JP2020127795A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving an attention level to games by causing a player to suitably estimate a set value.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes a main control device 131 for generally managing games. The main control device 131 is configured to be input signals from various sensors such as a start detection sensor 71a, and performs a driving control of a stepping motor 61 and the like on the basis of the input signals. The main control device 131 is transmitting various commands to a display control device 111 according to progress states of games, and the display control device 111 performs a driving control an auxiliary display part 15 and the like on the basis of received commands. The display control device 111 performs suggestion lottery processing when a predetermined performance condition is established, and if a winning is obtained in the suggestion lottery processing, causes a suggestion presentation display to be displayed in the auxiliary display part 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

As a type of gaming machine, for example, there is a slot machine equipped with a reel device. In a slot machine, a player inserts a game medium such as a medal and operates a start lever to perform a lottery of winning combinations, and each reel constituting the reel device starts rotating, and then operates a stop switch. By doing so, each reel is stopped. In addition, when a combination of winning symbols on the activated line is stopped when all the reels stop rotating, a bonus is generally given to the player.

In the above slot machine, a plurality of setting values are prepared corresponding to the expected value of winning medals, etc., and the expected value of earning medals such as medals can be lowered or lowered by the setting operation by the manager of the game hall or the like. It can be increased (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Also, since the above setting function is provided, it is possible for the player to win or lose the game by selecting a slot machine with a set value with a high expected value of award from the slot machines installed in the game hall. Is an important factor in controlling the.

JP, 2005-027895, A

Here, in the above-mentioned situation, it is considered that the degree of attention to the game can be increased by allowing the player to guess the set value of the slot machine in which the player is playing. Here, there is still room for improvement in the configuration for estimating the set value.

Note that the above problem is not limited to the slot machine, but is a problem applicable to other gaming machines having a plurality of setting values corresponding to the expected acquisition value of the privilege.

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 improving the degree of attention to a game by appropriately estimating a set value. To do.

The present invention is
Transition lottery means for executing a transition lottery to determine whether or not to shift from the first game state to the second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state,
If a predetermined condition is satisfied when the player wins the transfer lottery, a transfer processing unit that transfers to the second game state,
In a gaming machine provided with a setting value setting means for setting one setting value from a plurality of setting values provided so as to correspond to the winning probability of the transfer lottery,
Display means for executing a predetermined display effect on the display screen,
First suggestion control means for suggesting a first set value on the display screen as suggestion of the set value set by the set value setting means,
As a suggestion of the set value set by the set value setting means, a second suggestion control for making a distinguishable second set value suggestion in a display mode different from that of the first set value suggestion on the display screen. And means,
The setting values of the plurality of stages are grouped into identifiable groups,
The mode of grouping those set values is
The first suggestion control means sets a setting value in which the order of the winning probabilities includes discontinuous setting values in each of the setting values, and a setting value in which the winning probability is lowest and a setting value in which the winning probability is highest. Are assigned to different groups and a group for executing the first set value suggestion is set,
The second suggestion control means includes a group that includes a plurality of setting values that make the winning probability above a predetermined value among the respective setting values, and a group that includes a plurality of setting values that the winning probability becomes less than a predetermined value. It is characterized in that a group for executing the second setting value suggestion is set.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the degree of attention to a game can be improved by suitably estimating the set value.

The front view of the slot machine in the embodiment. The perspective view of a slot machine. The perspective view of the slot machine showing the state where the front door is opened. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the housing. The assembly perspective view of a left reel. FIG. 3 is a development view of a belt belt that forms each reel. Explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode and the number of medals paid out. FIG. 6 is a block circuit diagram for explaining the electrical configuration of the slot machine. 6 is a flowchart showing NMI interrupt processing. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a process at the time of a power failure. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a winning probability setting process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. (A) is an explanatory view for explaining a winning probability in a base game, and (b) is an explanatory view for explaining a winning probability in a BB game. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for base games, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for BB games. The figure which shows an example of a sliding table. The flowchart which shows a sliding table setting process. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a sliding table 1st change process. The flowchart which shows a sliding table 2nd change process. The flowchart which shows a medal payout process. The flowchart which shows BB game processing. The block circuit diagram for explaining the electric composition of a display control device. 6 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the display control device. The flowchart which shows a display main process. The flowchart which shows a setting value command process. The flowchart which shows a bet setting command process. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The flowchart which shows the production setting process for base games. The flowchart which shows a suggestion lottery process. (A) is a figure which shows the suggestion lottery table for base games, (b) is a figure which shows a suggestion lottery table for BB games. The flowchart which shows an end command process. The flowchart which shows a display drive control process. The flowchart which shows BB setting command processing. The flowchart which shows the production setting process for BB games. The flowchart which shows BB end command processing. The time chart which shows the outline of the contents of a display on an auxiliary display part. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the auxiliary display part at the time of a base game. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the auxiliary display part at the time of a BB game.

First, the invention that can be extracted from the present embodiment will be described, showing effects and the like as necessary. Note that each of the following means is "a slot machine provided with a reel device (game execution means) as one type of gaming machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are provided on the outer peripheral portion of each reel constituting the reel device. A part of the design is visible through the display window, and the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever to perform a lottery of the winning combination and each reel starts rotating. Then, each reel is stopped by operating the stop switch.Also, when all reels stop spinning, if the winning combination of symbols stops on the activated line, the player is given a privilege. The bonus includes, for example, payout of a predetermined number of medals, transition to a special game state such as a bonus game, etc. In the slot machine, there are a plurality of setting values that determine the winning probability of the bonus game, etc. Stages are prepared, and the expected value of winning medals can be lowered or raised by a setting value determining operation by a game hall manager or the like (see, for example, JP-A-2005-027895). With such a setting function, the expected value of the medal acquisition is given to a large number of slot machines in the gaming hall, and because the setting function is provided, a large number of gaming machines are provided in the gaming hall. It is an important factor in determining the winning or losing of a game to select a slot machine having a high expected value of award from the installed slot machines. In this case, it is considered that the degree of attention to the game can be increased by having the player infer the setting value of the slot machine in which the player is playing the game. In a machine, the probability of winning a bonus game and the rate of winning medals are the only factors that can be used to infer the set value. It is because of the result, and it can be said that the conventional slot machine has few judgment factors in estimating the setting value.On the other hand, the fact that the setting value is clearly shown is that the setting value should be estimated. However, the above problem is not limited to slot machines, but is also applicable to other gaming machines that have a plurality of setting values corresponding to the expected value of privilege acquisition." It has been done.

Means 1. Game execution means (reel unit 41) for executing a game,
A privilege giving unit (a medal payout process in the CPU 151 of the hopper device 91 and the main controller 131) for giving a privilege to the player based on the game result of the game executing unit.
A setting value determination means (a winning probability setting process in the CPU 151 of the main control device 131) for determining one setting value from a plurality of setting values provided corresponding to the expected acquisition value of the privilege,
In a gaming machine in which the expected value of acquiring the privilege varies according to the setting value determined by the setting value determining means,
Suggesting means (auxiliary display section 15) for suggesting the set value determined by the set value determining means,
First suggestion control means (normal game effect setting process in the CPU 181 of the display control device 111) for suggesting the first set value as suggestion of the determined set value;
Second suggestion control means (a BB game effect setting process in the CPU 181 of the display control device 111) that causes a second set value suggestion that is distinguishable from the first set value suggestion as the suggestion of the determined set value. A gaming machine characterized by having.

In the gaming machine of means 1, a privilege is given to the player based on the game result by the game executing means. Further, the expected acquisition value of the privilege is changed based on the setting value determined from the setting values of a plurality of stages.

In the configuration, the suggesting means at least distinguishes between the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion. Therefore, the player can infer the set value by recognizing that the set value has been suggested.

In particular, since a plurality of setting value suggestions are discriminatively performed, it is possible to make the suggestion contents of each of the setting value suggestions different. In such a case, the player can obtain a plurality of judgment factors in estimating the set value, and it is possible to avoid the estimation of the set value being simple, and the player himself/herself should play the game. The effect that the degree of attention to the game is increased by estimating the set value of the gaming machine being played is suitably exerted. Furthermore, it becomes possible to make the player estimate the set value more accurately than when the single set value is suggested.

As described above, it is possible to appropriately infer the set value, and it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the game.

It should be noted that the "indication means" only needs to be capable of recognizing the setting value suggestion made by the suggestion means to the player, and may be a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device. Part is considered. Further, the display section and the like may be configured to also serve as an informing means for informing the game situation.

In addition, "the second setting value suggestion that is distinguishable from the first setting value suggestion" includes one in which the first setting value suggestion is different from the second setting value suggestion mode. For example, in the case where the suggestion means is the display unit, the indication mode of the first set value suggestion and the display mode of the second set value suggestion are different. In addition, a situation in which the first setting value suggestion and the second setting value suggestion are different is also included. For example, in a gaming machine in which a plurality of gaming states are set, a gaming machine that suggests a first set value in the first gaming state and suggests a second set value in the second gaming state is included. In this case, the mode of suggesting the first set value and the mode of suggesting the second set value may be the same.

Means 2. In the means 1, the range of the set value suggested by the suggestion of the first set value is different from the range of the set value suggested by the suggestion of the second set value.

According to the means 2, the range of the set value suggested by the suggestion of the first set value is different from the range of the set value suggested by the suggestion of the second set value, so that the player can infer from the suggestion of the first set value. The set value can be estimated by comparing and weighing the set value range and the set value range estimated from the second set value suggestion.

Means 3. Game execution means (reel unit 41) for executing a game,
A privilege giving unit (a medal payout process in the CPU 151 of the hopper device 91 and the main controller 131) for giving a privilege to the player based on the game result of the game executing unit.
A setting value determination means (a winning probability setting process in the CPU 151 of the main control device 131) for determining one setting value from a plurality of setting values provided corresponding to the expected acquisition value of the privilege,
In a gaming machine in which the expected value of acquiring the privilege varies according to the setting value determined by the setting value determining means,
Suggesting means (auxiliary display section 15) for suggesting the set value determined by the set value determining means,
As a suggestion of the determined set value, a first suggestion control unit (for a normal game in the CPU 181 of the display control device 111, which causes the first set value suggestion in which the execution frequency is different in all or a part of the set values of the plurality of stages. Production setting process),
As a suggestion of the determined set value, the execution frequency is different in all or a part of the set values of the plurality of stages by a criterion different from the first set value suggestion and is distinguishable from the first set value suggestion. A second suggestion control means for making a second set value suggestion (BB game effect setting process in the CPU 181 of the display control device 111);
The gaming machine characterized in that each suggestion control means causes each set value suggestion at an execution frequency according to the set value determined by the set value determining means.

In the gaming machine of means 3, a privilege is given to the player based on the game result by the game executing means. Further, the expected acquisition value of the privilege is changed based on the setting value determined from the setting values of a plurality of stages.

In the configuration, the suggesting means suggests the set values whose execution frequencies are different in all or some of the set values of the plurality of stages. Therefore, for the player, by grasping the number of times of suggesting the set value performed by the suggesting means, it is possible to estimate the currently set set value.

Further, as the set value suggestion, at least the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion are made distinguishable, and the execution frequency of the second set value suggestion is different from that of the first set value suggestion. Depending on the standard, all or some of the set values in multiple stages differ. Therefore, for the player, for example, the number of times of suggesting the first set value and the number of suggestion of the second set value performed by the suggesting means are weighed, and more accurate than when a single set value suggestion is made. It becomes possible to estimate the set value.

As described above, it is possible to appropriately infer the set value, and it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the game.

It should be noted that the "indication means" only needs to be capable of recognizing the setting value suggestion made by the suggestion means to the player, and may be a display unit such as a liquid crystal display device. Part is considered. Further, the display section and the like may be configured to also serve as an informing means for informing the game situation.

In addition, "the second setting value suggestion that is distinguishable from the first setting value suggestion" includes one in which the first setting value suggestion is different from the second setting value suggestion mode. For example, in the case where the suggestion means is the display unit, the indication mode of the first set value suggestion and the display mode of the second set value suggestion are different. In addition, a situation in which the first setting value suggestion and the second setting value suggestion are different is also included. For example, in a gaming machine in which a plurality of gaming states are set, a gaming machine that suggests a first set value in the first gaming state and suggests a second set value in the second gaming state is included. In this case, the mode of suggesting the first set value and the mode of suggesting the second set value may be the same.

The "execution frequency" includes the execution probability. For example, in a gaming machine equipped with a lottery means for indicating whether or not to suggest a set value, the winning probability in the lottery means corresponds to the execution frequency. Further, in the gaming machine in which the game execution means starts and stops the game in one game time, the interval of continuous game times in which set value suggestion is performed is also included. Further, the execution frequency includes one that does not suggest the set value depending on the set value and one that surely suggests the set value depending on the set value.

Further, the "different criteria" include those in which, when the setting values of a plurality of stages are divided into groups and the execution frequencies are made different, the grouping method is different. Further, even if the method of grouping is the same, there is a case where the relationship between the order of increasing the expected acquisition value and the order of increasing the execution frequency of the setting value suggestion is different among the setting values of a plurality of stages.

Means 4. In the means 3, the execution frequency is set to be the same or substantially the same for some of the setting values of the plurality of stages,
A game machine characterized in that the types of set values having the same or substantially the same execution frequency are different between the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion.

According to the means 4, the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion differ in the types of set values for making the execution frequencies the same or substantially the same. Thereby, the range of the set value suggested by the execution frequency of the first set value suggestion and the range of the set value suggested by the execution frequency of the second set value suggestion can be made different. Therefore, for the player, the set value is estimated by comparing and weighing the set value range estimated from the first set value suggestion frequency and the set value range estimated from the second set value suggestion number. It becomes possible.

Means 5. In the means 4, the number of types of setting values that make the execution frequency the same or substantially the same is different between the first setting value suggestion and the second setting value suggestion.

According to the means 5, the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion differ in the number of types of set values having the same or substantially the same execution frequency. As a result, the range of set values suggested by the execution frequency of the first set value suggestion and the range of set values suggested by the execution frequency of the second set value suggestion can be clearly different.

Means 6. In the means 3, the setting values of the plurality of stages are divided into groups, and the execution frequencies of the setting values in the same group are the same or substantially the same, and the execution frequencies are different between different groups,
A game machine characterized in that the manner of grouping the set values is different between the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion.

According to the means 6, the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion differ in the manner of grouping the set values that make the execution frequencies different. Thereby, the range of the set value suggested by the execution frequency of the first set value suggestion and the range of the set value suggested by the execution frequency of the second set value suggestion can be made different. Therefore, for the player, the set value is estimated by comparing and weighing the set value range estimated from the first set value suggestion frequency and the set value range estimated from the second set value suggestion number. It becomes possible.

Means 7. In the means 6, the gaming machine is characterized in that the number of groupings of the setting values is made different between the first setting value suggestion and the second setting value suggestion.

According to the means 7, the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion differ in the number of set values into which the execution frequencies are grouped. As a result, the range of set values suggested by the execution frequency of the first set value suggestion and the range of set values suggested by the execution frequency of the second set value suggestion can be clearly different.

Means 8. In any one of the means 3 to 7, a game machine characterized in that the suggestion mode of the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion are different.

According to the means 8, since the suggestion modes of the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion are different, the player can clearly distinguish the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion. It will be possible.

Means 9. In any one of the means 3 to 8, the first gaming state and the second gaming state in which the expected value of the privilege is different are set,
The first suggestion control means causes the first set value suggestion in the first gaming state,
A game machine characterized in that the second suggestion control means causes the second set value suggestion in the second game state.

According to the means 9, since the game state in which the first set value suggestion is made and the game state in which the second set value suggestion is made are different, in which game state the set value suggestion was made for the player. By grasping, it is possible to distinguish the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion. Further, since the set value is suggested in both the first gaming state and the second gaming state, it is possible to raise the degree of attention to the game in each of the gaming states.

Means 10. In the means 9, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the transition means (main control device 131) for transitioning the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state in which the expected acquisition value of the privilege is higher than the normal gaming state. BB game processing in the CPU 151 of),
A game machine characterized in that the first game state is the normal game state and the second game state is the special game state.

According to the means 10, since the first set value suggestion is performed in the normal game state and the second set value suggestion is performed in the special game state, the set value suggestion for the player is either the normal game state or the special game state. It is possible to distinguish between the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion by ascertaining whether or not the setting has been performed in step 1. Further, according to this configuration, since the set value is suggested in both the normal game state and the special game state, it is possible to raise the attention degree to the game in both the normal game state and the special game state.

Means 11. In the means 10, the execution frequency is set to be the same or substantially the same for some of the setting values of the plurality of stages,
A game machine characterized in that the number of types of setting values having the same or substantially the same execution frequency is smaller in the second setting value suggestion than in the first setting value suggestion.

According to the means 11, the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion differ in the number of types of set values having the same or substantially the same execution frequency. As a result, the range of set values suggested by the execution frequency of the first set value suggestion and the range of set values suggested by the execution frequency of the second set value suggestion can be clearly different. Therefore, for the player, the set value is estimated by comparing and weighing the set value range estimated from the first set value suggestion frequency and the set value range estimated from the second set value suggestion number. It becomes possible.

In particular, in the present configuration, the second set value suggestion executed in the special game state has the same or substantially the same execution frequency as the first set value suggestion executed in the normal game state. The number of types is decreasing. The smaller the number of types of setting values that are the same or substantially the same, the smaller the number of types of setting values that correspond to each execution frequency of setting values suggestion. Therefore, the player estimates the setting values. It will be easier. Then, the value of the special game state can be increased by making the set value suggestion that is easy for the player to estimate the set value in the special game state, and the degree of attention of the player to the special game state. Can be increased.

Means 12. In the means 10, the setting values of the plurality of stages are divided into groups, and the execution frequencies of the setting values in the same group are the same or substantially the same, and the execution frequencies are different between different groups,
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of groupings of the set values is set to be larger in the second set value suggestion than in the first set value suggestion.

According to the means 12, the first setting value suggestion and the second setting value suggestion are different in the number of groupings of the setting values that make the execution frequencies different. As a result, the range of set values suggested by the execution frequency of the first set value suggestion and the range of set values suggested by the execution frequency of the second set value suggestion can be clearly different. Therefore, for the player, the set value is estimated by comparing and weighing the set value range estimated from the first set value suggestion frequency and the set value range estimated from the second set value suggestion number. It becomes possible.

In particular, in the present configuration, the second set value suggestion executed in the special game state has a larger number of groupings with different execution frequencies than the first set value suggestion executed in the normal game state. ing. The larger the number of groupings, the smaller the number of set values corresponding to each execution frequency of set value suggestion, so that the player can easily guess the set value. Then, the value of the special game state can be increased by making the set value suggestion that is easy for the player to estimate the set value in the special game state, and the degree of attention of the player to the special game state. Can be increased.

Means 13. In any one of the means 3 to 12, each suggestion control means can cause each corresponding set value suggestion to be made regardless of which set value is decided by the set value decider. A gaming machine to do.

According to the means 13, there is a possibility that each set value is suggested regardless of which set value is currently determined. As a result, the clarity of the suggestion of the set value is reduced, and it becomes necessary for the player to estimate the set value in consideration of the number of times each set value is suggested. Therefore, it is possible to avoid making the guess of the set value simple, and to increase the attention to the game by making the player guess the set value of the gaming machine in which the player is playing. The effect is suitably exhibited.

Means 14. In any one of the means 3 to 13, each suggestion control means includes a suggestion lottery means (a suggestion lottery process in the CPU 181 of the display control device 111) for performing a lottery as to whether or not to perform each set value suggestion,
The gaming machine, wherein the execution frequency is a winning probability in the suggestion lottery means.

According to the means 14, the suggestion of each set value is made by winning by the suggestion lottery means, and the winning probability is different in all or some of the set values of a plurality of stages. As a result, the execution frequency of each set value suggestion is different in all or some of the set values in a plurality of stages, and the effect of the means 3 and the like can be obtained. Also, by determining whether or not to suggest the set value by lottery, irregularity is added to the execution of the suggestion of the set value.

Means 15. The means 14 is provided with a start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the game in the game executing means,
The gaming machine, wherein the suggestion lottery means performs the lottery based on the operation of the start operation means.

According to the means 15, it is possible to clarify the lottery opportunity for setting value suggestion. Further, by performing the suggestion lottery based on the operation of the start operation means, it becomes possible to start the suggestion of the set value at the game start timing in the game execution means.

Means 16. In any one of the means 1 to 15, the suggesting means is a display means (auxiliary display portion 15) for displaying each of the set value suggestions in a display area.

According to the means 16, since each set value suggestion is displayed in the display area, the player can visually recognize the set value suggestion. Further, by displaying in the display area, the degree of freedom of the mode of suggesting each set value is increased.

Means 17. In any one of the means 1 to 16, a main control device (main control device 131) that comprehensively manages a game, and an auxiliary control device (display control device 111) that executes predetermined control based on a control signal from the main control device. ) And
A game machine characterized in that the main control device includes the setting value determination means, and the auxiliary control device includes the first suggestion control means and the second suggestion control means.

According to the means 17, it is possible to achieve the effects of the means 1 and the means 3 described above, while suppressing an increase in the control processing load and storage capacity of the main control device.

Means 18. In any one of the means 1 to 17, the game execution means is a picture display device (reel unit 41) for variably displaying a plurality of pictures,
Further, a start operation means (start lever 71) for starting the variable display of the pattern and a stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) for stopping the variable display of the pattern are provided.
The gaming machine, wherein the privilege granting means grants the privilege in accordance with a stop result after the variable display of the design.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine that displays a variable pattern.

Means 19. In any one of means 1 to 18, special transition means (CPU 151 of main controller 131) for shifting to a special gaming state in which the expected value of the privilege is higher than the normal gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. BB game processing in),
As the normal gaming state, a first normal gaming state and a second normal gaming state are preset, and at least a normal shifting unit (display control) for shifting from the first normal gaming state to the second normal gaming state. Step S2108) in the end command processing of the device 111 is provided,
The suggestion control means, which is at least one of the first suggestion control means and the second suggestion control means, is such that a part of the transition condition is satisfied in the first normal game state or the special state in the first normal game state. A gaming machine characterized in that the set value is suggested based on a transition to a gaming state.

According to the means 19, in order to perform at least one of the first set value suggestion and the second set value suggestion, a part of the transition condition to the special game state is satisfied in the first normal game state or the first normal game is established. Either of the transitions to the special game state needs to occur in the state. That is, regarding the suggestion of the set value, the dominant state of the first normal gaming state is set in the normal gaming state. Therefore, when the player is in the first normal game state, the player expects that some of the transition conditions will be satisfied or the special game state will be established before the transition to the second normal game state. It is considered that the game is played while expecting to shift to the first normal game state when it is not the first normal game state in the normal game state. Therefore, not only can the player's attention to the game be improved by making the player guess the set value, but also the attention of the game in the normal gaming state can be improved.

Means 20. In the means 19, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reels 41L, 42M, 42R) provided at a position visible from the front of the gaming machine and variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern,
The special transition means, the transition condition is satisfied, when the transition trigger combination is won by the lottery means and a prize corresponding to the transition trigger combination is established in the stop pattern after the variable display of the pattern. As a thing, it is to shift to the special game state,
Part of the transition condition is to win the transition trigger role by the lottery means,
A game machine characterized in that the suggestion control means controls the suggestion means so as to suggest the set value based on the fact that the transition trigger combination is won by the lottery means.

According to the means 20, the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state when the result of the lottery by the lottery means is the transition trigger winning combination and the transition trigger winning is established. In this case, the setting value is suggested based on the fact that the game state is the first normal game state and the transition trigger is won. Therefore, it is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that the player will win the transition trigger in the first normal gaming state. Thereby, the degree of attention of the game in the normal game state can be improved.

