageous section”) is determined by lottery at the start of the advantageous section, but may be selectable by the player. For example, a player who wants to enjoy the AT state with at least the expected number of acquisitions can select 300G having the highest "AT transition winning probability".

The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the following points. Since the AT state flag=2 does not exist, step S708 is deleted in the flowchart showing the corresponding processing at the end of the game in FIG. Further, in the flowchart showing the bonus state process of FIG. 21, a step S808 decides whether or not either the advantageous period stay G number counter>x or the net increase number counter>2400 is satisfied (similar to the step S907-2).

<Game example>
FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the game flow. The flow of the game from the end of the AT state to the AT lottery process will be specifically described.

(A) shows a game screen example 1 at the start of the advantageous section. On the game screen at the start of the advantageous section, "the number of remaining advantageous sections G" equal to the provisional upper limit number of G that can stay in the present advantageous section, the number of games until the next AT lottery, etc. are displayed.

(A-2) shows a game screen example 1-2 at the start of the advantageous section. As described above, the provisional upper limit G number x (“the number of remaining advantageous section G at the start of the advantageous section”) is determined by lottery at the start of the advantageous section, but may be selectable by the player. In this case, the player selects any one of 300, 600, 800, and 1000G on the game screen at the start of the advantageous section.

(B) shows the game screen example 1 at the time of AT transfer lottery. When 50G is consumed after the start of the advantageous section, the AT transfer lottery process is executed. The AT transition lottery process is executed in accordance with the provisional upper limit G number x (the "advantageous section remaining G number at the start of the advantageous section").

(C) shows the game screen example 2 at the time of AT transfer lottery. As described above, after the AT transition is won, when the “advantageous section remaining G number” becomes 0, the AT state is terminated together with the end of the advantageous section. Therefore, it is possible to display on the screen such as "the number of remaining Gs in the advantageous section (or the AT will continue until the "number of remaining sheets in the advantageous section" becomes 0)."

<Regarding invention groups extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described below, showing effects and the like as necessary. In addition, in the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above-described embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses, etc.

(Characteristic A1)
A symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying symbols,
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display means,
A winning combination lottery means (a function of executing the processing of step S207 in the main MPU 72) for carrying out a winning combination lottery processing based on the operation of the start operation means,
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display means,
After the variable display of the symbols, when the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is achieved and the control corresponding to the winning combination is executed. Means (function of executing the process of step S210 in the main MPU 72),
It has a game state including a non-advantageous state (normal section) and an advantageous state (advantageous section), and the advantageous state (advantageous section) defines a maximum number of games (for example, 1500 G) that can stay in the same advantageous state. A gaming machine,
A remaining game number determining means for determining the number of remaining games that can stay in the advantageous state based on the upper limit number of games;
Instructed function selection means for selecting processing information (AT transfer lottery table) regarding the instructed function corresponding to the remaining number of games from among the processing information regarding the plurality of set instructed functions,
Process execution means for executing a process related to the instruction function (AT transfer lottery process) based on the selected process information;
A gaming machine comprising:

Processing relating to a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) is executed according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G”. This makes it possible to execute a process related to an appropriate instruction function according to the number of remaining games that the player can play in the remaining advantageous section.

(Characteristic A2)
The game number determination means determines, based on the upper limit number of games, the number of remaining games that can be stayed in the same advantageous state after the specific advantageous state regarding the instruction function is terminated (after the AT state is terminated),
The gaming machine according to feature A1.

When the AT state is ended during the advantageous zone, processing relating to a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) is executed according to the “number of remaining advantageous zone G”. As a result, even if the number of games remaining in the same advantageous zone is small, the player is given an incentive to play even if the player stays in the same advantageous zone. It is possible to improve the interest of the.

(Characteristic A3)
The processing information (AT transfer lottery table) related to the instruction function includes information on a transfer winning probability (AT transfer winning probability) of the specific advantageous state that is different according to the number of remaining games,
The transition winning probability (AT transition winning probability) is set higher as the number of remaining games is smaller.
The gaming machine described in the feature A1 or A2.

