JP2020130456A - Slot machine and program for realizing simulation of the slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine comprising an AT period during which an AT function is activated, and also changing the rate of increase in the number of put-out balls by changing the activation probability of the AT function at the time of pressing order minor winning combination, capable of suppressing additional investment at the opening stage at which the AT period starts.SOLUTION: A slot machine comprises means for measuring the amount of put-out balls (a difference number) since the start of an AT period, and surely activates an AT function without changing the activation probability of the AT function when winning a pressing order minor winning combination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

The present invention relates to slot machines and programs that allow computers to simulate slot machines.

Conventionally, an internal lottery to determine the winning combination is performed by operating the start lever with the medal bet, the rotation of multiple reels is started, and the multiple reels are stopped by operating the stop button. There is known a slot machine in which a medal is paid out as a payout to a winning combination when a winning combination is won in an internal lottery.

In many conventional slot machines, as a result of an internal lottery, when multiple types of small wins or replays with different winning combinations are won in duplicate, the multiple types of small wins or the above-mentioned multiple types of small wins or It is equipped with an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) function that notifies the information (hereinafter referred to as winning navigation information) necessary for the player to win a winning role among the re-gaming roles.

A slot machine equipped with an AT function (hereinafter referred to as an AT machine) is equipped with a lottery for extending the operation period of the AT function, a so-called lottery for adding the number of games, during the AT state in which the AT function is activated. AT machines to be continued are common. Further, recent AT machines are equipped with a limiter function that forcibly terminates the advantageous state when the relative advantageous state for the player (hereinafter referred to as the advantageous state) continues for a certain period of time or longer. Specifically, the limiter function forcibly terminates the advantageous state when the number of continuous games in a series of advantageous states or the number of medals acquired during the series of advantageous states exceeds a predetermined limit value. It is to let you.

In a slot machine equipped with a limiter function, it is an issue to reduce the feeling of loss given to the player when the limiter is operated. Specifically, when a large amount of AT execution rights (for example, the number of remaining games that can execute AT) remains when the limiter is activated, it is inevitable that the player feels lost. It is necessary to install a method to avoid or suppress the occurrence of such a situation.
As an example of such a method, Patent Document 1 discloses a method in which when the number of games remaining until the limiter is activated is small, the additional performance related to the execution right of the AT is suppressed as compared with the case where the number of remaining games is small. ing.

JP-A-2018-7945

By the way, in the AT machine, the operation of the AT function is premised on winning the so-called push order small winning combination, which is set as the target of the winning navigation information notification, and the winning frequency of the pushing order small winning combination is determined by the player. It will fluctuate depending on (luck). In addition, in an AT machine that adjusts the degree of increase in the number of balls by changing the operation probability of the AT function at the time of winning the push order small winning combination, if the operating frequency of the AT function is only the winning frequency of the pushing order small winning combination. However, it will also be affected by the operating probability of the AT function. As described above, depending on the player's pull (luck), the operation frequency of the AT function may be lower than the design value, that is, so-called downward blurring may occur.
Furthermore, if there is a downward movement in the early stages of the AT state, there is a problem that additional investment will be forced due to the decrease in the number of balls held in the AT state, which is the section where balls should be obtained. is there.

Therefore, the present invention is a slot that can suppress additional investment in the early stage of the AT state in a slot machine that fluctuates the degree of increase in the number of balls by changing the operation probability of the AT function when the push order small winning combination is won. An object of the present invention is to provide a program that realizes a simulation of a machine and the slot machine.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, reference numerals and the like in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the form of display.

The slot machine (1) of the present invention includes an internal lottery means (S103) that determines winning or losing of one or more winning combinations from a plurality of types of winning combinations by an internal lottery according to a game start operation.
A variable display column (R1, R2, R3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged is changed according to a game start operation, and the symbols of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) are variably displayed. Display means and
It was determined by the internal lottery means (S103) in response to the operation of the plurality of stop instruction means (15L, 15C, 15R) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3). Based on the result, a stop control means for executing a stop process for stopping the variable display of the corresponding display columns (R1, R2, R3), and
As a result of the stop processing for all the display columns (R1, R2, R3) by the stop control means, any of the plurality of types of combinations is placed on the winning line (L1) straddling all the display columns (R1, R2, R3). When the winning symbol combination corresponding to the crab is established, the winning determination means (S106) for determining the winning of the winning combination and
A game value giving means (S107) that gives a game value according to a winning combination determined by the winning determination means (S106), and
When the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means (S103) is a duplicate winning mode (lottery categories "6 choice bells GA1 to 6", "6 choice bells GB1 to 6") in which a plurality of small winning combinations are won in duplicate. In addition, an instruction means for instructing the player of information that facilitates winning of the small winning combination with the largest payout among the plurality of small winning combination.
A game state transition means for shifting the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including an advantageous state that allows processing related to the operation of the instruction means and a non-advantageous state that does not allow the processing related to the operation of the instruction means. In the game machine
In the advantageous state, a ball ejection section (first AT state, second AT state) in which the instruction means is operated so that the ball ejection rate exceeds 100, and a reduction section (normal state, new horse race) in which the instruction means is not activated. State, pullback state) and
In the ball ejection section (first AT state, second AT state), the first net increase section (high net increase section) in which the instruction means is always operated when the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is the duplicate winning mode. When,
When the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is the duplicate winning mode (lottery categories "6 choice bells GA1 to 6", "6 choice bells GB1 to 6"), the instruction means may not be activated. Including net increase section (low net increase section)
Difference number counter (AT difference number) that counts the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of game media input for executing the game from the number of game media paid out after starting the ball ejection section (first AT state). )When,
The difference number determination means (S3709) for determining whether the value of the difference number counter (AT difference number) is equal to or greater than the reference value (20 sheets), and
With
The game state transition means
The period from the start of the ball ejection section shifted from the non-advantageous state or the decrease section to at least the period from the start of the ball ejection section to the determination by the difference number determination means is set to the first net increase section (high net increase section). After that, the first net increase section (high net increase section) is continued, or the second net increase section (low net increase section) is shifted to.

According to the present invention, when the difference number counter is less than the reference value after the start of the ball ejection section (first AT state), the AT function is always activated when a specific winning combination is won. It is possible to provide a slot machine set in the net increase section and a program for realizing a simulation of the slot machine.

Further, as a specific configuration, in the second net increase section (low net increase section), the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is the duplicate winning mode (lottery categories "6 choice bells GA1-6", "6 choices". In the game of Bell GB1 to 6 "), the instruction means is operated with a predetermined operation probability of less than 100%.

As a result, in the second net increase section, when a specific combination is won, the AT function may not be activated, and it is determined whether or not the AT function is activated with a predetermined probability. ..

Further, as a specific configuration, in the second net increase section (low net increase section), the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is the duplicate winning mode (lottery categories "6 choice bells GA1-6", "6 choices". In the game that became Bell GB1-6 ")
When it is judged whether or not the net increase in the number of balls per game or the ball payout rate from the start of the ball payout section (first AT state) to the game is within a predetermined reference value, and it is judged to be correct. The instruction means is operated.

As a result, in the second net increase section, when a specific combination is won, the AT function may not operate, and the AT function is based on the net increase number or the payout rate at the time of the game. It is possible to determine whether or not to operate.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the dual-purpose display of the slot machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the slot machine 1. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the symbols of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol stop position and effective line. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing which is executed for each game in the main control device of a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the correspondence relationship of the winning combination in the slot machine 1, the arrangement of symbols which win a winning combination, and the number of payouts. It is a figure which shows the flow of the RT state in the slot machine 1, and the figure which shows the RT transition condition. It is a table which shows the correspondence relationship between the lottery division and the combination of the lottery table used in the internal lottery in a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the contents of the lottery table of a slot machine 1. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game state in the slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the content of the advantageous state transition lottery table in a slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in a normal state of a slot machine 1. (A) It is a table which shows the contents of the main character lottery table in the slot machine 1. (B) It is a table which shows the initial parameter and a character level of a main character in a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the content of the battle cycle lottery table in a slot machine 1. (A) It is a table which shows the content of the schedule mode lottery table in the slot machine 1. (B) It is a table which shows the content of the schedule lottery table in the slot machine 1. (C) It is a figure which shows an example of the schedule lottery in the slot machine 1. (A) It is a table which shows the content of the schedule overwrite lottery table in the slot machine 1. (B) It is a table which shows the content of the schedule overwrite content lottery table in the slot machine 1. (C) It is a figure which shows an example of schedule overwriting in a slot machine 1. (A) It is a table which shows the content of the sub-character lottery table (the 1) in the slot machine 1. (B) It is a table which shows the contents of the sub-character lottery table (the 2) in the slot machine 1. (C) It is a table which shows the contents of the sub-character lottery table (the 3) in the slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the characteristic of a sub-character in a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the contents of the AT lottery table at the time of chance in a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the content of the parameter addition lottery table in a slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the new horse battle state of a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the contents of the AT lottery table during the new horse war in the slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the contents of the new horse race victory lottery table in slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the 1st AT state in 1st Example of a slot machine 1. (A) It is a table which shows the content of the AT scenario lottery table in the slot machine 1. (B) It is a table which shows the contents of the AT set continuation rate table in the slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the contents of the memorial continuation table in a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the content of the game state lottery table in a slot machine 1. (A) It is a table which shows the content of the instruction function generation lottery table (the 1) in the slot machine 1. (B) It is a table which shows the content of the instruction function generation lottery table (the 2) in the slot machine 1. (C) It is a table which shows the content of the instruction function generation lottery table (the 3) in the slot machine 1. (D) It is a table which shows the content of the instruction function generation lottery table (the 4) in the slot machine 1. (E) It is a table which shows the content of the instruction function generation lottery table (the 5) in the slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the content of the AT stock lottery table in the slot machine 1. (A) It is a table which shows the contents of the AT pullback lottery table (the 1) in the slot machine 1. (B) It is a table which shows the contents of the AT pullback lottery table (the 2) in the slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the pullback state of a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the contents of the pullback point lottery table of a slot machine 1. It is a table which shows the contents of the AT return lottery table of a slot machine 1. It is a figure which shows the comparison of the case where it continued through the pullback state of the slot machine 1 and the case where it continued without going through. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the 2nd AT state of a slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the 1st AT state in 2nd Embodiment of a slot machine 1. (A) It is a figure which shows the example at the time of the high net increase section in the 2nd Example of a slot machine 1. (B) It is a figure which shows the example at the time of the low net increase section (the 1) in the 2nd Example of a slot machine 1. (C) It is a figure which shows the example at the time of the low net increase section (the 2) in the 2nd Example of a slot machine 1. (D) It is a figure which shows the comparison of the low net increase section (the 1) and the low net increase section (the 2) in the 2nd Example of the slot machine 1.

<1. Definition of terms>

The terms used in the present specification will be described below.

The "variable display means" refers to a display means having a plurality of display columns composed of a plurality of symbols and variably displaying the symbols of each display column. When the display row is composed of reels, the symbols arranged on the reels are variably displayed by the rotation operation of the reels. When the display column is composed of a display image by a liquid crystal display or the like, the design as the display image is variably displayed by changing the content of the display image. The display column of the embodiment of the present invention is composed of reels.

"Game medium" refers to a medal or a game ball used in a game machine. Information indicating the number of game media electrically or magnetically stored in the game machine is called "credit", and the number is called "credit number".

"Bet" means setting a game medium necessary for starting a game. The bet game medium is consumed at the start of the game. The number of game media set to start the game is called the "bet number". The "bet button" refers to a device operated by a player to set a game medium necessary for starting a game.

The "game" refers to a series of processes from the start of variable display of the symbol of the display column by the variable display means triggered by the operation of the start lever to the end of the process based on the result of the winning determination. "One game" and "one game" refer to one of the series of processes. In addition, it may be described as "game" instead of "game".

The "winning line" refers to a combination of predetermined symbol positions that are the targets for determining the winning of a winning combination. Depending on the bet, the winning judgment changes from the invalid state to the valid state. "On the winning line" means the position of the symbol related to the winning line.

"Winning" means that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

The "non-RT state" means that the winning probability of the replaying combination is the initial state in which the winning probability of the replaying combination has not changed.

“Left → middle → right” means operating each stop button in the order of left stop button 15L → middle stop button 15C → right stop button 15R.

“Left → right → middle” means operating each stop button in the order of left stop button 15L → right stop button 15R → middle stop button 15C.

“Middle → right → left” means operating each stop button in the order of middle stop button 15C → right stop button 15R → left stop button 15L.

“Middle → left → right” means operating each stop button in the order of middle stop button 15C → left stop button 15L → right stop button 15R.

“Right → left → middle” means operating each stop button in the order of right stop button 15R → left stop button 15L → middle stop button 15C.

“Right → middle → left” means operating each stop button in the order of right stop button 15R → middle stop button 15C → left stop button 15L.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<2. Appearance configuration of the game machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 provided so that the front surface of the main body 2 can be opened and closed.
In the main body 2, the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are arranged side by side at a position slightly above the central portion in the vertical direction. The left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 have a configuration in which a reel band is wound around the peripheral surface of a drum-shaped reel frame, and rotates around an axis extending in the left-right direction at the center of the reel frame. It is provided as possible. Twenty symbols are arranged side by side in the circumferential direction on the reel band.

The front door 3 is provided with a display unit 5, an operation unit 6, and an effect display unit 7.
The display unit 5 is provided at a position facing the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. A reel window 8 is provided at the center of the display unit 5 to make a part of the peripheral surfaces of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 visible. While the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are rotating, the symbols of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 appear one after another in the reel window 8 (variation display of symbols). When the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are stopped, three symbols each of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are displayed in the reel window 8, for a total of nine symbols. (Stop display of symbols).

Below the reel window 8, the combined display 23a and the payout number display 23b are arranged side by side. The combined display 23a and the payout number display 23b include, for example, a 7-segment display capable of displaying a two-digit number.

FIG. 2 shows a dual-purpose display 23a composed of a 2-digit 7-segment display with dots. The 2-digit 7-segment portion of the dual-purpose display 23a is also used by the credit number display CR and the instruction monitor NM. Further, the dot portion of the combined display 23a is used as an advantageous section lamp YL.

The instruction monitor NM issues a command from the main control device 100a, which will be described later, to the effect sub control device 100b to instruct the operation order of the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R (hereinafter referred to as the stop operation order). When sending, the identification information according to the type of the command is displayed.
The advantageous section lamp YL is turned off until the first identification information is displayed on the instruction monitor NM, and is turned on after the first display of the identification information until the advantageous state ends.

Returning to FIG. 1, the operation unit 6 is arranged below the display unit 5. The operation unit 6 includes a medal slot 10, a MAX bet button 11, a 1-sheet bet button 12, a 2-sheet bet button 13, a start lever 14, a left stop button 15L, a middle stop button 15C, a right stop button 15R, and a settlement button 16. Is provided.

When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10, the inserted medal is bet (BET) on the game. A maximum of 3 medals can be bet on one game. When medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 while three medals are bet on the game, the inserted medals are credited to the slot machine 1 up to a maximum of 50 medals. The number of medals (number of credits) credited to the slot machine 1 is displayed on the credit number display CR.

When the MAX bet button 11 is pressed while three or more medals are credited to the slot machine 1, three medals are bet on the game from the credited medals, and the number of credits is only three. decrease. Then, the number of credits displayed on the credit number display CR is updated to the number subtracted by 3.