Means 21. In the means 19 or 20, the game execution means is a plurality of revolving bodies (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) which revolve in the circumferential direction and are provided with a plurality of types of patterns (designs) in the circumferential direction,
A display unit (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that makes it possible to visually recognize some of the patterns of each of the orbiting bodies;
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the orbit of each orbiting body;
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Drive means (stepping motors 61L, 61M, 61R) provided for each of the revolving bodies and revolving the respective revolving bodies;
Start drive control means (reel control processing of the main control device 131) for performing start drive control of the drive means so as to start the orbit of the orbiting body based on the operation of the start operation means,
A plurality of stop operating means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to individually stop the orbit of each orbiting body;
Stop drive control means (reel stop processing in reel control processing of the main controller 131) for stopping and controlling each drive means so as to stop the circulation of the corresponding revolving body based on the operation of each stop operation means. Equipped with
The stop drive control means performs stop control of each drive means so as to stop the circulation of the corresponding revolving body within a predetermined period (190 msec) predetermined from the operation timing of the stop operating means, and at the same time, As a stopping mode for stopping the orbit, the reaching pattern reaching the effective position visible from the display unit at the operation timing of the stop operating means is the number of predetermined symbols (1 to 1) on the orbiting side of the orbiting body. 4 patterns) and has a stop mode to stop after moving,
Furthermore, the special transition means transitions to the special gaming state when the transition opportunity combination is won by the lottery means and the transition opportunity combination winning is established at the effective position after the revolving body has stopped rotating. Let
The transition trigger role is a role that is carried over to the next game round even if the transition trigger winning combination is not established in the winning game round,
At least the prescribed revolving body of each of the revolving bodies, the transition trigger role corresponding pattern that forms the transition trigger winning combination is arranged, and the transition trigger role corresponding pattern that reaches the effective position first and the effective position. The transition trigger-role corresponding pattern is arranged such that a non-arrangement interval is formed between the same type or the same transition trigger-role corresponding pattern that arrives next is larger than the maximum number of movable patterns of the reached pattern during the specified period. ,
The suggestion control means, based on the fact that the transition trigger combination is won as a part of the transition condition in the first normal game state or the transition to the special game state in the first normal game state, the setting. Controlling the suggesting means to suggest a value,
A gaming machine, wherein the normal shifting means does not shift from the first normal gaming state to the second normal gaming state when the shift trigger combination is won in the first normal gaming state.

According to the means 21, the circulation of the revolving body is started on the basis of the operation of the start operation means, and the transition trigger winning combination is established in a situation in which the transition trigger is won, whereby the special game state is entered. Further, even if the transition trigger combination is won, the transition trigger combination corresponding pattern is arranged so that the transition trigger combination winning is not established depending on the operation timing of the stop operation means. Therefore, for example, an inexperienced player may require a plurality of game times before the transition trigger winning combination is established even if the player wins the transition trigger winning combination.

In the above configuration, when the transition trigger is won in the first normal gaming state, the transition from the first normal gaming state to the second normal gaming state is not performed, so the transition trigger is won in the first normal gaming state. Then, regardless of the skill of the player, the transition to the special game state based on the winning is performed in the first normal game state. In particular, in the configuration in which the setting value is suggested based on the transition to the special game state in the first normal game state, even an inexperienced player is equally given the opportunity to suggest the setting value. You can

Means 22. In any one of the means 19 to 21, a gaming machine characterized in that the first regular game state and the second normal game state are set to have the same expected value of acquisition of the privilege.

According to the means 22, in the first normal game state and the second normal game state, the expected value at which the privilege can be obtained is set to be equal. If applied to a gaming machine provided with a lottery means for performing a lottery of a winning combination, it is possible to perform a lottery of a winning combination by the lottery means in the same manner in the first normal gaming state and the second normal gaming state. It is possible to prevent the storage capacity of the gaming machine from increasing.

Means 23. In any one of the means 19 to 22, the suggestion control means is shifted from the special game state or the first normal game state that is shifted based on the fact that a part of the shift condition is satisfied in the first normal game state. A gaming machine characterized by controlling the suggesting means so as to suggest the set value in the special game state.

According to the means 23, since the set value is suggested in the special game state, it is possible to improve the degree of attention of the game in the special game state.

Means 24. In any one of the means 19 to 23, a normal suggestion control means (normal game effect setting processing in the display control device 111) for controlling the suggestion means so as to suggest the set value in the first normal game state is provided. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the means 24, the setting value is suggested in the first normal game state. This enhances the superiority of the first normal game state over the second normal game state. Therefore, the degree of attention of the game in the first normal game state can be further increased, and accordingly, the degree of attention of the normal game state can be further increased.

Further, if applied to a gaming machine in which the setting value is suggested in the special game state, the setting value is suggested not only in the special game state but also in the first normal game state. As a result, it is possible to provide many opportunities for suggesting the setting value, and accordingly, it is possible to increase the number of opportunities for estimating the setting value.

In the configuration in which one of the first suggestion control means and the second suggestion control means is the suggestion control means, the other may be the normal suggestion control means.

Means 25. In any one of the means 19 to 24, the normal shifting means shifts to the first normal gaming state after the special gaming state ends, based on the game result of the special gaming state. ..

According to the means 25, the first normal game state is shifted based on the game result of the special game state. Thereby, the player pays attention to the game result in the special game state and plays the game. Therefore, the degree of attention of the game in the special game state can be increased.

Means 26. In the means 25, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reel 41L, 42M, 42R) provided at a position visible from the front of the gaming machine and variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern,
The privilege granting means is configured to grant a privilege when a prize corresponding to a winning combination in the lottery means is established in a stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
The normal shift means shifts to the first normal game state on the basis of winning a predetermined specific winning combination in the special gaming state or establishing the specific winning combination in the special gaming state. Characteristic gaming machine.

According to the means 26, the first normal game state is shifted based on the fact that a predetermined specific combination is won in the special game state or the specific combination winning combination is established in the special game state. As a result, the player can play the game by paying attention to whether or not the specific winning combination is won in the special gaming state or the special winning combination is established in the special gaming state, and the attention degree of the game in the special gaming state can be increased. it can. Further, in order to shift to the first normal gaming state, it can be said that it is necessary to win a specific winning combination in the special gaming state or to establish a specific winning combination in the special gaming state. The game result for shifting to the state can be clarified.

It should be noted that the "specific combination" is not limited to a combination to which a privilege is awarded when a combination winning combination is established in an effective position, and a configuration in which a combination to which a combination of prizes is not awarded is defined as a specific combination. included.

Means 27. In the means 25 or 26, the normal transition means wins the specific winning combination a plurality of times predetermined, or the specific winning combination is established a plurality of predetermined times, based on the first normal game state. A gaming machine characterized by being transferred to.

According to the means 27, in order to shift to the first normal gaming state, it is necessary to win a specific winning combination or to win a specific winning combination for a plurality of times, so that the state in which the degree of attention is raised in the special gaming state is It is maintained as long as possible.

Means 28. In the means 25, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reel 41L, 42M, 42R) provided at a position visible from the front of the gaming machine and variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern,
The privilege granting means is configured to grant the privilege when the winning corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery means is established in the stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
As a lottery combination in the special game state, a defined combination that is the only combination is set, or a winning combination with a higher winning probability than other combinations and a lot of the above-mentioned benefits that are awarded when a winning combination is achieved. Is set,
The normal shift means shifts to the first normal game state on the basis of not winning the defined winning combination in the special gaming state or failing to establish the defined winning combination in the special gaming state. Amusement machine.

According to the means 28, the first normal game state is shifted to the regular role in the special game state based on the fact that the regular role is not won or the regular role winning is not established in the special game state. Therefore, the player wins the regular role. A game is played by paying attention to whether or not a defined winning combination is established.

In addition, the winning percentage of the regular role is high, and many benefits are given when the winning of the regular role is achieved. If the specified winning combination is not established, no benefit is given, and the player may think that a disadvantage has occurred. To shift to the first normal game state based on not winning the regular role or not winning the regular role winning means that the privilege that should be granted when the regular role winning is established is not given. It can be said that it is a remedy for the disadvantage to the player.

Means 29. In the means 25, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reel 41L, 42M, 42R) provided at a position visible from the front of the gaming machine and variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern,
The privilege granting means is configured to grant the privilege when the winning corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery means is established in the stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
The normal transition means is a regular role having a higher winning probability than one of the other roles when the special winning combination has not been established in one game time in the special game state or in one game time in the special game state. Of the special game state based on at least one of the fact that the winning of the winning combination is not established, the winning of a role other than the specified winning combination is established, and the privilege granted thereby is smaller than when the specified winning combination is established. A game machine characterized by shifting to the first normal game state after the end of.

According to the means 29, the special prize winning is not established in one game time of the special game state, or the privilege granted in the one game round of the special game state is smaller than that when the prescribed prize is won. Based on at least one, after the end of the special game state, it shifts to the first normal game state. That is, the first normal game state is entered based on the occurrence of a situation in which the player feels that a disadvantage has occurred.

In the gaming machine having the structure of the means 23, the transition to the first normal gaming state is one condition for suggesting the set value in the special gaming state or the like to be subsequently shifted. By applying the configuration of the present means 29 to the gaming machine, when a situation occurs in which the player feels that the above disadvantage has occurred, there is a possibility that a set value is suggested. Can be given to the player.

Further, in the gaming machine having the structure of the means 24, the set value is suggested in the first normal gaming state. By applying the configuration of the present means 29 to the gaming machine, when the situation occurs where the player feels that the disadvantage has occurred as described above, there is a possibility that the setting value is suggested. Can be given to the player.

Means 30. In the means 29, as the winning combination in the special game state, the privilege given when the winning combination is established is smaller than the privilege provided when the specified winning combination is established, and the winning probability is the defining combination. The specific role that is lower than the probability of winning
The normal transition means, after the special game state ends, based on winning the specific combination in the special game state or winning a prize of the specific combination in the special game state, the first normal A gaming machine characterized by shifting to a gaming state.

According to the means 30, after the special game state is finished based on the fact that the special combination is won in the special game state or the winning of the specific combination is established in the special game state, the first normal game state is entered. As a result, the player can play the game by paying attention to whether or not the specific combination is won or the winning of the specific combination is achieved in the special game state, and the attention degree of the game in the special game state can be increased. Further, the game result for shifting to the first normal game state can be clarified. If applied to a gaming machine in which the probability of winning a specific winning combination is lower than the probability of not winning any winning combination, excessive transition to the first normal gaming state is suppressed, and the set value is suggested excessively. The possibility can be suppressed.

Further, the special combination has a smaller privilege than the standard combination when a prize is established, and has a lower winning probability than the standard combination. For this reason, the player may think that there is a disadvantage in that the privilege to be granted is small when the specific combination is won or when the specific combination winning is established. On the other hand, based on the fact that the special combination is won in the special game state or the specific combination winning is established in the special game state, after the special game state is finished, the first normal game state is entered and the set value is set. By giving the player the possibility of making a suggestion, it is possible to provide a remedy for the player to think that a disadvantage has occurred.

Further, for example, a predetermined winning combination in which a winning combination is not achieved unless the stop operating means is operated at a predetermined timing is set, and the first normal game state is set based on the fact that no privilege winning combination is won. It is conceivable that there will be a transition. In this configuration, the pattern display means is displayed in both the case where the winning combination is not won and the case where the stop operation means is not operated at a predetermined timing when the predetermined combination is won. The stop pattern corresponding to any of the combinations is not established. Then, when the stop pattern corresponding to any of the winning combinations is not established on the pattern display means, it is possible to win the predetermined winning combination by winning the predetermined winning combination or not winning any of the winning combinations. It is conceivable that the player cannot understand whether or not the game has not been performed, and cannot understand whether or not to shift to the first normal game state.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine to which the structure of the present means 30 is applied, at least a part of the condition for shifting to the first normal gaming state is provided at least when the specific winning combination is achieved by the stopped pattern of the pattern display means. It is satisfied. Therefore, the player can visually understand that at least a part of the conditions for shifting to the first normal gaming state are satisfied, and the game result for shifting to the first normal gaming state is clarified. It can be said that there is. Therefore, the player can easily understand that at least a part of the conditions for shifting to the first normal game state are satisfied.

Means 31. In any one of the means 19 to 30, the normal shifting means does not shift from the second normal gaming state to the first normal gaming state, and when the special gaming state ends, the first normal state A gaming machine characterized by shifting to a gaming state.

According to the means 31, the first normal gaming state does not shift from the second normal gaming state, but shifts when the special gaming state ends. As a result, compared to the second normal gaming state, the chances of shifting to the first normal gaming state are reduced, and the superiority of the first normal gaming state is enhanced.

Means 32. In any one of the means 19 to 31, the suggestion control means further controls so as to suggest the set value based on the game result in the special game state.

According to the means 32, since the setting value is suggested based on the game result in the special game state, the player pays attention to the game result in the special game state and plays the game. Therefore, the degree of attention of the game in the special game state can be further increased.

Means 33. In the means 32, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reel 41L, 42M, 42R) provided at a position visible from the front of the gaming machine and variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern,
The privilege granting means is configured to grant a privilege when a prize corresponding to a winning combination in the lottery means is established in a stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
The suggestion control means further controls to suggest the set value based on that the specific winning combination is won in the special gaming state or the specific winning combination is established in the special gaming state. A gaming machine to do.

According to the means 33, the setting value is suggested based on the fact that the specific winning combination is won in the special gaming state or the specific winning combination is established in the special gaming state. As a result, the player can play the game by paying attention to whether or not the specific winning combination is generated or the specific winning combination is established in the special gaming state, and the degree of attention of the game in the special gaming state can be increased.

In order to suggest the set value, it can be said that it is necessary to win a specific winning combination in the special gaming state or to establish a specific winning combination in the special gaming state, and the setting value is suggested. It is possible to clarify the game result for.

Means 34. In the means 33, the suggestion control means suggests the set value based on that the specific winning combination has been won a predetermined number of times or the specific winning combination has been established a plurality of predetermined times. A gaming machine characterized by being controlled.

According to the means 34, in order to suggest the set value, it is necessary to win the specific winning combination or to win the specific winning combination a plurality of times. Therefore, the state in which the degree of attention in the special gaming state is increased as much as possible. Maintained.

Means 35. In the means 32, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reel 41L, 42M, 42R) provided at a position visible from the front of the gaming machine and variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern,
The privilege granting means is configured to grant the privilege when the winning corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery means is established in the stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
As a lottery combination in the special game state, a defined combination that is the only combination is set, or a winning combination with a higher winning probability than other combinations and a lot of the above-mentioned benefits that are awarded when a winning combination is achieved. Is set,
The suggestion control means controls the suggestion of the set value based on that the specified winning combination is not won in the special gaming state or the specified winning combination is not established in the special playing state. A gaming machine to do.

According to the means 35, the set value is suggested based on the fact that the regular role is not won or the regular role winning is not established in the special game state, so that the player wins the regular role or the regular role winning is established. Play the game paying attention to whether or not to do it.

In addition, the regular role has a high probability of winning, and there are many benefits that are awarded when the regular role prize is established. Therefore, if the regular role prize is not established, the privilege is not awarded, and the player suffers a disadvantage. I think I did. The fact that the set value is suggested based on the fact that the regular role is not won or the regular role winning is not established means that the player is not provided with the privilege that should be granted when the regular role is won. It can be said that it is a relief measure for the profit.

Means 36. In the means 32, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reel 41L, 42M, 42R) provided at a position visible from the front of the gaming machine and variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern;
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern,
The suggestion control means is that the winning combination is not established in one game time in the special game state, or a defined role having a higher winning probability than other combinations in one game time in the special game state. Of the set value based on at least one of the fact that the winning of the winning combination is not established, the winning of a combination other than the specified winning combination is established, and the privilege granted thereby is smaller than when the specified winning combination is established. A gaming machine characterized by controlling the suggesting means so as to provide an indication.

The player, when the special prize winning is not established at one game time in the special game state, or when a role other than the regular combination is established at one game time in the special game state and the privilege granted thereby is the regular role. You may think that a disadvantage occurred when the prize was smaller than when it was established. On the other hand, according to the means 36, the privilege winning combination is not established in one game time in the special game state, or a role other than the prescribed role is established in one game time in the special game state, and The set value is suggested based on the fact that the privilege granted was smaller than that at the time when the specified winning award was established, and a relief measure can be given to the player for thinking that a disadvantage has occurred. it can.

Means 37. In the means 36, the special game state is continued over a plurality of game times,
A first special game state that constitutes a part of the game times in the special game state and a second special game state that constitutes at least a part of the game times that are not the first special game state are preset.
The suggestion control means is provided with a privilege when a winning combination is achieved in one game time in the first special gaming state, that a special winning combination has not been established, or one of the first special gaming states. In the game time, the winning of the regular role with a higher winning probability than other winning roles is not established, the winning of a role other than the regular role is established, and the privilege granted thereby is obtained from the time when the regular role winning is established. The gaming machine is characterized by controlling the suggesting means so as to suggest the set value in the second special game state based on at least one of the fact that it is also small.

According to the means 37, the suggestion of the set value is that the winning combination is not established in the first special game state, or that the winning probability is higher than other combinations in one game time in the first special game state. In the second special game state, based on at least one of the fact that the winning of the winning combination is not established, the winning of a winning combination other than the regular winning combination is established, and the privilege granted thereby is smaller than when the regular winning combination is established. Done. Thereby, the player plays the game by paying attention to the game result in the first special game state, and paying attention to whether or not the set value is suggested in the second special game state. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game in the special game state can be improved.

Means 38. In any one of the means 35 to 37, the pattern display means circulates in the circumferential direction and a plurality of revolving bodies (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) provided with plural kinds of patterns (designs) in the circumferential direction. , A display unit (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that makes it possible to visually recognize some of the patterns of each of the orbiting bodies,
The stop operation means is provided in a plurality corresponding to each of the revolving bodies to individually stop the revolving body of each revolving body,
Drive means (stepping motors 61L, 61M, 61R) provided for each of the revolving bodies and revolving the respective revolving bodies;
Start drive control means (reel control processing of the main control device 131) for performing start drive control of the drive means so as to start the orbit of the orbiting body based on the operation of the start operation means,
Stop drive control means (reel stop processing in reel control processing of the main controller 131) for stopping and controlling each drive means so as to stop the circulation of the corresponding revolving body based on the operation of each stop operation means. Equipped with
The stop drive control means performs stop control of each of the drive means so as to stop the circulation of the revolving body within a predetermined period (190 msec) predetermined from the operation timing of the stop operating means, and also the revolving body. As a stop mode for stopping the orbiting, the stop mode is performed after the pattern is moved by a predetermined number of patterns (1 to 4 patterns) to the orbiting side of the revolving body at the operation timing of the stop operation means. Have
At least a prescribed revolving body of each of the revolving bodies is arranged with a pattern corresponding to the standard role forming the regular role winning prize, and the arrangement interval of the patterns corresponding to the standard role is the maximum pattern that can be moved within the prescribed period. A game machine characterized by being within a range of numbers.

According to the means 38, the orbit of the orbiting body is started based on the operation of the starting operation means. In addition, since the regular role-corresponding patterns forming the regular role winning are arranged within the number of patterns that can be moved by the stop drive control means, when the regular role is won, the stop operation means Regardless of the mode of operation, the defined winning combination is established. If the player wins the specified role, and the player does not win the specified role depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, the player intentionally wins the specified role in order to suggest the set value. It is conceivable that it will not be established, and that a player who is inexperienced or the like may not be able to establish the specified winning combination. According to the present invention, when the winning combination is won, the winning combination is achieved regardless of the operation mode of the stop operating means. Therefore, the winning combination is established even if the winning combination is won. You can suppress not doing. As a result, it is possible to evenly give any player an opportunity to suggest the set value.

Means 39. In any one of the means 35 to 38, a receiving means (medal insertion slot 75, credit insertion switch 77 to 79) for receiving the game medium,
And a start drive control means for starting variable display of a picture on the picture display means based on that a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means and the start operation means is operated,
The privilege granting means is configured to grant a game medium as the privilege,
A special ending means (steps S1305 and S1306 in the BB game process) for ending the special game state when the accumulated cumulative number of game media given from the start of the special game state reaches a predetermined prescribed number. A gaming machine characterized by having it.

According to the means 39, the special game state ends when the accumulated cumulative number of game media given from the start of the special game state reaches a predetermined prescribed number.

In order to play the game, it is necessary to receive a predetermined number of game media in the receiving means. Therefore, when the game state shifts to the special game state, the accumulated cumulative number of game media reaches the specified number with a small number of games. The more you reach, the more game media you can get. Therefore, it is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that it will reach the specified number with a small number of games. On the other hand, if the special winning combination is not established at one game time in the special game state, or a combination other than the defined combination is established at one game time in the special game state, and the game medium provided thereby is defined. If it is smaller than when the winning a prize is established, it is more likely that the player thinks that a disadvantage has occurred. According to the present invention, the set value is suggested in the above case. As a result, the set value is suggested when the player thinks that a disadvantage has occurred, and it is possible to exert an effect as a remedy for the player to think that a disadvantage has occurred.

The "gaming medium" includes medals, balls, and the like, and further includes virtual gaming media such as virtual medals stored and stored in the gaming machine.

Means 40. In any one of the means 19 to 24, the normal shifting means shifts to the first normal gaming state based on the game result in the special gaming state,
The suggestion control means controls to suggest the set value based on the game result in the special game state,
In the special game state in which the condition of the game result in the special game state in transitioning to the first normal game state in the normal transition means and in the suggestion control means are controlled to suggest the set value A game machine characterized by having the same condition as a game result.

According to the means 40, the condition for shifting to the first normal gaming state and the condition for suggesting the set value are set to be equal. That is, when shifting to the first normal game state, the setting value is also suggested. As a result, the player can pay attention to whether or not the set value is suggested in the first normal game state, and can improve the degree of attention to the game in the first normal game state.

Means 41. In any one of the means 19 to 40, the normal shift means shifts to the second normal game state when the number of game times in the first normal game state reaches a predetermined end reference number. Characteristic gaming machine.

According to the means 41, the first normal gaming state is shifted to the second normal gaming state after a predetermined number of end reference times have elapsed, so the timing at which the first normal gaming state is shifted to the second normal gaming state is set. Can be clarified. As a result, the player plays the game in the expectation that the first normal gaming state will be shifted to the special gaming state before shifting to the second normal gaming state, and the degree of attention of the game in the first regular gaming state. Can be improved. Also, when the end reference number of times is reached, the second normal game state is entered, so there is no need to perform a lottery to determine whether to transition from the first normal game state to the second normal game state. The processing load can be reduced.

Means 42. In any one of the means 19 to 41, a gaming state informing means (auxiliary display portion 15) for informing that the first normal gaming state is in effect,
In the case of the first normal game state, a game state notification control unit (normal game effect setting process of the display control device 111) for performing notification control of the game state notification unit to notify that it is the first normal game state. A gaming machine characterized by having and.

According to the means 42, the fact that the game is in the first normal game state is notified, so that the player can appropriately understand that the game is in the first normal game state.

Means 43. In any one of the means 1 to 18, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reels 41L, 42M, 42R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Further, a start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern,
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
Is equipped with
The privilege granting means is configured to grant a privilege when the winning corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery means is established in the stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
As a normal gaming state, a first normal gaming state and a second normal gaming state are preset, and at least a normal shifting means (display control device) for shifting from the first normal gaming state to the second normal gaming state. Step S2108) in the end command processing of 111,
The suggestion control means, which is at least one of the first suggestion control means and the second suggestion control means, has won a special combination predetermined by the lottery means in the first normal gaming state, or the first normal A game machine characterized in that the set value is suggested based on whether the special winning combination has been established in a game state.

According to the means 43, it is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that the special winning combination will occur or that the special winning combination will be established before the first normal playing state shifts to the second normal playing state. Therefore, the degree of attention of the game in the first normal game state can be improved.