When the AT state is ended during the advantageous zone, the re-AT transition lottery processing in which the “AT transition winning probability” is different according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G” is executed. As a result, even when the number of games remaining in the same advantageous zone is small, the player is given an incentive to try to play the game while staying in the same advantageous zone. It is possible to improve the interest of the.

(Characteristic A4)
In the advantageous state (advantageous section), the upper limit net additional number (for example, 2400) of game media obtainable in the same advantageous state is defined,
After the end of the specific advantageous state (after the end of the AT state), the remaining game medium number determination means for determining the remaining number of game media obtainable in the same advantageous state based on the upper limit net increase number,
Equipped with
The indicating function selecting means,
The expected number of game media to be obtained when the specific advantageous state transition is won is calculated based on the number of remaining games,
If the calculated expected number of acquisitions is less than the remaining number of game media, selecting a higher transition winning probability than the transition winning probability of the specific advantageous state corresponding to the remaining number of games,
The gaming machine according to feature A3.

For example, in the re-AT transfer lottery, when the number of remaining advantageous sections G is 300 G, the “expected acquisition number” defined on the re-AT transfer lottery table is 600. However, at the same time, if the net increase counter (MY counter) is, for example, 2100 sheets, the maximum number of sheets that can be acquired is 300 even if the AT state is entered. Therefore, in such a case, since the “AT transition winning probability” originally defined on the re-AT transition lottery table is 7.5%, the maximum number of coins that can be acquired is 300. It is considered that the "number of sheets" is 300, and the "AT transition winning probability" when the number of remaining "advantageous section G" is 150 to 249, which corresponds to this, is improved to 15.0%, and the re-AT transition lottery is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to execute the processing relating to the appropriate instruction function according to the expected number of coins that the player can substantially obtain in the remaining advantageous zone.

(Characteristic A5)
After the end of the specific advantageous state (after the end of the AT state), a predetermined game number determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G as a consideration for receiving the AT transition lottery process) has been exhausted,
Equipped with
The processing execution means,
When the predetermined number of games has been exhausted, processing related to the instruction function (AT transfer lottery processing) is executed,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A4.

In order to receive the re-AT transfer lottery after the end of the AT state, the game medium that consumes a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) is used as the consideration. This makes it possible to secure a balance with a player who does not want to be re-AT transfer lottery. In addition, it is possible to make the participation rate in the case of winning the re-AT transfer lottery appropriate.

(Characteristic A6)
The predetermined number of games is
The number of games that can be stayed in the advantageous state at the end of the specific advantageous state is a predetermined number of games.
The gaming machine according to feature A5.

In order to receive the re-AT transition lottery after the end of the AT state, a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) is set to a predetermined number of games so that the number of remaining games in the advantageous section, such as AT transition winning probability, varies. It is possible to adjust the processing related to the instruction function (for example, AT or the like).

(Feature A7)
The remaining game number determination means,
Determining the number of remaining games at the time when the predetermined number of games is exhausted after the end of the specific advantageous state (after the end of the AT state),
The gaming machine according to any one of features A5 or A6.

After finishing the AT state, when the game medium for exhausting a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) to receive the re-AT transition lottery is taken into consideration, the number of advantageous section remaining games at the time when the predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) is exhausted To judge. As a result, after the AT state ends, it is possible to execute the AT transition lottery processing according to the number of advantageous zone remaining games at the time of executing the AT transition lottery.

(Characteristic A8)
Advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state (advantageous section) according to a predetermined operation of the player after the end of the specific advantageous state (after the AT state ends),
The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A7.