When the one-card bet button 12 is pressed, one medal is bet on the game from the medals credited to the slot machine 1, and the number of credits is reduced by one. Then, the number of credits displayed on the credit number display CR is updated to the number obtained by subtracting one.

Further, when the two-card bet button 13 is pressed, two medals are bet on the game from the medals credited to the slot machine 1, and the number of credits is reduced by two. The number of credits displayed on the credit number display CR is updated to the number obtained by subtracting 2.

When the start lever 14 is operated after a predetermined number of medals (up to 3) have been bet, one game (1 game) is started, and the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right Reel R3 begins to rotate. The left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R are provided corresponding to the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3, respectively. When the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R are pressed after the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 start to rotate, the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, And the rotation of the right reel R3 stops.

When all the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are stopped, a predetermined combination of symbols is placed on the activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as "effective line") in the reel window 8. If you line up, you will win a prize for the role associated with the combination of the symbols. Depending on the role, medals are paid out as dividends. The number of medals to be paid out for this prize is displayed on the payout number display 23b. In addition, the medals paid out for winning are credited to the slot machine 1 up to a maximum of 50 medals, and the medals exceeding 50 are credited to the medal tray 41 from the medal outlet 40 provided at the bottom of the front door 3. It is discharged. This is the end of one game.

When the settlement button 16 is pressed, the medals credited to the slot machine 1 are ejected from the medal ejection port 40 to the medal tray 41.

The effect display unit 7 is arranged above the display unit 5. The effect display unit 7 is provided with a liquid crystal display 30 for displaying an effect image or the like according to the progress of the game. Further, in the effect display unit 7, a pair of speakers 31 and 31 for outputting sound effects and the like for enlivening the atmosphere during the game are arranged on the left side and the right side of the liquid crystal display 30.

A display panel 42 for displaying the model name of the slot machine 1 or the like is mounted between the operation unit 6 and the medal tray 41 on the front door 3.

<3. Electrical configuration of game machines>
<3-1. Electrical configuration of the game machine (main controller)>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1.

The slot machine 1 performs a main control device 100a that executes central control of the game, an effect sub control device 100b that controls an effect associated with the game, and a control for illumination by light and sound. It is equipped with an illumination control device 100c.

The main control device 100a includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, an input / output port 104, a random number generation circuit 105, and a signal transmission circuit 106.

The CPU 101 is connected to a ROM 102, a RAM 103, an input / output port 104, a random number generation circuit 105, and a signal transmission circuit 106.

Various programs are stored in the ROM 102. Various programs are executed by the CPU 101. Further, the lottery table 107 and the stop control table 108 are stored in the ROM 102.

The RAM 103 is used as a work area when the CPU 101 executes a program.

The input / output port 104 includes stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R for rotating the credit number display CR, the payout number display 23b, the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3, and the medal insertion slot 10. A medal block solenoid 52 for switching between a medal storage unit (not shown) and a medal tray 41 in the main body 2 and a medal storage unit for medals from the medal storage unit to the medal tray 41 through a medal discharge port 40. The medal payout drive motor 53 for discharging the medals is connected as a control target.

The stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R, the medal block solenoid 52, and the medal payout drive motor 53 are provided in the main body 2 (see FIG. 1).

Further, the input / output port 104 has a MAX bet button 11, a 1-sheet bet button 12, a 2-sheet bet button 13, a start lever 14, a left stop button 15L, a middle stop button 15C, a right stop button 15R, a settlement button 16, and a reel. The position detection sensors 54L, 54C, 54R, the medal insertion sensor 55, and the medal payout sensor 56 are connected.

MAX bet button 11, 1 bet button 12, 2 bet button 13, start lever 14, left stop button 15L, middle stop button 15C, right stop button 15R, and settlement button 16 are built into them when pressed. An operation signal is output from the switched switch (not shown), and the operation signal is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 104.

Each time the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 make one rotation, a detection signal is output from the reel position detection sensors 54L, 54C, 54R, respectively, and the detection signal is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 104. Will be done.

When the start lever 14 is operated, the CPU 101 inputs a drive pulse signal to the stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R to start rotation of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. The CPU 101 constantly grasps the rotation positions of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 based on the number of steps of the stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R and the detection signals of the reel position detection sensors 54L, 54C, 54R. There is.

When the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R are pressed, the CPU 101 refers to the stop control table 108 and is based on the rotation positions of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. Then, the output of the drive pulse signal to the stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R is stopped, and the stop of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 is controlled (reel stop control).

In the reel stop control, after the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R are pressed, the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are pulled into a predetermined maximum number of frames (for example, for example). 4 frames) Stop the rotation within the following range.

Every time a medal is inserted from the medal insertion port 10, a detection signal is output from the medal insertion sensor 55, and the detection signal is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 104.

Each time one medal is ejected to the medal tray 41 by the medal payout drive motor 53, a detection signal is output from the medal payout sensor 56, and the detection signal is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 104.

The number of medals (the number of credits) deposited in the slot machine 1 is counted by a counter provided in the RAM 103. The CPU 101 controls the credit number display CR, and causes the credit number display CR to display the number of credits counted in the RAM 103. The CPU 101 controls the medal block solenoid 52 to set the ejection destination of the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 as the medal storage unit until the number of credits reaches 50, and when the number of credits reaches 50, the ejection destination is the ejection destination. To the medal tray 41. Further, when a winning combination with a payout (medal payout) is won after the number of credits reaches 50, the CPU 101 controls the medal payout drive motor 53 to discharge the medals to the medal tray 41.

The random number generation circuit 105 has a configuration including an increment counter that counts up in response to the output of a clock pulse from an oscillator (not shown), and generates a 16-bit random number. The range of generated random numbers is 0 to 65535.

When the start lever 14 is operated, the CPU 101 executes an internal lottery in which a plurality of combinations are included in the lottery target. In the internal lottery, random numbers are acquired from the random number generation circuit 105. Further, one lottery table is read from the lottery table 107 of the ROM 102. Then, the winning combination or the loss of the internal lottery is determined based on the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 105 and the lottery table. The lottery table 107 will be described in detail later.

If one of the winning combinations is not won by the internal lottery, nine symbols (left reel R1, middle reel R2, and right reel R3) are displayed as stopped in the reel window 8 by the reel stop control. The design) does not form a winning mode and does not win a winning combination. When a winning combination with a payout is won, the CPU 101 controls the payout number display 23b to display the number of medals to be paid out as the payout on the payout number display 23b.

Further, the CPU 101 transmits a signal required for control to the effect sub-control device 100b and the illumination control device 100c as a command via the signal transmission circuit 106.

In the slot machine 1, the high or low payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be set by selecting the set value of 1 from the set values of 6 stages from 1 to 6. The larger the set value, the higher the payout rate.
Although not shown, the input / output port (output port) 104 is connected to a setting change switch and a setting change button provided in the main body 2 and operated when selecting (changing) a setting value. The setting change switch is a key switch that is turned on by inserting the setting key and rotating it clockwise, and the setting change button is composed of a push button.

When selecting (changing) a setting value, first, with the front door 3 open, insert the setting key into the setting change switch and rotate it clockwise to change the operation mode of the slot machine 1 to the setting change mode. When the mode shifts to the setting change mode, the current setting value is displayed on the dual-purpose display 23a. Also, in the setting change mode, each time the setting change button is pressed, the setting value displayed on the dual-purpose display 23a is incremented by 1 when it is 1 to 5, and is incremented by 1 when it is 6. It is supposed to go back. In this way, it is possible to select a desired set value by operating the setting change button while checking the set value displayed on the dual-purpose display 23a. The selection (change) of the set value is completed by operating the start lever 14 in the state where the desired set value is displayed on the combined display 23a. Then, rotate the setting key inserted in the setting change switch counterclockwise to return the operation mode to the normal (game) mode, and pull out the setting key from the setting change switch to complete the selection selection (change) work. To do.

<3-2. Electrical configuration of the game machine (directing sub-control device, etc.)>
The effect sub-control device 100b includes a CPU 200, a ROM 201, a RAM 202, a signal input circuit 203, a drive circuit 204, and a random number generation circuit 205.

The CPU 200 is connected to the ROM 201, the RAM 202, the signal input circuit 203, the drive circuit 204, and the random number generation circuit 205.

Various programs are stored in the ROM 201. Various programs are executed by the CPU 200.

The RAM 202 is used as a work area when the CPU 200 executes a program.

A signal from the signal transmission circuit 106 of the main control device 100a is input to the signal input circuit 203.

The random number generation circuit 205 has a configuration including an increment counter that counts up in response to the output of a clock pulse from an oscillator (not shown), and generates a 16-bit random number. The range of generated random numbers is 0 to 65535.

The CPU 200 executes a program stored in the ROM 201, performs an effect lottery based on the signal input from the signal input circuit 203 and the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 205, and based on the result of the lottery, the drive circuit 204. The display of the liquid crystal display 30 is controlled via the above. The production lottery will be described in detail later.

The illumination control device 100c controls the lighting of the LED 32 built in the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, the right stop button 15R, etc., based on the command transmitted from the main control device 100a. It also controls the output of sound effects from the speaker 31.

<4. Explanation of reel arrangement / stop position>
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3.

The 20 symbols (20 frames) arranged in the reel bands of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are associated with symbol numbers "1" to "20", respectively.

On the reel band of the left reel R1, "Cheri", "Bar", "Rip", "Bell B", "Watermelon", "Blank B", "Red 7", "Rip", "Bell B", " Watermelon, "Reel", "Blank A", "Rip", "Bell A", "Watermelon", "Blue 7", "Blue 7", "Rip", "Bell A", and "Watermelon" Are arranged in this order, and symbol numbers "1" to "20" are associated with each of these symbols.

"Rip", "Red 7", "Watermelon", "Cheri", "Bell A", "Rip", "Red 7", "Blank B", "Cheri", "Cheri" on the reel band of the middle reel R2 "Bell A", "Rip", "Blue 7", "Blank B", "Reel", "Bell A", "Rip", "Blue 7", "Watermelon," Reel ", and" Bell A "design Are arranged in this order, and symbol numbers "1" to "20" are associated with each of these symbols.

The reel band of the right reel R3 has "Rip", "Red 7", "Cheri", "Watermelon", "Bell A", "Rip", "Red 7", "Cheri", "Watermelon", "Bell". "A", "Rip", "Blue 7", "Blue 7", "Watermelon", "Bell A", "Rip", "Blue 7", "Blank B", "Watermelon", and "Bell A" The symbols are arranged in this order, and the symbol numbers "1" to "20" are associated with each of these symbols.

In addition, "Bell A" and "Bell B" indicate that they use similar designs although they have different designs.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol stop position.

When the left reel R1 is stopped, one symbol is stopped at each of the symbol stop positions PL1, PL2, PL3 arranged vertically in the reel window 8.
When the middle reel R2 is stopped, one symbol is stopped at each of the symbol stop positions PC1, PC2, and PC3 arranged vertically in the reel window 8.
When the right reel R3 is stopped, one symbol is stopped at each of the symbol stop positions PR1, PR2, and PR3 arranged vertically in the reel window 8.

The slot machine 1 is a so-called one-line machine in which the line connecting the symbol stop positions PL2, PC2 and PR2 is the effective line L1.
Hereinafter, the lines connecting the three symbol stop positions PL1, PC1 and PR1 arranged in a horizontal row in the reel window 8 are arranged in the upper line L2, and the three symbol stop positions PL2, PC2 and PR2 are arranged in a horizontal row in the middle row. The line connecting the lines is the middle line L1, the three symbol stop positions PL3, PC3, which are arranged in a horizontal row at the bottom, and the lines connecting the PR3 are the lower line L3, the three symbol stop positions PL1, PC2, which are aligned on the diagonal line downward to the right. The line connecting PR3 is called a right-down line L4, and the line connecting the three symbol stop positions PL3, PC2, and PR1 aligned on the right-up diagonal line is called a right-up line L5.

<5.1 Explanation of the game>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing flow (game flow) executed for each game in the main control device 100a.

<5-1. Process flow>
<5-1-1. Medal reception process>
The "specified number" is the number of medals required to execute one game. In the slot machine 1, the specified number is always three.

When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10, the slot machine 1 accepts the inserted medal and takes it into the slot machine 1, or returns the inserted medal to the medal tray 41 without accepting the inserted medal (S100). ..

Specifically, when three medals are bet on the game and the number of credits is less than 50, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10, the CPU 101 inserts the inserted medal into the slot machine 1. While taking it inside, the number of credits is added by the number of inserted medals. Further, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 when three medals are bet on the game and the number of credits is 50, the CPU 101 drives the medal block solenoid 52 to insert the inserted medal. Is returned to the medal tray 41.

<5-1-2. Bet processing>
The slot machine 1 sets the number of bets required to start the game according to the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 10, the operation of the MAX bet button 11, or the winning of the re-game combination (S101).

Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 when the number of bets is less than 3, the CPU 101 adds the number of bets by the number of inserted medals. Further, when the MAX bet button 11 is operated when the number of bets is less than 3, the CPU 101 subtracts the number of credits and adds the number of bets. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the re-gaming combination wins, the CPU 101 executes an automatic betting process in which the number of bets bet in the game is bet again without subtracting the number of credits.

<5-1-3. Lever reception process>
The slot machine 1 starts the game when the operation of the start lever 14 is accepted while three medals are bet (S102). Specifically, when the start lever 14 is operated with the number of bets set to 3, the CPU 101 executes the game processing after the internal lottery processing described later. On the other hand, when the start lever 14 is operated while the number of bets is set to less than 3, the CPU 101 does not execute the game process after the internal lottery process.

<5-1-4. Internal lottery process>
With the start of the game, the slot machine 1 determines information for deriving the result of the game by lottery (S103). When the start lever 14 is operated with the number of bets set to 3, the CPU 101 executes the internal lottery process. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later.

<5-1-5. Reel rotation processing>
After executing the internal lottery process, the slot machine 1 rotates each of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 in order to display the symbols arranged on each reel in a variable manner (S104). Specifically, the CPU 101 continuously supplies pulses to each of the stepping motors 51L, 51C, and 51R after executing the internal lottery process, so that the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are respectively. To rotate. The rotation of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 starts until 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the rotation of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 in the previous game. Not done. As a result, the time required for one game is maintained at 4.1 seconds or longer.

<5-1-6. Reel stop processing>
When the stop button 15 is operated while the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are rotating, the slot machine 1 stops the rotation operation of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 (S105). .. When the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R are operated during the rotation of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3, the CPU 101 performs the reel corresponding to the operated stop button ( A stepping motor (stepping motor 51L corresponding to the left reel R1) to which the left reel R1 corresponding to the left stop button 15L, the middle reel R2 corresponding to the middle stop button 15C, and the right reel R3 corresponding to the right stop button 15R) is fixed. , The stepping motor 51C corresponding to the middle reel R2 and the stepping motor 51R corresponding to the right reel R3) are supplied with a predetermined pulse to stop the rotation operation of the corresponding reels. The details of the reel stop processing will be described later.

<5-1-7. Design judgment processing>
The slot machine 1 determines the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 after all of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are stopped (S106). After all of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is a predetermined predetermined symbol combination. To do. For example, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination.

<5-1-8. Medal payout process>
When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the small winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, the slot machine 1 executes the medal payout process (S107).