Means 44. In any one of the means 1 to 18, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reels 41L, 42M, 42R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Further, a start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern,
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
Special transition means (BB game processing in the CPU 151 of the main control device 131) for shifting to a special game state in which the expected value of acquisition of the privilege is higher than the normal game state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied,
Is equipped with
The privilege granting means is configured to grant a privilege when a privilege winning combination corresponding to a winning combination won by the lottery means is established in a stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
The suggestion control means, which is at least one of the first suggestion control means and the second suggestion control means, is configured such that the special winning combination is not established in one game time in the special game state, or during the special game state. In one game time, a winning combination of a defined role having a higher winning probability than other winning combinations is not established, a winning combination of a combination of roles other than the defined combination is established, and the privilege granted thereby is established of the defined combination winning combination. A game machine characterized in that the set value is suggested based on at least one of smaller than time.

The player, when the special prize winning is not established at one game time in the special game state, or when a role other than the regular combination is established at one game time in the special game state and the privilege granted thereby is the regular role. You may think that a disadvantage occurred when the prize was smaller than when it was established. On the other hand, according to the means 44, the special winning combination is not established in one game time in the special game state, or a role other than the regular combination is established in one game time in the special game state, and The set value is suggested based on the fact that the privilege granted was smaller than that at the time when the specified winning award was established, and a relief measure can be given to the player for thinking that a disadvantage has occurred. it can.

Means 45. In the means 44, a receiving means (medal insertion slot 75, credit insertion switches 77 to 79) for receiving the game medium,
And a start drive control means for starting variable display of a picture on the picture display means based on that a predetermined number of game media are received by the receiving means and the start operation means is operated,
The privilege granting means is configured to grant a game medium as the privilege,
A special ending means (steps S1305 and S1306 in the BB game process) for ending the special game state when the accumulated cumulative number of game media given from the start of the special game state reaches a predetermined prescribed number. A gaming machine characterized by having it.

According to the means 45, the special game state is ended when the accumulated cumulative number of game media given from the start of the special game state reaches a predetermined prescribed number.

In order to play the game, it is necessary to receive a predetermined number of game media in the receiving means. Therefore, when the game state shifts to the special game state, the accumulated cumulative number of game media reaches the specified number with a small number of games. The more you reach, the more game media you can get. Therefore, it is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that it will reach the specified number with a small number of games. On the other hand, if the special winning combination is not established at one game time in the special game state, or a combination other than the defined combination is established at one game time in the special game state, and the game medium provided thereby is defined. If it is smaller than when the winning a prize is established, it is more likely that the player thinks that a disadvantage has occurred. Therefore, the effect of the relief measure by suggesting the set value in the means 1 can be further enhanced.

The "gaming medium" includes medals, balls, and the like, and further includes virtual gaming media such as virtual medals stored and stored in the gaming machine.

Means 46. In the means 44 or 45, the pattern display means circulates in the circumferential direction and a plurality of revolving bodies (reels 42L, 42M, 42R) provided with a plurality of types of patterns (designs) in the circumferential direction, A display unit (display windows 31L, 31M, 31R) that allows some of the patterns of the orbiting body to be visually recognized,
The stop operation means is provided in a plurality corresponding to each of the revolving bodies to individually stop the revolving body of each revolving body,
Drive means (stepping motors 61L, 61M, 61R) provided for each of the revolving bodies and revolving the respective revolving bodies;
Start drive control means (reel control processing of the main control device 131) for performing start drive control of the drive means so as to start the orbit of the orbiting body based on the operation of the start operation means,
Stop drive control means (reel stop processing in reel control processing of the main controller 131) for stopping and controlling each drive means so as to stop the circulation of the corresponding revolving body based on the operation of each stop operation means. Equipped with
The stop drive control means performs stop control of each of the drive means so as to stop the circulation of the revolving body within a predetermined period (190 msec) predetermined from the operation timing of the stop operating means, and also the revolving body. As a stop mode for stopping the orbiting, the stop mode is performed after the pattern is moved by a predetermined number of patterns (1 to 4 patterns) to the orbiting side of the revolving body at the operation timing of the stop operation means. Have
At least a prescribed revolving body of each of the revolving bodies is arranged with a pattern corresponding to the standard role forming the regular role winning prize, and the arrangement interval of the patterns corresponding to the standard role is the maximum pattern that can be moved within the prescribed period. A game machine characterized by being within a range of numbers.

According to the means 46, the orbit of the orbiting body is started based on the operation of the start operation means. In addition, since the regular role-corresponding patterns forming the regular role winning are arranged within the number of patterns that can be moved by the stop drive control means, when the regular role is won, the stop operation means Regardless of the mode of operation, the defined winning combination is established. If the player wins the specified role, and the player does not win the specified role depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, the player intentionally wins the specified role in order to suggest the set value. It is conceivable that it will not be established, and that a player who is inexperienced or the like may not be able to establish the specified winning combination. According to the present invention, when the winning combination is won, the winning combination is achieved regardless of the operation mode of the stop operating means. Therefore, the winning combination is established even if the winning combination is won. You can suppress not doing. As a result, it is possible to evenly give any player an opportunity to suggest the set value.

Means 47. In any one of the means 44 to 46, the suggestion control means is such that the privilege winning is not established in one game time in the special game state, or another one in another game time in the special game state. At least that the winning of a regular role having a higher winning probability than the winning role is not established, the winning of a role other than the regular role is established, and the privilege granted thereby is smaller than when the regular role winning is established. A game machine characterized by controlling the suggesting means so as to suggest the set value in the special game state in which one occurs.

According to the means 47, the special winning combination is not established in one game time in the special game state, or the regular role having a higher winning probability than other winning combinations in one game time in the special game state is won. The set value is suggested in the special game state in which at least one of the winning of the winning combination other than the specified winning combination has been established and the privilege granted thereby has been smaller than that at the time of the establishment of the specified winning combination. Therefore, the degree of attention of the game in the special game state can be improved.

Means 48. In any one of the means 44 to 47, the special game state is to continue over a plurality of game times,
A first special game state that constitutes a part of the game times in the special game state and a second special game state that constitutes at least a part of the game times that are not the first special game state are preset.
The suggestion control means determines that the privilege winning combination has not been established in one game time in the first special game state, or that the winning combination is more likely to win in other game times in one game time in the first special game state. Is based on at least one of the fact that the winning of a high standard role is not established, the winning of a role other than the standard role is established, and the privilege granted thereby is smaller than when the regular role prize is established. A gaming machine characterized by controlling the suggesting means to suggest the set value in the second special game state.

According to the means 48, the suggestion of the set value is that the special winning combination is not established in the first special gaming state, or that the winning probability is higher than other winning roles in one game time in the first special gaming state. In the second special game state, based on at least one of the fact that the winning of the winning combination is not established, the winning of a winning combination other than the regular winning combination is established, and the privilege granted thereby is smaller than when the regular winning combination is established. Done. Thereby, the player plays the game by paying attention to the game result in the first special game state, and paying attention to whether or not the set value is suggested in the second special game state. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game in the special game state can be improved.

Means 49. In any one of the means 44 to 48, as the winning combination drawn in the special game state, the privilege given when a winning combination is established is smaller than the privilege provided when the specified winning combination is established, and There is a specific role whose winning probability is lower than the probability of winning the specified role,
The suggestion control means controls the suggestion means so as to suggest the set value based on winning of the specific combination in the special game state or winning of the specific combination in the special game state. A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the means 49, the set value is suggested based on the fact that the specific combination is won in the special game state or the winning of the specific combination is established in the special game state. As a result, the player can play the game by paying attention to whether or not the specific combination is won or the specific combination winning is established in the special game state, and the degree of attention of the game in the special game state can be increased.

Further, the special combination has a smaller privilege than the standard combination when a prize is established, and has a lower winning probability than the standard combination. For this reason, the player may think that there is a disadvantage in that the privilege to be granted is small when the specific combination is won or when the specific combination winning is established. On the other hand, the player is considered to have suffered a disadvantage by suggesting the set value based on the fact that the specific winning combination is won in the special gaming state or the specific winning combination is established in the special gaming state. Remedies can be given for thinking.

In addition, for example, a predetermined winning combination is set in which a winning combination is not achieved unless the stop operating means is operated at a predetermined timing, and the set value is suggested based on the fact that none of the special winning combinations has been won. It is conceivable that the configuration is In this configuration, the pattern display means is displayed in both the case where the winning combination is not won and the case where the stop operation means is not operated at a predetermined timing when the predetermined combination is won. The stop pattern corresponding to any of the combinations is not established. Then, when the stop pattern corresponding to any of the winning combinations is not established on the pattern display means, it is possible to win the predetermined winning combination by winning the predetermined winning combination or not winning any of the winning combinations. It is conceivable that the player cannot understand whether or not the game has not been performed and cannot understand whether or not the set value is suggested.

On the other hand, in the gaming machine to which the configuration of the present means 49 is applied, at least a part of the conditions for suggesting the set value are satisfied at least when the specific winning combination is achieved by the stopped picture of the picture display means. It will be. With this, the player can visually understand that at least a part of the conditions for suggesting the set value is satisfied, and the game result for suggesting the set value is clarified. I can say that. Therefore, the player can easily understand that at least a part of the conditions for suggesting the set value are satisfied when the specific winning combination is established.

In addition, if applied to a gaming machine in which the probability of winning a specific combination is lower than the probability of not winning any combination, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being suggested excessively and simplify the setting value suggestion. Can be suppressed.

Means 50. In the means 49, the suggestion control means suggests the set value based on that the specific winning combination has been won a predetermined number of times or the specific winning combination has been established a plurality of predetermined times. A gaming machine characterized by controlling the suggesting means.

According to the means 50, in order to suggest the set value, it is necessary to win the specific winning combination a plurality of times or to win the specific winning combination a plurality of times, so the state in which the degree of attention in the special gaming state is increased is maintained as much as possible. To be done.

Means 51. In any one of the means 1 to 18, the game execution means is a pattern display means (reels 41L, 42M, 42R) for variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns,
Further, a start operation means (start lever 71) operated to start the variable display of the pattern,
A lottery means for performing a lottery of the winning combination (lottery processing of the main control device 131),
Stop operation means (stop switches 72 to 74) operated to stop the variable display of the pattern;
Special transition means (BB game processing in the CPU 151 of the main control device 131) for shifting to a special game state in which the expected value of acquisition of the privilege is higher than the normal game state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied,
Is equipped with
The privilege granting means is configured to grant a privilege when a privilege winning combination corresponding to a winning combination won by the lottery means is established in a stopped pattern after the variable display of the pattern,
The suggestion control means, which is at least one of the first suggestion control means and the second suggestion control means, has won a predetermined special combination in one game time in the special game state, or has one in the special game state. The game machine characterized in that the set value is suggested based on the winning of the special part in the game game.

According to the means 51, the player pays attention to whether or not the special role is won in one game time in the special game state or the special prize is established in one game time in the special game state, and the player plays the game. Is possible. Therefore, by making the player guess the set value, the degree of attention to the game can be improved. In addition, since the setting value is suggested based on the game result in the special game state, the degree of attention to the game in the special game state can be dramatically increased.

Hereinafter, one embodiment when applied to a rotating type gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with a front door 12 open, and FIG. 4 is a rear view of the front door 12. FIG. 3 is a front view of the housing 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms the outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is composed of a top plate 11a, a bottom plate 11b, a back plate 11c, a left side plate 11d, and a right side plate 11e which are formed in a wooden plate shape, and adjacent plates 11a to 11e are fixed by a fixing means such as an adhesive. As a result, it is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened as a whole. Note that each of the plates 11a to 11e may be formed of a synthetic resin panel or a metal panel instead of being formed of a wooden panel, or may be formed by forming a synthetic resin material or a metal material into an integral box shape. You may. The housing 11 configured as described above is attached by hitting nails or the like to so-called island equipment at the time of installation in the game hall.

A front door 12 as a front opening/closing door is openably and closably attached to the front side of the housing 11. That is, the left side plate 11d of the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 25a and 25b. The support shafts 25a and 25b are provided with tapered shaft portions protruding upward. On the other hand, the front door 12 is provided with support fittings 26a and 26b having insertion holes corresponding to the support shafts 25a and 25b, into which the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b are inserted. Then, the support fittings 26a and 26b are arranged above the respective support shafts 25a and 25b, and then the front door 12 is lowered to insert the shaft portions of the support shafts 25a and 25b into the insertion holes of the support fittings 26a and 26b. It will be in the state where it was. As a result, the front door 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the housing 11 about an opening/closing axis extending in the up-down direction that connects both the support shafts 25a and 25b, and the opening opens the front-opening side of the housing 11. It can be closed and closed.

The front door 12 is locked so that it cannot be opened by a locking device provided on the back surface thereof. Further, a key cylinder 20 serving as an unlocking operation portion is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12. The key cylinder 20 is integrated with a lock device, and is configured so that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 20. Therefore, an outline of the lock mechanism including the locking device will be described.

On the right end side of the front door 12, that is, on the side opposite to the opening/closing axis of the front door 12, a locking device is provided on the back surface thereof. The locking device extends in the vertical direction and is fixed to the front door 12, a base frame, a key cylinder 20 provided so as to extend from the upper portion of the base frame to the front of the front door 12, and moves in the vertical direction with respect to the base frame. It is provided with an elongated interlocking rod 21 that is assembled as possible. Of the locking device, only the key cylinder 20 is provided so as to project to the front of the front door 12. The interlocking rod 21 is moved downward by operating the key inserted in the key cylinder 20 in the clockwise direction. The interlocking rod 21 is provided with a pair of upper and lower hook metal fittings 22 having a hook shape, and when the front door 12 is closed with respect to the housing 11, the hook metal fitting 22 supports the housing 11 on the housing 11 side. It is locked by and locked. The hook member 22 is provided with an urging member such as a coil spring that urges the hook metal 22 toward the side where the locked state is maintained. When the key is operated clockwise with respect to the key cylinder 20, the interlocking rod 21 moves downward, and the hook metal fitting 22 is moved against the urging force of the urging member so that the hook metal fitting 22 and the hook metal fitting 22 are moved. The locked state with the support fitting 23 is released, and the locked state of the front door 12 with respect to the housing 11 is released.

A game panel 30 is provided near the center of the front door 12 to notify the player of the game state. On the game panel 30, three vertically long display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are formed side by side. The display windows 31L, 31M, 31R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. Note that the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R may be integrated into a single display window.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 40, and a reel unit 41 constituting a variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 40. The reel unit 41 includes a left reel 42L, a middle reel 42M, and a right reel 42R as a revolving body each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). The reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may be at least configured as an endless belt, and are not limited to a cylindrical shape (annular shape). The reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are rotatably supported so that the center axis of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R are arranged on the same axis extending substantially in the horizontal direction, and the reels 42L, 42M, 42R correspond to the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R in a one-to-one correspondence. .. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is in a visible state through the corresponding display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. Further, when the reels 42L, 42M, 42R rotate forward, the surfaces of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R are displayed as if moving from top to bottom through the respective display windows 31L, 31M, 31R.

FIG. 6 is an assembly perspective view of the left reel 42L. As shown in the figure, these reels 42L, 42M, 42R are respectively connected to stepping motors 61L, 61M, 61R (only the left reel stepping motor 61L is shown in FIG. 6) as driving means, By driving the stepping motors 61L, 61M, 61R, the reels 42L, 42M, 42R can be rotated individually, that is, independently of each other.

The left reel 42L includes a cylindrical skeleton member 50 that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-shaped belt endlessly wound around the outer peripheral surface thereof. Then, it is attached to the cylindrical skeleton member 50 via a pair of seal portions formed along both long sides of the belt so as to maintain the rolled state. A large number of patterns as identification information are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. A boss portion 51 is formed at the center of the cylindrical skeleton member 50, and is attached to the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L via a disc-shaped boss reinforcing plate 52. Therefore, when the drive shaft of the left reel stepping motor 61L rotates, the cylindrical skeleton member 50 rotates about the drive shaft so as to rotate, and the left reel 42L circulates along the annular reel surface. Has become.

The left reel stepping motor 61L is fixed by a screw 54 to a side surface of a motor plate 53 which is arranged upright in the reel unit 41 (FIG. 3). A reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) 55 in which a light emitting element 55a and a light receiving element 55b are held at a predetermined interval is installed on the motor plate 53. On the other hand, a boss reinforcing plate 52 integrated with the left reel 42L is fixed with a screw 57 to a base end portion 56b of a sensor cut van 56 extending in the radial direction. A tip portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56 is bent at a substantially right angle and is aligned so that it can pass between both elements 55a and 55b of the reel index sensor 55. Each time the left reel 42L makes one rotation, the reel index sensor 55 detects the passage of the tip portion 56a of the sensor cut bun 56, and a detection signal is output to the main control device 131 described later each time it is detected. Therefore, the main control device 131 can confirm and correct the angular position of the left reel 42L for each rotation based on this detection signal.

The stepping motor 61L is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (also referred to as an excitation signal or an excitation pulse; the same applies hereinafter). The excitation pulse causes the rotation position of the stepping motor 61L, that is, the left side. The rotation position of the reel 42L is controlled.

On each belt of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R, a plurality of symbols, specifically 21 symbols, are drawn in the long side direction (circulation direction) thereof. Therefore, it takes 24 pulses (=504 pulses/21 symbols) to switch from one symbol to the next symbol at a predetermined position. Then, by the number of pulses from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor 55 is output, it is possible to recognize which symbol is visible from the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, or to display an arbitrary symbol on the display window. It is possible to perform control such that the state is visible from 31L, 31M, 31R.

Of the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R is mainly determined by the vertical lengths of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R. It is limited to a predetermined number. In this embodiment, each reel has three reels. Therefore, in a state where all the reels 42L, 42M, 42R are stopped, 3×3=9 symbols are visible to the player.

Here, the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R will be described. FIG. 7 shows the symbol arrays drawn on the belts wound around the left reel 42L, the middle reel 42M, and the right reel 42R, respectively. As shown in the figure, each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is provided with 21 symbols in a row. The numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, respectively. These numbers are used by the main control device 131 to recognize the symbols that are visible from the display window. It is a number and is not actually attached to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. However, in the following description, the corresponding numbers will be used for description.

As the design, a "replay" design (for example, the left belt 20th), a "bell" design (for example, the left belt 19th), a "watermelon" design (for example, the left belt 18th), a "white 7" design (for example, , 17th left belt), "Chance" design (eg 14th left belt), "Cherry" design (13th left belt), "Youth" design (12th left belt), "Red 7" There are 9 types of designs (for example, 6th left belt) and "lucky" designs (for example, 1st left belt). Then, as shown in FIG. 7, in the belts wound around the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R, the number of various symbols and the arrangement order are completely different.

The game panel 30 is provided with a combination line of three lines in parallel in the lateral direction and two lines in the diagonal direction so as to connect the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, a total of five combination lines. Of course, the maximum number of combined lines may be 6 or more or less than 5, and the maximum number of combined lines may be changed according to a predetermined condition. Corresponding to each of these combination lines, effective line display portions 32, 33, 34 are provided on the left side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R viewed from the front. When the central horizontal line (middle line) of the combination lines is activated, the first activated line display unit 32 is informed and displayed by lighting or the like. When the upper and lower horizontal lines (upper line and lower line) of the combination lines are activated, the second activated line display unit 33 is informed by lighting or the like. When the pair of diagonal lines (downward rightward line and upward rightward line) of the combination lines are activated, the third effective line display unit 34 is informed by lighting or the like. Then, the activated combination line, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated line, a prize is won, a predetermined medal number payout process, a transition process to a BB game in a special gaming state, etc. Is executed.

FIG. 8 shows a combination of winning symbols and the number of medals to be paid out in the case of winning.

There is a BB award as a state transition award in which the game state transitions. If you stop alongside the "Red 7" design, "Red 7" design, "Red 7" design from the left on the activated line, line up with "White 7" design, "White 7" design, "White 7" design When stopped, or when stopped alongside the "Youth" symbol, the "Youth" symbol, and the "Youth" symbol, the game state shifts from the normal game as the normal game state to the BB game as the special game state as a BB prize. To do. However, even if the combination of these symbols is stopped on the activated line, the medal is not paid out. That is, when any combination of the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, or the "youth" symbol is established on the activated line, only the BB game is entered. In other words, the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, and the "youth" symbol can be said to be state transition symbols for shifting the game state to the BB game. The BB game ends when the total payout number of medals from the start of the BB game reaches a predetermined prescribed number, and returns to the normal game.

There are watermelon prizes, bell prizes, and cherry prizes as the small role prizes for which medals are paid out. If you stop alongside the "watermelon" design, "watermelon" design, and "watermelon" design from the left on the activated line, you will receive a watermelon prize. Also, if the "bell" symbol, the "bell" symbol, and the "bell" symbol are stopped from the left on the activated line, the bell is won. These watermelon prizes and bell prizes occur not only when the game state is the normal game, but also in the BB game. Then, the payout number of medals is set corresponding to each gaming state. In other words, if the game state is the normal game, 6 medals are paid out when winning the watermelon, and 8 medals are paid out when winning the bell. If the gaming state is a BB game, four medals are paid out when the watermelon is won and 15 medals are paid when the bell is won.

Further, when the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 42L is stopped on the activated line, two medals are paid out as a cherry prize. That is, in the case of the cherry prize winning, any symbols may be stopped on the activated lines of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R. Therefore, when the "cherry" symbol is stopped at a position where the plurality of active lines of the left reel 42L overlap (specifically, the upper row or the lower row), the cherry prize is established on each of the activated lines, and the overlapping effective The medals are paid out only by multiplying the number of lines. As a result, in the present embodiment, four medals are paid out.

Further, if the "replay" symbol, the "replay" symbol, and the "replay" symbol are stopped along the activated line from the left, the replay prize is awarded. When the re-game winning is established, the player can start the next game time without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals, although the payout of the medals and the state transition are not performed.

In other cases, that is, in the case where the "cherry" symbol of the left reel 42L does not stop on the activated line and the combination of the above-mentioned symbols does not stop on the activated line, the medal payout or the transition of the gaming state is not performed. Not done at all. That is, the "chance" symbol and the "lucky" symbol of the left reel 42L and the right reel 42R, and the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 42M and the right reel 42R have nothing to do with winning. In other words, it can be said that each of the above-mentioned symbols is a non-privilege symbol that is unrelated to the privilege given to the player. It should be noted that the above winning modes and the relationship between the winning modes and the number of paid-out medals are examples, and there may be fewer or more winning modes than the above, and other than watermelon winning and bell winning in the BB game. It may be configured so that a prize can be generated. Further, the payout of medals at the time of winning the watermelon or the payout of medals at the time of winning the bell may be the same in the normal game and the BB game.

On the lower left side of the game panel 30, there is provided a start lever 71 that is operated to start the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R all at once (not necessarily at the same time). The start lever 71 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 42L, 42M and 42R, that is, to start variable display. The start lever 71 is a lever that the player pushes when starting a game, and automatically returns to the original position after the hand is released. When the start lever 71 is operated while a medal is inserted, the reels 42L, 42M and 42R start rotating all at once.

On the right side of the start lever 71, button-shaped stop switches 72, 73, 74 operated to individually stop the rotating reels 42L, 42M, 42R are provided. The stop switches 72, 73, 74 are arranged directly below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R corresponding to the reels 42L, 42M, 42R to be stopped. That is, the rotation of the left reel 42L is stopped when the left stop switch 72 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 42M is stopped when the middle stop switch 73 is operated, and the right stop switch 74 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 42R is stopped. The stop switches 72, 73, 74 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display based on the rotation of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. Each of the stop switches 72, 73, 74 is in a state in which it can be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the left reel 42L, and in this state, a lamp (not shown) is lit and displayed to stop. It is notified that the operation is possible, and is turned off when the rotation is stopped.

On the lower right side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, a medal insertion slot 75 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. The medal insertion slot 75 constitutes an input means for inputting the investment value. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 75 directly inserts a medal by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the investment value.

The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 are guided to either the storage passage 81 or the discharge passage 82 by the selector 84 provided on the back surface of the front door 12 as passage switching means. That is, the selector 84 is provided with a medal passage switching solenoid 83, which is set to the discharge passage 82 side when the medal passage switching solenoid 83 is not excited, and is switched to the storage passage 81 side when excited. The medals guided to the storage passage 81 are guided to the hopper device 91 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medals guided to the discharging passage 82 are guided to the medal receiving tray 18 from the medal discharging opening 17 provided at the lower front surface of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

The medal tray 18 is opened upward and has a capacity capable of storing a large amount of medals. Above the medal tray 18, a lower plate 16 on which a model name and characters relating to a game are displayed is attached.