When the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" at the end of the AT state is small, the "expected expected number of sheets" is small even if the remaining advantageous zones are continuously played and the AT transition is won in the re-AT transition lottery. In addition, in order to receive the re-AT transition lottery, a game medium corresponding to the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) is required as a consideration. Therefore, for example, a player who has plenty of game time and who wants to obtain a large amount of game media may think to perform a reset operation when the AT state ends. As a result, when the player finishes the AT state for the first time (or the previous time), the player selects whether to perform the reset operation or not according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G”, and continues to play the remaining advantageous zones. It is possible to decide whether or not. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Characteristic B1)
A symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying symbols,
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display means,
A winning combination lottery means (a function of executing the processing of step S207 in the main MPU 72) for carrying out a winning combination lottery processing based on the operation of the start operation means,
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display means,
After the variable display of the symbols, when the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is achieved and the control corresponding to the winning combination is executed. Means (function of executing the process of step S210 in the main MPU 72),
It has a game state including a non-advantageous state (normal section) and an advantageous state (advantageous section), and the advantageous state (advantageous section) is the upper limit number of games (for example, 1500 G) that can stay in the same advantageous state and can be acquired. A gaming machine in which the upper limit net additional number of game media (for example, 2400) is defined,
A remaining game number determining means for determining the number of remaining games that can stay in the advantageous state based on the upper limit number of games;
Remaining number determination means for determining the remaining number of game media obtainable within the advantageous state based on the upper limit net increase number,
Instructing function selection means for selecting processing information (AT transfer lottery table) regarding the instructing function corresponding to the number of remaining games and the remaining number of the game media from among the processing information regarding a plurality of set instructing functions,
Process execution means for executing a process related to the instruction function (AT transfer lottery process) based on the selected process information;
A gaming machine comprising:

Processing relating to a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) is executed depending on the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" and the "number of remaining advantageous zones". As a result, it is possible to execute a process relating to an appropriate instruction function according to the number of remaining games that the player can play and the number of game media that can be acquired within the remaining advantageous section.

(Characteristic B2)
The game number determination means determines the number of remaining games that can stay in the same advantageous state after the specific advantageous state regarding the instruction function ends (after the AT state ends) based on the upper limit number of games,
The remaining number determination means determines, based on the upper limit net increase number, the remaining number of game media that can be acquired in the same advantageous state after the end of the specific advantageous state related to the instruction function (after the end of the AT state),
The gaming machine described in the feature B1.

When the AT state ends during the advantageous zone, processing relating to a different instruction function (for example, AT) is executed depending on the “number of remaining advantageous zones G” and the “number of remaining advantageous zones”. As a result, even if the number of remaining games and the number of game media that can be acquired are small in the same advantageous zone, the player tries to play the game while staying in the same advantageous zone. It is possible to give an incentive to increase the interest of the game.

(Characteristic B3)
The processing information (AT transfer lottery table) related to the instruction function includes information on a transfer winning probability (AT transfer winning probability) in the specific advantageous state that is different depending on the remaining number of games and the remaining number of game media,
The transfer winning probability (AT transfer winning probability) is set to be higher as the remaining number of games and the remaining number of game media are smaller.
The gaming machine described in the feature B1 or B2.

When the AT state is ended during the advantageous zone, the re-AT transition lottery processing in which the “AT transition winning probability” is different according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G” is executed. As a result, even when the number of games remaining in the same advantageous zone is small, the player is given an incentive to try to play the game while staying in the same advantageous zone. It is possible to improve the interest of the.

In addition, when the AT state ends during the advantageous zone, the re-AT transition lottery process having a different “AT transition winning probability” depending on the “number of remaining advantageous zones” is executed. As a result, even if the number of game media that can be acquired in the same advantageous zone is low, the player is given an incentive to try to play the game while staying in the same advantageous zone. However, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Feature B4)
The indicating function selecting means,
The expected number of game media to be obtained when the specific advantageous state transition is won is calculated based on the number of remaining games,
If the remaining number of game media is less than the calculated expected number of acquisitions, selecting a higher transition win probability than the transition win probability of the specific advantageous state corresponding to the remaining number of game media,
A gaming machine described in Feature B3.

For example, in the re-AT transfer lottery, when the number of remaining advantageous sections is 600, the “expected acquisition number” defined on the re-AT transfer lottery table of FIG. 31 is 600. However, at the same time, if the advantageous zone stay G number counter is, for example, 1400 G, the advantageous zone remaining G number is 100 G, and therefore, the maximum number of sheets that can be acquired even after shifting to the AT state is 300 (100 G×3 sheets). /G). Therefore, in such a case, since the “AT transition winning probability” originally defined on the re-AT transition lottery table is 7.5%, the maximum number of coins that can be acquired is 300. The "number of sheets" is considered to be 300, and the "AT transition winning probability" when the "remaining number of advantageous sections" 300 to 599 corresponding to this is increased to 15.0%, and the re-AT transition lottery is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to execute the processing relating to the appropriate instruction function according to the expected number of coins that the player can substantially obtain in the remaining advantageous zone.