<5-1-9. State transition process>
The slot machine 1 shifts the gaming state according to the result of the gaming (S108). For example, when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied as a result of the game, the game state is changed from the normal game to the bonus game. For example, when the condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied as a result of the game, the game state is shifted from the bonus game to the normal game. Further, as a result of the game, when the condition for changing the re-game probability is satisfied, the re-game probability changes according to the condition from the next game. After executing the state transition process, the slot machine 1 ends the process related to one game.

<5-2. Detailed explanation of each process>
The details of each process related to the above-mentioned one game will be described.

<5-2-1. Details of internal lottery process>
The details of the internal lottery process in the slot machine 1 will be described. The internal lottery process is a process for determining by lottery whether one or a plurality of winning combinations are won or a loss in which none of the winning combinations is won from a plurality of predetermined winning combinations, and is executed using a lottery table.

First, with reference to FIG. 7, the correspondence between the winning combination drawn by the internal lottery, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination, and the number of payouts will be described.

The roles that are the targets of the internal lottery are "BB01", "Middle RP01", "F7RP01-04", "T7RP01", "Middle bell 01-02", "Upper bell", "Upper right bell", "Lower right". "Bell", "1 piece combination 01-34", "Cheri 01-03" and "Watermelon 01-02" are included. If there is an unwinning prize, the unwinning prize will also be subject to the lottery.

<Explanation of role (bonus role)>
"BB01" is a bonus role. The winning symbol combination of "BB01" is set to be a combination of "Red 7"-"Red 7"-"Blank B" from the left on the winning line L1.
If "BB01" is won by an internal lottery, the combination of winning symbols of "BB01" is allowed to be stopped on the winning line L1 in the reel window 8. When the winning symbol combinations of "BB01" are lined up on the winning line L1, the winning is won in "BB01".

The winning state of "BB01" is carried over until the winning "BB01" wins a prize, and the BB winning flag manages that the winning state of BB is carried over. When the BB winning state is carried over, the BB winning flag is set to on, and when BB01 is not won or BB01 is won, the BB winning flag is set to off. No medals are paid out for the winning of BB01, and from the next game, the game state is changed from the normal game to the bonus game, and the bonus game is started. The bonus game started by winning BB01 ends with a payout exceeding the specified number (141). The BB01 in the slot machine 1 corresponds to the "continuous operating device related to the first-class special accessory" in the game rules.

<Explanation of roles (replay)>
Next, the replay role (replay role) will be described.
The winning symbol combination of "Middle RP01" is set to be a combination of "Rip"-"Rip"-"Rip" from the left on the winning line L1.
The winning symbol combination of "F7RP01" is set to be a combination of "Bell A"-"Blue 7"-"Blue 7" from the left on the winning line L1.
The winning symbol combination of "F7RP02" is set to be a combination of "Bell B"-"Blue 7"-"Blue 7" from the left on the winning line L1.

The winning symbol combination of "F7RP03" is set to be lined up with "Bell A"-"Cheri"-"Blue 7" from the left on the winning line L1.
The winning symbol combination of "F7RP04" is set to be lined up with "Bell B"-"Cheri"-"Blue 7" from the left on the winning line L1.
The winning symbol combination of "T7RP01" is set to be a combination of "blue 7"-"blue 7"-"blue 7" from the left on the winning line L1.

"Middle RP01", "F7RP01-04", and "T7RP01" are replaying roles.
When the re-game combination is won by the internal lottery, it is allowed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the winning re-game combination on the winning line L1 in the reel window 8.
When the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning re-game combination are lined up on the winning line L1, the re-game combination is awarded. No medals will be paid out for the winning of the re-game, and the next one game will be allowed to be executed without betting the medals.

<Explanation of roles (small roles)>
Next, the small role will be described.
The winning symbol combination of "Middle Bell 01" is set to be a combination of "Bell A"-"Bell A"-"Bell A" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to 7.
The winning symbol combination of "Middle Bell 02" is set to be a combination of "Bell B"-"Bell A"-"Bell A" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to 7.
The winning symbol combination of the "upper bell" is set to be a combination of "rip"-"celli"-"watermelon" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to 7.
The winning symbol combination of the "upper right bell" is set to be a combination of "watermelon"-"bell A"-"watermelon" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to 7.

The winning symbol combination of the "lower right bell" is set to be a combination of "rip"-"bell A"-"rip" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to five.

The winning symbol combination of "1 card combination 01" is set to be a combination of "blank B"-"blank B"-"blank B" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to 1 card.
Since the winning symbol combinations of "1 piece combination 02" to "1 piece combination 34" are as shown in FIG. 7, the explanation is omitted.

The winning symbol combination of "Cheri 01" is set to be a combination of "Bar"-"Cheri"-"ANY" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to 5.
"ANY" indicates that any symbol may be used, and regardless of the stop symbol of the right reel R3, if "Bar"-"Cheri" is lined up on the winning line L1 from the left, "Cheri 01" will be won. Become.

Since the winning symbol combinations of "Cheri 02" and "Cheri 03" are also as shown in FIG. 7, the explanation is omitted.

The winning symbol combination of "Watermelon 01" is set to be a combination of "Bell A"-"Watermelon"-"Bell A" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to three.
The winning symbol combination of "Watermelon 02" is set to be a combination of "Bell B"-"Watermelon"-"Bell A" from the left on the winning line L1, and the payout is set to three.

<Explanation of internal lottery using lottery table>
Next, an internal lottery using the lottery table will be described.
Returning to FIG. 6, a random number is acquired from the random number generation circuit 105 at the timing when the start lever 14 is operated (S102).

Then, an internal lottery is executed using the random number and the lottery table selected from the lottery table 107. In the internal lottery, it is determined which of the lottery categories provided in the lottery table the random numbers obtained from the random number generation circuit 105 belong to, and the winning combination or the loss is determined based on the determination. The lottery classification will be described later.

The slot machine 1 includes a non-RT state (hereinafter referred to as RT0) and a state in which the re-game probability is higher than RT0 (hereinafter referred to as RT1) as an RT state in which the winning probability of the re-game combination fluctuates. In addition, the internal lottery process is executed using the dedicated lottery table.
Also, during the bonus game, the internal lottery process is executed using the dedicated lottery table.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flow in an RT state and a diagram showing RT transition conditions.
If "BB01" is won by an internal lottery and the winning symbol combinations of "BB01" are not lined up on the winning line L1 in the game, the RT state changes from the non-RT state to the RT1 state, and in the subsequent games. When the winning symbol combinations of "BB01" are lined up on the winning line L1, the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the non-RT state, and the gaming state shifts from the normal game (general gaming state) to the bonus game state. To do. That is, the RT1 state is from the winning of "BB01" to the winning.

If "BB01" is won by an internal lottery and the winning symbol combinations of "BB01" are lined up on the winning line L1 in the game, the RT state remains the non-RT state, but the game state is the normal game (general). It shifts from the game state) to the bonus game state.

The slot machine 1 uses two RT states of RT0 to RT1, but the number of RTs and the winning probability of the re-game combination of each RT are described if they are predetermined. It does not have to be (numerical value), and the transition of the RT state does not have to be triggered by the winning of the bonus role and the winning.

The slot machine 1 maintains the RT state if the RT state is the RT1 state, and maintains the RT state if the RT state is the RT1 state, and the normal game state and the bonus game state if the RT state is the non-RT state, as a process when the setting is changed or the RWM is cleared (initialization). In both cases, the RT state becomes the non-RT state.
Further, the game state after the setting change and the game state at the time of clearing the RWM (at the time of initialization) are set to the general game state and the non-advantageous state.

The slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery process by using a dedicated lottery table for each RT state. FIG. 9 is a correspondence table between the lottery categories used in the lottery table and the winning combination, and FIG. 10 is an example of the lottery table.

First, the correspondence between the lottery classification and the winning combination in FIG. 9 will be described.

<Explanation of lottery classification (BB)>
In the lottery category "BB", "BB01" is set as the winning combination.

<Explanation of lottery classification (normal replay)>
In the lottery category "normal replay", "middle RP01" is set as the winning combination. As a result of the internal lottery, in the game that wins the lottery category "normal replay", the "middle RP01" wins regardless of the operation timing and operation order of the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R.

<Explanation of lottery classification (7-match replay)>
In the lottery category "7-match replay", "middle RP01", "F7RP01-04", and "T7RP01" are set as winning combinations. The lottery category "7-match replay" is a so-called push-order replay in which the winning replays differ depending on the stop operation order. Specifically, in a game in which the lottery category "7-match replay" is won as a result of the internal lottery, when the right stop button 15R is operated for the first time, either "F7RP01-04" or "T7RP01" is selected. On the other hand, when a stop button other than the right stop button 15R is operated for the first time, the "middle RP01" wins a prize.

<Explanation of lottery classification (7 sets of fake play)>
In the lottery category "7-match fake play", "middle RP01" and "F7RP01-04" are set as winning combinations. The lottery category "7-match fake play" is a so-called push-order replay in which the winning replays differ depending on the stop operation order. Specifically, in a game that won the lottery category "7-match fake play" as a result of the internal lottery, when the right stop button 15R is operated for the first time, one of "F7RP01-04" wins, while When a stop button other than the right stop button 15R is operated for the first time, the "middle RP01" wins a prize.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GA1)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA1", "upper bell" and "1 piece combination 01 to 07" are set as winning combinations. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA1", the stop operation order for winning the "upper bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "upper bell" is "left → Middle → right ". In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → right → middle", "middle → right → left", "middle → left → right", "right → left → middle", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, the "upper bell" is not won, and any one of "one piece combination 01 to 07" is set to win depending on the timing of the operation of each stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GA2)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA2", "upper bell", "1 piece combination 01", and "1 piece combination 08 to 15" are set as winning combinations. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA2", the stop operation order for winning the "upper bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "upper bell" is "left → Right → middle ". In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "middle → right → left", "middle → left → right", "right → left → middle", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, the "upper bell" does not win, and either "1 piece combination 01" or "1 piece combination 08 to 15" is set to win depending on the timing of each stop button operation. Has been done.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GA3)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA3", "middle bell 01-02", "1 piece role 01", "1 piece role 06-08", "1 piece role 11", "1 piece role 16-17" Is set as the winning combination. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA3", the stop operation order for winning "middle bell 01-02" is set, and the push order for winning "middle bell 01-02" (correct answer push order). ) Is "middle->right->left". In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → left → right", "right → left → middle", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, "Middle-stage bell 01-02" does not win, "1 card combination 01", "1 sheet combination 06-08", "1 sheet combination 11", "1 sheet combination 16-" Any one of "17" is set to win a prize depending on the timing of operation of each stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GA4)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA4", "middle bell 01-02", "1 piece role 01", "1 piece role 09-10", "1 piece role 14-15", "1 piece role 17-" 18 ”is set as the winning combination. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA4", the stop operation order for winning "middle bell 01-02" is set, and the push order for winning "middle bell 01-02" (correct answer push order). ) Is "middle->left->right". In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → right → left", "right → left → middle", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, "Middle bell 01-02" does not win, "1 piece combination 01", "1 piece combination 09-10", "1 piece combination 14-15", "1 piece combination" Any one of "17 to 18" is set to win a prize depending on the timing of operation of each stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GA5)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA5", "upper right bell", "1 piece role 01-02", "1 piece role 04-05", "1 piece role 10-11", "1 piece role 19-20" Is set as the winning combination. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA5", the stop operation order for winning the "upper right bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "upper right bell" is "right → Left → middle ". In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → right → left", "middle → left → right", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, the "upper right bell" does not win, and "1 card combination 01-02", "1 sheet combination 04-05", "1 sheet combination 10-11", "1 sheet combination 19" Any of "~ 20" is set to win a prize depending on the timing of operation of each stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GA6)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA6", "upper right bell", "1 card combination 01 to 04", "1 sheet combination 12", and "1 sheet combination 21 to 22" are set as winning combinations. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GA6", the stop operation order for winning the "upper right bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "upper right bell" is "right → Middle → left ". In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → right → left", "middle → left → right", and "right → left → middle") When each stop button is operated, the "upper right bell" does not win a prize, and one of "1 card combination 01-04", "1 sheet combination 12", and "1 sheet combination 21-22" of each stop button It is set to win a prize depending on the timing of the operation.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GB1)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB1", "lower right bell", "1 piece combination 01-04", "1 piece combination 12", and "1 piece combination 21-22" are set as winning combinations. .. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB1", the stop operation order for winning the "lower right bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "lower right bell" is ". Left → middle → right ”. In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → right → middle", "middle → right → left", "middle → left → right", "right → left → middle", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, the "lower right bell" does not win a prize, and one of "1 card combination 01-04", "1 sheet combination 12", and "1 sheet combination 21-22" is each stop button. It is set to win a prize depending on the timing of the operation of.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GB2)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB2", "lower right bell", "1 piece role 01", "1 piece role 05", "1 piece role 13", "1 piece role 23-24", "1 piece role""Role 33 to 34" is set as the winning combination. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB2", the stop operation order for winning the "lower right bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "lower right bell" is ". Left → right → middle ”. In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "middle → right → left", "middle → left → right", "right → left → middle", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, the "lower right bell" does not win a prize, and "1 card combination 01", "1 sheet combination 05", "1 sheet combination 13", "1 sheet combination 23-24", " Any one of "1 piece combination 33 to 34" is set to win a prize depending on the timing of operation of each stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GB3)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB3", "lower right bell", "1 piece combination 01-02", "1 piece combination 21-22", and "1 piece combination 29-34" are set as winning combinations. There is. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB3", the stop operation order for winning the "lower right bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "lower right bell" is ". Middle → right → left ”. In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → left → right", "right → left → middle", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, the "lower right bell" does not win a prize, and one of "1 piece combination 01-02", "1 piece combination 21-22", and "1 piece combination 29-34" is each. It is set to win a prize depending on the timing of the operation of the stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GB4)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB4", "lower right bell", "1 card role 01", "1 card role 03", "1 card role 23-28", "1 card role 34" are the winning roles. It is set. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB4", the stop operation order for winning the "lower right bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "lower right bell" is ". Middle → left → right ”. In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → right → left", "right → left → middle", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, the "lower right bell" does not win, and any of "1 card combination 01", "1 sheet combination 03", "1 sheet combination 23-28", and "1 sheet combination 34" It is set to win a prize depending on the timing of the operation of each stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GB5)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB5", "lower right bell", "1 piece role 01-02", "1 piece role 04", "1 piece role 06-07", "1 piece role 12", ""One-card winning combination 14 to 15" and "One-card winning combination 33" are set as winning combinations. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB5", the stop operation order for winning the "lower right bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "lower right bell" is ". Right → left → middle ”. In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → right → left", "middle → left → right", and "right → middle → left") When each stop button is operated, the "lower right bell" does not win a prize, and "1 card combination 01-02", "1 sheet combination 04", "1 sheet combination 06-07", "1 sheet combination 12" , "One-card combination 14 to 15" or "One-sheet combination 33" is set to win a prize depending on the timing of operation of each stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (6 choice bell GB6)>
In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB6", "lower right bell", "1 card role 01", "1 card role 03", "1 card role 05-07", "1 card role 13-15", ""One-card winning combination 34" is set as the winning combination. In the lottery category "6 choice bell GB6", the stop operation order for winning the "lower right bell" is set, and the push order (correct answer push order) for winning the "lower right bell" is ". Right → middle → left ”. In a pressing order other than the correct pressing order ("left → middle → right", "left → right → middle", "middle → right → left", "middle → left → right", and "right → left → middle") When each stop button is operated, the "lower right bell" does not win a prize, and "1 card combination 01", "1 sheet combination 03", "1 sheet combination 05-07", "1 sheet combination 13-15" , "One-card combination 34" is set to win a prize depending on the timing of operation of each stop button.

<Explanation of lottery classification (role of Cheri)>
In the lottery category "Cheri role", "Cheri 01-03" is set as the winning combination. As a result of the internal lottery, in the game in which the lottery category "Cheri role" is won, any of "Cheri 01 to 03" is used regardless of the operation timing and operation order of the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R. Will win a prize.

<Explanation of lottery classification (watermelon role)>
In the lottery category "watermelon role", "watermelon 01-02" is set as the winning combination. As a result of the internal lottery, in the game that won the lottery category "watermelon role", any of "watermelon 01-02" regardless of the operation timing and operation order of the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R. Will win a prize.

<Explanation of lottery classification (overlapping role 01 in BB)>
"Upper bell", "Middle bell 01-02", "Upper right bell", "Lower right bell", "Cheri 01-03", "Watermelon 01-02" are won in the lottery category "BB middle duplicate role 01". It is set as a role. As a result of the internal lottery, in the game in which the lottery category "BB middle duplicate combination 01" is won, the "upper bell" and "upper bell", "upper bell", "upper bell", " Either "Middle Bell 01-02", "Upper Right Bell" or "Lower Right Bell" will win a prize.

<Explanation of lottery classification (overlapping role in BB 02)>
In the lottery category "BB middle duplicate combination 02", "one piece combination 01 to 34" is set as the winning combination. As a result of the internal lottery, in the game that won the lottery category "BB middle duplicate combination 02", regardless of the operation timing and operation order of the left stop button 15L, the middle stop button 15C, and the right stop button 15R, "1 piece combination 01 ~" One of "34" wins a prize.

<Explanation of lottery table>
Next, the description of each lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

The slot machine 1 can set the high or low payout rate of the slot machine by selecting the setting value of 1 from the setting values of 6 stages from 1 to 6. The larger the set value, the higher the payout rate.

In the lottery table of FIG. 10, lottery values based on the RT state and set values are set in each lottery category. Since the range of the random number value in the internal lottery process is 0 to 65535, the winning probability of each lottery category for each set value can be calculated by the lottery value / 65536.
The lottery table is an example, and it is sufficient that the lottery value corresponding to the winning combination is set.

The lottery value of the lottery category "BB" is set to 2200 in the non-RT state regardless of the set value, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 29.8. On the other hand, in the RT1 state and the bonus game state, they are excluded from the lottery target.
The lottery value of the lottery category "normal replay" is 8978 regardless of the set value in the non-RT state, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3. On the other hand, in the RT1 state and the bonus game state, they are excluded from the lottery target.
The lottery value of the lottery category "7-match replay" is set to 5598 regardless of the set value in the RT1 state, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 11.0. On the other hand, in the non-RT state and the bonus game state, it is excluded from the lottery target.

In the RT1 state, the lottery value of the lottery category "7-match fake play" is 8550 when the set value is 1, 8518 when the set value is 2, 8486 when the set value is 3, and when the set value is 4. Is set to 8454, 8422 when the set value is 5, and 8390 when the set value is 6. On the other hand, in the non-RT state and the bonus game state, it is excluded from the lottery target.

The lottery values for the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" are 6950 in the non-RT state and RT1 state regardless of the set value, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 9.4. There is. On the other hand, in the bonus game state, it is excluded from the lottery target.
The lottery values for the lottery categories "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" are set to 1290 in the non-RT state and RT1 state regardless of the set value, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 50.8. There is. On the other hand, in the bonus game state, it is excluded from the lottery target.

The lottery value of the lottery category "Cheri" is 932 when the set value is 1 in the non-RT state and RT1 state, 964 when the set value is 2, 996 when the set value is 3, and the set value is. In the case of 4, it is set to 1028, when the set value is 5, it is set to 1060, and when the set value is 6, it is set to 1092. On the other hand, in the bonus game state, it is excluded from the lottery target.
The lottery value of the lottery category "watermelon role" is set to 656 in the non-RT state and the RT1 state regardless of the set value, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 99.9. On the other hand, in the bonus game state, it is excluded from the lottery target.

The lottery value of the lottery category "BB middle duplicate combination 01" is set to 13900 regardless of the set value in the bonus game state, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 4.7. On the other hand, the non-RT state and the RT1 state are excluded from the lottery target.
The lottery value of the lottery category "BB middle duplicate combination 02" is set to 49440 regardless of the set value in the bonus game state, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3. On the other hand, the non-RT state and the RT1 state are excluded from the lottery target.

The lottery values for unwinning (loss) in the non-RT state are 3330 when the set value is 1, 3298 when the set value is 2, 3266 when the set value is 3, and 3234 when the set value is 4. When the set value is 5, it is set to 3202, and when the set value is 6, it is set to 3170.
The lottery value for unsuccessful winning (loss) in the bonus game state is set to 2196 regardless of the set value.
In the RT1 state, it is set so that there is no unwinning (loss).

In addition, in this slot machine 1, when the re-game combination and the bonus combination are won at the same time, the re-game combination is won, and when the small combination and the bonus combination are won at the same time, the winning symbol of the small combination is won. Is preferentially drawn onto the effective line L1, and when the winning symbol of the small winning combination cannot be drawn in, the winning symbol of the bonus combination is drawn onto the effective line, so-called small winning combination priority drawing method is adopted.

In the slot machine 1, if the lottery category "BB" is won and BB01 does not win in the game, the game shifts to the RT1 state, but in the subsequent games, BB01 is used by the above-mentioned small winning combination priority attraction method. It is set so that you cannot win a prize. It is a so-called AT machine.

Next, the processing of the internal lottery will be described.
In the internal lottery in the non-RT state, if the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is smaller than the lottery value "2200", the lottery category "BB" is won.

When the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is equal to or greater than the lottery value "2200" of the lottery category "BB" set as the winning combination, the value obtained by subtracting the lottery value "2200" from the acquired random number is set as the random number. , Perform the "normal replay" lottery set next on the lottery table.

In this way, the random number and the lottery value of each set internal lottery combination are compared, and if the random number is smaller than the set lottery value, the internal lottery combination is won and the random number is equal to or greater than the set lottery value. Sets a value obtained by subtracting the set lottery value from the random number as a random number, and draws the next internal lottery combination set in the lottery table.

<5-2-2. Details of reel stop processing ＞
The details of the reel stop processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. When the CPU 101 receives an operation of each stop button (left stop button 15L, middle stop button 15C, and right stop button 15R) corresponding to the rotating left reel R1, middle reel R2, and right reel R3, the corresponding left The reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are stopped. This is repeated until all reels are stopped. At this time, the CPU 101 stops the reel corresponding to the operated stop button within the range of the rotation amount of the reels for a maximum of four symbols from the time when the operation for each stop button is performed. Further, when the winning of some winning combination is determined by the internal lottery process, the CPU 101 draws the symbol combination related to the winning winning combination onto the winning line L1 within the range of the reel rotation amount for a maximum of four symbols. As described above, the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are stopped.

<6. Detailed description of the embodiment>
Next, the details of the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

<6-1. Game status flow>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow of a gaming state in the slot machine 1.

The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is roughly classified into a non-gaming state in which the instruction function cannot be operated and an advantageous state in which the instruction function can be operated. When the instruction function is activated, in the game in which the lottery categories "6 choice bells GA1 to 6" and "6 choice bells GB1 to 6" are won, the main control device 100a instructs the effect sub control device 100b to press the correct answer. The command to be executed is transmitted, and the identification information corresponding to the correct answer pressing order is displayed on the instruction monitor NM. The effect sub-control device 100b notifies the player of the correct answer pressing order by displaying on the liquid crystal display 30 or outputting voice from the speaker 31 in accordance with an instruction command from the main control device 100a. Hereinafter, the operation of the instruction function is that the main control device 100a displays the identification information on the instruction monitor NM and transmits the instruction command to the effect sub control device 100b.
In the slot machine 1, the advantageous state transition lottery is performed during the non-advantageous state.
In the non-advantageous state, the advantageous section lamp YL is turned off.

If you win the advantageous state transition lottery, you will shift to an advantageous state. The advantageous state is composed of a normal state in which the instruction function is not activated, a new horse race state, and a pullback state, and a first AT state and a second AT state in which the instruction function is activated. At the time of winning, it shifts to the normal state. The advantageous section lamp YL is turned off until the instruction function is activated.
Further, the first AT state is composed of a high net increase section and a low net increase section.

The slot machine 1 is equipped with a limit function related to an advantageous state. Specifically, the limit function is when the number of executed games in the advantageous state reaches 1500 games, or the difference number in the advantageous state (difference between the number of medals acquired in the advantageous state and the number of inserted medals) is 2400. When the above is exceeded, the advantageous state is forcibly terminated and the state is changed to the non-advantageous state. Therefore, during the advantageous state, a process of counting each game, the number of executed games, and the difference number is executed, and a process of determining whether or not both count values have reached 1500 games / 2400 cards is performed. Specifically, in the process of counting the difference number, the number of payouts in the game is added to the current difference number counter for each game in the advantageous state (if the replay wins, the number of payouts is used to execute the game. (Add the number of medals inserted in) and subtract the number of medals inserted in the game. If the result is zero or more, keep it as it is, and if it becomes negative, set zero. To do.
Hereinafter, the processing in the advantageous state will be described using a flowchart, but in each flowchart, the processing for counting the number of executed games and the difference number of sheets and whether or not both count values have reached 1500 games / 2400 sheets are determined. The description of the process to be performed, that is, the limit operation determination process, will be omitted.

Hereinafter, game control and transition control in each game state will be described.

<6-2. Flow of processing in non-advantageous state>
First, the flow of processing in the non-advantageous state of the slot machine 1 will be described.

During the non-advantageous state, the advantageous state transition lottery is executed.
The advantageous state transition lottery includes a lottery classification drawn by an internal lottery based on the lottery value set in the advantageous state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 12, and a random number (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105. The lottery for transition to the advantageous state is performed using.
Specifically, in the advantageous state transition lottery, the results of the internal lottery when the RT state is in the non-RT state or in the RT1 state are "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6", "6 choice bell GB1" to It is executed when one of the lottery categories of "6 choice bell GB6", "Cheri role", or "Watermelon role" is won. The lottery value of the advantageous state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is set to "0" in the non-RT state and set to "256" in the RT1 state. If the random number (0 to 255) value acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is less than the lottery value shown in FIG. 12, the lottery for shifting to the advantageous state is won.
Therefore, no matter which lottery category is won in the non-RT state, the acquired random number will be the lottery value (0) or more, so the lottery will not be won in the advantageous state transition lottery, and the acquired random number will be drawn in the RT1 state. Since it is less than the value (256), it will be won in the advantageous state transition lottery.

If the lottery for shifting to the advantageous state is won, 0 is set as the initial value of the number of executed games in the advantageous state and the difference number, and the game shifts to the advantageous state from the next game.
The above is the flow of processing in the non-advantageous state.

<6-3. Process flow in normal state>
This slot machine 1 is a game machine with the theme of horse racing. In the normal state, the target horse is trained, the target horse competes with another racehorse in a race, and when the battle is won, the slot machine 1 shifts to the AT state. It is a game machine.
Next, the flow of processing in the normal state of the slot machine 1 will be described.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing flow in the normal state of the slot machine 1.

First, the main character lottery process (S1301) is executed when the normal state is entered. In the main character lottery process (S1301), the lottery divisions drawn by the internal lottery when shifting from the other gaming state to the normal state, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and FIG. Any one of the characters 1 to 10 is drawn based on the main character lottery table shown in A).
For example, when the lottery category drawn by the internal lottery is "watermelon role" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "58", the lottery of character 1 indicated by the "watermelon role" in FIG. 14 (A) is drawn. The value (34) is compared with the random number, and since the random number is larger, "24" obtained by subtracting the lottery value (34) of character 1 from the random number is used as a new random number, and the next lottery value (lottery indicated by character 2) is used. Compare with value (29)). As a result of the comparison, since the new random number value (24) is less than the lottery value (29) indicated by the character 2, the character 2 is elected.

As described above, in the main character lottery process (S1301), the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 are compared with the lottery values corresponding to the lottery categories shown in FIG. 14 (A). If the random number is less than the set lottery value, the character is won, and if the random number is greater than or equal to the set lottery value, the value obtained by subtracting the set lottery value from the random number is set as the random number and displayed in the lottery table. The next character set is drawn.

Next, the initial parameters and character levels corresponding to the characters drawn by the main character lottery process (S1301) are set with reference to the setting data shown in FIG. 14 (B) (S1302).
For example, when the character 5 is drawn by lottery, the initial parameter is set to 119, so the value of the training parameter is set to 119 and the character level is set to A.

The details will be described later, but in the slot machine 1, the breeding parameters are accumulated during the normal state, and based on the values of the breeding parameters accumulated during the new horse race state, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the first AT state. It has a game-like property, and the larger the value of the training parameter, the higher the expectation of transition to the first AT state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the characters 1 and 5 for which the initial parameters are set are drawn, it has a characteristic that the transition to the first AT state is easy.
In addition, character levels A to C are set for each character. The character level is used in the lottery to shift to the 1st AT state during the new horse battle state, which will be described later, and the threshold value of the training parameter required to shift to the 1st AT state is set for each character level. There is. The superiority or inferiority of the character level is set as character level A> character level B> character level C, and the higher the character level, the lower the threshold value of the above-mentioned training parameter.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 14B, each character is set with an initial value of a training parameter and a character characteristic called a character level.
In addition to the initial values of the training parameters and the character level, some characters are given benefits and parameters that are advantageous to the player. The characteristics of the character including these will be described later.
In this way, the characteristics of each character are set to be different, and the player can enjoy the game according to the drawn character by understanding the characteristics of each character.

Next, the battle cycle lottery process (S1303) is executed. The battle cycle lottery process (S1303) is a process of drawing a lottery for the cycle until the transition to the new horse race (competition), and the set value, the random number (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and FIG. Based on the battle cycle lottery table shown in (1), any one of 5 to 11 cycles is drawn.
For example, when the set value is "setting 5" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "33", the lottery value (8) and the random number of "5 cycles" shown by "setting 5" in FIG. Since the random number is larger than the random number, "25", which is obtained by subtracting the lottery value (8) of "5 cycles" from the random number, is used as a new random number, and the next lottery value (the lottery value indicated by "6 cycles" ( 59)) and compare. As a result of the comparison, since the new random number value (25) is less than the lottery value (59) indicated by the character 2, "6 cycles" is won.
The slot machine 1 is set so that the gaming state shifts to the new horse battle state when the lottery cycle is satisfied.
In the slot machine 1, one cycle is set to 7 games. For example, if the lottery cycle is 7 cycles, the game shifts to the new horse battle state with 7 games x 7 cycles = 49 games. To do.
The above is the process (S1301 to S1303) executed when the state shifts to the normal state.

Returning to FIG. 13, the battle cycle processing (S1304 to S1321) will be described.
When the battle cycle is started, first, the schedule lottery process (S1305) is executed. The schedule lottery process (S1305) is a process of performing a lottery in the schedule mode and a lottery of the schedule contents.

First, any of modes A to D is drawn based on the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 and the schedule mode lottery table shown in FIG. 16 (A).
For example, when the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "198", the lottery value (192) indicated by "mode A" in FIG. 16A is compared with the random number, and the random number is larger. Therefore, "6" obtained by subtracting the lottery value (192) of "mode A" from the random number is used as a new random number, and is compared with the next lottery value (lottery value (51) indicated by "mode B"). As a result of comparison, since the new random number value (6) is less than the lottery value (51) indicated by "mode B", "mode B" is won.

The superiority or inferiority of the modes is set as mode A <mode B <mode C <mode D. During the normal state, the value to be added to the training parameters is determined according to the result of the internal lottery and the schedule contents described later. Since the schedule content is determined according to the mode, the higher the mode, the easier it is to determine the schedule content in which the value added to the training parameter is given preferential treatment. The higher the mode, the higher the expectation of cumulative growth parameters, that is, the higher the expectation of transition to the first AT state.
Therefore, in the normal state, the player can infer from the schedule contents whether or not the current mode is an advantageous mode, and can determine whether or not to continue the game.

Next, based on the lottery mode, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the schedule lottery table shown in FIG. 16 (B), the schedule contents are set to "Training (Large)" and "Training (Large)". One of "Training (medium)", "Training (small)", and "No icon" will be drawn. The lottery of the schedule contents is executed for one cycle (7 games), and the schedule for one cycle is decided.
For example, when the lottery mode is "mode C" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "20", the lottery indicated by "training (large)" of "mode C" in FIG. 16 (B). The value (13) is compared with the random number, and since the random number is larger, "7", which is obtained by subtracting the lottery value (13) of "Training (Large)" from the random number, is used as the new random number, and the next lottery value ("" Compare with the lottery value (26)) indicated by "Training (Middle)". As a result of comparison, the new random number value (7) is less than the lottery value (26) indicated by "Training (Middle)", so "Training (Middle)" is won.
FIG. 16C is an example in which a schedule lottery for one cycle is executed.
In the slot machine 1, the lottery in the schedule mode is performed only for the first time (once), and the lottery for the schedule contents for one cycle (7 games) is executed based on the determined mode. The lottery of the schedule contents may be drawn for one cycle (7 games).
The schedule contents for one cycle (7 games) selected by lottery are displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 by the effect sub-control device 100b, and the schedule contents are notified to the player.

The schedule contents "Training (Large)", "Training (Medium)", "Training (Small)", and "No Icon" will be explained.
In the current game, if the schedule contents are "Training (Large)", "Training (Medium)", and "Training (Small)", the parameter addition lottery to draw the parameter addition value to be added to the training parameters described later. The process (S1314) is executed. That is, the schedule contents "Training (Large)", "Training (Medium)", and "Training (Small)" indicate that the training parameters are increased. The expected degree of the parameter addition value to be added to the training parameter is set as "Training (Large)">"Training(Medium)">"Training(Small)", and the schedule content in the current game is "Training (Large)". ) ”, There is a possibility that the breeding parameters will increase.
Therefore, the player can infer the possibility of increasing the training parameters from the displayed schedule contents.

In the current game, the parameter addition lottery process (S1314) is not executed when the schedule content is "no icon". It is a so-called loss. However, in the current game, when the schedule content is "no icon", the schedule content may be changed by the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) described later.
Therefore, even if the displayed schedule content is "no icon", the player can enjoy the game in anticipation of overwriting the schedule content.

Returning to FIG. 13, after executing the schedule lottery process (S1305), the day of the week counter that manages the progress of the schedule is cleared (0) (S1306).
The above is the process (S1305, S1306) executed before the start of the schedule.

Next, schedule processing (S1307 to S1317) is started.
The internal lottery process (S1308) is executed, and the winning combination is drawn. Next, the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) is executed. The schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) is executed only when the corresponding schedule content (schedule content indicated by the day of the week counter) is "no icon". In the example of FIG. 16C, the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) is executed only when the schedule is on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

The schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) is executed before the start of the schedule, the determined schedule mode, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the schedule overwrite lottery table shown in FIG. 17 (A). Based on the above, a lottery will be held to determine whether or not the prize will be won.
For example, when the determined mode is "mode B" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "200", the lottery value indicated by the "non-winning" of "mode B" in FIG. 17 (A) ( 192) and the random number are compared, and since the random number is larger, "8", which is obtained by subtracting the "non-winning" lottery value (192) from the random number, is used as the new random number, and the next lottery value ("winning" indicates). Compare with the lottery value (64)). As a result of the comparison, since the new random number value (8) is less than the lottery value (64) indicated by "winning", the schedule overwrite lottery is won.

When the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) is won, the schedule overwrite content lottery process (S1310) is executed. The schedule overwrite content lottery process (S1310) is based on the determined schedule mode, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the schedule overwrite content lottery table shown in FIG. 17 (B). Either "inheritance" or "chance" is drawn, and the decided lottery content is overwritten with the schedule.
For example, when the determined mode is "mode B" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "130", the lottery value (125) indicated by "inheritance" of "mode B" in FIG. 17 (B). ) And the random number, and since the random number is larger, the new random number is "5", which is obtained by subtracting the "inheritance" lottery value (125) from the random number, and the next lottery value (the lottery value indicated by "chance"). (131))). As a result of the comparison, the new random number value (5) is less than the lottery value (131) indicated by the "chance", so the "chance" is won.
However, in the slot machine 1, if the sub-character to be described later has already been determined, even if "inheritance" is drawn in the schedule overwrite content lottery process (S1310), "inheritance" is replaced with "chance". It is controlled to do.

FIG. 17C is an example of the schedule in FIG. 16C when the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) is executed. In the example of FIG. 17C, the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) was executed on Monday and Thursday, but the lottery was not won and the schedule contents were not overwritten. On Tuesday and Saturday, , The schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) is executed, the lottery is won, the schedule overwrite content lottery process (S1310) is executed, and "inheritance" and "chance" are won and overwritten, respectively.

In the slot machine 1, the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) that overwrites only the schedule of the game is performed, but the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) may be executed for all the remaining schedules after the game. .. For example, in a game that executes a fire schedule, if the schedule is "no icon", all "no icon" in the remaining water, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedules including the schedule (fire) On the other hand, the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) may be executed. At that time, the result of the lottery in one lottery may be reflected in all the corresponding "no icon", or the schedule overwrite lottery process (S1309) may be executed for each "no icon".
The overwritten schedule content is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30 by the effect sub-control device 100b, and the overwritten schedule content is notified to the player.

Returning to FIG. 13, the sub-character lottery process (S1310) is executed. The sub-character lottery process (S1310) is executed only when the corresponding schedule content (schedule content indicated by the day of the week counter) is "inheritance". The sub-character lottery process (S1310) includes the result of the internal lottery, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, the main character drawn when the normal state is entered, and FIG. 18 (A). Any one of the sub-characters 1 to 9 is drawn based on the sub-character lottery table shown in (C).
For example, when the lottery category drawn by the internal lottery is "watermelon role", the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "150", and the main character is "character 1", the "character" in FIG. 18C is shown. The lottery value (128) of sub-character 1 indicated by "1" is compared with the random number, and since the random number is larger, "22" obtained by subtracting the lottery value (128) of sub-character 1 from the random number is used as a new random number. It is compared with the next lottery value (lottery value (128) indicated by sub-character 6). As a result of the comparison, since the new random number value (22) is less than the lottery value (128) indicated by the sub-character 6, the sub-character 6 is elected.

Returning to FIG. 13, the sub-character lottery process (S1310) was won, that is, the schedule content (schedule content indicated by the day of the week counter) was "inherited", and the sub-character lottery process (S1310) resulted in sub-characters 1 to 9. When any of them is drawn (Yes in S1311), the characteristics (parameters) of the sub-characters 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 19 are added (overwritten) as the parameters of the main character (S1312). For example, when the sub-character 5 is drawn, the value of the training parameter is overwritten with 128, and the game shifts to the new horse race state from the next game regardless of the battle cycle and the value of the day counter. Further, the main control device 100a transmits information (character name, etc.) about the drawn sub-character to the effect sub-control device 100b, and the effect sub-control device 100b performs the effect regarding the sub-character based on the information about the sub-character. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 30. Specifically, in the game in which the sub-character lottery process (S1310) is executed, the effect of drawing lots (for example, roulette effect) is displayed, and based on the information about the sub-character drawn at the end of the game. , The sub-character corresponding to the liquid crystal display 30 is displayed so that the player can recognize the winning sub-character. Further, after the next game, by displaying an icon or the like indicating the winning sub-character on a part of the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 30, the player can perform the sub-character lottery process (S1310) even after the game is executed. , You can check the winning sub-characters. The characteristics of the sub-character will be described later.

Returning to FIG. 13, if the sub-character lottery is not won, that is, if the schedule content (schedule content indicated by the day of the week counter) is not "inheritance" (No in S1311), and the main character parameter is the sub-character parameter. After executing the overwrite process (S1312), the AT lottery process (S1313) is executed. The AT lottery process (S1313) is executed only when the schedule content (schedule content indicated by the day of the week counter) is "chance". The AT lottery process (S1313) determines whether or not the AT is won based on the result of the internal lottery, the random number (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the chance AT lottery table shown in FIG. A lottery will be held.
For example, when the lottery category drawn by the internal lottery is "watermelon role" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "240", the lottery indicated by "non-winning" of "watermelon role winning" in FIG. The value (224) is compared with the random number, and since the random number is larger, "16", which is obtained by subtracting the "non-winning" lottery value (224) from the random number, is used as the new random number, and the next lottery value ("winning"). Is compared with the lottery value (32) shown by. As a result of the comparison, since the new random number value (16) is less than the lottery value (32) indicated by "winning", the AT is won.
When the AT lottery process (S1313) is won, the game shifts to the first AT state from the next game regardless of the battle cycle and the value of the day of the week counter.

Returning to FIG. 13, the parameter addition lottery process (S1314) is executed. The parameter addition lottery process (S1314) is executed only when the schedule content (schedule content indicated by the day of the week counter) is any one of "training (large)", "training (medium)", and "training (small)". To. The parameter addition lottery process (S1314) is based on the result of the internal lottery, the winning state when the reel is stopped, the random number (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the parameter addition lottery table shown in FIG. Then, one of the parameter values of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 15 is drawn by lottery.
For example, when the lottery category drawn by the internal lottery is "normal replay" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "160", the "additional value" of "any replay winning combination" in FIG. The lottery value (142) indicated by "2" is compared with the random number, and since the random number is larger, "18", which is obtained by subtracting the lottery value (142) of "addition value 2" from the random number, is used as the new random number. Compare with the lottery value (lottery value (64) indicated by "addition value 3"). As a result of comparison, the new random number value (18) is less than the lottery value (64) indicated by the "addition value 3", so the parameter value is "3".
The lottery parameter value is added to the training parameter. Parameter addition 3 times when the schedule content (schedule content indicated by the day of the week counter) is "Training (Large)", 2 times when "Training (Medium)", 1 time when "Training (Small)" The lottery process (S1314) is executed.

In the slot machine 1, the parameter addition lottery process (S1314) is executed a plurality of times according to the schedule content (the schedule content indicated by the day of the week counter), but an individual parameter addition lottery table is displayed for each schedule content. It may be provided.

Returning to FIG. 13, the process of adding 1 to the value of the day of the week counter (S1315) is executed. After the day of the week counter addition process (S1315), it is determined whether or not the value of the day of the week counter is 7 (S1316). When the value of the day of the week counter is not 7 (No in S1316), the schedule processing (S1307 to S1317) is repeated in order to indicate that the execution of the schedule for one cycle (7 games) has not been completed. In this way, the slot machine 1 manages the schedule processing in cycle units of one cycle (7 games) to control the progress of the game.

When the value of the day of the week counter is 7 (Yes in S1316), the schedule processing is completed (S1317) and the value of the battle cycle is set to 1 in order to indicate that the execution of the schedule for one cycle (7 games) is completed. Subtract (S1318).

Next, it is determined (S1319) whether or not the value of the battle cycle is 0. If the value of the battle cycle is not 0 (No in S1319), the battle cycle processing (S1304 to S1321) is repeated until the value of the battle cycle becomes 0. On the other hand, when the value of the battle cycle is 0 (Yes in S1319), the battle cycle processing is terminated (S1320) to indicate that the battle cycle processing is completed, and the game state is shifted to the new horse battle state (Yes). S1321).

As described above, in the slot machine 1, the addition processing of the training parameters during the period of the battle cycle is repeated using two cycles (schedule cycle and battle cycle). Therefore, even if one cycle (schedule cycle) ends, the training parameters are accumulated even if the battle cycle does not end, while expecting the player to end the battle cycle if the next schedule cycle is exceeded. As the game is accumulated, it is difficult for the player to finish the game.

The slot machine 1 is provided with a ceiling count in which 999 is set as an initial value when the gaming state shifts from the non-advantageous state to the normal state, and 1 is subtracted each time one game is consumed during the normal state. .. When the ceiling count reaches 0, the game shifts to the first AT state from the next game regardless of the battle cycle and the value of the day of the week counter.

<6-4. Process flow during the new horse battle>
Next, the flow of processing in the new horse battle state of the slot machine 1 will be described.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the slot machine 1 during the new horse race state.

First, when the state shifts to the new horse battle state, 5 is set to the value of the new horse battle game number counter (S2201), and the new horse battle state processing (S2202 to S2207) is started. During the new horse race state, the internal lottery process (S2203) is executed, the winning combination is drawn, and the AT lottery process (S2204) during the new horse race is executed based on the result of the internal lottery process (S2203). The AT lottery process (S2204) during the new horse race is based on the result of the internal lottery, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the AT lottery table during the new horse race shown in FIG. 23. A lottery will be held to determine whether or not the prize will be won.
For example, when the lottery category drawn by the internal lottery is "Cheri" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "200", the lottery indicated by "AT non-winning" of "Cheri" in FIG. The value (192) is compared with the random number, and since the random number is larger, the new random number is "8", which is obtained by subtracting the lottery value (192) of "AT non-winning" from the random number, and the next lottery value ("AT"). It is compared with the lottery value (64) indicated by "winning". As a result of the comparison, the new random number value (8) is less than the lottery value (64) indicated by "winning", so that the AT is won.
In the AT lottery process (S2204) during the new horse race, if the AT is won, 1 is added to the number of AT stocks indicating the remaining number of ATs.

Returning to FIG. 22, after executing the AT lottery process (S2204) during the new horse race, the value of the new horse race game number counter is subtracted by 1 (S2205).

Next, it is determined (S2206) whether or not the value of the new horse battle game number counter is 0. If the value of the new horse battle game counter is 0 (Yes in S2206), the new horse battle state processing is terminated (S2207), while the value of the new horse battle game counter is not 0 (No in S2206). ), It is determined that the new horse battle state is in progress, and the new horse battle state processing (S2202 to S2207) is repeated.
In this way, in the slot machine 1, during the new horse battle state, the AT lottery process (S2204) is performed during each game during the new horse battle, and the AT stock number addition process is executed.

When the new horse battle state processing is completed (S2207), the AT lottery is executed according to the parameters in the normal state. Specifically, first, it is determined (S2208) whether or not the sub-character is drawn by lottery in the normal state.

When it is determined that the sub-characters have been drawn in the normal state (Yes in S2208), that is, in the sub-character lottery process (S1310), it is determined that any of the sub-characters 1 to 9 has been drawn. The characteristics (parameters) of the sub-characters 1 to 9 shown are assigned (overwritten) as the parameters of the main character (S2209). For example, when the sub-character 3 is drawn, the character level of the parameter of the main character is set to A and assigned (overwritten). The characteristics of the sub-character will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the sub-characters have not been drawn in the normal state (No in S2208), that is, if it is determined that none of the sub-characters 1 to 9 has been drawn, the processing of S2209 is not performed.

Returning to FIG. 22, the presence / absence of AT stock is then determined (S2210). If it is determined that there is no AT stock (No in S2210), the new horse race victory lottery process (S2211) is executed. In the new horse battle victory lottery process (S2211), the figure shows according to the values of the training parameters accumulated in the normal state, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the character level of the main character. A lottery for victory or defeat is performed based on the new horse race victory lottery table shown in 24.
For example, when the value of the training parameter accumulated in the normal state is "160", the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "220", and the character level of the main character is "character level B", FIG. Compare the lottery value (217) of "defeat" indicated by the parameters "153 to 169" and "character level B" with the random number, and since the random number is larger, subtract the lottery value (217) of "defeat" from the random number. The generated "3" is used as a new random number and compared with the next lottery value (lottery value (39) indicated by "win"). As a result of the comparison, the new random number value (3) is less than the lottery value (39) indicated by "win", so "win" is won.

If it is determined to win in the new horse race victory lottery process (S2211) (Yes in S2212), or if it is determined that there is AT stock (Yes in S2210) by determining the presence or absence of AT stock (S2210), The gaming state is shifted to the first AT state (S2213). On the other hand, when it is determined to be defeated in the new horse battle victory lottery process (S2211) (No in S2212), the game state is shifted to the normal state (S2214) and the parameters of the main character are initialized (normal state). The main character is re-lottered at the time of transition), and the sub-character clearing process (processing assuming that the sub-character is not drawn) is executed.
The above is the processing during the new horse battle state.

In slot machine 1, the ceiling count is updated (subtracted) even during the new horse battle state, and when the ceiling count reaches 0, until the value of the new horse battle game number counter becomes 0. , The new horse battle state is continued, and the process (S2208 to S2214) at the end of the new horse battle state is not performed, and the game shifts to the first AT state from the next game.

<6-5. Process flow during the 1st AT state>
Next, the flow of processing in the first AT state of the slot machine 1 will be described.
The first AT state is an AT section consisting of 40 games per set and capable of continuing up to 10 sets.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a processing flow during the first AT state of the slot machine 1.

First, the AT scenario lottery process (S2501) is executed when the state shifts to the first AT state. The AT scenario lottery process (S2501) is based on the main character, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the AT scenario table shown in FIG. 26 (A), and the AT scenarios 1 to 12 One of the lottery will be drawn.
For example, when the main character is "character 7" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "30", the lottery value (1) of "AT scenario 1" shown by "character 7" in FIG. 26 Since the random number is larger than the random number, "29", which is obtained by subtracting the lottery value (1) of "AT scenario 1" from the random number, is used as a new random number, and the next lottery value ("AT scenario 2" indicates). Compare with the lottery value (2)). As a result of comparison, since the new random number value (29) is equal to or higher than the lottery value (2) indicated by "AT scenario 2", "27" obtained by subtracting the lottery value (2) indicated by "AT scenario 2" from the random number is obtained. Continue to compare with the next lottery value as a new random number. As a result, when the main character is "character 7" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "30", "AT scenario 5" is drawn.

Next, the continuation rate for 10 AT sets corresponding to the determined AT scenario is set by the AT set continuation rate table shown in FIG. 26 (B).
For example, when the AT scenario 4 is drawn, the continuation rate of the AT1 set is 100%, the continuation rate of the AT2 set is 75%, the continuation rate of the AT3 set is 50%, and the continuation rate of the AT4 set is 30%. , AT5th set continuation rate is 10%, AT6th set continuation rate is 10%, AT7th set continuation rate is 10%, AT8th set continuation rate is 10%, AT9th set continuation rate is 10% , The continuation rate of the AT10th set is set to 8%.
The continuation rate of 100% indicates that the continuation to the next AT set is confirmed, and the AT scenario 1 is a scenario in which it is confirmed that the transition to the AT10th set is always performed.

Returning to FIG. 25, next, it is determined (S2502) whether or not the sub-character is drawn by lottery in the normal state. When it is determined that the sub-characters have been drawn in the normal state (Yes in S2502), that is, in the sub-character lottery process (S1310), it is determined that any of the sub-characters 1 to 9 has been drawn. The characteristics (parameters) of the sub-characters 1 to 9 shown are assigned (overwritten) as the parameters of the main character (S2503). Specifically, among the characteristics (parameters) of each of the sub-characters 1 to 9 shown in FIG. 19, the characteristics (parameters) corresponding to the assignment in the AT state are assigned. For example, in the case of sub-character 1, the AT scenario is changed to 1, in the case of sub-character 6, 2 AT stocks are added (2 is added to the AT stock), and in the case of sub-character 8, AT3 set, AT4 Rewrite the continuation rate of the set and AT6 sets to 80%. The continuation rate set in the characteristics (parameters) of the sub-character is compared with the corresponding continuation rate of the AT scenario determined by the AT scenario lottery process (S2501), and the continuation rate of the AT scenario is higher. In this case, the continuation rate of the AT scenario is prioritized, and the continuation rate set in the characteristics (parameters) of the sub-character is not rewritten. For example, in the case of sub-character 8 and AT scenario 1, the continuation rate of AT3, 4 and 6 sets of sub-character characteristics (parameters) is 80%, and the continuation rate of AT3, 4 and 6 sets of AT scenario 1 is 80%. Is 100%, and the continuation rate of the AT scenario is higher, so the continuation rate of 80% set in the characteristics (parameters) of the sub-character is not rewritten.

Returning to FIG. 25, next, the memorial setting process (S2504) is executed. The memorial setting process (S2504) is a process of rewriting the continuation rate of a specific AT set among the continuation rates of the AT scenarios to the continuation rate set for each main character based on the memorial continuation table shown in FIG. 27. For example, in the case of character 10, it indicates that the continuation rate of the AT10th set is rewritten to 100%. When the continuation rate set for each main character is compared with the corresponding continuation rate of the AT scenario determined by the AT scenario lottery process (S2501), if the continuation rate of the AT scenario is higher, the continuation rate is higher. Priority is given to the continuation rate of the AT scenario, and the continuation rate set for each main character is not rewritten. For example, in the case of the main character 3 and the AT scenario 1, the continuation rate set for each main character is 85% for the AT4 set continuation rate and 100% for the AT4th set continuation rate for the AT scenario 1. , Since the continuation rate of the AT scenario is higher, it is not rewritten to the continuation rate of 85% set for each main character.

The characteristics of the main character and the sub character, and how each characteristic is reflected in the game characteristics will be described later.

Returning to FIG. 25, the initial setting (S2505) of each counter is then executed. Specifically, the AT difference number that counts the difference number in the first AT state, the pullback number that counts the number of successful pullback states, and the AT cumulative number of games that counts the cumulative number of games in the first AT state are initialized (0). Then, the number of AT sets for counting the number of AT sets is set to 1.
The above is the processing (S2501 to S2505) executed when the state shifts to the first AT state.

Returning to FIG. 25, the AT set start processing (S2506 to S2519) is started.
When the AT set is started, first, the number of AT games is set to 40 (S2507). Next, the internal lottery process (S2508) is executed to draw the winning combination. Next, the AT game state setting process (S2509) is executed based on the number of AT sets, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the game state lottery table shown in FIG. 28. The AT game state setting process (S2509) is a process of setting the game state of the AT set to either a low net increase section or a high net increase section.
For example, when the number of AT sets is "4" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "200", the lottery value (192) of the "low net increase section" shown by "AT set 4" in FIG. 28. And the random number are compared, and since the random number is larger, "8", which is obtained by subtracting the lottery value (192) of the "low net increase section" from the random number, is used as the new random number, and the next lottery value ("high net increase section" is Compare with the lottery value (64) shown. As a result of the comparison, since the new random number value (8) is less than the lottery value (64) indicated by the "high net increase section", the "high net increase section" is won.

Next, as a result of the internal lottery, it is determined whether any of the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" has been won (S2510). To do. As a result of the internal lottery, when it is determined that any of the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" has been won (Yes in S2510). The process of S2511 to S2514, which will be described later, is executed. On the other hand, as a result of the internal lottery, it was determined that none of the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" was won (No of S2510). If so, the processes of S251 to S2514 described later are not executed.

The process of S2511 is a process of determining whether or not the gaming state is a low net increase section. When it is determined that the gaming state is a low net increase section (Yes in S2511), the instruction function generation lottery process (S2512) is executed.

The instruction function generation lottery process (S2512) is a process of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to generate the instruction function. As shown in FIGS. 29 (A) to 29 (C), a lottery is performed based on a lottery table in which a lottery value for generating an instruction function is determined in advance and a random number (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105. .. FIG. 29 (A) is a table in which different lottery values are set for the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" and "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6". .. For example, in FIG. 29 (A), in the game in which the lottery category "6 choice bell GA3" is won, when the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 105 by the CPU 101 is "90" or more, the instruction function is generated. , If the acquired random number is less than "90", the instruction function is not generated. Based on the lottery value of each lottery category in the RT1 state shown in FIG. 10, the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6" The instruction function is always generated when "Selection Bell GA6" and "6 Choice Bell GB1" to "6 Choice Bell GB6" are won, and the net increase when playing according to the generated instruction function is designed to be about 2.8. The net increase when the instruction function is generated with the instruction function occurrence probability shown in FIG. 29 (A) is designed to be about 1.4 sheets. In this way, when the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" and "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" are won, the net increase (1) is achieved by adjusting the occurrence of the instruction function. It is possible to adjust the expected number of game media obtained per game). As shown in FIG. 29 (A), the slot machine 1 uses a lottery table in which a lottery value for generating an instruction function is set in advance. However, as shown in FIGS. 29 (B) and 29 (C), lottery with different payouts is used. The occurrence of the instruction function of only one of the categories may be determined by lottery, and the lottery value is not set for each lottery category, and the occurrence of the instruction function of all the lottery categories having the occurrence of the instruction function is set as a uniform lottery value. Is also good.

Further, the lottery value for generating the instruction function may not be determined in advance, and the lottery for generating the instruction function may be performed based on the net increase in the AT set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), a lottery table according to the net increase in the AT set is used, and the instruction function is set to occur with a high probability when the net increase is extremely small, and the net increase is significantly increased. In many states, it is possible to easily maintain the intended net increase state by making it difficult for the instruction function to occur. The calculation method of the net increase in the AT set is (the number of payouts from the start of the current AT set-the number of input from the start of the current AT set) ÷ the number of games from the start of the current AT set to the current time. It can be calculated. Further, instead of the net increase in the AT set, the net increase at the present time in the long-term section captured as the whole in the first AT state may be used, and the calculation method is (the number of payouts from the start of the first AT state-at the start of the first AT state). It can be calculated by setting the number of games input from) ÷ the number of games up to the present time in the first AT state.
For example, in FIG. 29 (D), when the calculated net increase is "1.01", the CPU 101 acquires from the random number generation circuit 105 in the game in which any of the lottery categories "6 choice bells GA1 to 6" is won. When the random number is "88" or more, the instruction function is generated, while when the acquired random number is less than "88", the instruction function is not generated.

Further, the lottery value for generating the instruction function may not be determined in advance, and the lottery for generating the instruction function may be performed based on the ball output rate in the AT set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (E), a lottery table according to the ball output rate in the AT set is used, and the instruction function is set to occur with a high probability when the ball output rate is extremely low. In a state where the ball ejection rate is extremely high, it is possible to easily maintain the intended ball ejection rate state by making it difficult for the instruction function to occur. The method of calculating the payout rate during the AT set can be calculated by dividing the number of payouts from the start of the current AT set by the number of inserts from the start of the current AT set. Further, instead of the payout rate in the AT set, it may be the current payout rate in the long-term section captured as the whole in the 1st AT state, and the calculation method is the number of payouts from the start of the 1st AT state ÷ the 1st AT. It can be calculated by setting the number of input sheets from the start of the state.
For example, in FIG. 29 (E), when the calculated ball output rate is "110%", the CPU 101 acquires from the random number generation circuit 105 in the game in which any of the lottery categories "6 choice bells GA1 to 6" is won. When the random number is "51" or more, the instruction function is generated, while when the acquired random number is less than "51", the instruction function is not generated.

Returning to FIG. 25, when it is determined to generate the instruction function as a result of the instruction function generation lottery process (S2512) (Yes in S2513), or when it is determined that the gaming state is not the low net increase section, that is, the high net increase section. When it is determined (No in S2511), a command for instructing the correct answer pressing order corresponding to the winning lottery category is transmitted to the effect sub-control device 100b, and the identification information corresponding to the correct answer pressing order is transmitted to the instruction monitor NM. Display (S2514).
On the other hand, when it is determined not to generate the instruction function as a result of the instruction function generation lottery process (S2512) (No in S2513), the notification process (S2514) regarding the correct answer pressing order corresponding to the winning lottery category is not executed.

Next, the slot machine 1 executes the AT stock lottery process (S2515). The AT stock lottery process (S2515) is based on the lottery classification drawn by the internal lottery, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the AT stock lottery table shown in FIG. 30. Will draw a lottery to see if they win. If the AT stock is won, 1 is added to the AT stock.
For example, when the lottery category drawn by the internal lottery is "Cheri" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "130", the lottery value of "non-winning" indicated by "Cheri" in FIG. (128) is compared with the random number, and since the random number is larger, "2", which is obtained by subtracting the "non-winning" lottery value (128) from the random number, is used as the new random number, and the next lottery value ("winning" is Compare with the indicated lottery value (128)). As a result of comparison, since the new random number value (2) is less than the lottery value (128) indicated by "winning", the AT stock is won.

Returning to FIG. 25, the number of AT games is subtracted by 1, and the total number of AT games is added by 1 (S2516). Next, the AT difference number is calculated by the AT difference number calculation process (S2517). The AT difference number can be calculated by subtracting the number of inserts counting the game media inserted during the first AT state from the number of payouts counting the number of payouts paid out during the first AT state. In addition, the value obtained by subtracting the input number used for the game from the payout number for each game may be accumulated as the difference number. Further, in the case of accumulating the difference number for each game, if the accumulated result is negative, the accumulated result may be corrected to 0.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is 0 (S2518). When it is determined that the number of AT games is 0 (Yes in S2518), that is, when it is determined that the AT set is completed, the processing at the end of the AT set (S2520 to S2532) is executed, while the number of AT games is not 0. (No of S2518), that is, when it is determined that the AT set is in progress, the AT set processing (S2508 to S2517) is repeated until the number of AT games becomes 0.

Next, it is determined whether or not the AT stock is 0 (S2520). If the AT stock is determined to be 0 (Yes in S2520) by the determination of whether or not the AT stock is 0 (S2520), the AT continuation lottery process (S2521) is executed. The AT continuation lottery process (S2521) is a continuation set in the AT continuation rate table set based on the current AT set, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the AT scenario. This is a process of determining whether or not to continue AT to move to the next set with a probability of rate.
For example, when the AT scenario is "8" and the current AT set is "1", the continuation rate is set to "10%" in the AT set continuation rate table shown in FIG. 26 (B), and the continuation is continued. A lottery value (25) corresponding to a rate of 10% is set. When the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 105 by the CPU 101 is less than "25", it is determined that AT is continued, and when the acquired random number is "25" or more, it is determined that AT is not continued.

When it is determined by the AT continuation lottery process (S2521) that the AT is not continued, that is, when the AT continuation lottery is not won (No in S2522), the AT difference number determination (S2523) is performed. The AT difference number determination (S2523) determines whether or not the AT difference number calculated by the AT difference number calculation process (S2517) is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (5 sheets), and if it is less than a predetermined value (No in S2523). Executes life extension processing until it exceeds a predetermined value. In the slot machine 1, as one of the life extension processes, a process of forcibly continuing the AT set is performed. Specifically, the AT continuation lottery process (S2521), that is, assuming that the AT continuation lottery has been won, the AT continuation time process (processing after S2529) described later is performed. As another life extension process, the number of games less than the number of games in the AT1 set (40 games) may be added and the AT set may be continued (the AT set process (S2508 to S2517) is repeated). Further, as another life extension process, one of the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" until the AT difference number exceeds a predetermined value. The first AT state is maintained while being set in the high net increase section in which the instruction function is always generated when is won, but the AT stock lottery process (S2515) may not be performed.
As a result, when the first AT state ends, the player can always end with a predetermined value (5 pieces) or more of balls.

On the other hand, when it is determined by the AT difference number determination (S2523) that the AT difference number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (Yes in S2523), the AT pullback lottery process (S2524) is executed. The AT pullback lottery process (S2524) is performed according to the main character, the AT scenario, the current number of AT sets or the number of pullbacks, and the random number (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105. Based on the AT pullback lottery table shown in A) to (B), a lottery is made as to whether the gaming state transitioning from the first AT state is the pullback state or the non-advantageous state.
For example, when the main character is "character 4", the AT scenario is "3", the number of pullbacks is "2", and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "70", "70" in FIG. 31 (B). The lottery value (64) indicated by "AT2 to 3rd set or number of pullbacks 2" of "AT scenario 3" is compared with a random number. As a result of the comparison, if the random number is less than the lottery value, it is determined that the AT pullback lottery is won, while if the random number is greater than or equal to the lottery value, it is determined that the AT pullback lottery is not won.

Returning to FIG. 25, when the AT pullback lottery is won by the AT pullback lottery process (S2524) (Yes in S2525), after the end of the game, the CPU 101 sets the game state to the pullback state (S2531) and sets the game state to the first AT state. To finish. On the other hand, if the AT pullback lottery is not won (No in S2525), the CPU 101 initializes the parameters of the main character (re-lottery the main character at the time of transition to the normal state) after the end of the game, and the game state. (S2527), the advantageous section lamp YL is turned off, and the first AT state is terminated.

On the other hand, by determining whether the AT stock is 0 (S2520), it is determined that the AT stock is not 0 (No in S2520), that is, when the AT stock is 1 or more, the number of AT stocks is subtracted by 1. S2528).

If the AT continuation lottery is won (Yes in S2522), if the AT difference number is less than the predetermined value (5 sheets) (No in S2523), and if the number of AT stocks is subtracted by 1 (S2528), the AT The number of sets is added by 1 (S2528). This indicates that the next AT set is started, and the value of the number of AT sets indicates the current number of AT sets.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of AT sets is larger than 10 (S2530). In the first AT state, the number of AT sets is composed of a maximum of 10 sets, and in determining whether or not the number of AT sets is greater than 10, the AT set continues the maximum of 10 sets, that is, the first AT state is completed. It corresponds to determining whether or not. When it is determined that the number of AT sets is larger than 10 (Yes in S2530), it indicates that the first AT state has been completed, and after the end of the game, the CPU 101 sets the game state to the second AT state (S2531) and sets the game state to the second AT state (S2531). 1 End the AT state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of AT sets is 10 or less (No in S2530), it means that the game is in the first AT state. Therefore, the number of games in the next AT set is set (S2507), and processing related to the AT set is performed. (Processing after S2508) is repeated.
The above is the processing during the first AT state.

<6-6. Process flow during pullback state>
Next, the flow of processing in the pullback state of the slot machine 1 will be described.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the pullback state of the slot machine 1.

First, when shifting to the pullback state, the number of pullback games that count the number of remaining games in the pullback state is set to 20, and the initial setting (S3201) that counts the points acquired during the pullback state is set to 0. Then, the pullback state is started (S3202 to S3213).

Next, the internal lottery process (S3203) is executed to draw a winning combination. The pullback point lottery process (S3203) is executed based on the result of the internal lottery, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the pullback point lottery table shown in FIG. 33. The pullback point lottery process (S3203) is a process of accumulating points acquired during the pullback state.
For example, when the lottery category drawn by the internal lottery is "normal replay" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "160", the "additional points" of "any replay winning combination" in FIG. 33 The lottery value (142) indicated by "value 1" is compared with the random number, and since the random number is larger, "18" obtained by subtracting the lottery value (142) of "addition point value 1" from the random number is used as a new random number. It is compared with the next lottery value (lottery value (64) indicated by "additional point value 2"). As a result of comparison, since the new random number value (18) is less than the lottery value (64) indicated by the "addition point value 2", the pullback point value to be added is "2".
After adding the pullback points in the pullback point lottery process (S3203), the number of pullback games is subtracted by 1 (S3204).

Returning to FIG. 32, it is determined (S3206) whether or not the number of pullback games is 0. When it is determined that the number of pullback games is 0 (Yes in S3206), the processing at the end of the pullback state (S3208 to S3213) is executed, while it is determined that the number of pullback games is not 0 (No in S3206), that is, pullback. If it is determined that the state is in progress, the pullback state process (S3202 to S3206) is repeated until the number of pullback games becomes 0.

Next, the AT return lottery process (S3208) is executed. The AT return lottery process (S3208) is based on the pullback points acquired during the pullback state, the random numbers (0 to 255) acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105, and the AT return lottery table shown in FIG. 34. This is a process for determining whether or not to return to the state.
For example, when the cumulative total of pullback points is "5" and the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is "100", the lottery value indicated by "non-winning" of "pullback points 4 to 7" in FIG. 34 ( 87) and the random number are compared, and since the random number is larger, "13" obtained by subtracting the "non-winning" lottery value (87) from the random number is used as the new random number, and the next lottery value ("winning" indicates). Compare with the lottery value (169)). As a result of comparison, since the new random number value (13) is less than the lottery value (169) indicated by "winning", the AT return winning is achieved.

If the AT return lottery process (S3208) is won, that is, if it is determined to return to the first AT state (Yes of S3208) (hereinafter referred to as successful pullback), the number of AT games is set to 40 and 2 is added to the number of AT sets. Then, the number of pullbacks is added by 1 (S3210), and after the end of the game, the CPU 101 sets the game state to the first AT state (S3211) and ends the pullback state. The initial settings (S2501 to S2505) at the time of transition to the first AT state are not performed, and the AT set start processing (S2506 to) is executed. As a result, the cumulative number of AT sets, the number of pullbacks, and the cumulative number of AT games that had been accumulated before the transition to the pullback state can be continuously used, and when the pullback is successful, the number of AT sets is added by 2. , It becomes easier to complete the race (continue AT10 set) in the 1st AT state.

FIG. 35 is a diagram comparing the case where the first AT state continues and completes the AT10 set without going through the pullback state and the case where the AT10 set continues and finishes through the pullback state.
Since the 1st AT state is composed of 40 games per set, if the 1st AT state is continuously completed for 10 AT sets without going through the pullback state, 40 games x 10 sets = 400 games are required. On the other hand, if the pullback state is passed, the pullback state is composed of 20 games, so if the pullback state is passed three times, 40 games x 7 sets + 20 games x 3 times = 340 games. .. During the pullback state, the instruction function does not occur when the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" are won, so the game medium obtained. The expected value of is lower than that of the 1st AT state, but when the total number of games until the 1st AT state is completed is small after passing through the pullback state, the AT10 set is continued and completed without passing through the 1st AT state. It is possible to obtain the effect that it becomes easier to shift to the second AT state with a smaller number of games.

Returning to FIG. 32, when it is determined that the AT return lottery process (S3208) has not been won (No in S3208), the CPU 101 initializes the parameters of the main character after the end of the game (the main character at the time of transition to the normal state). Is re-lottered), the advantageous section lamp YL is turned off (S3212), the gaming state is changed to the non-advantageous state (S3213), and the pullback state is terminated.
The above is the processing in the pullback state.

<6-7. Process flow during the 2nd AT state>
Next, the flow of processing in the second AT state of the slot machine 1 will be described.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the second AT state of the slot machine 1.

The second AT state is different from the first AT state, and is always an instruction function when the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" are won. It is composed only of high net increase sections where Further, in the first AT state, the continuation rate of each AT set was set in the AT scenario, but in the second AT state, the continuation rate is always set to 88%. In the slot machine 1, the continuation rate is fixed at 88%, but from among the continuation rates of 50% or more (for example, 99%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, etc.). It may be sorted by lottery.

First, the number of AT games is set to 40 (S3602). Next, the internal lottery process (S3603) is executed to draw the winning combination. As a result of the internal lottery, it is determined whether any of the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" has been won (S3604). As a result of the internal lottery, when it is determined that any of the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" has been won (Yes in S3604). Is a command for instructing the correct answer pressing order corresponding to the winning lottery category to the effect sub-control device 100b, and the identification information corresponding to the correct answer pressing order is displayed on the instruction monitor NM (S3605). On the other hand, when it is determined as a result of the internal lottery that none of the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6" or "6 choice bell GB1" to "6 choice bell GB6" is won (S3604). In No), the notification process (S3605) regarding the correct answer pressing order corresponding to the winning lottery category is not executed.

Next, the slot machine 1 executes the AT stock lottery process (S3606). The AT stock lottery process (S3606) performs a lottery as to whether or not the AT stock has been won, based on the lottery classification drawn by the internal lottery and the AT stock lottery table shown in FIG. If the AT stock is won, 1 is added to the AT stock. In the slot machine 1, the AT stock lottery table used in the AT stock lottery process is the same as the AT stock lottery table used in the AT stock lottery process (S2515) in the first AT state, but another AT stock lottery table is used. You may draw lots.

Returning to FIG. 36, the number of AT games is subtracted by 1, and the total number of AT games is added by 1 (S3607).

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is 0 (S3608). When it is determined that the number of AT games is 0 (Yes in S3608), that is, when it is determined that the AT set is completed, the processing at the end of the AT set (S361 to S3616) is executed, while the number of AT games is not 0. (No of S3608), that is, when it is determined that the AT set is in progress, the AT set processing (S3603 to S3608) is repeated until the number of AT games becomes 0.

Next, it is determined whether or not the AT stock is 0 (S3610). If the AT stock is determined to be 0 (Yes in S3610) by the determination of whether or not the AT stock is 0 (S3610), the second AT continuous lottery process (S3611) is executed. The second AT continuation lottery process (S3611) is a process for determining whether or not to continue AT to the next set with a probability of a predetermined continuation rate (88%).
For example, a lottery value (225) corresponding to a continuation rate of 10% is set. If the random number acquired by the CPU 101 from the random number generation circuit 105 is less than "225", it is determined that AT is continued, and if the acquired random number is "225" or more, it is determined that AT is not continued.

When it is determined by the second AT continuation lottery process (S3611) that the AT is not continued, that is, when the second AT continuation lottery is not won (No of S3611), the CPU 101 determines the parameter of the main character after the end of the game. Initialization (the main character is re-lottered at the time of transition to the normal state), the advantageous section lamp YL is turned off (S3613), the game state is changed to the non-advantageous state (S3614), and the second AT state is terminated.

By the determination of whether or not the AT stock is 0 (S3610), it is determined that the AT stock is not 0 (No of S3610), that is, when the AT stock is 1 or more, the number of AT stocks is subtracted by 1 (S3615). To do.

If the second AT continuous lottery is won (Yes in S3611), or after the number of AT stocks is subtracted by 1 (S3615), the number of AT sets is added by 1 (S3616), and the processing related to the AT set (processing after S3602). )repeat.
The above is the processing in the second AT state.

<6-8. About sub-character characteristics>
Next, the characteristics of the sub-character will be described.

As shown in FIG. 19, the characteristics (effects) of the sub-characters are set for each sub-character according to the game state.
Specifically, in the slot machine 1, characteristics (effects) are set for each of the normal state, the new horse battle state, and the AT state, and the effect of the characteristic is indicated by the current gaming state. It is set to be given during the game state.

The characteristics (effects) in the normal state are "double the parameter addition value", "shift to the new horse race in the battle cycle, and set the parameter to 128", and "set the number of games to the ceiling to 10". It is set.

The characteristic "double the parameter addition value" has the effect of doubling the value of the parameter added to the breeding parameter, which is drawn by the parameter addition lottery process (S1314) during the normal state. Specifically, when 3 is drawn in the parameter addition lottery process (S1314), the doubled 6 is added to the training parameters. Due to this effect, the training parameters are likely to increase, and the lottery during the new horse battle victory lottery process (S2211) in the new horse battle state becomes advantageous.

The characteristic "Transition to new horse race in the battle cycle and set the parameter to 128" overwrites the training parameter value with 128 and changes to the new horse battle state from the next game regardless of the battle cycle and the value of the day of the week counter. It has the effect of migrating. Due to this effect, the game state shifts to the new horse battle state without waiting for the end of the battle cycle, so that it is not necessary to digest the game until the end of the battle cycle.

The characteristic "set the number of games to the ceiling to 10" has the effect of overwriting the ceiling count to 10. As a result, the number of games remaining up to the ceiling becomes 10 games, and it is possible to shift to the 1st AT state by digesting 10 games.

As for the characteristic in the normal state, since the lottery of the sub-characters is performed in the normal state, the effect is activated at the same time when the sub-characters are drawn. In the slot machine 1, the characteristics in the normal state are the above-mentioned effects, but the above-mentioned effects are not limited to those described above, and other characteristics may be used as long as the effects are effective in the normal state.

The characteristic (effect) in the new horse battle state is set to "set the character level to A".

The characteristic "Set character level to A" has the effect of overwriting the character levels (A to C) set for each main character with "Character level A". Due to this effect, during the new horse battle victory lottery process (S2211) in the new horse battle state, the range of training parameters that will be won differs depending on the character level, so by overwriting the character level A, the new horse battle The lottery at the time of the winning lottery process (S2211) becomes advantageous.

As for the characteristics in the new horse battle state, the effect is not activated when the sub character is drawn in the normal state, and the effect is activated when the sub character is in the new horse battle state. In the slot machine 1, the characteristics in the new horse battle state are the above-mentioned effects, but the above-mentioned contents are not limited, and other characteristics may be used as long as the effects are effective in the new horse battle state. For example, the AT lottery process (S2204) during the new horse race, which is executed during the new horse race, may have an effect of facilitating the AT winning.

The characteristics (effects) in the first AT state are "AT scenario 1", "AT stock 2 is given at the start of AT", "continuation rate 80% at AT3,4,6 set", and "continuation at AT3,8,9 set". "Rate 80%" and "AT 10 o'clock continuation rate 80%" are set.

The characteristic "AT scenario 1" has an effect of changing the AT scenario in the first AT state to AT scenario 1. Due to this effect, the AT scenario 1, that is, the state in which the AT 10th set always continues.

The characteristic "AT stock 2 is given at the start of AT" has the effect of adding 2 AT stock. Due to this effect, it will continue until at least the 3rd AT set.

The characteristics "AT3,4,6 set continuation rate 80%", "AT3,8,9 set continuation rate 80%", "AT10 o'clock continuation rate 80%" have a set AT set continuation rate of 80. There is an effect set to%. This effect makes it easier for the AT set to continue.

As for the characteristic in the first AT state, the effect is not activated when the sub-character is drawn in the normal state, and the effect is activated when the sub-character is changed to the first AT state. In the slot machine 1, the characteristics in the first AT state are the above-mentioned effects, but the above-mentioned effects are not limited to those described above, and other characteristics may be used as long as the effects are effective in the first AT state. For example, in the AT stock lottery process (S2515) executed during the first AT state, the effect of facilitating the winning of the AT stock or the effect of forcibly shifting to the second AT state may be obtained.

As described above, the characteristics (effects) of the sub-characters are different depending on the game state. Further, in the slot machine 1, the main character also has characteristics such as initial parameters, character level, AT scenario lottery, expected degree of transition to the pullback state, AT set set at the time of memorial setting process (S2504), and the like for each main character. Parameters) are set to be different. When the sub-character is drawn, the characteristics (effects) of the sub-character are given to the characteristics (parameters) of the main character. Therefore, there are 90 combinations of the main character 10 and the sub-character 9 as combinations. Depending on the situation, various effects can be obtained, such as a combination in which it is confirmed that the first AT state is completed, an easy completion of the first AT state, and an easy transition to the first AT state.
For example, when the main character 10 and the sub character is the sub character 1 or 3, the AT scenario 1 is confirmed, the AT set set at the time of the memorial setting process (S2504) becomes the AT 10th set continuation rate of 100%, and the first AT It is confirmed that the state will be completed.

By memorizing the characteristics of the main character and the sub-character, the player can grasp the combination, and from the effect obtained by the combination when the sub-character is drawn, the degree of expectation for the ball output is predicted and the effect is achieved. You can enjoy a deeper gameplay, including the judgment of continuing the game, such as whether it is better to continue the game until you can obtain it.
In the case of the above-mentioned combination of the main character 10 and the sub character 1, the player is determined to continue the game at the stage when the sub character is drawn until the state shifts to the first AT state (before the effect is obtained). If you stop it, you will lose it).
In the slot machine 1, the main character 10 × the sub character 9 is set, but the combination is not limited to this. Further, the characteristics of the main character and the sub character may be one or more.

<7. Flow of processing according to another embodiment (second embodiment) in the first AT state>
Next, as a second embodiment, the processing flow of another embodiment in the first AT state of the slot machine 1 will be described. It should be noted that the second embodiment differs only in the configuration of the first AT state of the above-described embodiment, and the other gaming states have the same configuration as the above-mentioned embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the first embodiment). Describes only the first AT state.
The first AT state (second embodiment) is an AT section that is composed of 40 games per set and can continue up to 10 sets.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a processing flow during the first AT state (second embodiment) of the slot machine 1.

First, since the processes (S3701 to S3705) executed when the state shifts to the first AT state have the same configuration as the first embodiment (S2501 to S2505), the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the AT set start processing (S3706 to S3720) is started.
When the AT set is started, first, the number of AT games is set to 40 (S3707). Next, the internal lottery process (S3708) is executed to draw the winning combination.

Next, it is determined (S3709) whether or not the AT difference number is equal to or more than a predetermined value (20 sheets). Since the AT difference number has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, the description is omitted. When it is determined that the AT difference number is equal to or more than the predetermined value (20 sheets) (Yes in S3709), the AT game state setting process (S3710) is executed in the same manner as in the first embodiment. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT difference number is less than the predetermined value (20 sheets) (No in S3709), the AT game state setting process (S3710) is not executed and the game state is set in the high net increase section. In other words, it indicates that the high net increase section is set until the first AT state is started and the AT difference number becomes a predetermined value (20 sheets) or more. In the subsequent processing (S3712 or later), the description is omitted because it is the same as the processing other than the AT difference number determination (S2523) at the end of the first AT state executed in the first embodiment. In other words, in the second embodiment, in the continuation determination process (S3722 to S3733) at the end of the first AT state, when the AT difference number is less than the predetermined value (5 sheets), the life extension process of the first AT state is not executed. It shows.

In the second embodiment of the slot machine 1, the first AT state is started, and the high net increase section is set until the AT difference number becomes a predetermined value (20 sheets) or more (hereinafter, the feature of the second embodiment). It has the effect explained below.

FIGS. 38 (A) to 38 (C) are examples showing the winning combination, the winning combination, the presence / absence of the instruction function, and the number of AT differences in the game between the AT1 sets (40 games) after the start of the first AT state. .. The winning combinations of the games 1 to 40 in FIGS. 38 (A) to 38 (C) are all the same.
FIG. 38 (A) is an example of a high net increase section state. If the 6-choice bell A (any of the lottery categories "6 choice bell GA1" to "6 choice bell GA6") is won in the first game, the instruction function will always occur due to the high net increase section, and the instruction function will be followed. By performing the above operations, 7 cards will be won. Therefore, the number of payouts is 7, and the number of cards input in the game is 3, so the AT difference is calculated to be 4. If the replay (any of the lottery categories "normal replay", "7-match replay", and "7-match fake play") is won in the second game, the replay role will win, so the number of payouts will be 0, and the game concerned. Since the number of cards inserted in is 3, the difference in the game is -3, and the AT difference is cumulative, so 4-3 = 1 is calculated. If the 6-choice bell B (any of the lottery categories "6-choice bell GB1" to "6-choice bell GB6") is won in the 3rd game, the instruction function will always occur due to the high net increase section, and the instruction function will be followed. By performing the above operations, 5 cards will be won. Therefore, the number of payouts is 5, and the number of cards inserted in the game is 0 because the previous game was a replay role, so the difference in the game is 5, and the AT difference is cumulative, so 1 + 5 The calculation is as follows: 6 sheets. In this way, the game progresses during the AT1 set (40 games).

FIG. 38B is an example of a conventional low net increase section state (when there is no characteristic function of the second embodiment). The winning combination in each game is the same as the winning combination shown in FIG. 38 (A), but due to the low net increase section, the instruction function generation lottery is executed when the 6-choice bell A and the 6-choice bell B are won. When the instruction function occurs, as in the high net increase section, a 7-card combination will be won for 6-choice bell A and a 5-card combination for 6-choice bell B, but if the instruction function does not occur, it will happen by chance. There are cases where the push order is successful and the 7-card or 5-card combination is won, and there are cases where the push order is not successful and the 1-card combination is won or none of the roles are won and the payout is lost (0 dividends). .. The presence or absence of the instruction function at the time of winning the 6-choice bell A and the 6-choice bell B in FIG. 38 (B) is drawn with the probability described in the first embodiment, and the winning combination when the push order is correct or incorrect is also performed first. It is set with the probability set in the example.

Depending on the winning combination and the occurrence status of the instruction function, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), after the start of the first AT state, the number of AT differences may be negative, that is, the number of balls brought out may decrease and additional investment may have to be made. there is a possibility.

FIG. 38C is an example of a low net increase section state when the characteristic function of the second embodiment is performed. The number of occurrences of each instruction function at the time of winning the 6-choice bell A and the 6-choice bell B is the same as in FIG. 38 (B), but if the number of AT differences becomes negative by performing the characteristic function of the second embodiment. It can be seen that there is no need for additional investment.

FIG. 38 (D) is a diagram comparing the number of AT differences between FIG. 38 (B) (conventional) and FIG. 38 (C) (second embodiment). The number of AT differences at the end of the AT1 set (at the time of 40 games) is the same in both FIGS. 38 (B) (conventional) and 38 (C) (second embodiment), but there is a large difference in the number of differences at the start of the AT1 set. You can see that there is. As described above, it can be seen that when the characteristic function of the second embodiment is not performed as in FIG. 38 (B) (conventional), a situation occurs in which the AT difference number becomes negative. In this way, even if the number of AT differences obtained at the end of the AT1 set is the same, if a situation occurs in which the number of AT differences becomes negative as shown in FIG. 38 (B), the player has to make an additional investment. , The player feels distrustful. On the other hand, if the characteristic function of the second embodiment is performed, the instruction function is generated so that the AT difference number does not become negative, so that the possibility that the player makes an additional investment can be extremely reduced.

<8. About a simulation program that simulates the operation of a game machine>

Next, mobile phones (including smartphones), mobile information terminals (including tablet computers), desktop computers, laptop computers, home video game consoles (stationary game consoles), portable game consoles, or amusement facilities. An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a simulation program for simulating the operation of a game machine such as a slot machine on a commercial game machine installed in the above will be described.
Not limited to the above examples, an input device capable of performing an input operation equivalent to a game progress operation for the game machine, a display device for displaying the operation of the game machine in a pseudo manner, and a simulation program are executed to perform the input. It is applicable to any game device or game system including a control device that advances the game based on an input operation to the device and controls the display of the display device.

For example, a simulation program for a smartphone that simulates the operation of the slot machine 1 described above on a smartphone is executed by a computer (CPU, RAM, ROM, etc.) built in the smartphone. The simulation program may be installed on the smartphone, or may be installed on a server or cloud that can be accessed from the smartphone via the network without being installed.
When the above simulation program is executed, an image of the slot machine is displayed on the screen of the smartphone, and the operation of the smartphone corresponding to the operation of the start lever on the slot machine (hereinafter referred to as the game start operation) is performed. The reel image displayed on the screen of the smartphone is changed.
In addition, the reel image displayed on the screen of the smartphone is stopped in response to the subsequent operation of the smartphone corresponding to the operation of the stop button on the slot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as a stop instruction operation). By repeating the game start operation and the stop instruction operation, the game on the slot machine 1 can be simulated on the screen of the smartphone.

Specifically, by operating (tapping) the display position of the start lever displayed on the screen of the smartphone, it is determined that the game is started, and the reel image displayed on the screen of the smartphone is changed. By operating (tapping) the display position of each stop button displayed on the screen of the smartphone, it is determined that the operation is a stop instruction operation, and the reel image displayed on the screen of the smartphone is stopped. The operation of the start lever and each stop button displayed on the screen of the smartphone may be a flick operation from the start lever to each stop button instead of a tap operation on the touch panel.
Furthermore, instead of the display position of each image of the start lever and the stop button, while the game start operation and the stop instruction operation are accepted (hereinafter referred to as the operation acceptance state), no matter where on the screen of the smartphone is tapped. (Hereinafter referred to as an appropriate operation), it may be determined that the operation acceptance state is satisfied, and the corresponding reel image may be changed or stopped.
In the stop instruction operation acceptance state, if an appropriate operation is performed without tapping the display position of the corresponding stop button and it is determined that the stop instruction operation is satisfied, a predetermined operation order (for example, left stop) is performed. It may be determined that the button → middle stop button → right stop button) and the corresponding reel image is stopped. In addition, when the stop operation order of each stop button (so-called push order navigation) is displayed on the screen of the smartphone, if an appropriate operation is performed without tapping the display position of the corresponding stop button, It may be determined that the operation is performed in the stop operation order of the stop buttons displayed on the screen of the smartphone, and the corresponding reel image may be stopped.

The simulation program is configured based on various programs executed by the CPU 101 and CPU 200 of the slot machine 1 with various optimizations according to the platform and architecture of the game device or game system to be ported. The program. For example, in a simulation program for a smartphone, the reel control process in the slot machine 1 faithfully reproduces the operations related to the rotation and stop of the reel realized by the reel control process by changing the reel image displayed on the screen of the smartphone. Optimized for reel image display processing to reproduce. For various optimizations, it is not possible to delete processing that does not need to be reproduced (for example, error processing) or to install a function unique to the simulation program (for example, in the slot machine 1 due to game rules), but it is an operation. It may include the installation of a function that can improve the performance and efficiency).

In this way, the present invention is applied to a game machine by optimizing the game characteristics executed by the slot machine 1 according to the platform and architecture of the game device or game system to be ported and configuring a simulation program. It is possible to exert the same action and effect as when it is done in the game device or game system of the transplant destination.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention can be modified in various ways within the scope of the matters described in the claims.

1 slot machine (game machine)
R1 Left reel R2 Middle reel R3 Right reel 14 Start lever 15L Left stop button 15C Middle stop button 15R Right stop button 100a Main controller 101 CPU
102 ROM
105 Random number generation circuit L1 line L2 line L3 line L4 line L5 line NM instruction monitor

Claims (4)

An internal lottery means for determining the winning or losing of one or more roles from a plurality of types of roles by an internal lottery according to the game start operation.
A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of display columns in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged according to a game start operation and variably displaying the symbols in the plurality of display columns.
A stop process for stopping the variable display of the corresponding display column is performed based on the result determined by the internal lottery means in response to the operation of the plurality of stop instruction means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns. Stop control means to execute and
As a result of the stop processing for all the display columns by the stop control means, when a winning symbol combination corresponding to any of the plurality of types of combinations is established on the winning line straddling all the display columns, the winning combination is won. Winning judgment means to judge
A game value giving means for giving a game value according to a winning combination determined by the winning determination means, and a game value giving means.
When the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is a duplicate winning mode in which a plurality of small winning combinations are won in duplicate, information that facilitates winning of the small winning combination with the largest payout among the plurality of small winning combination Instruction means to instruct the player and
A game state transition means for shifting the gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including an advantageous state that allows processing related to the operation of the instruction means and a non-advantageous state that does not allow the processing related to the operation of the instruction means. In the game machine
The advantageous state includes a ball ejection section in which the instruction means is operated so that the ball ejection rate exceeds 100, and a reduction section in which the instruction means is not activated.
In the ball ejection section, when the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is the duplicate winning mode, the first net increase section that always operates the instructing means and
Including the second net increase section in which the instruction means may not be activated when the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is the duplicate winning mode.
A difference number counter that counts the difference number obtained by subtracting the number of game media input for executing the game from the number of game media paid out after the start of the ball ejection section, and
The difference number determination means for determining whether the value of the difference number counter is equal to or greater than the reference value,
With
The game state transition means
The period from the start of the non-advantageous state or the payout section shifted from the decrease section to at least the period from the start of the payout section to the determination by the difference number determination means is set to the first net increase section, and then the first net increase section is set. A slot machine characterized in that one net increase section is continued or is shifted to the second net increase section. According to claim 1, in the game in which the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is the duplicate winning mode, the indicating means is operated with an operation probability of less than 100% determined in advance during the second net increase section. Described slot machine. In the game in which the result of the lottery by the internal lottery means is the duplicate winning mode during the second net increase section.
It is determined whether or not the net increase in the number of slots or the payout rate per game from the start of the payout section to the game is within a predetermined reference value, and if it is judged to be correct, the instruction means is used. The slot machine according to claim 1, which is operated. Realize the simulation of the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
A program characterized by that.