The hopper device 91 as a payout means for giving medals to the player is composed of a storage tank 92 for storing the medals and a payout device 93 for paying out the medals to the player. The payout device 93 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to eject the medals to an opening 94 provided in the center right portion of the ejection passage 82, and to the medal tray 18 via the ejection passage 82. Are to be paid out. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 91, a spare tank 95 is provided for avoiding that a predetermined amount or more of medals are stored in the storage tank 92. Inside the storage tank 92 of the hopper device 91, a guide plate 96 for discharging medals from the storage tank 92 to the spare tank 95 is provided. Therefore, when the medals are stored at a height higher than the height at which the guide plate 96 is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 95.

A button-shaped return switch 76 is provided below the medal insertion slot 75. The return switch 76 is a switch that is pressed when medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 75 are clogged in the selector 84. When this switch is pressed, the selector 84 operates mechanically in conjunction with the selector 84. The medals packed in 84 are returned from the medal discharge port 17.

On the lower left side of the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R, a button-shaped first credit insertion switch 77 for inserting a maximum number of credited virtual medals as investment value at one time is provided. Further, on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 77, a second credit insertion switch 78 and a third credit insertion switch 79 are provided as button-shaped switches smaller than the switch 77. The second credit insertion switch 78 is for inserting two credited virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 79 is for inserting one virtual medal. The credit insertion switches 77 to 79 together with the medal insertion slot 75 constitute input means for inputting investment value. Also, paying attention to the point that the medal insertion slot 75 involves an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas the credit insertion switches 77 to 79 only involve an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the stored memory. It can also be said to constitute an indirect input means for indirectly inputting the investment value.

The first credit insertion switch 77 has a built-in lamp as a light emitting member (not shown) in order to promote that the maximum number of medals (three coins) that can be inserted per game is not reached. The lamp is turned on when the switch operation of the first credit insertion switch 77 is valid to prompt the operation of the switch 77, but when there is no credited virtual medal or the maximum number of medals have already been inserted. It is turned off under the situation. Here, instead of the above-mentioned lighting, it may be made to blink to make it easier for the player to recognize the medal insertion.

A button-shaped settlement switch 80 is provided on the left side of the start lever 71. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing, as virtual medals, surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (50 medals) and medals acquired at the time of winning. When the settlement switch 80 is pressed while stored and stored, the virtual medal is paid out as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the settlement switch 80 constitutes a settlement operation means for actually paying out the stored and stored game value.

The "credit mode" is set to store and store surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for example, 50 medals) and medals acquired at the time of winning as virtual medals. In the case of the slot machine capable of switching the "direct mode" set to pay out the winning medals at the time of winning as a real medal, the settlement switch 80 has a function as a switching switch for mode switching. May be added. In this case, the adjustment switch (changeover switch) 80 is configured to be turned on when pressed once, turned off when pressed again, and switched on and off each time the pressing operation is performed. When the settlement switch 80 is on, the credit mode is set, and when the settlement switch 80 is off, the direct mode is set. If there are virtual medals when the credit mode is switched to the direct mode, the corresponding virtual medals are paid out as actual medals. As a result, the player can execute the game in a format according to his/her preference by switching between the credit mode and the direct mode. The settlement switch 80 constitutes a switching operation means for switching the handling form of the input value and the game value.

Below the display windows 31L, 31M, 31R of the game panel 30, a credit display section 35 for displaying the number of stored and stored virtual medals, and a remaining payout number for displaying the remaining number of medals to be paid out by the end of the BB game A display unit 36 and an acquired number display unit 37 for displaying the number of medals acquired at the time of winning are respectively provided. These display portions 35 to 37 are composed of 7-segment displays, but it is naturally possible to substitute them with liquid crystal displays or the like.

Here, a procedure for betting a medal will be described.

When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 75 at the start of the game, a bet is formed. That is, when the first medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, the first effective line display section 32 lights up, and the corresponding middle line becomes the effective line, and the second medal becomes the medal insertion slot. When it is thrown into 75, the second effective line display portion 33 is further turned on, and a total of three combination lines including the upper line and the lower line corresponding thereto become effective lines, respectively, and the third medal becomes the medal. When inserted into the insertion port 75, the third effective line display section 34 is further turned on, and all five combined lines including a pair of diagonal lines corresponding thereto become all effective lines.

Further, when four or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 75, surplus medals exceeding three are stored in the slot machine if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50. In addition, the number of virtual medals on the credit display section 35 is additionally displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or has reached 50, the selector 84 switches the storage passage 81 to the discharge passage 82, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 17 to the medal tray 18. To be done.

When the number of stored coins is displayed on the credit display unit 35, a virtual medal is inserted even when any one of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 is pressed, and a bet is made. .. When the third credit insertion switch 79 is pressed, the number displayed on the credit display unit 35 is decremented by 1 as one virtual medal has been inserted, and the first activated line display unit 32 is turned on. The middle line becomes the effective line. When the second credit insertion switch 78 is pressed, the number displayed on the credit display unit 35 is decremented by two as the fact that two virtual medals have been inserted, and the first effective line display unit 32 and the second The effective line display portion 33 lights up, and a total of three combined lines become effective lines. When the first credit insertion switch 77 is pressed, the number displayed on the credit display unit 35 is decremented by 3 because three virtual medals have been inserted, and all the activated line display units 32 to 34 are displayed. When turned on, a total of five combined lines become valid lines.

In addition, when the virtual medals to be inserted when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 77 to 79 are pressed, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 35 is 2, the first credit is displayed. When the insertion switch 77 is pressed, all the numerical values on the credit display unit 35 are subtracted to become 0, and bets are made for the virtual medals that can be inserted.

On the upper part of the front door 12, an upper lamp 13 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right that emits various sound effects as the game progresses and informs the player of the game state. The speaker 14 and the auxiliary display section 15 for giving various information to the player are provided. In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 15 is composed of a liquid crystal display for the purpose of diversifying the display content and increasing the display effect, but even if another display such as a dot matrix display is used. Good. The auxiliary display unit 15 is for executing various display effects along with the progress of the game, and it is possible to think that the game by each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is caused by the main display unit. It is called the auxiliary display unit 15. An upper lamp 13, a speaker 14, and a display control device 111 for driving the auxiliary display unit 15 are provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 15.

A power supply box 121 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 91 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 121 includes a power switch 122, a reset switch 123, a setting key insertion hole 124, and the like. The power switch 122 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 131. The reset switch 123 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. The setting key insertion hole 124 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the payout of medals. In other words, it has a function as a set value changing unit for changing the set value determined by the main control device 131. That is, the hole manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 124 and performing an ON operation.

Above the reel unit 41, the main controller 131 is attached to the back plate 11c of the housing 11. The main controller 131 is a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that temporarily stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port that communicates with various devices, time counting and synchronization. A main board including a clock circuit and the like used in the case of aiming is provided, and the main board is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like as an enclosing means. The substrate box includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected in a non-openable manner by a sealing unit as a sealing means, whereby the substrate box is sealed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

The main controller 131 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on a CPU 151 which is an arithmetic processing unit. In addition to the power supply device 161 provided inside the power supply box 121, an input/output port 155 and the like are connected to the CPU 151 via an internal bus. The main control device 131 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

On the input side of the main controller 131, a start detection sensor 71a for detecting the operation of the start lever 71, stop detection sensors 72a, 73a, 74a for individually detecting the operations of the stop switches 72, 73, 74, a medal slot Insertion medal detection sensor 75a for detecting medals inserted from 75, credit insertion detection sensors 77a, 78a, 79a for individually detecting operation of each credit insertion switch 77, 78, 79, and settlement for detecting operation of settlement switch 80 A detection sensor 80a, a reel index sensor 55 that individually detects the rotational position (origin position) of each reel 42, a payout detection sensor 91a that detects medals paid out from the hopper device 91, and a reset detection sensor that detects operation of the reset switch 123. 123a, various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 124a for detecting that the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 124 and turned on are connected, and signals from these various sensors are input through the input/output port 155. Output to the CPU 151.

A power failure monitoring circuit 161b provided in the power supply device 161 is connected to the input side of the main control device 131 via the input/output port 155. The power supply device 161 is equipped with a power supply unit 161a that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 131, and the power failure monitoring circuit 161b described above.

The power failure monitoring circuit 161b is for monitoring the power cut-off state and generating a power failure signal when power is cut off by the power switch 122 as well as when power is cut. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 161b monitors the stabilized driving voltage of DC 12V output from the power supply unit 161a in this example, and determines that the power supply is cut off when the driving voltage drops to less than 10V, for example. Is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 151 and the input/output port 155, and the CPU 151 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure processing described later.

The power supply unit 161a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 V used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 131 even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 V. As the time for which this stabilized voltage is output, a time sufficient for the main controller 131 to execute the process at the time of power failure is secured.

On the output side of the main controller 131, in order to rotate the activated line display sections 32, 33, 34, the credit display section 35, the remaining payout number display section 36, the acquired number display section 37, and the reels 42L, 42M, 42R. Of the stepping motor 61 (61L, 61M, 61R), the medal passage switching solenoid 83 provided in the selector 84, the hopper device 91, the display control device 111, an external centralized terminal board 171 capable of transmitting information to a hall management device (not shown), etc. Etc. are connected via the input/output port 155.

The above-mentioned CPU 151 has a ROM 152 in which various control programs executed by the CPU 151 and fixed value data are stored, and an operation of temporarily storing various data in executing the control programs stored in the ROM 152. In addition to the RAM 153 for securing the area, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission/reception circuit, and the like, which are not shown, are well-known, as well as the remaining payout number in the BB game. Various counters such as a balance payment counter 154 for counting are built in. The ROM 152 and the RAM 153 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and programs for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures are stored in the ROM 152 described above as a part of the control program.

The RAM 153 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, and when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power is cut off (including the power cutoff by the operation of the power switch 122. The same applies hereinafter). A backup area for storing the value of the stack pointer of is provided. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 151 is configured to receive a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 161b when the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure, etc. The NMI interrupt process as the flag generation process is immediately executed.

Further, in the RAM 153, a BB winning flag is stored in the BB winning flag storage area 153a when the BB game is won in a situation where the gaming state is the normal game and a BB setting flag when the gaming state is the BB game. A storage area such as a BB setting flag storage area 153b in which is stored is provided.

Next, each control process executed by the CPU 151 in the main controller 131 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU 151 is broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started regularly (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment), and an NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). The NMI interrupt processing started by the input of the power failure signal is described. For convenience of description, the NMI interrupt processing and the timer interrupt processing will be described first, and then the main processing will be described.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of NMI interrupt processing. When the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is generated in the power failure monitoring circuit 161b of the power supply device 161, and is output to the main control device 131. The main controller 131, which receives the power failure signal through the NMI terminal, executes the NMI interrupt process.

In the NMI interrupt process, first, in step S101, the data of the use register provided in the CPU 151 is saved in the backup area provided in the RAM 153. Succeedingly, in a step S102, a power failure flag is set in a power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 153. After that, the data saved in the backup area of the RAM 153 in step S103 is restored to the register used by the CPU 151 again. The NMI interrupt process is completed by this restoration process. When the power failure flag can be set without destroying the data of the register used by the CPU 151, the save and restore processing to the backup area can be omitted.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process that is periodically executed by the main control device 131. The CPU 151 of the main control device 131 generates a timer interrupt every 1.49 msec, for example.

First, in the register saving process shown in step S201, the values of all the registers in the CPU 151 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 153. In step S202, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and when the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S203 to execute the power failure process.

Here, the power failure process will be described with reference to FIG. Since this power failure process is performed immediately after the register saving process of the timer interrupt process, it can be executed without interrupting other interrupt processes. Therefore, such as during output processing of various commands or during reading processing of switch status (on/off), the processing at the time of power failure is not executed by interrupting each processing, and executed at such timing. It is no longer necessary to create a program for processing during a power failure that also considers This simplifies the processing program for processing during power failure and reduces the program capacity.

In step S301, it is determined whether the command output is completed. If the output has not ended, this process ends, the process returns to the timer interrupt process, and the command output ends. In this way, it is determined whether or not the command output is completed at the initial stage of the power outage process, and if the output is incomplete, the output process is given priority, and the power outage process is executed after the unit command output process is completed. By doing so, it is not necessary to construct a power failure processing program in consideration of execution of power failure processing during command output. As a result, there is an actual advantage that the ROM 152 processing program can be simplified to reduce the capacity of the ROM 152.

When step S301 is YES, that is, when the output of the command is completed, the process proceeds to step S302, and the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 151 is stored in the backup area in the RAM 153. After that, in step S303, as a stop process, the RAM determination value, which will be described later, is cleared, the output state of the output port of the input/output port 155 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. In step S304, the RAM judgment value is calculated and stored in the backup area. The RAM judgment value is specifically the two's complement of the checksum in the work area address of the RAM 153. By storing the RAM judgment value in the backup area, the checksum of the RAM 153 becomes zero. By setting the checksum of the RAM 153 to 0, subsequent RAM access is prohibited in step S305. After that, it enters an infinite loop in preparation for the power being completely cut off and processing cannot be executed.

Returning to the explanation of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S202, various processes after step S204 are performed.

That is, in step S204, the watchdog timer is cleared to initialize the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction. In step S205, an interrupt end declaration process is performed that enables the CPU 151 itself to set the next timer interrupt. In step S206, stepping motor control processing for driving the stepping motors 61L to 61R, which are the respective drum driving motors, is performed to rotate the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R. In step S207, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) connected to the input/output port 155 are read, and sensor monitoring processing is performed to monitor whether or not the reading result is normal. In step S208, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S209, a counter process of outputting the result of counting the bet number of medals and the number of paid-out coins to the external centralized terminal board 171 is performed.

In step S210, a command output process of outputting various commands to the display control device 111 is performed. In step S211, segment data setting processing for setting the segment data displayed on the credit display unit 35, the remaining payout amount display unit 36, and the acquired number display unit 37 is performed. In step S212, the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to each of the display units 35 to 37 to perform the segment data display process of displaying the corresponding numbers and symbols. In step S213, port output processing for outputting the data corresponding to the I/O device from the input/output port 155 is performed. In step S214, the value of each register saved in the backup area in step S201 is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 151. After that, in step S215, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes ends.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the main processing in main controller 131 executed after the power is turned on. The main process is executed when the power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or turning on the power switch 122.

First, in step S401, as the initialization process, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 151, and the interrupt mode for permitting the interrupt process is set. After that, various settings are made to the register group in the CPU 151, the I/O device and the like. And so on.

Upon completion of these initialization processes, in step S402, it is determined whether or not the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 124 and turned on, and more specifically, whether or not an ON signal is input from the setting key detection sensor 124a. To judge. If the setting key has been turned on, the process advances to step S403 to clear all the data stored in the RAM 153 as a forced RAM clearing process. In a succeeding step S404, a winning probability setting process is performed.

Here, the winning probability setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 10 is prepared in advance with six-stage setting values from "setting value 1" to "setting value 6", and the winning probability is different for each setting value. The winning probability setting process is a process for setting (determining) which set value (winning probability) the internal process should be executed on.

In step S501, it is determined whether or not the setting key has been inserted and the ON operation has been performed. If the ON operation has not been performed, the present process is terminated. If it is turned on, the next timer interrupt is permitted in step S502. After that, the current set value is read in step S503, and the current set value is displayed on the credit display unit 35 in step S504. However, in the process immediately after the setting key is inserted and turned on, the data in the RAM 153 is cleared by the previous forced RAM clearing process, so the set value displayed on the credit display unit 35 is "1". is there.

In step S505, it is determined whether or not the start lever 71 has been operated, and if it has not been operated, the setting update processing shown in steps S506 to S507 is performed. In step S506, it is determined whether the reset switch 123 has been operated. If the reset switch 123 has not been operated, the process directly returns to step S504, and if it has been operated, the set value is updated by 1 in step S507, and then the process returns to step S504. That is, in the setting update process, the set value is updated by 1 each time the reset switch 123 is operated, and the updated set value is displayed on the credit display unit 35. If the reset switch 123 is operated when the set value is "6", the set value is updated to "1".

When the start lever 71 is operated in step S505, it is determined in step S508 whether or not the ON operation of the setting key is continuously performed. If the ON operation of the setting key is continuously performed, the process waits as it is, and if the ON operation is completed, the next timer interrupt is prohibited in step S509. After that, the set value is saved in step S510, and the data other than the set value stored in the RAM 153 is cleared in step S511. In a succeeding step S512, a setting value command including information corresponding to the setting value set this time is set. The set value command thus set is output to the display control device 111 in the command output process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). As a result, the display control device 111 grasps the currently set setting value from the setting values having a plurality of levels. After that, the true selection probability setting process ends.

Returning to the explanation of the main processing, after performing the winning probability setting processing in step S404, the normal processing for performing main control relating to the game is executed in step S405.

On the other hand, if the setting key is not inserted in step S402, the power recovery process shown in step S406 and subsequent steps is performed. The power recovery process is a process of returning the state of the slot machine 10 to the state before the power was shut off. Therefore, in the power recovery process, it is first necessary to confirm whether the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

Therefore, in step S406, it is determined whether the set value is normal. Specifically, when the set value is any of 1 to 6, it is determined to be normal, and when the set value is 0 or 7 or more, it is determined to be abnormal. If the set value is normal, it is checked in step S407 whether the power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, it is further checked in step S408 whether the RAM determination value is normal. Specifically, the value of the checksum of the RAM 153 is checked, and it is confirmed whether the value is normal, that is, the value of the checksum including the RAM judgment value is 0. When the value of the checksum including the RAM judgment value is 0, it is judged that the data in the RAM 153 is normal.

When it is determined in step S408 that the RAM determination value is normal, the process proceeds to step S409, the stack pointer value stored in the backup area is written in the stack pointer of the CPU 151, and the state of the stack before the power is cut off. Restore the condition. Next, in step S410, a power recovery command that notifies execution of power recovery processing is output to the display control device 111. Then, in step S411, the game state is stopped and automatic settlement setting storage processing is performed. In step S412, various sensors such as the start detection sensor 71a are initialized. After the above processing is completed, the power failure flag is erased in step S413, and the process returns to the address before the power was cut off. Specifically, the process returns to the timer interrupt process described above, and the watchdog timer clear process (step S204) is executed.

On the other hand, if any of steps S406 to S408 is NO, that is, if the set value is abnormal, the power failure flag that should be set when the power is shut off is not set, or the RAM determination value is abnormal, It is highly possible that the data in the RAM 153 has been destroyed. In such a case, the operation prohibition process shown in steps S414 to S416 is performed. As the operation prohibition process, first, the next timer interrupt process is prohibited in step S414, and all the output ports in the input/output port 155 are cleared in step S415 so that all the actuators connected to the input/output port 155 are cleared. Control to off state. Then, in step S416, an error notification process is performed to notify the hall manager or the like of the occurrence of an error. The operation prohibited state is maintained until the above-described winning probability setting process is performed.

Next, a normal process for performing main control relating to a game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not a medal necessary for starting a game is bet. If the medals necessary for starting the game are bet, then a bet setting command is set in step S602. The bet setting command thus set is output to the display control device 111 in the command output process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). As a result, the display control device 111 recognizes that the number of bets set for starting the game has been set. In a succeeding step S603, it is determined whether or not the start lever 71 is operated.

If YES in both steps S601 and S603, the lottery process in step S604, the reel control process in step S605, the medal payout process in step S606, and the BB game process in step S607 are sequentially executed, and an end command is issued in step S608. set. The set end command is output to the display control device 111 in the command output process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). As a result, the display control device 111 recognizes that one game has ended. After performing the processing of steps S604 to S608 described above, the process returns to step S601. On the other hand, if no medals have been bet in step S601 or the start lever 71 is not operated in step S603, the process returns to step S601.

Next, each process of step S604 to step S607 in the normal process will be described.

The lottery process in step S604 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the lottery process, first, in step S701, a lottery table selection process is performed to select a lottery table for determining whether or not the prize is won.

Here, in the slot machine 10, the normal game and the BB game are set as the game states as described above, and a lottery table is prepared corresponding to each game state. Therefore, the normal game lottery table and the BB game lottery table will be described. First, the base game lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17(a) and 18(a). FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the winning probability in the base game, and FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the base game lottery table.

In the normal game, as shown in FIG. 17(a), five types of winning combinations, re-play, cherry, bell, watermelon, and BB, are set, and the set values are excluded except for re-play. The winning probability is set according to. Specifically, small wins such as cherry wins, bell wins, and watermelon wins have their winning probabilities set basically in correspondence with a predetermined range of set values, with higher wins being more likely than smaller wins. Is set to be high. The winning probability of the BB combination is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the set value, and the higher the setting value, the higher the winning probability.

The relationship between the set value and the winning probability is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and is arbitrary as long as the expected value of the medal is higher as the set value is larger. For example, as long as the set value is larger, the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher, the winning probability of the BB combination may be the same for all the setting values, and as the setting value is larger, the winning probability of the BB combination is higher. In that case, the winning probabilities of other combinations may be the same for all set values. Further, if the set value is higher as a whole, the expected value of the medal acquisition is higher, the higher the set value is, the lower the probability of winning the BB role or the probability of winning other roles is.

In addition, a lottery table is prepared in a one-to-one correspondence with the number of medals bet (1 to 3), and the lottery table is selected based on the number of medals bet. For example, the winning probability of a winning combination when three bets are placed is three times higher than the winning probability of a winning combination when one bet is placed. Note that FIG. 17A shows the winning probability when three medals are bet.

The winning probability as described above is realized by setting the base game lottery table in correspondence with the set value and the number of medals bet. That is, in the base game lottery table, as shown in FIG. 18A, the index values IV are set in the same number as the number of winning combinations. As described above, in the normal game, five types of winnings of re-play, cherry, bell, watermelon, and BB can occur, so five index values IV of 1 to 5 are set. Each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination, and a point value PV is set. When the base game lottery table shown in FIG. 18A is selected, the winning probability is that when the set value in FIG. 17A is “1”. In other words, the re-game winning probability is about 7.3, the cherry hand winning probability is about 1/128, the bell winning probability is about 1/7, the watermelon winning probability is about 1/50, the BB role The winning probability is about 1/360.

Next, the BB lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17(b) and 18(b). FIG. 17B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the winning probability in the BB game, and FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the BB game lottery table.

In the BB game, as shown in FIG. 17(b), only two types of winning combinations, that is, a bell combination and a watermelon combination are set. As described above, in the normal game, the winning probability is set corresponding to the set value, but in the BB game, the winning probability is not set corresponding to the set value, and the winning probability is set regardless of any set value. Are the same. However, the winning probability is set in a one-to-one correspondence with the number of medals bet (1 to 3). FIG. 17B shows the winning probability when three medals are bet. In the BB game, the winning probability may be changed according to the set value.

In the BB game lottery table, as shown in FIG. 18B, the index value IV and the point value PV are set in correspondence with the bell combination and the watermelon combination. When the BB lottery table shown in FIG. 18(b) is selected, the winning probability is as shown in FIG. 17(b). In other words, the probability of winning the bell role is about 1/1, and the probability of winning the watermelon role is about 1/5.

Here, in the BB game lottery table, the probability of winning the winning combination is much higher than that in the normal lottery table, and the winning of the winning combination will occur frequently in each game of the BB game. That is, in the BB game, the Bell role is a frequent role, and the Watermelon role is a specific role that appears less frequently than the Bell role. Further, as described above, 15 coins are paid out when the bell prize is established in the BB game, whereas only 4 coins are paid out even if the watermelon prize is established in the BB game. That is, in the slot machine 10, the number of medals to be paid out when the winning is established is larger in the frequent winning combination than in the specific winning combination (a better privilege can be obtained at the time of winning).

Returning to the description of the lottery process, after performing the lottery table selection process in step S701, the process proceeds to step S702. In step S702, the index value IV is set to 1, and in the subsequent step S703, a determination value DV used when determining the winning/non-winning of a winning combination is set. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random number value latched by the random number counter when the start lever 71 is operated is set as the current determination value DV, and this random number value corresponds to 1 which is the current index value IV. The value PV is added to obtain a new determination value DV.

Here, the random number counter will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, two 8-bit shift registers are used to generate a random number “0 to 65535”. Each shift register is updated one by one periodically (for example, every 100 ns), a value obtained by exchanging the upper bit and the lower bit of each shift register is input to the CPU 151, and when the start lever 71 is operated (that is, the start detection sensor 71a). (When the ON signal is received) is latched as a random number value. This is a device for making the random number value used in the initial determination value setting process irregular, and for example, a configuration in which the bits of each shift register are randomly replaced is latched as a random number value. Good.

Then, in step S704, 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, and if it exceeds 65535, the winning flag of the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is provided in the RAM 153 in step S705. It stores in each corresponding winning flag storage area.

Here, when the winning flag is the small winning combination flag or the re-game winning flag, these winning flags are cleared at the end of the game times in which the corresponding winning flag is stored. On the other hand, when the winning flag is the BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is cleared under one of the conditions that the combination of the BB symbols is established on the activated line. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of game times. In the winning/non-winning determination of the winning combination after the next game time when the BB winning flag is carried over, the winning/non-winning determination of the small winning combination or the re-play is performed, but the winning/non-winning determination regarding the BB is not performed.

If the judgment value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S704, it means that the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV has been lost. In such a case, the index value IV is incremented by 1 in step S706, and in the following step S707, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a combination to be judged as right or wrong. Specifically, it is determined whether the index value IV added by 1 has exceeded the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a winning combination to be judged, the process returns to step S703 and the winning judgment of the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S703, the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the winning combination of the previous combination is made, to obtain a new determination value DV. In step S704, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is valid based on the determination value DV.

After storing the winning flag in step S705, or when it is determined in step S707 that there is no winning combination to be judged, the lottery result command is set in step S708. This set lottery result command is output to the display control device 111 in the command output process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). As a result, the display control device 111 recognizes that one game time has started and the lottery result of the winning combination in the started game time.

After that, in step S709, a sliding table setting process for setting a sliding table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed, and then the main lottery process is ended.

Next, the sliding table setting process will be described.

The sliding table is a table in which it is determined how much the reel should be slid (rotated) and then stopped from the timing when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed. That is, the sliding table is a reaching pattern that has reached the base point position (on the lower line in this embodiment) when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed, and a stop pattern that actually stops at the base point position. It is a stop data group with a defined relationship.

In the present slot machine 10, when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated, the reaching symbol is stopped as it is, the corresponding reel is slid for one symbol and then stopped, and the corresponding reel is slid for two symbols and then stopped. In the case, five patterns are prepared as the reel stop mode, in which three symbols are slid and then stopped, and four symbols are slid and then stopped. This closely relates to the timing at which the player operates the stop switches 72 to 74 and the symbol arrangement (hereinafter, referred to as "stop result") that stops within a range that can be visually recognized from each display window 32L, 32M, 32R. It is a device for associating. In other words, by stopping each reel 42L, 42M, 42R from the timing when the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated until the specified time (190 msec) elapses, it is as if the stop result was determined by the operation of the player. It is possible to make the player have a great impression. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which up to 4 symbols can be slid, it is possible to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery as much as possible within the specified time on the activated line. ..

FIG. 19 is an example of a sliding table set when the watermelon symbol is stopped on the activated line. The symbol with the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops on the lower line. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the "bell" symbol, which is the 7th symbol of the left reel 42L, is reaching the lower line, the left reel 42L stops without sliding and the 9th symbol is the symbol. "Watermelon" design stops on the upper line. In addition, a symbol with a non-zero number of slips means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, if the left stop switch 72 is pressed while the "replay" symbol, which is the 8th symbol of the left reel 42L, is reaching the lower line, the left reel 42L slides by one symbol and the 9th symbol " Watermelon" pattern stops on the bottom line. That is, if the stop switch is pressed while a symbol with a non-zero number of slips is arriving on the lower line, the corresponding reel slides by the number of slips and then stops. As described above, in the sliding table, the number of slides when the stop switches 72 to 74 are pressed at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R reach the lower line are set for each symbol number. There is.

However, even when the sliding table is set, the "watermelon" symbol does not stop on the effective line depending on the timing of pressing the stop switch, and so-called spillage may occur. This has been decided beforehand that the range that can be slid is within 190 msec from the timing when the stop switch is pressed (for up to 4 symbols), and the "watermelon" symbol that has reached the lower line has reached the next lower line. This is because the interval up to the “watermelon” symbol is set to be 5 symbols or more apart. For example, in the middle reel 42M, only the 3 symbols are separated from the 5th "watermelon" symbol to the 9th "watermelon" symbol, while the 9th "watermelon" symbol to the 18th "watermelon" symbol 8 patterns are separated. Therefore, for example, if the middle stop switch 73 is pressed at the timing when the 11th "replay" symbol of the middle reel 42M reaches the lower line, even if the middle reel 42M is slid by 4 symbols, "watermelon The symbol cannot be stopped on the activated line. Also, since there are only 1 symbol on each reel for the "white 7" symbol, the "red 7" symbol and the "youth" symbol, like the "watermelon" symbol, if you have won the B role, it will stop at the specified timing. Unless the switches 72 to 74 are operated, the respective symbols cannot be stopped on the activated line, which may result in missing.

This omission will be described in detail. In the present slot machine 10, there are two patterns in the case of missing. Of these, the first pattern can occur when a section of five symbols or more is set between the symbols of the same type. Specifically, as described above, even if a winning combination other than the winning combination is won in the lottery process, the winning combination will not be won unless the combination of winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination is lined up on one activated line. Further, when two reels of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped, the effective line (hereinafter, the line is also referred to as a winning line) in which a combination of winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination is arranged is limited. In such a situation, if a section for five symbols or more is set between the symbols of the same type that constitute the winning symbol combination on the remaining reels, the winning symbol combination is configured on the established line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch. The pattern that does not stop may not be stopped and may be dropped. In addition, the failure of the aspect of the first pattern may occur when the effective line for stopping the combination of the winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination is limited at the stage of the first stop or the second stop (hereinafter, The line is also called a limited line).

The second pattern may occur when a section of 7 symbols or more (a section in which 7 or more symbols exist) is set between the symbols of the same type. Specifically, in this slot machine 10, the number of symbols that can be visually recognized through the display windows 31L, 31M, and 31R as described above is set to three reels each, and each effective line has three symbols each. Are set so as to pass through any three of the nine positions at which the line stops in a straight line. In such a situation, if a section of 7 symbols or more is set between the symbols of the same kind forming the winning symbol combination on any one of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R, the reel is stopped first. Even in some cases, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols composing the winning symbol combination may not be stopped on any of the activated lines, and a dropout may occur at the first stop stage.

On the other hand, the "bell" symbol and the "replay" symbol are arranged so that the number of symbols between the symbol that reaches first and the symbol of the same type that reaches next on the lower line is 4 symbols or less. Since each reel 42L, 42M, 42R can be stopped after sliding for a maximum of 4 symbols from the timing at which each stop switch 72, 73, 74 was operated, by making such a symbol arrangement, each stop switch 72 , 73, 74 is operated at any timing, if the bell winning flag or the replay winning flag is set, the combination of the “bell” symbol and the combination of the “replay” symbols are stopped on the activated line. Can be made.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the sliding table setting process, first, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is stored in the BB winning flag storage area 153a of the RAM 153. If the BB winning flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S802, and the first winning number uniquely corresponding to the winning flag is stored in the winning number storage area of the RAM 153. The winning number is a number used when setting the sliding table, and when the first winning number is stored, the winning flag is not stored or only one winning flag is stored. Means In a succeeding step S803, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the first winning number is stored in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153, and this processing is ended.

When it is determined in step S801 that the BB winning flag is stored, it is further determined in step S804 whether or not the winning flag is stored in another winning flag storage area of the RAM 153. If no other winning flag is stored, it means that only the BB winning flag is stored. Therefore, the processes of steps S802 to S803 described above are performed, and this process ends. On the other hand, when another winning flag is stored, it means that the small win or re-game is won while the BB winning flag is carried over. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S805, and the second winning number uniquely corresponding to the stored winning flag is stored in the winning number storage area of the RAM 153. When the second winning number is stored, it means that the BB winning flag and the small winning combination flag or the re-game winning flag are stored. In a succeeding step S806, a sliding table uniquely determined from the value of the second winning number is stored in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153, and this processing is ended. At this time, in the slot machine 10, a sliding table is set in which a symbol corresponding to at least one of the BB winning flag and the other winning flag is set to stop on any of the activated lines.

Next, the reel control process of step S605 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the reel control process, first, in step S901, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is performed. In the rotation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel was started in the previous game time, and wait processing was performed to wait until the time has elapsed. After that, the rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is started. Therefore, even if the player bets a medal and operates the start lever 71, the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R may not immediately start rotating. In a succeeding step S902, whether or not any one of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed to generate a reel stop command, more specifically, whether or not an ON signal from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a is received. If the stop command is not issued, the process waits until the stop command is issued. However, in the present embodiment, the period from the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R to the constant speed rotation at a predetermined speed is set as an invalid period, and the stop switches 72 to Even if 74 is pressed, the ON signals from the stop detection sensors 72a to 74a are invalidated. By the way, in the present embodiment, the period from the start of rotation of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R until 0.5 second elapses is set as the invalid period.

If one of the stop switches 72 to 74 is pressed to generate a stop command in step S902, the process proceeds to step S903, and whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, only one reel It is determined whether or not the stop switch has been pressed while rotating. If the current stop command is not the third stop command, the sliding table first change process is performed in step S904.

Here, the sliding table first changing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the sliding table first changing process, it is determined in step S1001 whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch has been pressed while all reels are rotating. If it is the first stop command, the first stop changing process shown in steps S1002 to S1005 is performed. In the first stop change process, it is confirmed in step S1002 which stop switch has been operated, and in step S1003 it is determined whether or not the left stop switch 72 has been operated. Then, when the left stop switch 72 is operated, this processing is terminated without changing the sliding table. This is because in the previous sliding table setting process (see FIG. 20), the sliding table is set on the assumption that the left stop switch 72 is operated first. On the other hand, when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 72 is operated, it means that the stop switches are operated in an order different from the assumed order. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1004, and the winning number stored in the winning number storage area of the RAM 153 is confirmed. In a succeeding step S1005, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153 is changed to the irregular pushing sliding table corresponding to the winning number and the operated stop switch, and the present processing is ended. In other words, it can be said that the first stop changing process is a process of changing the sliding table based on the type of the winning flag stored and the operated stop switch.

When it is determined in step S1001 that the current stop command is not the first stop command, the stop command is the second stop command, that is, the stop switch is pressed while one reel is stopped. It means that it was done. In such a case, the second stop change processing shown in steps S1006 to S1009 is performed. In the second stop change processing, first, in step S1006, the stop switch operated at the time of the first stop command and the stop switch operated at the time of the second stop command, that is, the order in which the stop switches are operated are confirmed. In a succeeding step S1007, at the timing when the ON signal is received from the stop detection sensor corresponding to the stop switch operated at the time of the second stop command, it is confirmed what number of symbols has arrived on the lower line. In a succeeding step S1008, it is confirmed whether or not the reaching symbol reaching the lower line is a changed symbol which is uniquely derived from the sliding table currently stored. If the symbol number of the reaching symbol and the symbol number of the changed symbol match, the process proceeds to step S1009, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153 is changed to the sliding table for line change, and this processing ends. .. Further, when the symbol number of the reaching symbol and the symbol number of the changed symbol do not match, this processing is ended as it is. In other words, it can be said that the second stop changing process is a process of changing the sliding table based on the type of the winning flag derived from the sliding table and the operation timing of the stop switch (reel stop start position).

Returning to the description of the reel control process, after performing the sliding table first changing process, or when the current stop command is the third stop command, the arrival pattern that has arrived on the lower line in step S905. Check the design number. In step S906, the sliding amount corresponding to the reaching symbol is calculated from the sliding table set in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153, and in step S907, the symbol number of the stopped symbol which is actually stopped on the lower line is determined. In step S908, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, reel stop processing for stopping the reel is performed in step S909. In step S910, it is determined whether or not all reels are stopped. If all reels are not stopped, the sliding table second changing process is performed in step S911.

Here, the sliding table second changing process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the sliding table second changing process, the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped on the lower line of the reel currently stopped in step S1101 is confirmed. In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the stopped symbol matches the symbol number of the changed symbol uniquely derived from the currently stored sliding table. If they do not match, this process is terminated without changing the sliding table. If they match, the process proceeds to step S1103, and the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area of the RAM 153 is changed to the line changing sliding table, and this processing is ended. After the sliding table second changing process, since there is a spinning reel, the process returns to step S1102. In other words, it can be said that the sliding table second changing process is a process of changing the sliding table based on the type of the winning flag derived from the sliding table and the reel stop position.

When all reels are stopped in step S910, the process proceeds to step S912, payout determination processing is performed, and the reel control processing is ended. In the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is lined up on the activated line. When the winning combination is not lined up on the activated line, “0” is set in the expected payout amount storage area of the RAM 153 so that the winning combination is on the activated line. When the winning combination is in line with the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning combination. When they match, the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination arranged in the planned payout amount storage area is set.

In the payout determination process, a re-game process is performed. In the re-gaming process, the number of bets for the game is confirmed, and the same number of bets as the confirmation result is set again. Therefore, when the re-game winning is established, the player can start the next game time without reducing the medals owned and without inserting the medals.

Next, the medal payout process of step S606 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the medal payout process, first, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts counted by the number-of-payouts counter in step S1201 matches the planned payout amount stored in the planned payout amount storage area. If the number of payouts does not match the expected number of payouts, it is determined in step S1202 whether or not the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50). When the upper limit is not reached, the count value of the credit counter and the payout amount are incremented by 1 in steps S1203 and S1205.

On the other hand, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit in step S1202, the medal payout rotating plate is driven in step S1204 to pay the medals from the hopper device 91 to the medal tray 18 via the medal discharge port 17. put out. In the following step S1205, the payout amount is incremented by 1 in accordance with the medal detection signal of the payout detection sensor 91a attached to the hopper device 91. Then, it returns to step S1201 again.

When the number of payouts and the planned number of payouts match in step S1201, it is determined in step S1206 whether or not the BB setting flag is stored in the BB setting flag storage area 153b of the RAM 153. If the BB setting flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1208, and after the payout ending process is performed, the present process is ended. In the payout end process, the values of the planned payout amount storage area and the payout completion number counter are reset to "0". The value of the acquired number display portion 37 is reset when the bet is placed on the medal to start the next game time.

On the other hand, if the BB setting flag is stored, a process of subtracting the current payout completion number from the count value of the remaining payout number counter 154 of the CPU 151 is performed in step S1207. Then, in step S1208, payout end processing is performed, and the main medal payout processing is ended.

Next, the BB game process of step S607 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

Here, the BB game is a game having a higher medal acquisition expected value than the normal game. Specifically, at each game, the bell prize is established with a higher probability than in the normal game, and the number of medals to be paid out when the bell prize is established is set to be larger than that in the normal game. Further, the BB game ends when the number of paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 405 coins). This is a device for limiting the player's motivation and ensuring the soundness of the game by setting an upper limit on the number of medals paid out during the BB game. In particular, in this case, since it is only necessary to count the number of paid-out medals to determine the end timing of the BB game, it is possible to facilitate the control during the BB game. That is, in the configuration that determines the ending timing of the BB game based on the number of medals acquired, it is necessary to count the difference between the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out medals to determine the ending timing.

As described above, the BB game ends when the number of paid-out medals reaches a predetermined number. In order to play a game, at least one medal must be bet each time the game is played. Therefore, the player who has reached the predetermined number with a small number of games in the BB game has won the number of medals bet. There will be more medals. Therefore, it is conceivable that the player plays the game with the expectation that the specified number will be reached with the smallest possible number of games. As a result, the player may think that a disadvantage has occurred when a winning combination with a small number of paid out medals or a winning combination with a small number of paid out medals is established in the BB game.

In the BB game process, first, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the BB setting flag is stored in the BB setting flag storage area 153b of the RAM 153. When the gaming state is the normal game and the BB setting flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1302.

In step S1302, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is stored in the BB winning flag storage area 153a of the RAM 153. When the BB winning flag is not stored, the main BB game process is ended as it is.

If the BB winning flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S1303, it is determined whether or not the combination of BB symbols is stopped on the activated line this time, and if the combination of BB symbols is not stopped, the BB game process is performed as it is. To finish. On the other hand, when the combination of BB symbols is stopped on the activated line this time, the BB game setting process is performed in step S1304, and then the present BB game process is ended.

In the BB game setting process, the BB winning flag is deleted from the BB winning flag storing area 153a, and the BB setting flag is stored in the BB setting flag storing area 153b. Further, "405" is set in the balance payout number counter 154 of the CPU 151 as the payout prescribed number. As a result, the BB game ends on the condition that 405 medals are paid out.

In the BB game setting process, a BB setting command is set. This set BB setting command is output to the display control device 111 in the command output process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). As a result, the display control device 111 recognizes that the gaming state has shifted from the normal game to the BB game.

On the other hand, when the gaming state is the BB game and the BB setting flag is stored, the process proceeds to step S1305. In step S1305, it is determined whether the balance payout number counter 154 of the CPU 151 is "0". When the balance payout number counter 154 is not “0”, the present BB game process is ended as it is. When the balance payout number counter 154 is "0", the main BB game process is ended after the BB game end process is performed in step S1306.

In the BB game ending process, the BB setting flag is erased from the BB setting flag storage area 153b. In the BB game end processing, a BB end command is set. This set BB end command is output to the display control device 111 in the command output process of step S210 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). Accordingly, the display control device 111 recognizes that the gaming state has returned from the BB game to the normal game.

Next, each control process executed by the display control device 111 will be described. Here, prior to describing the respective control processes, the electrical configuration of the display control device 111 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG. 26.

The display control device 111 has a function of driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and controls the various devices 13 to 15 to perform notification of the game situation, various suggestions, and various effects. To do. From this point, it can be said that the display control device 111 has a function of controlling the notification means, a function of controlling the suggestion means, and a function of controlling the effect means. The display control device 111 is equipped with a microcomputer centered on a CPU 181 which is an arithmetic processing means.

The CPU 181 has a ROM 182 and a RAM 183 built therein. The ROM 182 and the RAM 183 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and programs for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 27 and subsequent figures are stored in the ROM 182 as part of the control program. The ROM 182 and the RAM 183 may not be built in the CPU 181, but may be provided as independent chips.

Further, the ROM 182 is provided with a plurality of storage areas in which various data used for giving notifications and effects on the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15 are stored. For example, a stage data group storage area 182a and a display data group storage area 182b in which a large number of display contents such as effects performed on the auxiliary display unit 15 are stored, and a lottery for selecting which effect is to be performed from a large number of prepared effects A lottery table group storage area 182c is provided in which a lot of lottery tables referred to at this time are stored.

The RAM 183 is provided with a plurality of counter areas 184 to 187 and a plurality of information storage areas 188 to 195. Regarding the counter areas 184 to 187, specifically, a timer counter 184 that is referred to when measuring time in various processes, a random number counter area 185 that is referred to when performing lottery of effects, and each game of a normal game and a BB game. There is provided a game number counter area 186 referred to when grasping the number of continuous games in the state, and a specific combination counter area 187 referred to when grasping the number of winnings of a specific combination (specifically, watermelon combination) in the BB game. ing. The random number counter area 185 is an area that can store any of the random numbers “0 to 65535” (or information corresponding thereto).

As the storage areas 188 to 195, specifically, a setting value information storage area (setting value information storage unit) 188 for storing information on setting values currently set in the slot machine 10, and a lottery for a winning combination in the main control device 131. A lottery result information storage area (role lottery result information storage unit) 189 for storing result information and a display information storage area (display information storage unit for storing display information for specifying display data to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15) ) 190 and are provided. The display information storage area 190 may be configured to store address information of display data to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15 in the display data group storage area 182b stored in the ROM 182.

In addition, a BB setting flag storage area (game state storage unit) 191 that stores a BB setting flag indicating that the gaming state is staying in the BB game, and a first stage display or a second stage described later in the normal game. A normal stage flag storage area (impossible state storage unit) 192 that stores each stage flag indicating information indicating that the player is staying on the display, and information indicating that he is staying on a specific stage display to be described later in the normal game are shown. A specific stage flag storage area (suggestion allowance state storage unit in the normal gaming state) 193 for storing a specific stage flag, and a transition indicating information that prohibits switching from the specific stage display to the first and second stage display A non-shiftable flag storage area (a non-shiftable state storage unit) 194 for storing a non-permissible flag, and a suggestion/permissible flag storage area (for storing a suggestion/permissible flag indicating information that the suggestive effect described later in the BB game can be executed) A suggestion allowable state storage unit) 195 in the special game state is provided.

A signal latch circuit 196 for latching a control signal such as a command output from the main controller 131 and a clock circuit 197 for generating a clock signal every 1 msec are provided on the input side of the CPU 181 having the ROM 182 and the RAM 183 built therein. It is connected. In addition to these, an input unit that receives electric power from the power supply device 161, and outputs a power failure signal to the CPU 181 when the received power (or voltage) drops below the power failure reference value is connected. The signal latch circuit 196 and the clock circuit 197 may be built in the CPU 181. The upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15 are connected to the output side of the CPU 181.

Next, each control process executed by the CPU 181 of the display control device 111 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the CPU is roughly classified into a display main processing which is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing which is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 1 msec). Here, for convenience of description, the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the display main process will be described.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed by the CPU 181. The CPU 181 executes timer interrupt processing, for example, every 1 msec based on the clock signal generated from the clock circuit 197.

In the timer interrupt processing, first, in step S1401, "1" is added to the value of the timer counter area 184. Here, the timer counter area 184 is a counter area referred to when measuring time in various processes as described above, and stores the number of times the timer interrupt process is performed.

In a succeeding step S1402, it is determined whether or not the command output from the main controller 131 is input in the signal latch circuit 196. If no command has been input, this timer interrupt processing ends. If a command has been input, the input command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 183 in step S1403, and then this timer interrupt processing ends.

The command storage process may be executed at the timing when the command is input from the main controller 131. In this case, command interrupt processing is executed instead of timer interrupt processing. Further, in the configuration for executing the command interrupt process as described above, the timer interrupt process may be executed separately from the command interrupt process.

Next, the display main process will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the display main process. The display main process is executed when the power is turned on by recovery from a power failure or turning on the power switch 122.

First, in step S1501, as the initialization process, the value of the stack pointer is set in the CPU 181, and the interrupt mode for permitting the timer interrupt process is set. After that, various types of registers for the CPU 181 and various I/O devices are set. Make settings, etc.

When the initialization process ends, in step S1502, it is determined whether the system state is the power reduction state, that is, whether the drive power has decreased to the power failure reference value. Then, when the system state is the power reduction state, it is determined that the power supply is cut off, and power failure processing is performed in step S1503. This power outage process has a well-known configuration, and therefore its description is omitted here. After the power failure process, the process returns to step S1501.

If the system state is not the low power state, it is checked in step S1504 whether or not a command is input from the main control device 131, more specifically, whether or not a command is input in timer interrupt processing. If a command has been input, command check processing is executed in step S1505. In the command check process, it is determined which command is input in the previous timer interrupt process, and based on the type of the input command, the light emission mode of the upper lamp 13, the sound output mode of the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit. Processing such as determining the display content in 15 is performed.

As the processing performed in the command check processing, the set value command processing performed based on the input of the setting value command, the bet setting command processing performed based on the input of the bet setting command, and the lottery result performed based on the input of the lottery result command There are a command process, an end command process performed based on the input of an end command, a BB setting command process performed based on the input of a BB setting command, and a BB end command process performed based on the input of a BB end command. Details of each of these processes will be described later.

When no command is input or after the command check process is completed, the process advances to step S1506 to execute a drive control process for driving the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15. Of the drive control processing, the display drive control processing for driving the auxiliary display unit 15 will be described in detail later.

After that, after performing the random value updating process in step S1507, the process returns to step S1501. In the random number value updating process, the process of updating the value of the random number counter area 185 of the RAM 183 is performed.

Next, of the command check process and the drive control process, various processes related to display on the auxiliary display unit 15 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 29 to 39. The processing relating to the upper lamp 13 and the speaker 14 is performed in association with the following processing in the auxiliary display unit 15, that is, in conformity with the display content in the auxiliary display unit 15.

Prior to description of various processes, display contents on the auxiliary display unit 15 will be described. In the slot machine 10, the stage display and the effect display are performed on the auxiliary display unit 15.

The stage display refers to display contents that are displayed when the effect display is not performed and after the effect display is finished and before the next effect display is started. Here, the stage display for the normal game and the stage display for the BB game are set as the stage display.

Three types of display are set for the normal game stage display: a first stage display, a second stage display, and a specific stage display, which have different display contents. Of these, the first and second stage displays are stage displays selected in a situation in which the suggestive performance display relating to the suggestion of the set value is not performed, and the specific stage display is selected in a situation in which the suggestive effect display is performed. It is a stage display. From this point, it can be said that the first and second stage displays are suggestion impossible notification displays (or suggestion impossible notifications) indicating that the suggestion effect display is not performed and the suggestion effect display is performed for the specific stage display. It can be said that it is a suggestion possibility notification display (or suggestion possibility notification) indicating that the obtained suggestable state. Further, the suggestion effect display is also performed in the BB game, but winning the BB combination in the lottery process (FIG. 16) of the main control device 131 during the display of the specific stage causes the suggestion effect display in the BB game. It is one of the conditions. From this point as well, the specific stage display can be said to be a suggestion possibility notification display.

For the BB game stage display, a first half stage display and a second half stage display having different display contents are set. Of these, the first half stage display is displayed from the start of the BB game up to the switching reference game number (switching reference game number), and the second half stage display is displayed from after the switching reference game number has elapsed to the end of the BB game. Here, as described above, the total payout number of medals, which is the ending condition of the BB game, is set to 405, and the number of payout medals of the bell prize, which is the maximum payout number of medals at the time of winning in the BB game, is 15. Is set to. Therefore, the BB game will be continued at least 27 game times (will be continued a plurality of game times), and the switching reference game frequency is set to "14". It goes without saying that the number of continuous games and the number of switching reference games of these BB games are not limited to the above. The contents of the selected effect display are different between the situation where the first half stage display is performed and the situation where the latter half stage display is performed. In detail, in the situation where the first half stage display is made, the success effect display or the failure effect display is made at each game time, whereas in the situation where the second half stage display is made, even if the effect display is made. Only the suggestive presentation is displayed.

On the other hand, the effect display is a display content that is displayed based on the selection result (or lottery result) of whether or not to execute and the content to be executed at each game time. More specifically, whether or not to execute and the content to be executed are selected based on the lottery result of the winning combination in the lottery process (FIG. 16) of the main control device 131, and the display content displayed based on the selection result. Is. Since various selections are made based on the lottery result of the winning combination as described above, it can be said that the selection trigger for the effect display is the same as the lottery trigger for the winning combination. As the effect display, the above-mentioned suggestion effect display, success effect display, and failure effect display are set.

As described above, the display contents on the auxiliary display unit 15 are greatly different between the normal game and the BB game. Therefore, in order to facilitate understanding, various processes relating to display of the normal game will be described first.

<Various processing relating to display of normal game>
<Set value command processing>
The set value command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the set value command processing, it is determined whether or not the set value command is input in step S1601. This set value command is a command output when the set value is changed in the winning probability setting process (FIG. 14) of the main controller 131 as described above.

When the set value command has not been input, this set value command processing is ended as it is. When a set value command is input, the set value information included in the set value command is stored in the set value information storage area 188 of the RAM 183 in step S1602, and then this set value command processing is ended. .. By executing the set value command process, the display control device 111 can grasp the set value set in the winning probability setting process (FIG. 14) of the main control device 131.

<Bet setting command processing>
Next, the bet setting command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the bet setting command processing, it is determined whether or not the bet setting command is input in step S1701. This bet setting command is a command output when it is determined that the bet setting necessary for starting the game is made in the normal process (FIG. 15) of the main control device 131 as described above.

If the bet setting command has not been input, the present bet setting command processing is ended as it is. When the bet setting command is input, after the effect end information is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183 in step S1702, the present bet setting command process is ended. By storing the effect end information, the effect display is ended when the effect display is executed in the previous game time. It should be noted that after the production display is finished, the display is switched to the current stage display.

<Lottery result command processing>
Next, the lottery result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In this lottery result command process, based on the lottery result in the lottery process (FIG. 16) of the main control device 131, selection of whether or not to perform effect display and selection of contents of effect display to be performed are performed.

First, in step S1801, it is determined whether a lottery result command has been input. This lottery result command is a command output when the lottery result of the winning combination is confirmed in the lottery process (FIG. 16) of the main control device 131 as described above.

When the lottery result command has not been input, the main lottery result command processing is ended as it is. When the lottery result command is input, the lottery result information included in the lottery result command is stored in the lottery result information storage area 189 of the RAM 183 in step S1802. In the following step S1803, the value of the game number counter area 186 of the RAM 183 is incremented by 1, and then the process proceeds to step S1804.

In step S1804, it is determined whether or not the BB setting flag is stored in the BB setting flag storage area 191 of the RAM 183. The BB setting flag is a flag stored when a BB setting command is input from the main control device 131. If the BB setting flag is not stored, after executing the base game effect setting process in step S1805, the main lottery result command process is ended. On the other hand, when the BB setting flag is stored, after executing the BB game effect setting process in step S1806, the main lottery result command process is ended. This time, since it is the lottery result command process in the normal game, after executing the normal game effect setting process in step S1805, the main lottery result command process is ended.

<Standard game effect setting process>
Here, the base game effect setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.

In the normal game effect setting process, first, in step S1901, it is determined whether the lottery result information stored in the lottery result information storage area 189 of the RAM 183 is a BB combination information. In the case of the information of the BB combination, the effect setting process for the BB combination winning of steps S1902 to S1905 is executed.

In the effect setting process for winning the BB combination, first, in step S1902, it is determined whether a specific stage flag is stored in the specific stage flag storage area 193 of the RAM 183.

Here, the specific stage display will be described. The specific stage display is the stage display selected in the situation where the suggestive effect display is performed as described above. Further, the specific stage display is displayed in the normal game after the end of the BB game when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the BB game. Then, after that, in the situation of the specific stage display, the normal game continues a plurality of game times and reaches the end reference game number (for example, 100 games), so that the display shifts to the first stage display or the second stage display. The specific stage flag is a flag stored for the CPU 181 to know that the stage display in the normal game is the specific stage display.

If the specific stage flag is stored, in step S1903 the transfer disable flag is stored in the transfer disable flag storage area 194 of the RAM 183, and then the process proceeds to step S1904. If the specific stage flag is not stored, the step is directly performed. It proceeds to S1904. The non-shiftable flag is a flag stored for the CPU 181 to know that switching from the specific stage display to the first and second stage display is impossible as described above. In other words, in the situation where the transition prohibition flag is stored, even if the number of continuous games after the BB game of the normal game reaches the end reference number of games, the transition to the first stage display or the second stage display is not performed, The specific stage display continues.

In step S1904, BB confirmation display lottery processing is performed. In this BB confirmation display lottery process, the BB confirmation display lottery table stored in the lottery table group storage area 182c of the ROM 182 is compared with the value stored in the random number counter area 185 of the RAM 183, and the BB is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to confirm the display. The winning probability is about 4/5. The lottery result is stored in the register or the like of the CPU 181.

In a succeeding step S1905, it is determined whether or not the BB confirmation display wins. If the BB confirmed display is selected, after the BB confirmed display information is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183 in step S1906, the normal game effect setting process is ended. By storing the BB confirmation display information, the BB confirmation display is performed on the auxiliary display unit 15, and the player can recognize that the BB combination is won. Even after the production end information is stored in the above-described bet setting command processing after the BB confirmation display is made and before the shift to the BB game, the confirmation display is not terminated. The normal game effect setting process is also not executed.

If the lottery result information stored in the lottery result information storage area 189 is not the information of the BB combination and a negative determination is made in step S1901, or the BB confirmed display lottery process does not result in the BB confirmed display winning and the process proceeds to step S1905. If a negative decision is made, the operation proceeds to step S1907.

In step S1907, the effect display lottery table for the base game is selected from various lottery tables stored in the lottery table group storage area 182c of the ROM 182. The effect display lottery table selected here is different when the BB role is won and when the BB role is not won, and further, depending on the winning situation of the re-game or the small role.

In a succeeding step S1908, effect display lottery processing is executed. In the effect display lottery process, the effect display lottery table selected in step S1907 is compared with the value stored in the random number counter area 185 of the RAM 183, and lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform effect display on the auxiliary display unit 15. And, when performing the effect display, the type of the effect display is selected by lottery.

In a succeeding step S1909, when one of the effect displays is won in the effect display lottery process, effect display information corresponding to the lottery result is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183. By storing this effect display information, effect display corresponding to the effect display information is performed on the auxiliary display section 15.

In a succeeding step S1910, it is determined whether or not the effect display information stored in the display information storage area 190 corresponds to the specific effect display. If it does not correspond to the specific effect display, this normal game effect setting process is ended as it is. If it corresponds to the specific effect display, the process proceeds to step S1911. The specific effect display is selected with a probability of about 1/6 in the effect display lottery process.

In step S1911, it is determined whether or not the specific stage flag is stored in the specific stage flag storage area 193 of the RAM 183. If the specific stage flag is not stored, the normal game effect setting process is ended as it is. If the specific stage flag is stored, the suggestion lottery process is executed in step S1912.

<Suggestion lottery process during normal game>
Here, the suggestion lottery process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

The suggestion effect display will be described prior to the description of the suggestion lottery process. The suggestion effect display is an effect display for suggesting the currently set setting value among the setting values in a plurality of stages, and is executed in both the normal game and the BB game. The suggestion effect display is performed by winning the suggestion lottery process. However, the suggestion lottery process is not executed unless a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. As described above, with respect to the normal game, the execution condition is that the specific effect display is selected in the effect display lottery process when the specific stage display is being performed. The execution conditions of the BB game will be described later.

In the suggestive effect display, the appearance frequencies are not the same in all the setting values among the setting values having a plurality of stages, and the appearance frequencies are different depending on the setting values. In detail, the setting values having a plurality of levels are divided into a plurality of groups, and the appearance frequency is different for each group. The criteria for grouping these are different between the base game and the BB game. For the player, by grasping the number of times the suggestion effect display is performed in each game state, it is possible to estimate the currently set value.

In the suggestion lottery process, first, in step S2001, the suggestion lottery table corresponding to the current game state is selected from the lottery table group storage area 182c of the ROM 182. Since this time is the suggestion lottery process in the normal game effect setting process, the suggestion lottery table for the base game is selected.

Here, the suggestion lottery table for the base game will be described with reference to FIG. In the suggestion lottery table for the base game, the set values having a plurality of stages are set to be an odd set value of set value 1, set value 3, and set value 5 and an even set value of set value 2, set value 4, and set value 6. It is divided into two groups, and the range of the random number value to be won is different for each group. In other words, the set value 1, the set value 3, and the set value 5 have the same random number value (the execution frequency of the set value suggestion) that wins, and the set value 2, the set value 4, and the set value 6 win. The same random number value (execution frequency of setting value suggestion).

Specifically, the range of random number values in the group of odd setting values is "0 to 61121", and the range of random number values in the group of even setting values is "0 to 16384". Since the random number value stored in the random number counter area 185 of the RAM 183 is “0 to 65535”, the odds of being set in the suggestion lottery process are about 1/1.1, and the set of even numbers is the suggestion lottery. The probability of winning in the process is about 1/4.0.

However, as described above, the execution condition of the suggestion lottery process in the base game is that the specific effect display is selected in the effect display lottery process in the situation where the specific stage display is performed. The probability that the specific effect display is selected in the effect display lottery process is about 1/6 as described above. Therefore, the probability that the suggestive effect display is performed in the specific stage display of the normal game is about 1/6.6 at the odd set value and about 1/24 at the even set value.

After that, in step S2002, the setting value is grasped from the setting value information stored in the setting value information storage area 188 of the RAM 183 (setting value grasping processing is executed), and stored in the random number counter area 185 of the RAM 183 in step S2003. Grasp the random value from the stored random value information (perform the random value grasping process).

In a succeeding step S2004, collation processing is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the random number value grasped in step S2003 is included within the range of the random number value corresponding to the current set value in the suggestion lottery table selected in step S2001. .. As a result, when it is included, the winning is won, and the winning information is stored in the register of the CPU 181.

In addition, you may change the said structure as follows. In the lottery table group storage area 182c of the ROM 182, a suggestion lottery table is provided as a suggestion lottery table in association with each gaming state and each set value. Then, the set value grasping process is executed in step S2001, and the suggestion lottery table corresponding to the game state and the set value is selected in step S2002. After that, the random number grasping process is executed in step S2003, and the matching process is executed in step S2004. Even with this configuration, it is possible to perform a lottery for suggestive effect display in the same manner as above. The same applies to the suggestion lottery process in the BB game.

After performing the matching process in step S2004, it is determined in step S2005 whether or not the suggestion effect display has been won. If not, the main suggestion lottery process is terminated. If the player has won, the winning information is stored in the register of the CPU 181 in step S2006. Then, this suggestion lottery process is terminated.

Returning to the description of the normal game effect setting process (FIG. 32 ), after the suggestion lottery process is executed in step S1912, the process proceeds to step S1913. In step S1913, it is determined whether or not the winning information is stored in the register of the CPU 181. If the winning selection information is not stored, the normal game effect setting process is ended as it is. If the winning information is stored, the suggestion effect display information at the time of the base game is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183 in step S1914. By storing the suggestion effect display information at the time of the normal game, the suggestion effect display at the time of the normal game is performed on the auxiliary display section 15. Then, the normal game effect setting process is ended.

<End command processing>
Next, the end command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. In this end command processing, whether or not to shift the stage display in the normal game is selected, and the content of the stage display to be shifted is selected.

First, in step S2101, it is determined whether an end command has been input. This end command is a command that is output when all the other processes to be executed in one game are completed in the normal process (FIG. 15) of the main controller 131 as described above, and the process returns to step S601.

If the end command has not been input, this end command processing is ended as it is. When the end command is input, it is determined in step S2102 whether the BB setting flag is stored in the BB setting flag storage area 191 of the RAM 183. If the BB setting flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S2103. When the BB setting flag is stored, this end command processing is ended as it is. Since this time is the end command processing in the normal game, the process proceeds to step S2103.

In step S2103, it is determined whether the migration prohibition flag is stored in the migration prohibition flag storage area 194 of the RAM 183. The non-shiftable flag is stored when the BB combination is won in the situation where the specific stage is displayed as described above. If the migration impossible flag is stored, this end command processing is ended as it is. If the migration prohibition flag is not stored, the process advances to step S2104.

The symbol corresponding to the BB combination has a configuration in which a miss occurs, and some players may not realize that they may have won the BB combination from the game result. Even if the player wins the BB role, if the player shifts from the specific stage display to the first or second stage display, which stage display does the player win the BB role when the game shifts to the BB game? It is possible that you do not understand. In the present embodiment, when the BB combination is won in the specific stage display, the transition impossible flag is stored in the transition impossible flag storage area 194, and the transition from the specific stage display to the first stage display or the second stage display is performed. Absent. As a result, it is possible to suppress the transition to the first stage display or the second stage display even though the BB combination is won in the specific stage display, and to display either the specific stage display or the first and second stage display. It is possible to prevent the player from not being able to understand whether the BB combination has been won on the stage display.

In step S2104, it is determined whether the specific stage flag storage area 193 of the RAM 183 stores the specific stage flag. If the specific stage flag is stored, it is determined in step S2105 whether the value stored in the game number counter area 186 of the RAM 183 is the end reference value. When the end reference value is not reached, the end command processing is ended as it is.

If the specific stage flag is not stored and a negative determination is made in step S2104, or if the specific stage flag is stored and the value of the game number counter area 186 reaches the end reference value, an affirmative determination is made in step S2105. If yes, the stage shift processing of steps S2106 to S2108 is executed.

In the stage shift process, the stage shift lottery process is executed in step S2106. In this stage transfer lottery processing, the stage transfer lottery table stored in the lottery table group storage area 182c of the ROM 182 is compared with the value stored in the random number counter area 185 of the RAM 183, and the stage display is the first stage display or It is determined which one of the second stage displays should be displayed. Here, in the stage shift lottery process, the specific stage display is not a shift target, and the specific stage display shifts when a predetermined shift condition is satisfied in the BB game as described above. The lottery result information in the stage shift lottery processing is stored in the register of the CPU 181.

In a succeeding step S2107, it is determined whether or not the information stored in the normal stage flag storage area 192 of the RAM 183 and the lottery result information stored in the register of the CPU 181 in the step S2106 match. The normal stage flag storage area 192 is set for the first stage display and the second stage display. If they match, it means that the stage shift is not performed, and thus the end command processing is ended as it is. If they match, it means that the stage transition is performed. Therefore, in step S2108, the current stage flag is erased, and the stage flag of the transition destination is stored in the corresponding storage area. The process ends. In the process of step S2108 after the display of the specific stage, the specific stage flag is erased from the specific stage flag storage area 193.

As described above, in the normal game, in the case of the first stage display or the second stage display, the transition lottery between the first and second stage displays is performed every time one game time is completed. On the other hand, in the case of the specific stage display, basically, when the number of continuous games reaches the end reference number of games, the transfer lottery to the first stage display or the second stage display is performed. However, when the BB combination is won in the specific stage display, the transition lottery is not performed even if the number of end reference games is reached, and the state of the specific stage display is maintained.

The transition lottery between the first stage displays may be performed in a plurality of game cycles (for example, 50 game cycles). Further, the stage display other than the specific stage display in the normal game may be configured to have a stage display other than the first and second stage displays. Further, as a stage display other than the specific stage display in the normal game, only one of the first stage display and the second stage display may be provided. In this case, it is not necessary to perform the stage shift processing of steps S2106 to S2108 as described above.

<Display drive control processing>
Next, the display drive control process in the normal game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The display drive control process is a process of executing drive control of display on the auxiliary display unit 15 based on the processing results of the above-described command processes.

First, in step S2201, stage flag confirmation processing is executed. Specifically, by checking the normal stage flag storage area 192 and the specific stage flag storage area 193 of the RAM 183, it is possible to grasp which of the first stage flag, the second stage flag, or the specific stage flag is stored. The stage flag is not erased even if it is confirmed in step S2201.

In a succeeding step S2202, stage data setting processing is executed. Specifically, from among a large number of stage data stored in the stage data group storage area 182a of the ROM 182, the stage data corresponding to the stage flag grasped in step S2201 is set. In the stage data setting process, unless the stage flag is changed, new stage data is not set, and when the output of all the set stage data is completed, the same stage data is set. Do it again.

In the following step S2203, display information confirmation processing is executed. Specifically, by checking the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183, it is possible to know which type of display information is stored. The display information confirmed in step S2203 is deleted from the display information storage area 190. The display information stored in the normal game is any of various effect display information, suggestive effect display information, and BB confirmation display information.

In subsequent step S2204, a display data setting process is executed. Specifically, the display data corresponding to the display information grasped in step S2203 is set from among the large number of display data stored in the display data group storage area 182b of the ROM 182.

In a succeeding step S2205, it is determined based on the value stored in the timer counter area 184 whether it is the display switching time. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a situation in which no game is played has continued for a predetermined period. If the display switching time has not come, the process proceeds to step S2207 without executing the process of step S2206. If the display switching time has come, after setting the demo screen data in step S2206, It proceeds to step S2207. The value in the timer counter area 184 is cleared to "0" when it is determined that the display switching timing has come.

In subsequent step S2207, device control processing is executed. In the device control process, the data to be output is selected from the data set in the processes of step S2202, step S2204, and step S2206, and the selected data is output to the auxiliary display unit 15. Specifically, when the display data is not set, the set stage data is output.

On the other hand, when the display data is set, the output of the stage data is interrupted and the set display data is output. In this case, when the production end information is confirmed in step S2203 while the production display data corresponding to each production display information or the suggestion production display data corresponding to the suggestion production display information is being output, Even if the output of the set display data is not completed, the output is stopped and the data that has not been output at that time is erased. After step S2207, the display drive control process is ended.

<Various processing regarding display of BB game>
Next, various kinds of processing relating to display of the BB game will be described. Note that the set value command process (FIG. 29) and the bet setting command process (FIG. 30) are executed also in the BB game, but since the processing contents have already been described, the description thereof will be omitted here. Further, the end command processing (FIG. 35) is also executed in the BB game, but in the situation where the BB setting flag is stored in the BB setting flag storage area 191 of the RAM 183, a positive determination is made in step S2103, and the end command is continued. The process ends.

<BB setting command processing>
First, the BB setting command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The BB setting command process is a process for the CPU 181 to know that the normal game has been transferred to the BB game.

In the BB setting command processing, first, in step S2301, it is determined whether the BB setting command is input. This BB setting command is a command output when the BB game setting process is executed in the BB game process (FIG. 25) of the main controller 131 as described above.

When the BB setting command has not been input, the BB setting command processing is ended as it is. When the BB setting command is input, the value of the game number counter area 186 of the RAM 183 is cleared (“0” is cleared) in step S2302, and the BB setting flag storage area 191 of the RAM 183 is stored in step S2303. The BB setting flag is stored, and the BB start display information is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183. By storing the BB start display information, the BB start display is performed on the auxiliary display unit 15.

In a succeeding step S2304, it is determined whether or not the specific stage flag storage area 193 of the RAM 183 stores the specific stage flag. If the specific stage flag is not stored, this BB setting command processing is ended as it is. If the specific stage flag is stored, the process advances to step S2305.

In step S2305, the specific stage flag is deleted from the specific stage flag storage area 193, and the suggestion allowance flag is stored in the suggestion allowance flag storage area 195 of the RAM 183. Further, when the transfer prohibition flag is stored in the transfer prohibition flag storage area 194 of the RAM 183, the transfer prohibition flag is erased.

Here, in the slot machine 10, the suggestion effect display is performed even in the BB game as described above. This suggestion effect display is executed by winning the suggestion lottery process for the BB game as described later, but the suggestion lottery process is not executed unless a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. Then, one of the execution conditions is that the specific stage display is changed to the BB game, and when the execution condition is satisfied, the CPU 181 grasps the execution condition, and the suggestion allowance flag is stored in the suggestion allowance flag. It is stored in area 195.

<Lottery result command processing>
Next, the lottery result command processing in the BB game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, in step S1801, it is determined whether the lottery result command is input. If the lottery result command is input, the lottery result information is stored in the lottery result information storage area 189 in step S1802. The value of the game number counter area 186 is incremented by 1 in step S1803. In a succeeding step S1804, since the BB setting flag is stored in the BB setting flag storage area 191 in the BB game, an affirmative determination is made, and the main lottery result command processing is ended after executing the BB game effect setting processing in step S1806. To do.

<BB game effect setting process>
Next, the BB game effect setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the effect setting process for the BB game, first, in step S2401, the state of the first half stage display or the state of the second half stage display in the BB game is grasped. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the game number counter area 186 of the RAM 183 is greater than or equal to the switching reference value. The switching reference value is a value for specifying the timing of switching from the first half stage display to the second half stage display, and corresponds to the first half stage display when the value stored in the game number counter area 186 is less than the switching reference value. However, when the switching reference value is exceeded, it corresponds to the latter half stage display.

If it is less than the switching reference value, the effect setting process for displaying the first half stage of steps S2402 to S2405 is executed. In step S2402, it is determined whether the lottery result information stored in the lottery result information storage area 189 of the RAM 183 is information of a specific winning combination. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the role of watermelon.

If it is not the specific combination, after the failure effect display information is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183 in step S2403, the present BB game effect setting process is ended. By storing the failure effect display information, the failure effect display is performed on the auxiliary display unit 15.

If it is a specific winning combination, the value of the specific winning combination counter area 187 of the RAM 183 is incremented by 1 in step S2404. The specific combination counter is an area for counting the number of times the specific combination has been won in a situation where the first half stage display of the BB game is displayed. In a succeeding step S2405, after the successful effect display information is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183, the effect setting process for the BB game is ended. By storing this success effect display information, the success effect display is performed on the auxiliary display unit 15.

Here, as described above, the suggestion lottery process in the BB game is executed when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. One of such execution conditions is that the specific winning combination occurs more than the suggestion reference number of times (for example, three times) in the situation where the first half stage display is performed. Therefore, in the situation where the first half stage is displayed, the success effect display is executed in the game times in which the specific combination is won to notify that the specific combination has been won.

By the way, the specific combination is a watermelon combination, and depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 72 to 74, a combination of symbols that wins the prize may not be established on the activated line even if it is won in the lottery (so-called missing). May occur). On the other hand, by notifying that the specific winning combination has been won by the successful effect display as described above, it is possible to reduce the possibility of the above-mentioned omission.

In particular, the display information of the successful effect display is stored in the display information storage area 190 by the lottery result command process, and the lottery result command is output at the timing before the reel control process (FIG. 21) is executed in the main controller 131. To be done. That is, the successful effect display is started at the timing before the variable display of the symbols on the reels 42L, 42M, 42R is started. As a result, the player can know that the specific winning combination has been won at the timing before the operation of the stop switches 72 to 74 is started, and the possibility of the above-mentioned omission is reduced.

On the other hand, when the value stored in the game number counter area 186 is equal to or larger than the switching reference value in step S2401, the second half stage display effect setting process of steps S2406 to S2410 is executed. In step S2406, it is determined whether the suggestion allowance flag is stored in the suggestion allowance flag storage area 195 of the RAM 183.

When the suggestion allowance flag is not stored, the effect setting process for this BB game is ended as it is. If the suggestion allowance flag is stored, it is determined in step S2407 whether the value stored in the specific combination counter area 187 of the RAM 183 is greater than or equal to the suggestion reference number of times. That is, it is determined whether or not the specific winning combination has occurred more than the suggestion reference number of times in the situation where the first half stage is displayed.

When the number is less than the suggestion reference number, the effect setting process for the BB game is ended as it is. If the number is the reference number of times or more, the suggestion lottery process is executed in step S2408. That is, the execution condition of the suggestion lottery process in the BB game is to win the suggestion reference number of times or more for the specific winning combination in the situation where the first half stage display is made in the BB game that has been moved (or won) in the specific stage display. ..

<Suggestion lottery process>
Here, the suggestion lottery process in the BB game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the suggestion lottery process, as described above, in step S2001, the suggestion lottery table for the BB game is selected from the lottery table group storage area 182c of the ROM 182. The suggestion lottery table for the BB game will be described with reference to FIG. 34B. In the suggestion lottery table for the BB game, the setting values having a plurality of stages are set to the first group of the set value 1 and the set value 2, and the setting. It is divided into three groups, that is, a second group having the value 3 and the setting value 4 and a third group having the setting value 5 and the setting value 6, and the range of the random number value to be won is different for each group.

Specifically, the range of random number values in the first group is “0-10923”, the range of random number values in the second group is “0-31534”, and the random number in the third group is random. The range of numerical values is “0 to 52611”. Since the random number value stored in the random number counter area 185 of the RAM 183 is “0 to 65535”, the probability of winning the suggestion lottery process in the first group is about 1/6.0, and the suggestion lottery in the second group. The probability of winning in the process is about 1/2.1, and the probability of winning in the suggestion lottery process in the third group is about 1/1.2.

Here, the grouping of the set values in the suggestion lottery table for the base game is two groups, whereas the grouping of the set values in the suggestion lottery table for the BB game is three groups. In this way, by making the number of groupings of the set values related to the change in the appearance frequency of the suggested effect display different between the normal game and the BB game, the player has more information to judge the set value, Clarification of inference can be achieved while improving sophistication in inferring.

That is, an odd number setting value or an even number setting value is estimated from the suggestion effect display in the base game, and a setting value corresponding to any of groups 1 to 3 is estimated from the suggestion effect display in the BB game. Further, when it is estimated that the set value is an even number, for example, from the number of suggestion effect displays in the base game, and when it is estimated that it is the third group, for example, from the number of suggestion effect displays in the BB game, the final setting is made from the estimation results of both. The value is supposed to be "6".

For example, in the configuration in which only the hint effect display in the base game is set, only an odd set value or an even set value is estimated. Then, the thinking in guessing becomes simple and the attention level of the game cannot be increased. The same applies to the configuration in which only the suggestive effect display in the BB game is set. Further, a configuration may be considered in which the suggestive effect display is performed only when the setting value which is the maximum setting value is "6" and the setting value is taught to be "6", but in this case, the player does not have to think anything. There is nothing to do, and it is not possible to raise the attention of the game. On the other hand, in the present slot machine 10, since the guess can be clarified while improving the thinking in making the guess as described above, it is possible to increase the attention of the game.

Returning to the description of the suggestion lottery process, after selecting the suggestion lottery table in step S2001, as described above, the set value grasping process is executed in step S2002, and the random value grasping process is executed in step S2003. In step S2004, collation processing is executed. Then, when it is determined in step S2005 that the suggestion effect display is won, the winning information is stored in the register of the CPU 181 in step S2006, and the present suggestion lottery process is ended.

Returning to the description of the BB game effect setting process (FIG. 38 ), after the suggestion lottery process is executed in step S2408, the process proceeds to step S2409. In step S2409, it is determined whether or not the winning information is stored in the register of the CPU 181. If the winning selection information is not stored, the effect setting process for the BB game is ended as it is. If the winning information is stored, in step S2410, the suggested effect display information for the BB game is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183. By storing the suggestion effect display information at the time of the BB game, the suggestion effect display at the time of the BB game is performed on the auxiliary display unit 15. Then, the effect setting process for the BB game is ended.

<BB end command processing>
Next, the BB end command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The BB end command processing is processing for the CPU 181 to know that the BB game has returned to the normal game.

In the BB end command processing, first, in step S2501, it is determined whether the BB end command is input. This BB end command is a command output when the BB game end process is executed in the BB game process (FIG. 25) of the main control device 131 as described above.

When the BB end command has not been input, this BB end command processing is ended as it is. When the BB end command is input, the value of the game number counter area 186 of the RAM 183 is cleared (“0” is cleared) in step S2502.

In a succeeding step S2503, it is determined whether or not the value stored in the specific combination counter area 187 of the RAM 183 is equal to or larger than the value of the suggestion reference number. That is, it is determined whether or not the specific winning combination has occurred more than the suggestion reference number of times in the situation where the first half stage is displayed.

If it is less than the suggestion reference number, the process proceeds to step S2505 without executing the process of step S2504. If it is more than the suggestion reference number, the specific stage flag is stored in the specific stage flag storage area 193 of the RAM 183 in step S2504. After that, the process proceeds to step S2505. That is, when the specific hand winning occurs more than the suggestion reference number of times in the situation where the first half stage display of the BB game is performed, the specific stage display is performed in the normal game after the end of the BB game.

In a succeeding step S2505, if the suggestion allowance flag is stored in the suggestion allowance flag storage area 195 of the RAM 183, the suggestion allowance flag is erased. In step S2506, the BB setting flag is deleted from the BB setting flag storage area 191 of the RAM 183, and the BB end display information is stored in the display information storage area 190 of the RAM 183. By storing the BB end display information, the BB end display is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15. Then, this BB end command processing is ended.

<Display drive control processing>
Next, the display drive control process during the BB game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S2201, stage flag confirmation processing is executed. In the stage confirmation processing in the BB game, the value of the game number counter area 186 is confirmed, not the normal stage flag storage area 192 and the specific stage flag storage area 193.

In a succeeding step S2202, stage data setting processing is executed. Specifically, from among a large number of stage data stored in the stage data group storage area 182a of the ROM 182, the stage data corresponding to the value of the game number counter area 186 grasped in step S2201 is set. When the value in the game number counter area 186 is less than the switching reference value, the stage data for the first half stage display is set, and when it is more than the switching reference value, the stage data for the second half stage display is set. In the stage data setting process at the time of the BB game, unless the value of the game number counter area 186 becomes equal to or larger than the switching reference value, new stage data is not set and output of all the set stage data is completed. If so, the same stage data is set again.

In a succeeding step S2203, a display information confirmation process is executed, and in a step S2204, a display data setting process is executed. Since these processes are similar to those in the normal game, the description thereof is omitted here. The display information stored in the display information storage area 190 during the BB game is any of BB start display information, failure effect display information, success effect display information, suggestion effect display information, and BB end display information.

In a succeeding step S2205, it is determined whether or not it is a display switching timing, and if it is the display switching timing, a data switching process is executed in a step S2206. These processes are as described in the normal game.

In subsequent step S2207, device control processing is executed. In the device control process, the data to be output is selected from the data set in the processes of step S2202, step S2204, and step S2206, and the selected data is output to the auxiliary display unit 15. Specifically, when the display data is not set, the set stage data is output.

On the other hand, when the display data is set, the output of the stage data is interrupted and the set display data is output. In this case, in the middle of outputting the display data corresponding to any of the BB start display information, the failure effect display information, the success effect display information, the suggestion effect display information, or the BB end display information, the effect is produced in step S2203. When the end information is confirmed, even if the output of the set display data is not completed, the output is stopped and the data that has not been output at that time is erased. After step S2207, the display drive control process is ended.

<Outline of display contents on auxiliary display unit 15>
Next, the outline of the display contents on the auxiliary display unit 15 realized by the above-described processing will be described. FIG. 40 is a time chart showing an outline of display contents on the auxiliary display unit 15, FIG. 41 is an explanatory view for explaining display contents on the auxiliary display unit 15 in the normal game, and FIG. 42 is an auxiliary display unit 15 in the BB game. It is an explanatory view for explaining the display contents of. Note that, in FIG. 40, a mode in which no suggestive effect display is performed is shown in the period C1, a mode in which the suggestive effect display is performed in the normal game is shown in the period C2, and both the normal game and the BB game are shown in the period C3. In Fig. 7, the manner in which the suggested effect display is performed is shown.

First, the period C1 during which no suggestion effect display is performed will be described.

In the mode shown in the period C1, in the situation where the first stage display or the second stage display is being performed on the auxiliary display unit 15, the normal game is switched to the BB game at the timing of t1. In this case, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the first half stage display after the BB start display. The display content of the first stage display is as shown in FIG. 41(a).

After that, the specific winning combination does not occur at each game time in the situation where the first half stage display is made, and the failure effect display as shown in FIG. 42(a) is made on the auxiliary display unit 15 at each game time. .. Then, at the timing of t2, the display contents on the auxiliary display unit 15 are switched to the latter half stage display as shown in FIG. 42(c) by the switching reference game times.

After that, when the total payout number of medals reaches the specified number (for example, 405) at the timing of t3, the BB game ends and the normal game is restored. In the BB game, since the specific winning part has not occurred in the situation where the first half stage display is performed as described above, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the first stage display or the second stage display after the BB end display. Replace.

Next, the period C2 during which the suggestive effect display is performed in the normal game will be described.

In the mode shown in the period C2, in the situation where the first stage display or the second stage display is being performed on the auxiliary display unit 15, the normal game is switched to the BB game at the timing of t4. In this case, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the first half stage display after the BB start display, as in the case of the period C1.

After that, a specific winning combination occurs in a plurality of game times in a situation where the first half stage is displayed. At the game times in which this specific winning combination has occurred, a success effect display as shown in FIG. 42(b) is displayed on the auxiliary display section 15. Then, at the timing of t5, the display content on the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the latter half stage display by becoming the switching reference game time.

After that, when the total payout number of medals reaches the specified number at the timing of t6, the BB game ends and the normal game returns. In the BB game, since the specific hand winning has occurred the suggested reference number of times or more in the situation where the first half stage display is performed, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the specific stage display after the BB end display.

After that, in the situation where the specific stage display is performed, for example, at the timing of t7, the special effect display lottery process (step S1908) becomes the special effect display win, and the suggestion lottery process (FIG. 33) becomes the suggestive effect display win. Then, in the auxiliary display section 15, a suggestion effect display at the time of the base game as shown in FIG. 41(d) is displayed. If the specific effect display is won and the suggestive effect display is not won, the auxiliary effect display section 15 displays the specific effect display as shown in FIG. 41(c). The specific effect display also occurs in the situation where the first stage display or the second stage display is being performed.

After that, when the number of continuous games under the specific stage display reaches the end reference number at the timing of t8, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched from the specific stage display to the first stage display or the second stage display.

Next, the period C3 during which the suggestion effect display is performed in both the normal game and the BB game will be described.

In the mode shown in the period C3, in the situation in which the first stage display or the second stage display is being performed on the auxiliary display unit 15, the normal game is switched to the BB game at the timing of t9. In this case, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the first half stage display after the BB start display, as in the case of the period C1.

After that, a specific winning combination occurs in a plurality of game times in a situation where the first half stage is displayed. In the game times in which the specific winning combination has occurred, the success effect display is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15, as in the case of the period C2. Then, at the timing of t10, the display content on the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the latter half stage display by the switching reference game time.

After that, when the total payout number of medals reaches the specified number at the timing of t11, the BB game ends and the normal game returns. In the BB game, since the specific hand winning has occurred the suggested reference number of times or more in the situation where the first half stage display is performed, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the specific stage display after the BB end display.

After that, in the situation where the specific stage display is performed, the effect display lottery process (step S1908) results in the specific effect display win and the suggestion lottery process (FIG. 33) results in the suggestion effect display win. Suggestive effect display during the normal game is displayed.

After that, in the situation where the specific stage display is made, the base game shifts to the BB game at the timing of t12. Then, a specific winning combination occurs in a plurality of game times in a situation where the first half stage display is made, and the display content on the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the second half stage display by becoming the switching reference game time at the timing of t13. ..

In the BB game, since the specific combination winning has occurred more than the suggestion reference number of times in the first half stage display, the suggestion lottery process (FIG. 33) at the timing of t14 in the second half stage display, for example. Since the suggestion effect display is won, the indication effect display at the time of the BB game as shown in FIG. 42D is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 15.

After that, when the total payout number of medals reaches the specified number at the timing of t15, the BB game ends and the normal game returns. In the BB game, since the specific hand winning has occurred the suggested reference number of times or more in the situation where the first half stage display is performed, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched to the specific stage display after the BB end display. When the number of continuous games under the specific stage display reaches the end reference number at the timing of t16, the display content of the auxiliary display unit 15 is switched from the specific stage display to the first stage display or the second stage display.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

On the auxiliary display unit 15, the suggestive effect display during the normal game (hereinafter, also referred to as the first suggestive effect display) and the suggestive effect display during the BB game (hereinafter, also referred to as the second suggestive effect display) are distinguishably performed. I did it. Therefore, the player can estimate the set value by recognizing that each of the suggestion effect displays has been performed. It is an important factor for the player to select a slot machine 10 having a high set value for obtaining a privilege from among the slot machines 10 installed in the game hall in order to determine the outcome of the game. In such a situation, it is considered that the player's attention can be increased by making the player guess the set value of the slot machine 10 in which the player is playing. Under such circumstances, it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the game by performing a plurality of suggestion effect displays as described above.

In particular, in the present embodiment, each suggestion effect display is performed when a specific condition that is set in advance in the BB game or the base game is satisfied. In the conventional slot machine, even if the player tries to guess the set value, it is guessed from the winning probability of the bonus game or the medal acquisition rate, so that the bonus game is played over a large number of game times, for example. If the error occurs only a few times, the set value cannot be estimated properly. Then, it is considered that the player loses the motivation to continue the game when the bonus game occurs only a few times over a large number of game times. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, each suggestion effect display is performed when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied in the BB game or the base game, and therefore, over a large number of game times. Even if the bonus game occurs only a few times, the player has a chance to suitably guess the set value. Therefore, the player's motivation to continue the game can be maintained, and the operating rate of the slot machine 10 can be improved in the game hall.

Further, the range of the set value suggested by each of the above-mentioned suggestion effect display is changed. As a result, the player can obtain a plurality of judgment factors when estimating the set value, and it is possible to avoid making the guess of the set value simple. The effect that the degree of attention to the game can be increased by estimating the setting value of the existing slot machine 10 is suitably exerted. Furthermore, it is possible to allow the player to estimate the set value more accurately than when the single suggestive effect display is performed.

The execution frequency of each of the above-mentioned suggestive effect displays is made different in some of the setting values of a plurality of stages. Therefore, for the player, by grasping the number of times of the suggestive effect display performed on the auxiliary display unit 15 and considering it, it is possible to estimate the set value that is currently set.

The first suggestion effect display and the second suggestion effect display differ in the number of groupings of set values that cause different execution frequencies. Thereby, it is possible to make the range of the set value suggested by the execution frequency of the first suggestion effect display and the range of the set value suggested by the execution frequency of the second suggestion effect display clearly different. Therefore, the player estimates the set value by comparing and weighing the range of the set value estimated from the number of times of the first suggestive effect display and the range of the set value estimated from the number of times of the second suggestive effect display. It becomes possible.

In particular, the number of groupings in which the frequency of execution of the second suggestion effect display executed in the BB game is different from that of the first suggestion effect display executed in the normal game is increased. The larger the number of groups, the smaller the number of set values corresponding to each execution frequency of the suggested effect display, and thus the player can easily guess the set value. Then, by performing the suggestion effect display during the BB game, which makes it easy for the player to estimate the set value, the value during the BB game can be increased, and the player's attention to the BB game can be further enhanced. Can be increased.

The display modes of the first suggestive effect display and the second suggestive effect display are different. This allows the player to clearly distinguish the first suggestive effect display and the second suggestive effect display.

Further, as described above, the first suggestive effect display is performed during the normal game, and the second suggestive effect display is performed during the BB game. As a result, the player can clearly distinguish the first suggestive effect display and the second suggestive effect display by grasping in which game state the suggestive effect display is performed. In addition, by performing the suggestion effect display in both the normal game and the BB game in this way, the degree of attention to the game can be increased in both the normal game and the BB game.

Each suggestion effect display may be performed regardless of the set value. As a result, the clarity of the suggestion of the set value is reduced, and it becomes necessary for the player to estimate the set value in consideration of the number of times each suggestive effect display is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the estimation of the set value from becoming simple, and to make the player estimate the set value of the slot machine 10 in which he/she is playing, thereby increasing the attention to the game. That effect is exhibited suitably.

The display control device 111 is configured to control the setting value suggestion such as whether or not to perform the suggestion effect display. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control processing load and the storage capacity of the main control device 131, as compared with the configuration in which the main control device 131 performs the control related to the setting value suggestion.

In the present embodiment, each suggestive effect display is performed and the display shifts to the specific stage display based on the fact that the specific combination (watermelon combination in the above-mentioned embodiment) is won in the first half stage display of the BB game. Further, the winning probability of the watermelon role is set lower than that of the bell role which is a frequent role in the BB game, and the number of medals to be paid out when the winning of the role is achieved is set to be smaller for the watermelon role than for the bell role. ing. The player may think that a disadvantage has occurred when the number of paid-out medals is smaller than when the Bell winning combination, which is a frequent winning combination, is established in the BB game. On the other hand, in the BB game, the player does not win the bell role by displaying each suggestive effect display based on the fact that the number of medals to be paid out is smaller than that at the time of winning the bell role in the BB game. Relief can be given to those who consider that disadvantage has occurred.

In order to shift to the specific stage display and to perform the first suggestion effect display, it is necessary to win the watermelon role in the suggestion reference number of times (for example, three times) or more in the first half stage display of the BB game. Further, the second suggestion effect display is performed in the second half stage display of the BB game based on the fact that the watermelon role is won the suggestion reference number of times or more in the first half stage display of the BB game which is shifted from the specific stage display. As a result, the player plays the game by paying attention to whether or not to win the watermelon role in the first half stage display of the BB game, and pays attention to whether or not the first suggestive effect display is given in the second half stage display. Play a game. Therefore, the degree of attention of the game in the BB game can be increased. In addition, by setting the number of times of winning the watermelon role to one or more than the suggestion reference number of times instead of once, it is possible to maintain a state where the attention level is increased in the first half stage display of the BB game as much as possible.

The first suggestion effect display is performed by the specific stage display in the normal game, and the second suggestion effect display is performed by the latter half stage display in the BB game. As a result, the player can pay attention to whether or not the first suggestive effect is performed in the specific stage display, and can increase the degree of attention of the game in the specific stage display. Further, by providing the opportunities for the suggestive effect display in the normal game and the BB game respectively, it is possible to give the player many opportunities to infer the set value, and attention of the game in the BB game and the normal game It is possible to improve the degree.

In addition, since the first suggestion effect display is performed in the specific stage display, the superiority of the specific stage display over the first and second stage displays can be increased. Therefore, the degree of attention of the game in the specific stage display can be increased, and accordingly, the degree of attention of the game in the normal game can be further increased.

Further, the second suggestion effect is performed in the latter half stage display of the BB game based on the fact that the BB combination is won in the specific stage display. Further, the second suggestion effect display is not performed even if the BB combination is won in the first and second stage displays. Thus, it is considered that the player expects that the player will win the BB combination before the display shifts to the first and second stage displays in the case of the specific stage display. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of attention of the game in the base game. Further, with respect to the second suggestion effect display, since the superior state of the specific stage display is set in the normal game, the superiority of the specific stage display over the first and second stage displays can be further enhanced. Furthermore, the condition for performing the second suggestive effect display is not set only for the first half stage display of the BB game, but the condition is also set for the timing of winning the BB combination, so that the second suggestive effect display is excessive. It is possible to suppress the operation from being performed and to prevent the estimation of the set value from being simplified.

Even if the BB combination is won in the first and second stage displays, the first suggestion effect is performed after the BB game is finished based on the game result of the BB game. As a result, when the BB combination is won in the first and second stage displays, it is possible to suppress the suggestion effect display from being performed at all. Therefore, when the player wins the BB combination in the first and second stage displays, the player expects that the first suggestion effect display will be played, and therefore the player's attention should be increased. You can

The BB game is configured to end when the number of paid-out medals reaches a specified number. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from acquiring a large number of medals in one BB game, and to suppress excessive motivation.

Further, since a predetermined number of medals must be bet for each game in order to play a game, when the game is shifted to the BB game, the number of medals paid out reaches a prescribed number with a small number of games. However, since the number of medals bet is small, more medals can be acquired. Therefore, it is considered that the player plays the game with the expectation that the number of paid-out medals will reach the specified number with a small number of games. In this situation, since the number of medals to be paid out for the watermelon role is smaller than that when the bell role is won, there is a disadvantage to the player if the watermelon role is won in one game time in the BB game. I think it happened. Therefore, the fact that each suggestive effect can be performed based on the fact that the player has won the role of watermelon can enhance the effect of the relief measure for the player to think that a disadvantage has occurred.

The "bell" symbol, the "bell" symbol, and the "bell" symbol that form the prize for winning the bell are within the range that can be slid on the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R in the reel control process (within four symbol numbers). Since they are arranged, when the winning combination of the bell is won, the winning of the bell combination is established regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 72 to 74. If a gaming machine in which the winning of the bell role is not achieved depending on the operation mode of the stop switches 72 to 74 in the case of winning the bell role, an inexperienced player cannot establish the winning of the bell role. Can also be considered. Then, if any of the winning prizes are not established, the player cannot understand whether he has won the role of Bell, won the role of watermelon, or has not won any role. Is possible. In the above-described embodiment, when the winning of the bell role is achieved, the bell winning combination is established regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 72 to 74. It can be suppressed that is not established. As a result, it is possible to appropriately understand that any player has won the role of Bell.

When the BB combination is won in the specific stage display, the transition from the specific stage display to the first and second stage display is not performed. Even if an immature player wins the BB role, it may take a plurality of game times to establish the BB role winning prize. In the present embodiment, if the BB combination is won in the specific stage display, the transition from the specific stage display to the first and second stage display is not performed. As a result, if the BB combination is won in the specific stage display regardless of the skill of the player, the transition to the BB game is performed in the specific stage display, and the set value is suggested even to an inexperienced player. It can evenly give opportunities.

At least part of the condition in the first half stage display of the BB game for shifting to the specific stage display and the first suggestive effect and the condition in the first half stage display of the BB game for performing the second suggestive effect display The same. As a result, the processing load on the display control device 111 can be reduced as compared with a configuration in which the respective conditions are completely different.

The configuration is such that the display does not shift from the first and second stage display to the specific stage display. As a result, compared to the first and second stage displays, the chances of shifting to the specific stage display are reduced, and the superiority in the specific stage display can be further enhanced.

The specific stage display is configured to shift to the first and second stage display by playing a predetermined number of end reference times (for example, 100 times). This makes it possible to clarify the timing of transition from the specific stage display to the first and second stage display. In addition, the player can play the game with the expectation that he will win the BB combination by the time the specific stage display shifts to the first and second stage displays, and can improve the degree of attention of the game on the specific stage display. .. In addition, when the game is played with the end reference number of times, the display moves from the specific stage display to the first and second stage displays, so a lottery is performed to determine whether to transfer from the specific stage display to the first and second stage display. There is no need, and the processing load on the display control device 131 can be reduced.

The auxiliary display unit 15 notifies that it is a specific stage display. As a result, the player is informed that the display is the specific stage display, so that the player can appropriately understand the display of the specific stage.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) Suggestive effect display for the normal game (first suggestive effect display or first set value suggestion) and suggestive effect display for the BB game (second suggestive effect display or second set value suggestion) in the above embodiment Both of the above may be configured to be performed in one of the normal game and the BB game. That is, the first suggestion effect display and the second suggestion effect display may be performed in one game state. In this case, although the clarity in identifying the two is inferior to that in the above-described embodiment, the display content of each display is different, so that the player can identify each suggestive effect display.

(2) Regarding the winning probability of the first suggestive effect display In a configuration in which the setting values of a plurality of stages are divided into a plurality of groups, it is not necessary to make the winning probability of the first suggestive effect display of the setting values in the same group completely the same. Alternatively, they may be substantially the same. This also applies to the second suggestion effect display.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the setting values of the multiple stages of the winning probability of the first suggestive effect display are divided into two groups, and the setting values of the multiple stages of the winning probability of the second suggestive effect display are divided into three groups. However, this may be changed.

For example, the number of groups of the first suggestive effect display and the number of groups of the second suggestive effect display may be the same. Specifically, both the first suggestive effect display and the second suggestive effect display may be divided into two groups. In this case, for example, the first suggestive effect display is divided into two groups of the odd set value and the even set value as in the above embodiment, and the second suggestive effect display is set value 1, set value 2, and set value. It is divided into two groups, that is, the set value 3 or less of the value 3 and the set value 4, the set value 5, or the set value 4 or more of the set value 6 or more. In the configuration, although the difference in the range of the setting value suggested by each suggestion effect display is lower than that in the above-described embodiment, the setting value that makes the winning probability still different between the first suggestion effect display and the second suggestion effect display. The mode of grouping is different. Therefore, the player estimates the set value by comparing and weighing the range of the set value estimated from the number of times of the first suggestive effect display and the range of the set value estimated from the number of times of the second suggestive effect display. It becomes possible.

Further, the first suggestive effect display may be divided into 3, 4, or 5 groups, and the second suggestive effect display may be divided into 4 or 5 groups.

(4) For one of the first suggestion effect display and the second suggestion effect display, the winning probability may be different for all set values. Further, the winning probability of the first suggestive effect display may be different for all set values, and the winning probability of the second suggestive effect display may be different for all the set values. Even with such a configuration, by making the winning probabilities of the first suggestion effect display and the second suggestion effect display in each set value mutually different, the number of times of the first suggestion effect display and the second suggestion effect display for the player. It becomes possible to estimate the set value comprehensively from the number of times, and it is possible to estimate the set value compared to the configuration in which the set value is not suggested or the configuration in which a single set value is suggested. Therefore, it becomes possible to make an accurate estimation after considering the estimation of the set value.

In the present configuration, the relationship between the order in which the expected value of the privilege is increased and the order in which the probability of winning the set value suggestion is increased in the setting values in a plurality of stages is defined by the first suggestive effect display and the second suggestive effect display. The configuration may be different.

(5) The first suggestive effect display may be performed only for a set value in a predetermined range, and the second suggestive effect display may be performed only for a set value in a different predetermined range. For example, the first suggestion effect display may be performed only for the even set values, and the second suggestion effect display may be performed only for the set values 5 and 6. In this case, the player recognizes that the first suggestion effect display has been performed to recognize that the value is an even set value, and that the player has recognized that the second suggestion effect display has been performed. The value 5 or the setting value 6 is grasped, and the setting value 6 is finally guessed.

(6) For at least one of the first suggestion effect display and the second suggestion effect display, it may be performed not when the suggestion lottery process is successful and when the specified number of games has passed. Then, the specified number of games is made different for all or some of the setting values of a plurality of stages. Even with such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to infer the set value from the cycle in which the suggested effect display is performed. In particular, in the case of this configuration, the display control device 111 or the like need only have the function of counting the number of games, and the suggestion lottery processing function and the lottery table thereof are not required, so that the capacity to be stored in advance can be reduced. Planned.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the effect display lottery process (step S1908) results in the specific effect display win, and the suggestion lottery process (FIG. 33) results in the suggestion effect display win. Although it is configured to perform, instead of this, even if the specific effect display winning is not performed in the effect display lottery process, the suggestion effect display win is performed in the suggestion lottery process, and thus the first suggestion effect display is performed. Good. Specifically, in the normal game effect setting process (FIG. 32) in the above embodiment, the process of step S1910 is not executed.

(8) The display contents of the first suggestive effect display and the second suggestive effect display may be the same. In this case, although the clarity in identifying the two is inferior to that in the above-described embodiment, since the game state in which each display is executed is different, it is possible for the player to identify each suggestion effect display. ..

(9) Further, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine having a game state other than the normal game and the BB game. For example, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine having a high-probability state and a low-probability state in which the winning probability of the BB game is increased or decreased in the normal game. Specifically, the first suggestion effect display is performed in one of the high probability state and the low probability state, and the second suggestion effect display is performed in the other.

In addition, as the special game state, a so-called RT game in which the probability of re-playing is higher or lower than in the normal game state, or when a predetermined small winning combination occurs, the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated in a prescribed stop order. In such a case, the winning of a predetermined winning combination is achieved even in a so-called AT game in which the prescribed stop order is notified in the slot machine in which the small winning combination is generated, or in a situation where the lottery processing (FIG. 16) is not successful. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine having a possible so-called CT game or the like. For example, the first suggestive effect display is performed in one of the RT game and the BB game, and the second suggestive effect display is performed in the other. Further, when applied to the RT game, the same process as when the specific combination is won may be performed when the re-game combination is not won.

(10) In the above embodiment, the setting value suggestion is made on the auxiliary display unit 15, but the setting lamp suggestion may be made by the upper lamp 13. For example, for the first set value suggestion, the upper lamp 13 is caused to blink first at a predetermined timing and number of times, and for the second set value suggestion, the upper lamp 13 is set to the second blinking timing and the number of times different from each other. Make it blink. Alternatively, the set value may be suggested by the speaker 14. For example, for the first set value suggestion, the speaker 14 outputs the first suggestive sound or the first suggestive sound, and for the second set value suggestion, the speaker 14 outputs the second suggestive sound or the second suggestive sound. .. Further, a suggestion unit may be provided separately from the upper lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the auxiliary display unit 15, and the suggestion unit may suggest the set value.

(11) In the above embodiment, the display control device 111 controls the setting value suggestion. However, instead of this, the main control device 131 may perform the control. That is, the main controller 131 may be configured to determine the mode of the suggested effect display. In this case, in the main control device 131 that comprehensively manages the game, it is possible to collectively manage the control of setting value suggestion.

(12) In the above embodiment, the main control device 131 outputs the set value command to the display control device 111, but this may be changed. For example, instead of outputting the setting value command, the setting value information may be included in all or part of the bet setting command, the lottery result command, the ending command, the BB setting command, and the BB ending command. In this case, even if the setting value information storage area 188 is not provided in the RAM 183 of the display control device 111, the setting value can be grasped by the display control device 111 by reading the setting value information from each command when necessary.

(13) In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to the slot machine 10 having six setting values, but to the slot machine having the setting values of two steps, three steps, four steps, five steps or seven steps or more. The present invention may be applied.

(14) As a mode of the effect display, the present invention is applied to a slot machine having an effect display corresponding to a stop operation in which the screen is switched each time the stop switch is operated, or a continuous effect display executed over a plurality of game times. May be applied. In this case, the suggestion effect display may be performed at a predetermined timing of the effect display corresponding to the stop operation, or the suggestion effect display may be performed at a predetermined game time of the continuous effect display.

(15) In the above embodiment, with respect to the first suggestion effect display, the winning of the specific combination occurs more than the suggestion reference number of times in the situation where the first half stage display of the BB game is performed, and then shifts to the specific stage display in the subsequent normal game. In this case, the suggestion lottery process can be performed, but this may be changed. For example, the suggestion lottery process may be performed regardless of the game result in the BB game. In this case, it is not necessary to have the function of stage display, and a single stage display (base display or background display) may be performed in the normal game.

Regarding the second suggestion effect display, winning of the BB game in the situation where the specific stage display is made in the normal game, and winning of the specific combination is more than the suggestion reference number of times in the situation where the first half stage display of the BB game is made. When it occurs, the suggestion lottery process is performed in the latter half stage display in the BB game, but this may be changed. For example, the suggestion lottery process may be performed regardless of the game result in the normal game. Further, the suggestion lottery process may be performed at any game times in the BB game without distinguishing the BB game between the first half stage display and the second half stage display.

(16) Although the watermelon combination is used as the specific combination, a combination other than the watermelon combination may be used as the specific combination. For example, a cherry winning combination may be used as the specific winning combination, or a winning combination in which a medal is not paid out when the corresponding symbol is established on the activated line may be used as the specific winning combination.

Further, it may be configured such that each suggestion effect display is performed and the display shifts to the specific stage display based on the fact that none of the winning combinations is won and the medals are not paid out. According to such a configuration, each suggestion effect is performed and a transition to a specific stage display is made based on the fact that no medals have been paid out, so there is a difference between the number of medals paid out when the Bell winning combination is established. It becomes remarkable, and the effect as a remedy can be enhanced.

(17) Although it has been set as the ending condition in the BB game that the payout number of medals in the BB game reaches the specified number, the ending condition in the BB game may be changed. For example, a configuration in which playing a specified number of times in the BB game is a condition for ending the BB game can be considered. As an example of such a configuration, the BB game ends when a child role game that has a higher probability of winning a hand than the normal game is played 30 times or when a game that is called a JAC game with a high probability of winning a JAC role ends 3 times. A configuration that does

If such a configuration is adopted, for example, if the configuration is such that each suggestive effect display is performed based on the fact that a predetermined specific combination has been won in the child role game or that no combination has been won, The player can play the game by paying attention to whether or not each suggestive effect is performed, and can improve the degree of attention to the game.

Further, even with such a configuration, compared with the case where the winning of the bell role, which is a frequent winning combination, is established, the suggestion effect display is performed based on the fact that the payout of the medal is small or the medal is not paid out. The effect of the bailout for the small payout of medals is also demonstrated.

(18) In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the transition to the specific stage display or each suggestion effect display is performed based on the fact that the watermelon role is won during the BB game. It may be configured to shift to the specific stage display or to display each suggestion effect display based on the fact that the winning combination of the specified role is not established or the winning of the specified winning combination is not established. It should be noted that the specified winning combination must be one in which the number of medals paid out at the time of winning the winning combination is larger than that of the other winning combinations, and the probability of winning in one game is high. In this case, it can be said that the player is disadvantaged because he/she does not win the regular role or the regular role winning is not established. On the other hand, it is not possible to win the specified role because the specific stage display or each suggestive performance display is performed based on the fact that the specified role has not been won or the specified role winning has not been established. It is a relief measure for the medal not being paid out.

Further, if the configuration is such that the specific stage display is performed or each suggestion effect display is performed based on the fact that the specified role is not won or the specified role winning is not established, the step of the BB game effect setting process is performed. S2404 may be changed to a process of incrementing the value of the specific combination counter area 187 by 1 when the specific combination is not won or when the specific combination winning is not established.

(19) In the BB game, the second suggestion effect display is performed based on not winning the bell role, and transition to the specific stage display based on winning the watermelon role in the BB game or the first suggestion The effect display may be performed. In addition, in the BB game, the first and second suggestive effect display is performed based on the winning of the watermelon role, and in the BB game, transition to the specific stage display is performed based on winning the bell role. Good.

With such a configuration, in steps S2402 and S2404 of the effect setting process for the BB game, the watermelon role and the bell role are counted, respectively. It is necessary to judge whether or not the number of times the hand has been played is more than the suggestion reference number of times.

(20) The configuration is such that the stage shifts to the specific stage display or the first and second suggestion effect display is performed based on the fact that the role of the watermelon is won, but the configuration is not limited to this. It may be configured to shift to the specific stage display or to display the first and second suggestive effect display based on the establishment of the watermelon winning combination. Even if the player wins the watermelon role, unless the stop switches 72 to 74 are operated at a predetermined timing, the watermelon winning combination may not be established. Therefore, the player tries to establish the watermelon winning combination by using the stop switches 72 to 74. To operate at a predetermined timing. As a result, the player can be encouraged to actively participate in the game.

(21) When the winning combination of the bell is won, the winning of the bell is established regardless of the operation mode of the stop switches 72 to 74. However, if the stop switches 72 to 74 are not operated at a predetermined timing, It may be configured such that the winning a prize is not established.

(22) In the above embodiment, the second suggestion effect display is not performed unless the specific stage display is changed to the BB game, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The second suggestion effect display may be performed even when the BB game is transitioned from any stage display of the specific stage display and the first and second stage displays. Further, if the second suggestion effect display is configured to be performed regardless of which stage display is changed to the BB game, a plurality of stage displays may not be set, but in order to perform the first suggestion effect display, It is desirable that the stage display in which the first suggestion effect display is performed is set.

(23) The second suggestion effect display is also performed when the first and second stage displays are changed to the BB game, but the frequency at which the second suggestion effect display is performed is higher than that when the specific stage display is changed to the BB game. May be configured to be low.

According to this configuration, when the first and second stage displays are switched to the BB game, the frequency of the second suggestion effect display is lower than when the specific stage display is switched to the BB game. It does not impair the display superiority. With such a configuration, for example, when the specific stage display is changed to the BB game, when the specific combination is won three or more times in the first half stage display, the second suggestion effect display is performed in the second half stage display. In the case where the first and second stage displays are switched to the BB game, the second suggestion effect display may be performed in the second half stage display when the specific combination is won six times or more in the first half stage display.

(24) In the above embodiment, when the BB combination is won, the specific stage display does not shift to the first and second stage displays, but even if the BB combination is won, the first stage display and the first stage display are changed. You may make it the structure which transfers to a 2nd stage display. With such a configuration, the processes in steps S1902 and S1903 of the normal game effect setting process are unnecessary. When changing to such a configuration, the second suggestion effect display may not be performed unless the specific stage display is changed to the BB game.

If the winning of the BB combination in the specific stage display is one of the conditions for performing the second suggestive effect display, if the BB combination is won in the specific stage display, After the winning of the BB combination, it is possible to shift from the specific stage display to the first and second stage display.

(25) In the above embodiment, each suggestion effect display is performed based on the fact that the specific combination is won in the first half stage display of the BB game, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The first suggestion effect display may be performed based on the fact that the specific combination is won in the specific stage display instead of the BB game. Further, the first suggestion effect display may be performed based on the fact that the specific winning combination has been won in the first and second stage displays. If the first suggestion effect display is performed based on the winning of the specific combination in the normal game, the player plays the game by paying attention to whether or not to win the watermelon combination in the normal game. It is possible to improve the degree of attention of the game in.

(26) Although the auxiliary display unit 15 is configured to notify that each stage is displayed, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The speaker 14 or the upper lamp 13 may be used to notify that each stage is displayed, or a device that notifies that each stage is displayed may be newly provided. Any configuration may be used as long as it allows the player to understand that each stage is displayed. For example, if the configuration is such that the speaker 14 is used for notification, a notification sound for notifying that the display is on the specific stage may be generated from the speaker 14 when the display is on the specific stage. Further, in the case of the specific stage display, the notification sound is not stored for each game time, but the music for notifying that it is the specific stage display is stored in the ROM 152 in advance, and the specific stage is displayed over a plurality of game times. The configuration may be such that the speaker 14 generates music notifying that it is a display. The player can understand that the specific stage display is preferable by generating music from the speaker 14.

(27) The display mode on the auxiliary display unit 15 for displaying the first, second, and specific stages may be changed. For example, the first stage display is set as an morning stage display in which the displayed time zone is morning, the second stage display is set as an evening stage display in which the displayed time zone is evening, and the specific stage display is set as A configuration is conceivable in which the displayed time zone is set as night stage display, which is night. According to such a configuration, the player can easily understand which stage display is displayed by making the display mode of each stage display different depending on the time zone.

Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of stage displays are set as the specific stage display, or a plurality of stage displays such as the third and fourth stage displays are set in addition to the first and second stage displays. It may be configured. Amusement of the game can be improved by setting a plurality of types of stage displays.

(28) In the above embodiment, when the specific combination is won in the first half stage display of the BB game, the value of the specific combination counter area 187 is incremented by 1. However, the configuration is not limited to this. The value of the specific combination counter area 187 may be decremented by 1 each time the specific combination is won. If it is configured to be decremented by 1, for example, a predetermined reference value is set in the specific hand counter area 187, and when the specific hand is won, the value of the specific hand counter area 187 is decremented by 1 When the value of the specific hand combination counter area 187 becomes “0”, it can be determined that the specific hand has been won more than the suggestion reference number of times. Even with such a configuration, the same operational effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

(29) In the above-described embodiment, the specific stage display is configured to continue for a plurality of game times, and when the number of games reaches the end reference game number, the display shifts to the first stage display or the second stage display. However, the configuration is not limited to this. If there is no end reference number of games of the specific stage display, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to transition from the specific stage display, and if it is elected to transition from the specific stage display, transition to the first stage display or the second stage display It may be configured to. In the case of the said structure, irregularity is provided in the transition timing from a specific stage display to a 1st stage display or a 2nd stage display, and the enjoyment of a game can be improved. Further, with such a configuration, the processing of step S2105 in the end command processing becomes unnecessary.

(30) In the first half stage display of the BB game, when the number of winning the specific combination (watermelon combination in the present embodiment) is equal to or more than the suggestion reference number and the BB game ends, the specific stage display is displayed. However, the configuration is not limited to this. When a specific combination is won in the first stage display or the second stage display, it may be configured to shift to the specific stage display, or a lottery for determining whether to shift to the specific stage display in the first stage display or the second stage display. When performing the above process and winning the shift to the specific stage display, the configuration may shift to the specific stage display. As a result, the player can expect to switch to the specific stage display in the first stage display or the second stage display, and the player can play the game, thereby improving the attention level of the game.

Further, in the first half stage display of the BB game, it may be configured to shift to the specific stage display regardless of the number of times the specific combination is won. If the structure is such that the display moves to the specific stage display regardless of the number of times the specific combination is won, it may be possible to transfer to the specific stage display by ending the BB game, and the processing in step S2503 of the BB end command processing is performed. No longer needed.

(31) In the first half stage display of the BB game, when the specific combination (watermelon combination in the present embodiment) is won the suggestion reference number of times or more, the second suggestion effect display is performed in the second half stage display of the BB game. The configuration is not limited to this. The probability of winning the second suggestive effect display may be increased as the number of times the specific combination is won in the BB game increases. If the probability of winning is increased depending on the number of times a specific winning combination is won, it is desirable to provide a lottery table corresponding to each number of times a specific winning combination is won.

(32) In the above embodiment, the suggestion lottery process is performed in the latter half stage display of the BB game, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The suggestion lottery process may be performed in the game time when the game is transferred to the BB game, or the suggestion lottery process may be performed in the game time when the BB combination is won. If the configuration is such that the suggestion lottery process is performed in the game times in which the BB combination is won, it is possible to teach the player that the BB combination has been won by the suggestion effect display.

(33) When each suggestive effect display is performed, a notification sound for notifying that each suggestive effect display is performed may be generated from the speaker 14. The player can understand that each suggestion effect display is suitably performed by generating the notification sound from the speaker 14.

(34) The probability of winning a specific combination in the BB game may be lower than the probability of not winning any combination. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent each suggestive effect from being performed excessively and to prevent the estimation of the setting value from being simplified.

(35) Each of the reels 42L, 42M, 42R of the reel unit 41 is an example of a pattern display device that variably displays identification information, and any other structure may be used as long as it is a configuration that variably displays symbols in the circumferential direction. Good. For example, other mechanical reel configurations such as a type in which the belt is rotated instead of rotating may be used. Instead of the mechanical reel configuration, an electrical display such as a liquid crystal display or a dot matrix display may be used. A device that variably displays the identification information may be provided, and in this case, it is possible to give a wide variety of display forms.

(36) In the above embodiment, the belt on which the design is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical skeleton member 50, but the cylindrical skeleton member and the belt are integrally formed, and the design is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the belt. May be attached individually. In this case, the integrally formed outer peripheral surface corresponds to an endless belt.

(37) In the above embodiment, the medal payout is not performed when the transition trigger patterns such as the "red 7" design, the "white 7" design, and the "youth" design are aligned on the activated line. It may be configured to perform.

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

(39) The design of each reel 42L, 42M, 42R is not limited to pictures, numbers, characters, etc., but may be geometric lines, figures, etc. Further, it is possible to construct a design by light, color, etc., a design can be constructed by a three-dimensional shape, etc., and even a composite of these can constitute a design. That is, it is sufficient that the pattern has a function as information having distinctiveness (identification information).

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

10... Slot machine, 15... Auxiliary display section as suggesting means, 41... Reel unit as game executing means, 71... Start lever, 72-74... Stop switch, 91... Hopper device constituting privilege granting means, 111... Display control device, 131... Main control device, 151... CPU having functions such as setting value determining means, 152... ROM, 153... RAM, 181... CPU having functions such as first suggestion controlling means and second suggesting controlling means , 182... ROM, 183... RAM.

Claims (1)

Transition lottery means for executing a transition lottery to determine whether or not to shift from the first game state to the second game state which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state,
If a predetermined condition is satisfied when the player wins the transfer lottery, a transfer processing unit that transfers to the second game state,
In a gaming machine provided with a setting value setting means for setting one setting value from a plurality of setting values provided so as to correspond to the winning probability of the transfer lottery,
Display means for executing a predetermined display effect on the display screen,
First suggestion control means for suggesting a first set value on the display screen as suggestion of the set value set by the set value setting means,
As a suggestion of the set value set by the set value setting means, a second suggestion control for making a distinguishable second set value suggestion in a display mode different from that of the first set value suggestion on the display screen. And means,
The setting values of the plurality of stages are grouped into identifiable groups,
The mode of grouping those set values is
The first suggestion control means sets a setting value in which the order of the winning probabilities includes discontinuous setting values in each of the setting values, and a setting value in which the winning probability is lowest and a setting value in which the winning probability is highest. Are assigned to different groups and a group for executing the first set value suggestion is set,
The second suggestion control means includes a group that includes a plurality of setting values that make the winning probability above a predetermined value among the respective setting values, and a group that includes a plurality of setting values that the winning probability becomes less than a predetermined value. In the gaming machine, a group for executing the second suggestion of setting value is set.

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