(Characteristic B5)
After the end of the specific advantageous state (after the end of the AT state), a predetermined game number determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G as a consideration for receiving the AT transition lottery process) has been exhausted,
Equipped with
The processing execution means,
When the predetermined number of games has been exhausted, processing related to the instruction function (AT transfer lottery processing) is executed,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B4.

In order to receive the re-AT transfer lottery after the end of the AT state, the game medium that consumes a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) is used as the consideration. This makes it possible to secure a balance with a player who does not want to be re-AT transfer lottery. In addition, it is possible to make the participation rate in the case of winning the re-AT transfer lottery appropriate.

(Characteristic B6)
The remaining game number determination means,
Determining the remaining number of the game media at the time when the predetermined number of games has been exhausted after the end of the specific advantageous state (after the end of the AT state),
A gaming machine described in Feature B5.

After finishing the AT state, when the game medium for exhausting the predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) is taken into consideration in order to receive the re-AT transfer lottery, the advantageous section remaining number at the time when the predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) is exhausted judge. As a result, after the AT state ends, it is possible to execute the AT transition lottery processing according to the number of remaining advantageous sections at the time of executing the AT transition lottery.

(Feature B7)
Advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state (advantageous section) according to a predetermined operation of the player after the end of the specific advantageous state (after the AT state ends),
The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B6.

If the "advantageous section remaining number" is small at the end of the AT state, the "expected expected number of sheets" is small even if the remaining advantageous section is continuously played and an AT transition is won in the re-AT transition lottery. In addition, in order to receive the re-AT transition lottery, a game medium corresponding to the number of games in the advantageous section resettable state (for example, 50G) is required as a consideration. Therefore, for example, a player who has plenty of game time and who wants to obtain a large amount of game media may think to perform a reset operation when the AT state ends. As a result, when the player finishes the AT state for the first time (or the previous time), whether to perform the reset operation or not according to the "remaining advantageous zone number", and whether to continue the remaining advantageous zone game It is possible to decide. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Characteristic C1)
A symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying symbols,
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display means,
A winning combination lottery means (a function of executing the processing of step S207 in the main MPU 72) for carrying out a winning combination lottery processing based on the operation of the start operation means,
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display means,
After the variable display of the symbols, when the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is achieved and the control corresponding to the winning combination is executed. Means (function of executing the process of step S210 in the main MPU 72),
A gaming machine having a gaming state including a non-advantageous state (normal zone) and an advantageous state (advantageous zone),
An upper limit number-of-games determining means for determining the upper limit number of games (for example, 300, 600, 800, 1000G) that can stay in the advantageous state at the start of the advantageous state;
Instructing function selecting means for selecting, from among the plural pieces of processing information on the instructing function set, the processing information on the instructing function corresponding to the upper limit number of games (AT transfer lottery table),
Process execution means for executing a process related to the instruction function (AT transfer lottery process) based on the selected process information;
A gaming machine comprising:

At the start of the advantageous section (at the time of entry), the provisional upper limit G number (the number of remaining advantageous section G) that can stay in the advantageous section is determined as a temporary upper limit value by lottery or the like. A process relating to a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) is executed according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G” (temporary upper limit number of G) determined by lottery at the start of the advantageous zones. As a result, since the processing relating to the instruction function (for example, AT or the like) differs depending on the upper limit G number of the advantageous section (the remaining advantageous section G number), it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Characteristic C2)
The processing information (AT transfer lottery table) related to the instruction function includes information on a transfer winning probability (AT transfer winning probability) of the specific advantageous state that differs according to the upper limit number of games,
The transition winning probability (AT transition winning probability) is set higher as the upper limit number of games is smaller.
A gaming machine described in Feature C1.

At the start of the advantageous section (at the time of entry), the temporary upper limit G number that can stay in the advantageous section (the number of remaining advantageous section G) is determined by lottery or the like as the temporary upper limit value. A process relating to a different instruction function (for example, AT or the like) is executed according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G” (temporary upper limit number of G) determined by lottery at the start of the advantageous zones. As a result, the re-AT transition lottery process in which the “AT transition winning probability” is different according to the upper limit G number of the advantageous zone (remaining advantageous zone G number) is executed, so that it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. ..

(Characteristic C3)
After the start of the advantageous state, a predetermined game number determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined number of games (for example, 50G as a consideration for receiving the AT transfer lottery process) has been exhausted,
Equipped with
The processing execution means,
When the predetermined number of games has been exhausted, processing related to the instruction function (AT transfer lottery processing) is executed,
The gaming machine described in the feature C1 or C2.

After the start of the advantageous section, in order to receive the AT transfer lottery, the game medium that consumes the predetermined number of games (for example, 50G) is used as the consideration. As a result, it is possible to make the participation rate appropriate when the AT transfer lottery is won.

(Characteristic C4)
In the advantageous state (advantageous section), an absolute upper limit number of games (for example, 1500 G) that can stay in the same advantageous state is defined,
An upper limit game number rewriting unit that rewrites the upper limit game number determined by the upper limit game number determining unit to a game number that is larger than the upper limit game number and does not exceed the absolute upper limit game number when a specific winning combination is won;
Equipped with
When the upper limit game number rewriting unit rewrites the upper limit game number, the instruction function selecting unit selects processing information (AT transfer lottery table) regarding the instruction function corresponding to the upper limit game number before rewriting,
The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C3.

For example, at the start of an advantageous zone, when the number of "advantageous section remaining G (x)" as a temporary upper limit value is 300 G and the player wins the premier role, "the number of remaining advantageous zone G as a temporary upper limit value is obtained. (X)” is rewritten to 300G or more, for example, 1500G. However, since the "AT transition winning probability" remains 15.0% before rewriting, the AT transition lottery is won with a high probability of "AT transition winning probability" of 15.0%, and the AT state is continued up to a maximum of 1500G. It is possible.

(Characteristic D1)
A symbol display means (reel unit 31) for variably displaying symbols,
Start operation means (start lever 41) operated to start the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display means,
A winning combination lottery means (a function of executing the processing of step S207 in the main MPU 72) for carrying out a winning combination lottery processing based on the operation of the start operation means,
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the symbols on the symbol display means,
After the variable display of the symbols, when the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is achieved and the control corresponding to the winning combination is executed. Means (function of executing the process of step S210 in the main MPU 72),
It has a game state including a non-advantageous state (normal section) and an advantageous state (advantageous section), and the advantageous state (advantageous section) defines a maximum number of games (for example, 1500 G) that can stay in the same advantageous state. A gaming machine,
In a specific state in the advantageous state (after the AT state is finished, etc.), an advantageous state ending means capable of ending the advantageous state (advantageous section) according to a predetermined operation of the player is provided. Machine.

For example, if the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" is small at the end of the AT state, even if the remaining advantageous zones are continuously played and the AT transition is won in the re-AT transition lottery, the "expected expected number of sheets" is also small. Therefore, for example, a player who has plenty of game time and who wants to obtain a large amount of game media may want to perform a reset operation of an advantageous section. With this, the player can appropriately select whether or not to perform the reset operation, and can determine whether or not to continue playing the remaining advantageous section. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Characteristic D2)
The specific state is after the specific advantageous state ends (after the AT state ends),
A gaming machine described in Feature D1.

The scene in which the "number of remaining advantageous zones G" decreases at the end of the AT state becomes particularly remarkable. Even if the player continues to play the remaining advantageous section and wins the AT transfer in the re-AT transfer lottery, the “expected number of acquired sheets” is small. Therefore, for example, a player who has plenty of game time and who wants to obtain a large amount of game media may think to perform a reset operation when the AT state ends. As a result, when the player finishes the AT state for the first time (or the previous time), the player selects whether to perform the reset operation or not according to the “number of remaining advantageous zones G”, and continues to play the remaining advantageous zones. It is possible to decide whether or not. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Characteristic D3)
Displaying a screen for selecting whether or not to end the advantageous state,
The gaming machine described in the feature D1 or D2.

After AT is over After AT is over, the screen will say, "If you want to reset the remaining advantageous section, do the reset operation. If you want to continue playing the remaining advantageous section as it is, play again after 50G. The explanation screen for selecting whether or not the player resets the advantageous section is displayed (FIG. 32(b) etc.). This allows the player to explicitly select whether to select resetting or continuing the advantageous section.

The invention according to the above feature group can solve the following problems.

As a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine, etc. are known. These gaming machines are provided with control means such as CPU, read-only storage means such as ROM, and read/write storage means such as RAM. The control means writes the information in the read/write storage means and reads the information from the storage means, and executes the processing according to the program read from the read-only storage means. When this process is executed, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control unit, and information is output from the control unit to the electric actuator or the light emitting element. It is also known that the control means, the read-only storage means, the read/write storage means, and the like are integrated into one chip.

Regarding the slot machine, specifically, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in the situation where medals are bet, a lottery process of winning combinations is executed by the control means. When the lottery processing of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means is executed. The rotation stop control is executed to stop the reel rotation. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination, the privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player. As the grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted.

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

The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

Pachinko gaming machine: operating means operated by a player, game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game A gaming machine that includes each game component arranged in the area, and gives a bonus to the player when a game ball passes through a predetermined passage portion of each of the game components.

Rotating drum type game machines such as slot machines: The rotation of the revolving body is started based on the operation of the start operation means, the rotation of the revolving body is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the player is responsive to the design after the stop. A gaming machine that gives benefits to.

10... Slot machine, 31... Reel unit, 32L, 32M, 32R... Reel, 4
1... Start lever, 42-44... Stop button, 66... Image display device, 72... Main side M
PU, 82... Production side MPU

Claims (7)

A symbol display means for variably displaying symbols,
Start operation means operated to start the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display means,
A winning combination lottery means for executing a winning combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means,
Stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbols in the symbol display means,
After the variable display of the symbols, when the stop result corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery process of the winning combination is displayed, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is achieved and the control corresponding to the winning combination is executed. And means
A gaming machine having a gaming state including a non-advantageous state and an advantageous state, wherein the advantageous state is a gaming machine in which an upper limit number of games that can be stayed in the same advantageous state and an upper limit net increase number of obtainable game media are defined.
A remaining game number determining means for determining the number of remaining games that can stay in the advantageous state based on the upper limit number of games;
Remaining number determination means for determining the remaining number of game media obtainable within the advantageous state based on the upper limit net increase number,
Instructing function selection means for selecting, from among the processing information relating to a plurality of instruction functions set, processing information relating to the instruction function corresponding to the number of remaining games and the remaining number of game media,
Process execution means for executing a process related to the instruction function based on the selected process information;
A gaming machine comprising: The game number determination means determines the number of remaining games that can stay in the same advantageous state after the end of the specific advantageous state regarding the instruction function, based on the upper limit number of games,
The remaining number determination means determines the remaining number of game media that can be acquired in the same advantageous state based on the upper limit net increase number after the end of the specific advantageous state regarding the instruction function.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: The processing information related to the instruction function includes information on the transition winning probability of the specific advantageous state, which is different depending on the number of remaining games and the number of remaining game media,
The transition winning probability is set to be higher as the remaining number of games and the remaining number of game media are smaller.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The indicating function selecting means,
The expected number of game media to be obtained when the specific advantageous state transition is won is calculated based on the number of remaining games,
If the remaining number of game media is less than the calculated expected number of acquisitions, selecting a higher transition win probability than the transition win probability of the specific advantageous state corresponding to the remaining number of game media,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein: A predetermined game number determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined number of games has been exhausted after the end of the specific advantageous state,
The processing execution means,
Executing processing relating to the instruction function when the predetermined number of games has been exhausted,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The remaining game number determination means,
Determining the remaining number of the game media at the time when the predetermined number of games is exhausted after the end of the specific advantageous state,
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein: Advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state according to a predetermined operation of the player after the end of the specific advantageous state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: