JP2021045447A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can prevent a player from being frustrated.SOLUTION: In a slot machine, setting of a specific game state can be started through a first predetermined number of unit games from determination of the setting. A specific game state is set over at least a second predetermined number of unit games. The setting may be terminated when a normal termination condition is satisfied while a specific game state is set, and the setting is terminated when a forced termination condition is satisfied before the normal termination condition. When it is determined that a forced termination game in which the forced termination condition is satisfied is earlier than a predetermined number of final games when a specific game state is set before the specific game state is set. A first predetermined number may be changed so that the predetermined number of final games in a specific game state to be set is the same unit game as the forced termination game, or the unit game before the forced termination game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to a spinning machine (pachislot machine, slot machine) and a pachinko machine.

As a conventional game machine, a game machine capable of setting a so-called "assist time (AT)" is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In this game machine, in addition to the case where the normal end condition is satisfied during the AT setting, the AT ends even when a different end condition (forced end condition) is satisfied before the normal end condition is satisfied. To do. The forced termination condition is to prevent the number of games from being excessively continued or the game medium (medals) being excessively paid out in a series of ATs.

JP-A-2017-225692

However, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, when the assist time (AT) is forcibly terminated, the player who could not perform the acquired AT to the end is frustrated. There is a risk of discouraging the player from playing after this.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a specific game state, and
A deciding means capable of deciding to set the specific gaming state is provided.
The game state setting means
When it is decided to set the specific gaming state, the setting of the specific gaming state may be started after the first predetermined number of unit games from the determination.
The specific gaming state may be set over at least a second predetermined number of unit games.
During the setting of the specific gaming state, the normal end condition may be satisfied and the setting of the specific gaming state may be terminated.
If the forced termination condition is satisfied before the normal termination condition during the setting of the specific gaming state, the gaming machine that terminates the setting of the specific gaming state
Forced to be a unit game in which the forced termination condition is satisfied, rather than a predetermined number of final games corresponding to the last unit game of the second predetermined number when the specific game state is set before the setting of the specific game state. Judgment means that can determine that the end game comes first,
A changing means capable of changing the first predetermined number is provided.
The changing means
If the determination means determines that the forced termination game precedes the predetermined number of final games before setting the specific gaming state, the predetermined number of the specific gaming states to be set is set. It is characterized in that the first predetermined number may be changed so that the final game becomes the same unit game as the forced termination game or the unit game before the forced termination game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from having frustration.

It is an overall perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game machine. It is a conceptual diagram of the design attached to each reel. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a sub-control board side. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of each game state. It is a table which shows the type of a game combination and the number of payouts. It is a table which shows the stop display symbol of a game combination. It is a game combination judgment table. It is a flowchart of the main control board timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a main control process. It is a flowchart of the power-on processing. It is a flowchart of a game state transition process. It is a flowchart of a mode selection process. This is a mode selection table. It is a flowchart of the activation game number selection process. (A) is the first activated game number selection table for mode A, and (B) is the second activated game number selection table for mode A. (A) is a mode B first activated game number selection table, and (B) is a mode B second activated game number selection table. It is a flowchart of a bet / start operation reception process. It is a flowchart of the winning combination determination process. It is a flowchart of a main notification process. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation start processing. It is a flowchart of rotation start control processing. It is a flowchart of a reel constant speed rotation processing. It is a flowchart of opening reel processing. It is explanatory drawing about the stop | stop of all reels in a normal mode in opening reel processing. It is a flowchart of a reel rotation stop processing. It is a flowchart of stop control processing. It is a flowchart of stop display symbol determination processing. It is a flowchart of the medal payout process. It is a flowchart of 1st RT state processing. It is a flowchart of advantageous section continuation determination processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd RT state processing. It is a flowchart of extension processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control process. It is a flowchart of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing of the image used for ART extension effect. It is a flowchart of the combination determination result command reception processing. (A) is an explanatory diagram of an image used for a winning operation notification effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram of an image used for a winning operation success effect, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of an image used for a winning operation failure effect. .. It is a flowchart of SB operation command reception processing. It is a mode selection table of the modification example.

1. 1. Structure of Slot Machine The rotating cylinder type gaming machine 1 (hereinafter, also referred to as slot machine 1) according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of each part of the slot machine 1 will be described so as to coincide with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction for the player facing the slot machine 1. Further, the front direction of each part of the slot machine 1 will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the slot machine 1, and the rear direction of each part of the slot machine 1 will be described as a direction away from the player facing the slot machine 1.

First, the overall structure of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to the overall perspective view shown in FIG. 1 and the front view shown in FIG. The slot machine 1 includes a cabinet 2 and a front door 3 as shown in FIG. The cabinet 2 has a box shape with an open front surface, and the front door 3 is attached to the front surface side of the cabinet 2 so as to be openable and closable. The cabinet 2 and the front door 3 form the housing 4 of the slot machine 1.

In the slot machine 1, when the front door 3 is in the closed state (that is, in the state as shown in FIG. 1), the front door 3 closes the front side of the cabinet 2. .. That is, the cabinet 2 and the front door 3 are provided with a lock mechanism (not shown), and the cabinet 2 cannot be opened unless a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole 16 in the front door 3 to unlock the cabinet 2. There is. Therefore, a person other than the person involved in the hall (hall manager) (for example, a player) cannot touch the inside of the housing 4 with the front door 3 open.

A display panel P made of a resin plate is arranged near the center of the front door 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In the center of the display panel P, three vertically long display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided side by side. Specifically, the left display window 5L, the middle display window 5C, and the right display window 5R are arranged in order from the left side. The display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R are transparent, and the inside of the cabinet 2 can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the portion partitioning between the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R may be eliminated to form one display window.

The left reel 6L, the middle reel 6C, and the right reel 6R are housed inside the cabinet 2. Each of these plurality of reels 6L, 6C, 6R is formed in a cylindrical shape. Specifically, a reel described later, which also has translucency, is formed on an outer peripheral portion of a cylindrical drum portion (not shown) composed of a translucent member (a member made of transparent resin in this embodiment). It is made by winding tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R once. Therefore, the design drawn on the left reel tape 7L is on the outer peripheral surface of the left reel 6L, the design drawn on the middle reel tape 7C is on the outer peripheral surface of the middle reel 6C, and the right reel is on the outer peripheral surface of the right reel 6R. Each pattern drawn on the tape 7R is attached.

Each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is rotatably supported. Specifically, each central axis is supported so as to be the rotation axis of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The rotation axes of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are arranged on the same axis, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R and 1 respectively. There is a one-to-one correspondence. Therefore, a part of the outer peripheral surface of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R can be visually recognized through the corresponding display windows 5L, 5C, 5R, respectively.

Further, when the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating, the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R appear to move from top to bottom through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. Therefore, when the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating, the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are displayed from top to bottom within the frame of each display window 5L, 5C, 5R. It is displayed in a variable manner.

The number of symbols that can be visually recognized from each display window 5L, 5C, 5R is three for each reel 6L, 6C, 6R (see the circles shown by the broken lines in FIG. 2). Therefore, when each of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R is stopped, nine symbols can be visually recognized through the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is set with an effective line L1 connecting positions where the symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R can be visually recognized. This effective line L1 is a straight line connecting the middle symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the middle symbol of the right reel 6R, which is shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. The positions in the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R forming the above-mentioned effective line L1 are also referred to as predetermined positions.

When the stop display symbol corresponding to the game combination stops on the effective line L1, the winning combination of the game combination is established. When a game combination is established, a predetermined number of game medals (hereinafter, also simply referred to as medals), which are game media, are paid out, a privilege of changing the game state, and a privilege of re-game are given. The game combination, the combination of symbols, and the benefits when the game combination is established will be described in detail later.

For example, a line connecting the upper design of the left reel 6L, the upper design of the middle reel 6C, and the upper design of the right reel 6R, the lower design of the left reel 6L, the lower design of the middle reel 6C, and the lower design of the right reel 6R. A straight line other than the effective line L1 may be used as an effective line, such as a connected line, an upper symbol of the left reel 6L, a middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and a line connecting the lower symbols of the right reel 6R. Further, for example, a line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the upper symbol of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the lower symbol of the right reel 6R can be drawn. A symmetrical line, such as a connected line, may be used as an effective line instead of a straight line. Further, for example, a line connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the middle symbol of the right reel 6R, the lower symbol of the left reel 6L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C, and the middle symbol of the right reel 6R An asymmetrical line may be used as an effective line instead of a straight line such as a connected line. Moreover, you may use a plurality of each line mentioned above as an effective line.

Further, on the lower left side of the display panel P, a start lever (start operation unit) 8 that can be operated by the player to start the rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is provided (FIGS. 1 and 2). reference). If the start lever 8 is operated while a predetermined number of medals (the number of medals that can start the game) are inserted, the rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is started, and the symbols are passed through the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R. Fluctuation display of is started. In this embodiment, the number of cards that can be started is "3" regardless of the game state. That is, the slot machine 1 is a dedicated machine for hanging three machines.

Further, at the lower center of the display panel P and to the right of the start lever 8, stop buttons (stop operation units) 9L, 9C, which can individually stop the rotating reels 6L, 6C, 6R, 9R is provided (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

The left stop button 9L can stop the rotational drive of the left reel 6L. Therefore, if the player operates (presses) the left stop button 9L while the left reel 6L is rotating, the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped based on the operation. As a result, the symbol attached to the left reel 6L changes from the variable display to the stop display. Further, the middle stop button 9C can stop the rotational drive of the middle reel 6C. Therefore, when the player operates (presses) the middle stop button 9C while the middle reel 6C is rotating, the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped based on the operation. As a result, the symbol attached to the middle reel 6C changes from the variable display to the stop display. Further, the right stop button 9R can stop the rotational drive of the right reel 6R. Therefore, if the player operates (presses) the right stop button 9R while the right reel 6R is rotating, the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped based on the operation. As a result, the symbol attached to the right reel 6R changes from the variable display to the stop display.

Further, a medal insertion slot 10 is provided in front of the lower right side of the display panel P (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The medal insertion slot 10 is for inserting medals into the slot machine 1 as a betting operation for performing a unit game (one game, a slot game, or simply a game or a game). Inside the medal insertion slot 10, an insertion medal detection sensor 10a for detecting the inserted medals is provided. Therefore, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10, a signal indicating that the medal has been inserted is output from the insertion medal detection sensor 10a.

Further, a MAX bet button 11 and a 1-bet button 12 are provided on the left side of the medal insertion slot 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The slot machine 1 has a credit function of storing and storing excess medals inserted or paid out medals as virtual medals until a predetermined maximum value (specifically, 50 medals) is reached. When this credit function is enabled, the number of virtual medals stored and stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 is the credit display unit 21 provided on the lower left side of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R in the display panel P. Is displayed (see Fig. 2). The RAM 64 will be described in detail later.

The MAX bet button 11 is a bet button for additionally inserting up to the number of virtual medals that can start the game (specifically, “3”) with one pressing operation. Further, the 1-bet button 12 is a bet button for inserting one virtual medal with one pressing operation. Therefore, the player can use the virtual medal stored in the credit function for the unit game by pressing the MAX bet button 11 or the 1-bet button 12. That is, the operation of the MAX bet button 11 or the 1-bet button 12 corresponds to the operation of inserting a medal (game medium).

A settlement button 14 is provided on the left side of the start lever 8 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The settlement button 14 is a switch for enabling or disabling the credit function. Therefore, for example, when the settlement button 14 is operated in a situation where virtual medals are stored and stored, the number of medals displayed on the credit display unit 21 is paid out from the medal payment exit 38 described later.

Further, below each display window 5L, 5C, 5R in the display panel P, stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R made of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are provided (see FIG. 2). Specifically, the left stop notification lamp 30L is located just below the left display window 5L, the middle stop notification lamp 30C is located just below the middle display window 5C, and the right stop notification lamp 30R is located just below the right display window 5R. Have been placed. That is, the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R are located in the vicinity of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R, respectively (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

In these stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R, the first stop operation of the "correct answer pressing order" of the winning small winning combination 3, small winning combination 4 or small winning combination 5 is the operation of any of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. It is a lamp for notifying the player of the existence. The small winning combination 3 to 5, small winning combination 5, correct answer pressing order, and first stop operation will be described in detail later.

Further, below the right display window 5R of the display panel P, a payout number display unit 22, a replay display lamp 23, and a throwable display lamp 24 are provided (see FIG. 2). The payout number display unit 22 is composed of two 7-segment displays, and displays the number of medals to be paid out according to the number of medals when paying out due to the winning of the game combination, or an error that occurs during the game. Information (error code) is displayed. Further, the re-game display lamp 23 notifies by lighting that the re-game combination has been established in the previous unit game and the automatic bet processing described later has been performed. Further, the insertable indicator lamp 24 notifies by lighting that the medal can be inserted.

Further, on the left side of the credit display unit 21, a bet number display lamp 25 and a game start display lamp 26 are provided (see FIG. 2). The bet number display lamp 25 is composed of three lamps, and corresponds to the number of medals inserted by the bet operation (medal insertion into the medal insertion slot 10, automatic bet processing, operation of the MAX bet button 11 or the 1-bet button 12). The number of lamps lights up. Further, the game start indicator lamp 26 notifies by lighting that the game can be started, that is, the start lever 8 can be operated.

Further, a special combination notification lamp 27 is provided at a position on the lower right side of the right display window 5R in the display panel P (see FIG. 2). In the special combination notification lamp 27 composed of two lamps, when a cherry small combination (small combination 1) or a watermelon small combination (small combination 2) is won, the lamp corresponding to the game combination can be turned on. Specifically, when the cherry small combination is won, the lamp corresponding to the cherry small combination among the special combination notification lamps 27 can be turned on while the reel is rotating. Further, when the watermelon small combination is won, the lamp corresponding to the watermelon small combination among the special combination notification lamps 27 can be turned on while the reel is rotating. That is, by lighting the special combination notification lamp 27, the player is notified that the cherry small combination or the watermelon small combination has been won. As a result, the player can stop each reel 6L, 6C, 6R with the aim of winning the winning cherry small role or watermelon small role. The cherry small role (small role 1) and the watermelon small role (small role 2) will be described in detail later.

Further, above the game start indicator lamp 26, an advantageous section lamp 29 made of an LED is provided (see FIG. 2). The advantageous section lamp 29 has a lighting mode (hereinafter, also simply referred to as lighting) and an extinguishing mode (hereinafter, also simply referred to as turning off). The advantageous section lamp 29 is turned off when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the second RT gaming state, it lights up. When the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, it may be turned on or off depending on a predetermined condition. Since the advantageous section lamp 29 is in a position that can be visually recognized by the player as shown in FIG. 2, when the advantageous section lamp 29 is lit, the gaming state is the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state. The player can grasp that. On the contrary, when the advantageous section lamp 29 is turned off, the player can grasp that the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state or the first RT gaming state. The gaming states (non-RT gaming state, first RT gaming state, second RT gaming state), and the conditions under which the advantageous section lamp 29 is turned on and off in the first RT gaming state will be described in detail later.

Further, at the lower part of the front door 3, a medal payout outlet 38 for paying out medals to the player and a saucer unit 39 capable of storing up to a certain amount of medals paid out by the medal payout outlet 38 are arranged. (See FIGS. 1 and 2).

On the other hand, on the upper part of the front door 3, a plurality of production lamps 40 that light up or blink as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right speakers that can output sounds such as various sound effects as the game progresses. 41 and a display screen 42a of an image display device 42 capable of displaying various information to the player are provided. The image display device 42 is for executing various image effects as the game progresses.

Further, a reset / setting button 19 and a setting display unit 28 are provided on the back side (not shown) of the front door 3 which is the inside of the housing 4. The reset / setting button 19 can be operated in a predetermined manner when the front door 3 is in the open state. Normally, it functions as a reset switch to release the error state or the stop state. That is, when the reset / setting button 19 is normally operated (pressing operation), the data stored in the RAM 64 is erased and the work area of the RAM 64 is initialized. On the other hand, when the setting is changed, it functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value. At this time, the set setting value (any one of "1" to "6") is lit and displayed on the setting display unit 28.

Further, inside the cabinet 2 of the slot machine 1 (not shown), a medal safe for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 and a medal safe for paying out medals stored in the medal safe from the medal payout outlet 38. A hopper and a power supply box are provided. The power supply box is provided with a power switch 92 for operating the slot machine 1 when the power is turned on and off, and a setting key switch 18 for switching to the setting change mode.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the symbols attached to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R will be described. FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of strip-shaped reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R forming the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The left reel tape 7L is used for the left reel 6L, the middle reel tape 7C is used for the middle reel 6C, and the right reel tape 7R is used for the right reel 6R. As shown in FIG. 3, 20 symbols are drawn in a row along the longitudinal direction (vertical direction in FIG. 3) on each of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R. In FIG. 3, frame numbers of "1" to "20" are assigned corresponding to the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R, but these frame numbers are given for convenience of explanation. It is not actually attached to each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R, and further, each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. Further, although the number of symbols attached to each reel is 20 each, other numbers such as 21 may be used.

A plurality of types of patterns are drawn on the reel tapes 7L, 7C, and 7R. Specifically, "Red Seven" symbol, "Cherry 1" symbol, "Cherry 2" symbol, "Watermelon 1" symbol, "Watermelon 2" symbol, "Watermelon 3" symbol, "Bell" symbol, "Replay" symbol, There are a "blank 1" symbol, a "blank 2" symbol, a "blank 3" symbol, and a "blank 4" symbol (see FIG. 3).

In the present embodiment, the "cherry 1" symbol and the "cherry 2" symbol are apparently the same symbol. However, it can be identified on the reel control. These "cherry 1" and "cherry 2" symbols are collectively referred to as "cherry" symbols. Similarly, the "watermelon 1" symbol, the "watermelon 2" symbol, and the "watermelon 3" symbol also use the same symbols in appearance, but they can be identified on the reel control. These "watermelon 1" symbol, "watermelon 2" symbol, and "watermelon 3" symbol are collectively referred to as "watermelon" symbol. Similarly, the "blank 1" symbol, the "blank 2" symbol, the "blank 3" symbol, and the "blank 4" symbol also use the same symbols in appearance, but they can be identified on the reel control. .. These "blank 1" symbol, "blank 2" symbol, "blank 3" symbol and "blank 4" symbol are collectively referred to as "blank" symbol.

The "cherry 1" symbol and the "cherry 2" symbol may be visually different from each other. Further, at least one of the "watermelon 1" symbol, the "watermelon 2" symbol, and the "watermelon 3" symbol may be visually different from the other "watermelon" symbols. Further, at least one "blank" symbol of the "blank 1" symbol, the "blank 2" symbol, the "blank 3" symbol, and the "blank 4" symbol may be a symbol different from the other "blank" symbols. Further, although the above 12 types of symbols are used as the reel symbols, a form using 13 or more types of symbols or a form using 2 to 11 types of symbols may be used.

2. Circuit Configuration of Slot Machine 1 Next, the circuit configuration (electrical connection configuration) of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The main control board 60 shown in FIG. 4 is a board (electronic circuit board) having a microcomputer (game control microcomputer) 61 installed on the circuit board as a main component. The game control microcomputer 61 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 62, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 63, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 64, and an I / O (input / output circuit) 69.

The CPU 62 controls the game based on the control program stored in the ROM 63. The CPU 62 includes a clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) for generating a clock pulse, a random number generator (not shown) for generating a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and a generated random number. A sampling circuit (not shown) that extracts at least one value from the inside according to the application is connected. The CPU 62 executes the control program based on the clock pulse generated by the clock pulse generation circuit. In addition, the random value extracted by the sampling circuit is used to determine, for example, a game combination (lottery).

In addition to the control program, the ROM 63 stores table data such as a game combination determination table described later, various commands for transmission to the sub control board 70 described later, and the like. The RAM 64 includes a storage area for storing various data determined by executing a control program.

Various sensors, display units, drive motors, and substrates shown below are connected to the game control microcomputer 61 described above. That is, the start detection sensor 8a, the inserted medal detection sensor 10a, the MAX bet detection sensor 11a, and the 1-bet detection sensor 12a shown in FIG. 4 are connected to the game control microcomputer 61. The start detection sensor 8a detects the operation of the start lever 8 and outputs a signal. Further, the inserted medal detection sensor 10a detects the medal inserted in the above-mentioned medal insertion slot 10 and outputs a signal. That is, the insertion medal detection sensor 10a detects the operation of inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 10 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The MAX bet detection sensor 11a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the MAX bet button 11 and outputs a signal. Further, the 1-bet detection sensor 12a detects the operation (pressing operation) of the 1-bet button 12 and outputs a signal. That is, both the MAX bet detection sensor 11a and the 1-bet detection sensor 12a detect the insertion operation using the virtual medal and output the detection signal to the game control microcomputer 61 (main control board 60).

Further, a rotation cylinder detection sensor 50a, a payout medal detection sensor 52a, and three reel position detection sensors 56La, 56Ca, 56Ra are connected to the game control microcomputer 61 (see FIG. 4). The rotating cylinder detection sensor 50a outputs a signal when the rotation speeds of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R reach a predetermined set speed. The payout medal detection sensor 52a detects medals paid out to the outside by driving a hopper (hopper motor 51) and outputs a signal. The three reel position detection sensors 56La, 56Ca, 56Ra each detect where the reel reference position (for example, the position of the frame number "1" shown in FIG. 3) of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped. Output a signal.

Further, three stop detection sensors 9La, 9Ca, and 9Ra are connected (see FIG. 4). The stop detection sensors 9La, 9Ca, 9Ra detect the operation (pressing operation) of each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, and output a signal. Specifically, the left stop detection sensor 9La detects the operation of the left stop button 9L and outputs an operation signal. Further, the middle stop detection sensor 9Ca detects the operation of the middle stop button 9C and outputs an operation signal. Further, the right stop detection sensor 9Ra detects the operation of the right stop button 9R and outputs an operation signal. Therefore, when any one of the stop buttons is operated, the operation signal is output from the stop detection sensor corresponding to the operated stop button to the game control microcomputer 61 (main control board 60).

Further, the settlement detection sensor 14a, the door open detection sensor 17a, the setting key detection sensor 18a, and the reset / setting detection sensor 19a are connected (see FIG. 4). The settlement detection sensor 14a detects the pressing operation of the settlement button 14 and outputs a signal. The door opening detection sensor 17a detects the opening of the front door 3 and outputs a signal. The setting key detection sensor 18a detects the operation of switching the setting key switch 18 to the setting change mode and outputs a signal. The reset / setting detection sensor 19a detects the pressing operation of the reset / setting button 19 and outputs a signal.

Further, the game control microcomputer 61 includes the above-mentioned various display units (specifically, the credit display unit 21, the payout number display unit 22, the re-game display lamp 23, the insertable display lamp 24, the bet number display lamp 25, and the like. The game start display lamp 26, the special combination notification lamp 27, the setting display unit 28, and the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R) are connected (see FIG. 4). Therefore, the game control microcomputer 61 can control various display lamps (for example, control for turning on / off and displaying numerical values).

Further, the game control microcomputer 61 includes a hopper motor 51 which is a drive source of a hopper capable of paying out medals, and reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R for rotationally driving each reel 6L, 6C, 6R. It is connected. The reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R of the present embodiment are all made of a stepping motor and are connected to the reels 6L, 6C, 6R, respectively. The reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R can independently rotate and drive the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. Thus, the game control microcomputer 61 can control the payout of medals by the hopper and drive control of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R by the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R.

Further, a power supply board 90 is connected to the game control microcomputer 61 (see FIG. 4). The power supply board 90 is a board for supplying electric power to the sub control board 70 and the image control board 80, which will be described later, in addition to the main control board 60. The power switch 92 described above is installed on the power supply board 90.

Further, the sub-control board 70 shown in FIG. 5 is connected to the game control microcomputer 61. The sub-control board 70 is a board having a microcomputer (microcomputer for effect control) 71 installed on the circuit board as a main component. The effect control microcomputer 71 is composed of a CPU 72, a ROM 73, a RAM 74, and an I / O 79, similarly to the game control microcomputer 61.

In response to a command transmitted from the main control board 60, the CPU 72 controls an effect using an image, an effect using a lamp, and an effect using sound based on a control program stored in the ROM 73. Similar to the CPU 62 of the main control board 60, a random number generator and a sampling circuit (not shown) are connected to the CPU 72, and the random number values extracted by the sampling circuit are used to select, for example, an effect pattern. Do. The ROM 73 stores the control program, various data, and the like. The RAM 74 includes a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data transmitted from the main control board 60.

Further, in the present embodiment, information transmission (signal transmission) from the sub control board 70 to the main control board 60 is impossible. That is, the signal from the sub control board 70 is not output to the main control board 60.

Further, a speaker 41 is connected to the effect control microcomputer 71 (see FIG. 5), and the effect control microcomputer 71 controls the sound output of the sound, the music, the sound effect, and the like from the speaker 41.

Further, lamps such as the above-mentioned effect lamp 40 and back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R are connected to the effect control microcomputer 71 (see FIG. 5). The back lamps 58L, 58C, and 58R are lamps arranged inside the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R, respectively. The back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R can illuminate the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R from the inside of the reels by lighting.

The effect control microcomputer 71 controls the lighting of the lamp. Specifically, light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of the directing lamp 40 and the back lamps 58L, 58C, 58R is created, and the light emission pattern Control the light emission of the lamp according to the data. The data stored in the ROM 73 of the sub-control board 70 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Similar to the game control microcomputer 61, the power supply board 90 is connected to the sub control board 70 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

Further, the image control board 80 shown in FIG. 5 is connected to the effect control microcomputer 71. The image control board 80 includes a CPU 82, a ROM 83, a RAM 84, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 85, a CGROM (also referred to as an image data ROM) 86, a VRAM (also referred to as a video RAM) 87, and an I / O 89 (see FIG. 5). ..

The CPU 82 mainly controls the display of the image display device 42. The ROM 83 stores a program executed by the CPU 82. The RAM 84 functions as its work memory during processing by the CPU 82.

Further, the VDP 85 outputs an image (mainly a moving image (video)) to be displayed on the image display device 42. The CGROM 86 stores image element data of an image to be displayed on the image display device 42. That is, a character that is an image of each image (specifically, a character (for example, a person or a mascot, or a person or a mascot imitated (deformed)) to be used for various effect images displayed on the image display device 42. Image element data of an image, an object image such as an object other than a character used for this character image, a figure, a character image including numbers and symbols, a background image, etc.) is stored. The VRAM 87 is connected to the VDP 85 and functions as a memory for expanding the image element data into the image output data. That is, the VDP 85 is a frame buffer memory for expanding the image element data into the image output data.

When the CPU 82 of the image control board 80 receives a command related to image effect (for example, a mode start command or an effect mode command described later) from the sub control board 70, the CPU 82 uses the VDP85, CGROM86, and VRAM87 to send the received command to the received command. Based on this, the display control of the image effect in the image display device 42 is performed. That is, the VDP 85 expands the image element data read from the CGROM 86 into the VRAM 87 to create image output data (frame image data) that can be displayed on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. Then, the image output data is output to the image display device 42 as an image signal (video signal) through the I / O 89.

Similar to the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70, the power supply board 90 is connected to the image control board 80 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

As described above, the sub control board 70 controls the sound effect and the lamp effect, and the image control board 80 controls the image effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control board 70 and the image control board 80 are collectively referred to as an effect control unit capable of controlling the effect associated with the game.

3. 3. Gaming State The slot machine 1 has three types of gaming states: a first RT gaming state, a second RT gaming state, and a non-RT gaming state, as shown in FIG.

The non-RT gaming state is a standard normal gaming state. On the other hand, in the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, the re-gaming combination is more likely to be established than in the non-RT gaming state. That is, in the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, the probability of winning the re-gaming combination is set higher than in the non-RT gaming state. As described above, the state in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is higher than that in the normal state (non-RT game state) (first RT game state and second RT game state) is particularly referred to as replay time.

When the re-game combination is won and the prize is established, the automatic bet processing (described later) is performed for the next unit game (next game), so that the player can suppress the use of medals. Therefore, in the first RT game state and the second RT game state, it is easier to win the re-game combination than in the non-RT game state, and it is possible to suppress the decrease of medals over a plurality of unit games. In that respect, the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state are gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the non-RT gaming state.

In the first RT game state, the number of random numbers assigned to the re-game combination is larger than that in the non-RT game state (see FIG. 9). Therefore, when the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, it is easier to win the re-gaming combination than in the non-RT gaming state.

Similarly to the first RT gaming state, the number of random numbers assigned to the re-game combination is larger in the second RT gaming state than in the non-RT gaming state (see FIG. 9). Therefore, when the gaming state is the second RT gaming state, it is easier to win the re-gaming combination than in the non-RT gaming state.

However, although AT (assist time) is not set in the first RT gaming state (and non-RT gaming state) of the present embodiment, AT is set in the second RT gaming state. The AT is a function for notifying the winning of the winning game and the order of pushing. The state in which the AT is set in the second RT game state is also particularly referred to as an assist replay time (ART).

For example, when the gaming state is the second RT gaming state and the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 7 and the small winning combination 8 are won in duplicate, the notification about the first stop operation in the correct answer pressing order of the small winning combination 3 is made. To. Specifically, a notification regarding the pressing operation of the left stop button 9L using the left stop notification lamp 30L is performed, and a winning operation notification effect described later is performed using the image display device 42. Further, for example, when the small winning combination 4, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 8 are won in duplicate, the notification about the first stop operation in the correct answer pressing order of the small winning combination 4 is made. Further, for example, when the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 7 are won in duplicate, the notification about the first stop operation in the correct answer pressing order of the small winning combination 5 is made. Thus, when the small win 3 to the small win 8 are won in the second RT game state, the player establishes the small win 3, the small win 4 or the small win 5 (small win 3, small win 4 or small win 5). It is easier to win a prize).

Moreover, in the present embodiment, the number of payouts when the small winning combination 3 to 5 is established is set to be relatively larger than the number of payouts of the small winning combination 6 to 8 (see FIG. 7). Therefore, in the second RT game state, when the small winning combination 3 to 8 are won, the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 or the small winning combination 5 is likely to be won, and more medals are played in one unit game. It is easy for people to acquire it.

Further, for example, when a cherry small role (small role 1) or a watermelon small role (small role 2) is won, the winning is notified. Specifically, a notification regarding the winning of a cherry small combination or a watermelon small combination is made using the special combination notification lamp 27, and a game combination notification effect is made using the image display device 42. Therefore, when the cherry small role or the watermelon small role is won in the second RT game state, it is possible for the player to grasp the winning, and the winning of the cherry small role or the watermelon small role can be established by the stop operation. It is possible to aim at the player.

Thus, in the second RT gaming state of the present embodiment, ART (AT) is set unlike the first RT gaming state, and in that respect, the second RT gaming state is the first RT gaming state (and non-RT). It can be said that the game state is more advantageous to the player than the game state).

Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming state does not directly shift from the non-RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state, but may shift from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state. That is, the non-RT gaming state is a gaming state in which there is no possibility of shifting to the second RT gaming state (that is, the activation of ART (AT) does not occur), whereas the first RT gaming state shifts to the second RT gaming state. It is a gaming state in which there is a possibility (that is, the activation of ART (AT) can occur).

In the present embodiment, the period (section) in which the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state is particularly referred to as a "normal section". On the other hand, the period (section) in which the gaming state is the RT gaming state (first RT gaming state, second RT gaming state) is particularly referred to as an “advantageous section”. As described above, in the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, it is easier to win the re-game combination than in the non-RT gaming state, and it is possible to suppress the reduction of medals over a plurality of unit games. In that respect, the advantageous section is more advantageous to the player than the normal section.

Further, in the present embodiment, in order to prevent the player from acquiring too many medals in a series of advantageous sections, a limiter is provided in the advantageous section. Specifically, an upper limit number of games (described later) is set for the total number of games (total number of games) over a series of advantageous sections. Further, an upper limit number (described later) is set for the net increase number (difference number) of medals acquired by the player over a series of advantageous sections. If the total number of games over a series of advantageous sections reaches the maximum number of games, or if the net increase in the number of medals acquired by the player over a series of advantageous sections exceeds the maximum number of medals, the advantageous section in the game is finish.

In addition, the slot machine 1 also has a game mode in addition to the game state. The game mode of the present embodiment has two types of game modes, mode A and mode B. The game characteristics of the slot machine 1 differ depending on whether the game mode is set to mode A or mode B.

Specifically, the selection table for determining (selecting) the "number of activated games (described later)", which is the number of unit games (number of games) from the first RT game state to the second RT game state, is determined by the game mode. different. That is, when the game mode being set is mode A, when the number of activated games is determined, the "first activated game number selection table for mode A (see FIG. 17 (A))" and the "mode A first activated game number selection table" will be described later. 2 activated game number selection table (see FIG. 17B) ”is referred to. On the other hand, when the game mode being set is mode B, the "mode B first activated game number selection table (see FIG. 18 (A))" and the "mode B second activated game number selection table" (see FIG. 18A), which will be described later, (See FIG. 18B) ”.

In this embodiment, the range of the number of activated games that can be selected based on the "first activated game number selection table for mode A" and the "second activated game number selection table for mode A" is "1" to "1000". The range of the number of activated games that can be selected based on the "first activated game number selection table for mode B" and the "second activated game number selection table for mode B" is "1" to "1". It is an integer of "96". Therefore, when the game mode being set is mode A, a maximum of "1000" can be selected as the number of activated games, whereas in the case of mode B, a maximum of "96" can be selected. Therefore, when the game mode is mode B, it is possible to shift from the first RT game state to the second RT game state with a smaller number of games than when the game mode is mode A.

Further, if the game mode is mode A, after the setting of the second RT game state continues for "specific number of games (described later)" before the end of the advantageous section, the setting from the second RT game state to the non-RT game state is set. Transition. On the other hand, if the game mode is mode B, after the second RT game state continues for a "specific number of games" before the end of the advantageous section, the first RT game state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the non-RT game state. Will migrate.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is easier to shift from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state when the mode B is set than when the mode A is set. Further, when the specific number of games is reached in the second RT game state, the game state of the transition destination is more advantageous for the player when the mode B is set than when the mode A is set.

The gaming mode of the present embodiment is set when the gaming state is the RT gaming state (first RT gaming state, second RT gaming state), but is not set when the non-RT gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state, the setting of the gaming mode is started accordingly. Then, when the gaming state shifts from the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state, the game mode setting is completed.

Further, in the present embodiment, until the game mode set according to the transition of the gaming state from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state shifts from the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state. Does not change during. Therefore, even if the gaming state shifts from the 1st RT gaming state to the 2nd RT gaming state, or conversely from the 2nd RT gaming state to the 1st RT gaming state, the type of game mode changes depending on the transition of the gaming state. There is no such thing. That is, even if the gaming state shifts between the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state, the type of gaming mode is maintained. Thus, the type of game mode selected once continues until the game state shifts to the non-RT game state.

Next, the transition (change) of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described below. In the present embodiment, if the condition A (condition A1, condition A2) is satisfied when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is changed from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state (the first RT gaming state). 6 (B) and 6 (C)). Condition A is "small role 1", "small role 2", "small role 3", "small role 4", "small role 5", "small role 6" as a game role in the winning combination determination process (described later). , "Small role 7" or "Small role 8".

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the condition A1 is satisfied when the gaming state is the non-RT gaming state, the game is changed from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state in the next game. The state is changed and the game mode is set to mode A. Condition A1 is "small role 1", "small role 2", "small role 3", "small role 4", "small role 5", "small role 6", "small role 6" as a game role in the winning combination determination process. The small winning combination 7 or the small winning combination 8 is won, and the game mode is determined to be the mode A in the subsequent mode selection process (described later).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the condition A2 is satisfied when the game state is the non-RT game state, the game state changes from the non-RT game state to the first RT game state in the next game. It is changed and the game mode is set to mode B. Condition A2 is the winning combination determination process as a game role "small role 1", "small role 2", "small role 3", "small role 4", "small role 5", "small role 6", "small role 6" The game mode is determined to be mode B in the subsequent mode selection process after winning the "combination 7" or "small win 8".

As described above, when the condition A (condition A1, condition A2) is satisfied in the non-RT game state, the game state is changed from the non-RT game state to the first RT game state in the next game. That is, the non-RT gaming state is "promoted" to the first RT gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player.

If the condition B is satisfied when the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is changed from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state (FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C)). )reference). The condition B is that the number of games in the first RT game state reaches the "number of activated games (described later)".

In the present embodiment, if the condition B is satisfied in the first RT game state, the game state is changed from the first RT game state to the second RT game state in the next game. That is, it is "promoted" from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, regardless of whether the game mode being set is mode A or mode B, if condition B is satisfied, the subsequent game state is changed from the first RT game state to the second RT game state. (See FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C)).

On the other hand, if the condition C is satisfied when the gaming state is the second RT gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is changed from the second RT gaming state (see FIGS. 6B and 6C). The condition C is that the number of games in the second RT game state reaches the specific number of games (“30” in this embodiment). The specific number of games is the number of games (number of games) in which the setting of the second RT game state can be continued. The slot machine 1 has a configuration in which the setting of the second RT gaming state continues for a specific number of games unless the advantageous section ends.

In the present embodiment, when the condition C is satisfied during the setting of the second RT gaming state, the player "falls" from the second RT gaming state to a gaming state (non-RT gaming state, first RT gaming state) that is more disadvantageous to the player. ".

However, the game state of the transition destination differs depending on the game mode being set. As shown in FIG. 6B, if the condition C is satisfied when the game mode being set is mode A, the game state is changed from the second RT game state to the non-RT game state in the next game. To. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, if the condition C is satisfied when the game mode being set is mode B, the game state changes from the second RT game state to the non-RT game state in the next game. Instead, it is changed to the 1st RT game state.

If the condition L is satisfied when the gaming state is the RT gaming state (first RT gaming state, second RT gaming state), the gaming state is changed from the RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state (FIG. 6). (B) and FIG. 6 (C)). The condition L is that the total number of games (total number of games) in the first RT game state and the second RT game state reaches the upper limit number of games (“1500” in the present embodiment), or the first RT game state and The total value of the net increase number (difference number) acquired by the player over the second RT gaming state exceeds the upper limit number (“2400” in this embodiment).

In the present embodiment, when the condition L is satisfied during the setting of the RT gaming state (first RT gaming state, second RT gaming state), the RT gaming state is "fallen" to a non-RT gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player. ".

Specifically, if the condition L is satisfied in the first RT game state, the game state is changed from the first RT game state to the non-RT game state in the next game. If the condition L is satisfied in the second RT game state, the game state is changed from the second RT game state to the non-RT game state in the next game. That is, it "falls" into a non-RT gaming state in the middle of ART (AT).

In the present embodiment, by providing the condition L, the total number of games in a series in the first RT game state and the second RT game state, and the net increase number acquired by the player over the first RT game state and the second RT game state. It is possible to prevent the total value of (difference number) from becoming excessively large.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state does not shift from the non-RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state regardless of the gaming mode.

Next, when the game state shifts from the non-RT game state to the first RT game state, the game property when the game mode is set to the mode A will be described with reference to FIG. 6 (B). As shown in FIG. 6B, when the above-mentioned condition A1 is first satisfied while setting the non-RT gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state, and the gaming mode Is set to mode A.

Next, if the above-mentioned condition B is satisfied during the setting of the first RT gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state. As a result, ART (AT) is activated. The game mode is not changed with the transition of the game state. That is, although the gaming state shifts (changes) to the second RT gaming state, mode A is maintained as the gaming mode.

Then, if the above-mentioned condition C is satisfied during the setting of the second RT gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the second RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state. Along with this transition of the gaming state, the setting of the gaming mode is completed. That is, the gaming state shifts to the non-RT gaming state, and the gaming mode is changed from mode A to "mode non-selection" indicating a state in which the gaming mode is not set.

If the above condition L is satisfied during the setting of the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the non-RT gaming state and the setting of the gaming mode is completed.

As described above, when the mode A is set at the time of transition to the first RT gaming state, the second RT gaming state can be set once after the first RT gaming state. Then, after the second RT gaming state, the mode always shifts to the non-RT gaming state and the mode A setting is completed. That is, in the case of mode A, the activation of ART (AT) is not repeated during the setting of the mode A.

Subsequently, when the game state shifts from the non-RT game state to the first RT game state, the game property when the game mode is set to the mode B will be described with reference to FIG. 6 (C). As shown in FIG. 6C, when the above-mentioned condition A2 is first satisfied while setting the non-RT gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state, and the gaming mode Is set to mode B.

Next, as in the case of mode A, if the above-mentioned condition B is satisfied during the setting of the first RT gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state. As a result, ART (AT) is activated. As in the case of mode A, the game mode is not changed with the transition of the game state. That is, although the gaming state shifts (changes) to the second RT gaming state, mode B is maintained as the gaming mode.

However, if the above-mentioned condition C is satisfied while setting the second RT gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the second RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state, unlike the case of mode A. Further, the game mode is not changed with the transition of the game state. That is, although the gaming state shifts to the first RT gaming state, mode B is maintained as the gaming mode.

If the above condition L is satisfied during the setting of the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the non-RT gaming state and the game mode setting is set as in the case of mode A. finish.

As described above, when the game mode is set to the mode B, the transition between the first RT game state and the second RT game state is repeated until the condition L is satisfied. That is, the configuration is such that the second RT gaming state can be continuously set with the first RT gaming state in between. That is, in the case of mode B, ART (AT) can be repeatedly activated while the mode B is set.

4. Game combination Next, the game combination of the present embodiment will be described. Whether or not each game combination in the unit game is won or not can be determined by the winning combination determination process (step S205) described later when the start lever 8 is operated while the game start indicator lamp 26 is lit. ing. Then, when the combination of the three symbols of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 (stop display symbol) matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to the game combination in which the winning flag is ON. Will be given a privilege advantageous to the player (for example, payout of a predetermined number of medals, transition of the game state, etc.) on the assumption that the winning of the game combination is established. The payout of medals means that the medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 38, and that the numerical value (the number of virtual medals) displayed on the credit display unit 21 increases when the credit function is enabled. Further, "establishment of a winning combination" is also simply referred to as "establishment of a role", and "establishment of a winning combination" is also simply referred to as "establishment of a winning combination".

FIG. 7 shows the types of the gaming combination of the present embodiment and the number of medals to be paid out as the gaming combination is established. Further, FIG. 8 shows a stop display symbol on the effective line according to the game combination. In the present embodiment, there are a total of nine types of game combinations, including eight types of small combinations 1 to 8 small combinations and a re-game combination.

The small role 1 is a game role (payout role) that involves paying out medals when the role is established. The small role 1 is also referred to as a "cherry small role". As shown in FIG. 8, when the three sets of the above "cherry" symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, four types of cherry small combinations ("cherry role 01" to "cherry role 04") are established. To do. In addition, when three sets of "cherry" symbols are stopped and displayed on a linear line (hereinafter, also referred to as a pseudo line) different from the effective line L1, six types of cherry small roles ("cherry role 05") are displayed. ~ "Cherry role 10") is established.

The small role 2 is a game role (payout role) that involves paying out medals when the role is established. In addition, this small role 2 is also referred to as "watermelon small role". As shown in FIG. 8, when the three sets of the above "watermelon" symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, six types of watermelon small combinations ("watermelon combination 01" to "watermelon combination 06") are established. To do. Further, when the three sets of "watermelon" symbols are stopped and displayed on the above-mentioned pseudo line, six types of watermelon small combinations ("watermelon combination 05" to "watermelon combination 12") are established.

The small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 and the small winning combination 5 are gaming roles (paying out roles) in which medals are paid out when the winning combination is established. These small roles 3 to 5 are also referred to as "first bell small roles". As shown in FIG. 8, when the three sets of the above "bell" symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, one type of first bell small combination ("first bell combination 01") is established. In addition, when three sets of "bell" symbols are stopped and displayed on the above-mentioned pseudo line, five types of first bell small combinations ("first bell combination 02" to "first bell combination 06") are displayed. To establish.

In the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4, and the small winning combination 5, the "correct answer pressing order" of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R when stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is set. Therefore, for example, when the small winning combination 3 is won, if the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed in the order of pressing the correct answer set in the small winning combination 3, the effective line L1 or the above-mentioned pseudo A set of three "bell" symbols is stopped and displayed on the line, and the small winning combination 3 is established. If the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are not operated in the order in which the correct answer is pressed when the small winning combination 3 is won, the three "bell" symbols are stopped and displayed on both the effective line L1 and the pseudo line. Therefore, the small role 3 is not established. The same applies to the small winning combination 4 and the small winning combination 5.

Further, the correct answer pressing order set in the small winning combination 3, the correct answer pressing order set in the small winning combination 4, and the correct answer pressing order set in the small winning combination 5 are different from each other. That is, in the correct pressing order set in the small winning combination 3, the left stop button 9L is pressed first, and one of the remaining two stop buttons (middle stop button 9C, right stop button 9R) is pressed second. It is the operation order to operate. In the correct pressing order set in the small winning combination 4, the middle stop button 9C is pressed first, and one of the remaining two stop buttons (left stop button 9L, right stop button 9R) is pressed second. The operation order. In the correct pressing order set in the small winning combination 5, the right stop button 9R is pressed first, and one of the remaining two stop buttons (left stop button 9L, middle stop button 9C) is pressed second. The operation order.

In any of the correct answer pressing orders of the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4, and the small winning combination 5, only the stop button to be pressed first is specified, and the stop button to be operated after the second is not specified. That is, the correct pressing order of the first bell small winning combination is a "three-choice" method in which the player selects only the stop button that stops first from the three stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R.

In the present embodiment, the stop button pressing operation (reel stop operation) that is first performed when all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are rotating is performed after the first stop operation and the first stop operation. The stop operation is called a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is called a third stop operation.

The small winning combination 6, the small winning combination 7, and the small winning combination 8 are gaming roles in which medals are paid out when the winning combination is established. These small roles 6 to 8 are also referred to as "second bell small roles". Further, it is also simply referred to as a "bell small role" together with the above-mentioned first bell small role. As shown in FIG. 8, when the "bell" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "bell" symbol are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 from the left, two types of second bell small combination ("second bell combination"). 01 ”and“ second bell role 02 ”) are established. In addition, when the "bell" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "bell" symbol are stopped and displayed on the above-mentioned pseudo line from the left, 10 types of second bell small roles ("second bell role 03" to "" The second bell role 12 ") is established.

Further, in the small winning combination 6, the small winning combination 7, and the small winning combination 8, the pressing order of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R when stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R is the same as in the small winning combination 3 to 5 described above. (Operation order) is set. Therefore, for example, when the small winning combination 6 is won and the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed according to the pressing order set for the small winning combination 6, the effective line L1 or the pseudo line is displayed. From the left, the "bell" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "bell" symbol are stopped and displayed, and the small winning combination 6 is established. The same applies to the small winning combination 7 and the small winning combination 8.

Further, the push order set for the small winning combination 6, the pushing order set for the small winning combination 7, and the pushing order set for the small winning combination 8 are different from each other. The pressing order set in the small winning combination 6 is an operation order in which the left stop button 9L is pressed as the first stop operation and one of the remaining two stop buttons is pressed as the second stop operation. The pressing order set in the small winning combination 7 is an operation order in which the middle stop button 9C is pressed as the first stop operation and one of the remaining two stop buttons is pressed as the second stop operation. The pressing order set in the small winning combination 8 is an operation order in which the right stop button 9R is pressed as the first stop operation and one of the remaining two stop buttons is pressed as the second stop operation.

In the present embodiment, the small winning combination 7 and the small winning combination 8 are won in duplicate with the small winning combination 3 by the lottery of the gaming combination. Similarly, the small winning combination 4 and the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 8 are won in duplicate, and the small winning combination 5 and the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 7 are won in duplicate. Therefore, when the small winning combination 3 to 8 are won, if the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are pressed in the order of pressing the correct answer of the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 or the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 3 and the small winning combination 3 are pressed. The combination 4 or the small combination 5 will be established. On the other hand, if the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are not pressed in the order of pressing the correct answer of the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 or the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 and the small winning combination 5 are not established. A small winning combination 6, a small winning combination 7 or a small winning combination 8 is established.

The re-game combination is a game combination in which the player can play the next unit game without inserting a medal, although the medal is not paid out when the combination is established. That is, it is a game role that triggers the execution of the above-mentioned automatic bet processing. As shown in FIG. 8, when the three sets of the above "replay" symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1, one type of replay combination ("replay combination 01") is established. Further, when the three sets of "replay" symbols are stopped and displayed on the above-mentioned pseudo line, seven types of replay combinations ("replay combination 02" to "replay combination 08") are established.

In this slot machine 1, the braking time from the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 6L, 6C, 6R is changed in the range of 0 to 190 ms (milliseconds), which is effective. Control is performed on the line L1 so that the combination of symbols according to the winning game combination can be stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the brake is stopped at the shortest braking time (that is, 0 ms), a predetermined number of pull-in minutes (in the present embodiment, a maximum of "4" frames) are displayed from the symbols displayed through the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. Minutes), of the multiple symbols up to the symbol located in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the reel, any symbol can be pulled into the frame of the display windows 5L, 5C, 5R to stop and display it. ing.

In the present embodiment, when both ends of the above-mentioned reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R are connected to form the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R into a cylindrical shape, a plurality of "replays" can be performed on any of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R. "The symbols are arranged every 4 (" 4 "frames). Therefore, a plurality of "replay" symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R without leaving a space (number of frames) larger than the maximum value of the predetermined number of pull-in "4" frames. It will be. Therefore, in the unit game in which the re-game combination is won, the re-game combination can be established without being missed by the pull-in control.

The plurality of "bell" symbols are also arranged every "4" frames on any of the reel tapes 7L, 7C, 7R, like the "replay" symbol. Therefore, in the unit game in which the first bell small winning combination (small winning combination 3, small winning combination 4 or small winning combination 5) is won, the first bell small winning combination can be established without being missed by the pull-in control. ..

However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the first bell small winning combination can be established by the pull-in control only when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are operated in the order of pressing the correct answer. Therefore, in the unit game in which the first bell small combination (and the second bell small combination) is won, the operation of each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is the first stop operation in the correct pressing order of the first bell small combination. If the result is the same, the first bell small winning combination is established by the pull-in control.

In the present embodiment, in the unit game in which the first bell small combination (and the second bell small combination) is won, the operation of each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is the correct answer pressing order of the first bell small combination. If it does not match the first stop operation of, the second bell small winning combination is established by the pull-in control.

As for the "cherry" symbol ("cherry 1" symbol and "cherry 2" symbol), as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of "cherry" symbols are arranged every "4" frames on the middle reel tape 7C. , The left reel tape 7L has only one, and the right reel tape 7R has only three. Therefore, in the unit game in which the cherry small role (small role 1) is won, the player may miss the cherry small role without being able to establish it.

However, since a plurality of "cherry" symbols are attached to the outer peripheral surface of the middle reel 6C without a gap larger than the maximum value ("4" frames) of the predetermined number of pull-in, the middle reel 6C In the unit game in which the second bell small winning combination (small winning combination 6, small winning combination 7 or small winning combination 8) that uses the "cherry" symbol of the above is used as the stop display symbol, the second bell small winning combination is not missed by the pull-in control. It is possible to establish a role.

As shown in FIG. 3, there are three "watermelon" symbols ("watermelon 1" symbol, "watermelon 2" symbol, and "watermelon 3" symbol) on the left reel tape 7L and two on the middle reel tape 7C. Three pieces are arranged on each of the three pieces and the right reel tape 7R. That is, a plurality of "watermelon" symbols are not attached to any of the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R without a gap larger than the maximum value ("4" frames) of the predetermined number of pull-in. .. Therefore, in the unit game in which the watermelon small role (small role 2) is won, the player may miss the watermelon small role without being able to establish it.

In addition, if none of the above-mentioned game combinations is won by lottery, it will be "lost", and no matter when each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R is operated, the pull-in control will be used to control each game combination (small). Combinations of symbols other than the combinations of symbols related to the combination of combination 1 to small combination 8 and replaying combination (in addition, the combination of symbols due to the omission of the cherry small role or the watermelon small role) are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1. .. As shown in FIG. 3, each reel tape 7L, 7C, 7R has an arbitrary "blank" symbol ("blank 1" symbol, "blank 2" symbol, "blank 3" symbol, and "blank 4" symbol. ) Are provided. Therefore, if the result of the lottery is lost, it is possible to use a plurality of types of symbols obtained by adding a "blank" symbol to the above-mentioned "cherry" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, "bell" symbol, and "replay" symbol. , Any combination of symbols except the above stop display symbols is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1.

The game combination determination table shown in FIG. 9 is used for the lottery of various game combinations performed by operating the start lever 8. In this game combination determination table, the number of random numbers corresponding to the winning of the various game combinations described above is shown for each game state. The game combination determination table shown in FIG. 9 is used when the set value is "6" among the plurality of set values.

The set value is a value for setting the magnitude of the profit given to the player. That is, it is a value that defines the degree of advantage for the player. In the present embodiment, the set value of "6" is more advantageous to the player than the set value of "1".

In the present embodiment, the set values are in the order of "1" <"2" <"3" <"4" <"5" <"6", which is advantageous for the player. The description of the game combination determination table used for the set value other than "6" is omitted.

5. Operation of Main Control Board Hereinafter, the main control processes performed in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 38. In the following, first, among the control processes performed on the main control board 60, the main control board timer interrupt process and the main control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 33.

[Main Control Board Timer Interrupt Processing] First, the main control board timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 10 will be described. In the main control board timer interrupt processing, the game control microcomputer 61 presets processing such as reading a signal output according to a game operation by a player, detecting and confirming a signal level, and transmitting various commands. It is executed every fixed time (for example, 1.49 ms). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, a process of saving the register (S101) is performed, and an input port read process (S102) is performed. In the input port reading process (S102), signals input from various sensors, switches, and boards are read and stored, and the signal level is determined.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 performs timer processing (S103) for measuring various timers. In this timer process (S103), when an arbitrary timer is set in the main control process described later, the elapsed time of the timer is measured. Next, the reel rotation drive control process (S104) for controlling the rotation drive of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R is performed using the reel motors 55L, 55C, 55R. Specifically, by controlling the operation of the motors 55L, 55C, 55R for each reel, the rotation of each reel 6L, 6C, 6R can be started, the rotation can be accelerated, the rotation can be maintained at a constant speed, or the rotation can be performed. To stop.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 includes the above-mentioned various display units (credit display unit 21, payout number display unit 22, re-game display lamp 23, insertable display lamp 24, bet number display lamp 25, game start display lamp 26, and the like. The display lamp display process (S105) for managing the display of the special role notification lamp 27, the setting display unit 28, the advantageous section lamp 29, and the stop notification lamp 30L, 30C, 30R) is performed, and each process is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64. The command transmission process (S106) for transmitting the executed command to the sub-control board 70 is performed. Next, the port output process (S107) for performing drive control of the hopper or the like is performed, and the register return process (S108) for returning the saved register is performed to finish this process.

[Main Control Processing] In the main control processing shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 61 first performs a power-on processing (S201) described later. After that, the game start preparation process (S202) is performed. In the game start preparation process (S202), the stack pointer is set and a part of the area of the RAM 64 is initialized. In addition, a process of setting a command related to a set value and a command related to a game state in the RAM 64 is performed. The initialization in a part of the area of the RAM 64 specifically means, for example, turning off the payout number display unit 22 when it is lit, or turning it off when the special combination notification lamp 27 is lit. Is to turn off the lights. Further, the display symbol flag set in step S1203 of the stop display symbol determination process (FIG. 29) described later is cleared to zero, and if the payout flag turned ON in step S1206 is ON, it is turned OFF.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the wait process (S206) by sequentially performing the game state transition process (S203), the bet / start operation acceptance process (S204), and the winning combination determination process (S205), which will be described later. To do. In the wait process (S206), it is determined whether or not a predetermined predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous unit game. Note that the start of the previous unit game is, in the present embodiment, by rotating the reels 6L, 6C, 6R to start the variable display of the symbols attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R. is there. If the specified time has elapsed from the start of the previous unit game, this process ends, but if the specified time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous unit game, until the specified time elapses. stand by. Then, this process ends when the specified time elapses from the start of the previous unit game.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 all have a reel rotation start process (S207), a reel constant speed rotation process (S208), a reel rotation stop process (S209), a stop display symbol determination process (S210), and a medal payout process, which will be described later. (S211), the first RT state processing (S212), and the second RT state processing (S213) are performed in this order. In the main control process, steps S202 to S213 are looped after the power-on process (S201) is performed for the first time.

In the present embodiment, one unit game (game) is a series of processes from the process of step S203 to the process of step S213. That is, the game state transition process (S203) is set as the unit game start process, and then the bet / start operation acceptance process (S204), the winning combination determination process (S205), the wait process (S206), and the reel rotation start process (S207). , Reel constant speed rotation processing (S208), reel rotation stop processing (S209), stop display symbol determination processing (S210), medal payout processing (S211) and first RT state processing (S212) are sequentially performed to perform the second RT state processing. (S213) is completed to end the unit game.

The start process of the unit game (game) is, for example, the process of step S412 of the bet / start operation acceptance process (S204), that is, the process of determining whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated, or the above-mentioned game start process. It may be a preparatory process (S202). Further, for example, a configuration in which the medal payout process (S211) is completed to end the unit game, a configuration in which the reel rotation stop process (S209) is completed to end the unit game, and a stop display symbol determination process (S210) are completed. It may be configured to end the unit game. Further, in the above main control process, the first RT state process (S212) and the second RT state process (S213) are performed after the medal payout process (S211), but these processes are performed before the medal payout process (S211). It may be configured to perform.

[Power-on processing] In the power-on processing (S201) shown in FIG. 12, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the backup is normal by using the checksum value (S251). Specifically, the checksum calculated from the read setting value or the like is compared with the checksum that has already been backed up, and if the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

If it is determined in step S251 that the backup is not normal (NO in S251), the game control microcomputer 61 skips to step S253, which will be described later, but if it is determined in step S251 that the backup is normal (S251). YES), set the backed up settings (S252). As a result, if the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off will be set.

In step S253, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the setting key switch 18 (see FIG. 4) in the slot machine 1 is ON, that is, whether or not the setting key switch 18 is in the setting change mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a signal is output from the setting key detection sensor 18a. If the setting key switch 18 is ON (YES in S253), the setting value operation process (S254) is subsequently performed.

In the set value operation process (S254), the game control microcomputer 61 performs a process of displaying the current set value on the setting display unit 28. Specifically, the setting display unit 28 lights and displays the value (1 to 6) of the current set value. From this display, the person who sets and operates the set value (the setter) can confirm the current set value. The value displayed on the setting display unit 28 is changed and displayed by the reset / setting button 19 pressing operation by the setter. Specifically, each time the reset / setting button 19 is pressed once, the value displayed on the setting display unit 28 is incremented by 1 and displayed. If the reset / setting button 19 is operated once when the displayed value is "6", "1" is displayed.

When the start lever 8 is operated by the setter (YES in S255), the game control microcomputer 61 stores the value displayed on the setting display unit 28 in the RAM 64 as a new setting value (S256).

After that, when the setting key switch 18 is turned off (YES in S257), the game control microcomputer 61 clears the game state flag (described later) stored in the RAM 64 to zero (S258). As a result, the gaming state becomes the default state, that is, the non-RT gaming state. Then, the set value command relating to the information about the set value stored in the RAM 64 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S259), and this process is completed.

If the setting key switch 18 is not ON in step S253 (NO in S253), that is, if the setting key switch 18 is not in the setting change mode, then, whether or not the backup of the game control microcomputer 61 is normal. (S260). If it is determined that the backup is normal (YES in S260), the state of the slot machine 1 is restored to the state before the power was turned off based on the backup data stored in the RAM 64 (S261). End the process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO in S260), error processing is performed when the power is turned on (S262). In the power-on error processing (S262), the fact that the backup is not normal is displayed by using the payout number display unit 22.

[Game state transition process] In the game state transition process (S203) shown in FIG. 13, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second transition flag is ON (S301). The second transition flag is for indicating the transition from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state. This second transition flag is changed from OFF to ON in step S1407 of the first RT state processing (S212).

If the second transition flag is ON in step S301 (YES in S301), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the game state flag to "2" (S302). The game state flag is for indicating the current game state. As shown in the table in the figure, when the game state flag is "0", it means that the current game state is a non-RT game state. When the game state flag is "1", it means that the current game state is the first RT game state. When the game state flag is "2", it means that the current game state is the second RT game state. By executing step S304, the gaming state is set to the second RT gaming state.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the second RT start flag for indicating the start of the second RT game state (S303), and turns on the second RT game number counter (S304). The second RT game number counter is for measuring the number of games in a series of second RT game states.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the second transition flag (S305), and determines whether or not the lighting mode of the advantageous section lamp 29 is turned off (S306). If the advantageous section lamp 29 is not turned off (NO in S306), this process ends, but if the advantageous section lamp 29 is turned off (YES in S306), the advantageous section lamp 29 is turned on (S307). As a result, the player is notified that he / she is in an advantageous section.

If the second transition flag is not ON in step S301 (NO in S301), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the first transition flag is ON (S308). The first transition flag is for indicating the transition from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state. This first transition flag is changed from OFF to ON in step S510 of the winning combination determination process (S205) or step S1556 of the extension process (S1550).

If the first transition flag is ON in step S308 (YES in S308), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the game state flag to "1" (S309). As a result, the gaming state is set to the first RT gaming state.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 performs a mode selection process (S350) described later, turns off the second transition flag (S310), and executes an activated game number selection process (S360) described later. Further, it is determined whether or not the first integration counter is OFF (S311). The first integration counter is for measuring a series of first RT gaming states and second RT gaming states, that is, the total number of games (total number of games) over an advantageous section currently in progress.

If the first integration counter is not OFF (NO in S311), this process ends, but if the first integration counter is OFF (YES in S311), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the first integration counter (NO in S311). (Start) (S312), and turn on (Start) the second integration counter (S313). The second integration counter is for measuring the total of the net increase (difference number) of medals acquired by the player over a series of first RT game states and second RT game states, that is, the advantageous section currently in progress. is there. Therefore, the value of the second integration counter is the total value of the net increase (difference number) of medals acquired by the player over the advantageous section currently in progress.

If the first transition flag is not ON in step S308 (NO in S308), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the third transition flag is ON (S314). The third transition flag is for indicating the transition from the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state to the non-RT gaming state. This third transition flag is changed from OFF to ON in step S1454 of the advantageous section continuation determination process (S1402) or step S1510 of the second RT state process (S213).

If the third transition flag is not ON in step S314 (NO in S314), this process ends, but if the third transition flag is ON (YES in S314), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the game status flag to "". Change to "0" (S315). As a result, the gaming state is set to the non-RT gaming state.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the third transition flag (S316) and changes the mode flag to "0" (S380). The mode flag will be described later.

Further, in the game control microcomputer 61, the first integration counter is turned off (S317), and the second integration counter is also turned off (S318). Then, it is determined whether or not the lighting mode of the advantageous section lamp 29 is lit (S319). If the advantageous section lamp 29 is not lit (NO in S319), this process ends, but if the advantageous section lamp 29 is lit (YES in S319), the advantageous section lamp 29 is turned off (S320). As a result, the player is notified that the advantageous section has ended and that the non-RT gaming state (normal section) has been set.

[Mode selection process] The mode selection process is a process for selecting (determining) a game mode as the game state shifts from the non-RT game state to the first RT game state.

In the mode selection process (S350) shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the mode flag is “0” (S351). The mode flag is a flag for indicating whether or not the game mode is set at the present time, and if it is set, its type. As shown in the table in the figure, when the mode flag is "0", it means that the game mode is not set at the present time. In the present embodiment, the game mode is not set (“mode not selected”) when the game state is the non-RT game state. Further, when the mode flag is "1", it means that the game mode being set is "mode A". When the mode flag is "2", it means that the game mode being set is "mode B".

When the value of the mode flag is not "0 (mode not selected)" (NO in S351), that is, when the value of the mode flag is "2 (mode B)", this process ends. In the present embodiment, in addition to the transition of the gaming state from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state, when the game mode being set is "mode B", the gaming state is also changed from the second RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state. May migrate. In that case, the already set game mode (“mode B”) is not selected (determined) again. As a result, the mode selection process is completed without changing the game mode (mode B) being set as the game state shifts from the second RT game state to the first RT game state.

On the other hand, when the value of the mode flag is "0" (YES in S351), the game mode is determined with reference to the mode selection table shown in FIG. 15 (S352). In this embodiment, the mode A fraction rate (probability) is "70%" and the mode B fraction rate is "30%" (see FIG. 15). Therefore, when the gaming state shifts from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state, the gaming mode is more likely to be set to mode A than mode B.

Next, if the determined game mode is "mode A" (YES in S353), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the value of the mode flag from "0 (mode not selected)" to "1" (S354). ) Finish this process. As a result, the game mode is set to mode A.

On the other hand, if the determined game mode is "mode B" (NO in S353), the value of the mode flag is changed from "0" to "2" (S355). As a result, the game mode is set to mode B.

[Activated game number selection process] The activated game number selection process is a process for selecting (determining) the "activated game number". The number of activated games is the number of games from the transition of the gaming state to the first RT gaming state to the transition to the second RT gaming state. That is, it is the number of games from the transition to the first RT game state to the start of execution of ART (AT).

The number of activated games of this embodiment is a value obtained by adding the "number of additional games" to the "number of standard games". That is, the number of activated games is determined in two stages. Both the "reference number of games" and the "additional number of games" are different for each game mode.

In the activation game number selection process (S360) shown in FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the mode flag is “1” (S361). When the mode flag is "1" (YES in S361), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the mode A first activated game number selection table shown in FIG. 17 (A) and refers to the "reference game" of the activated game number. Determine the "number" (S362), determine the "additional number of games" of the activated games by referring to the second activated game number selection table for mode A shown in FIG. 17 (B) (S363), and perform the steps described later. Proceed to S366.

According to FIG. 17 (A), in the mode A, the types of reference game numbers that can be selected are "10 types", and according to FIG. 17 (B), the types of additional games that can be selected are "100 types". ". Further, among the reference game numbers that can be selected in the mode A, the minimum number is "1" and the maximum number is "901" (see FIG. 17 (A)). Further, among the number of additional games that can be selected, the smallest one is "0" and the largest one is "99" (see FIG. 17B). As described above, in the present embodiment, an integer in the range of "1" to "1000" can be selected as the number of activated games in the case of mode A.

Further, regarding the reference number of games in the case of mode A, in the present embodiment, the first activated game number selection table for mode A differs depending on the set value (see FIG. 17 (A)). Specifically, for example, when the set value is "6", the smaller the reference number of games is, the easier it is to select, and when the set value is "1", conversely, the larger the reference number of games is. It is easy to select (see FIG. 17 (A)).

On the other hand, according to FIG. 17B, the number of additional games of the present embodiment can be uniformly selected from "0" to "99" regardless of the set value.

When the mode flag is not "1" in step S361 of FIG. 16 (NO in S361), that is, when the mode flag is "2", the game control microcomputer 61 is in mode B shown in FIG. 18 (A). The "reference number of games" is determined with reference to the first activation game number selection table for mode (S364), and the "additional game number" is determined with reference to the second activation game number selection table for mode B shown in FIG. 18 (B). Is determined (S365), and the process proceeds to step S366 described later.

According to FIG. 18 (A), in the mode B, the types of reference game numbers that can be selected are "6 types", and according to FIG. 18 (B), the types of additional games that can be selected are "16 types". ". Further, in the case of mode B, among the selectable reference game numbers, the minimum one is "1" and the maximum one is "81" (see FIG. 18 (A)). Further, among the number of additional games that can be selected, the smallest one is "0" and the largest one is "15" (see FIG. 18B). As described above, in the present embodiment, an integer in the range of "1" to "96" can be selected as the number of activated games in the case of mode B.

In the present embodiment, the number of activated games in the case of mode A is an integer in the range from "1" to the maximum value ("96") of the number of activated games that can be selected in the case of mode B, and thereafter. An integer in the range of "97" to "1000" can also be selected. That is, as the number of activated games in the case of mode A, an integer exceeding the maximum value (“96”) in the case of mode B can be selected. On the other hand, as the number of activated games in the case of mode B, an integer up to "96" (a positive integer) can be selected at most. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to select a smaller number of activated games in mode B than in mode A.

Further, regarding the reference number of games, in the present embodiment, the first activated game number selection table for mode B differs depending on the set value (see FIG. 18 (A)). Specifically, for example, when the set value is "6", "33" cannot be selected as the reference number of games, but when the set value is "1", "33" can be selected (). See FIG. 18 (A)). Therefore, after the execution of the second RT gaming state, if the number of games other than "33" to "48" is changed to the second RT gaming state again while the advantageous section lamp 29 is lit, the set value is "6". You can make the player expect that there may be.

On the other hand, according to FIG. 18B, the number of additional games of the present embodiment can be selected from "0" to "15" regardless of the set value.

In step S366 of FIG. 16, the game control microcomputer 61 calculates the number of first activated games. The number of first activated games is a value obtained by adding the reference number of games determined in step S362 (or step S364) and the number of additional games determined in step S363 (or step S365).

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 calculates the number of determination games. The number of games for determination is for use in steps S368 and S369 described later. That is, after that, when the gaming state shifts to the second RT gaming state before the condition L is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the condition L is satisfied before the condition C is satisfied during the setting of the second RT gaming state. Is for. The number of games for determination is a value obtained by adding the number of first activated games calculated in step S366 and the value of the first integration counter at the present time. That is, the number of games for determination is from the start of the advantageous section currently in progress to the transition of the game state from the first RT game state to the second RT game state through a unit game (game) corresponding to the number of first activated games. Corresponds to the total number of games (total number of games).

The game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the calculated number of determination games is smaller than the upper limit number of games (“1500”) (S368). That is, before the total number of games in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit of the number of games, it is determined whether or not the game state shifts to the second RT game state after executing the unit games corresponding to the number of the first activated games. That is, it is determined whether ART (AT) is activated before the total number of games in the advantageous section reaches the maximum number of games.

When it is determined that the number of judgment games is smaller than the upper limit number of games (YES in S368), then the calculated number of judgment games is the corrected number of games (“1471” in this embodiment) in the game control microcomputer 61. Determine if it exceeds (S369). The corrected number of games is a value obtained by subtracting the specific number of games (“30”) from the maximum number of games and adding “1”. Therefore, in step S369, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the condition L is satisfied before the condition C is satisfied during the setting of the second RT game state to be shifted. That is, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section ends in the middle of ART (AT) (specifically, the total number of games in the advantageous section reaches the upper limit number of games).

When it is determined that the number of determination games exceeds the number of corrected games (YES in S369), the game control microcomputer 61 subsequently calculates the number of second activated games (S370). The number of second activated games is a value obtained by subtracting the value of the first integration counter at the present time from the number of corrected games. This value corresponds to the number of games from the present time to the "1471 (equivalent to the number of corrected games)" game in the advantageous section currently in progress.

By the way, the value obtained by adding the value of the first integration counter at the present time to the number of second activation games is "1471" which is the same as the number of correction games ("second activation game number" + "current first integration counter". Value "=" 1471 "). On the other hand, since the number of second activated games is calculated in the process of step S370 when YES in step S369, the number of judgment games at this time is larger than the number of correction games (“1471”) (“judgment game”). Number ">" 1471 "). This determination game number is a value obtained by adding the value of the first integration counter at the present time to the first activation game number as described above (“determination game number” = “first activation game number” + “current time”. The value of the first integration counter in "). Therefore, in step S370, the number of second activated games, which is smaller than the number of first activated games, is calculated.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second activated game number calculated in step S370 in the activated game number counter (S371). The activated game number counter is for subtracting (counting down) the number of games from the first RT game state to the second RT game state. By setting the number of second activated games in the number of activated games counter, the next second RT game state is the "1471" game in the advantageous section currently in progress after the game for the number of second activated games from the present time. Will be set to.

As a result, the "1500" game in the advantageous section becomes the last unit game (game) of the specific number of games ("30") in the second RT game state. That is, the final game in the advantageous section and the final game in the second RT gaming state are the same unit game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling that the second RT gaming state has ended in the middle with the end of the advantageous section. That is, it is possible to cause the player to execute the second RT game state up to the unit game of a specific number of games, and it is possible to prevent the player from having frustration. That is, it is possible to prevent the player enjoying the second RT gaming state from feeling indigestion.

When the game control microcomputer 61 determines in step S368 that the number of judgment games is not smaller than the upper limit number of games (NO in S368), and in step S369 above, the number of judgment games is corrected. If it is determined that the number does not exceed (NO in S369), the number of first activated games calculated in step S366 is set in the activated game number counter (S372).

[Bet / Start Operation Acceptance Process] In the bet / start operation acceptance process (S204) shown in FIG. 19, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the number of game startable sheets according to the current game state (S401). In the present embodiment, as described above, the number of games that can be started is set to "3" regardless of the game state. As a result, the operation of the start lever 8 becomes effective only when the number of bets is set to "3". Next, it is determined whether or not the automatic bet flag is ON (S402). The automatic bet flag is for executing automatic bet processing. This automatic bet flag is turned on in the process of step S1205 of the stop display symbol determination process (S210) described later.

If the automatic bet flag is ON (YES in S402), automatic bet processing (S403) is performed. Specifically, "3" is set for the number of bets. After that, the bet command regarding the number of bets is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S404), the automatic bet flag is turned off (S405), and the process proceeds to step S412.

On the other hand, when the automatic bet flag is not ON (NO in S402), that is, when the automatic bet flag is OFF, the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 or each bet button (MAX bet button 11, 1 bet). It is determined whether or not the button 12) has been pressed (S406). If there is an operation to insert a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 or an operation to press each bet button (YES in S406), a bet command related to the insertion operation or the pressing operation is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S407). ), Proceed to step S408.

In step S408, it is determined whether or not the current bet number (bet number) has reached the game startable number (“3”). If the current number of bets has not reached the number of bets that can be started (NO in S408), the process returns to step S406. That is, if the current number of bets has not reached the number of bets that can be started in the game, the operation of the start lever 8 is not effective.

On the other hand, if the current number of bets has reached the number of bets that can be started in the game (YES in S408), the number of bets at that time is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 (S409). As a result, the value set in the storage area (specifically, "3") is set in the number of bets (number of bets).

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the above-mentioned second integration counter is ON (operating) (S410). If the second integration counter is not ON (NO in S410), that is, if the second integration counter is OFF, the process proceeds to step S412 described later, but if the second integration counter is ON (starting) (YES in S410). ), Subtract the number of bets (“3”) from the value of the second integration counter (S411). As a result, the net increase number (difference number) acquired by the player during the advantageous section can be measured by the second integration counter.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated (S412). If the start lever 8 is operated (YES in S412), a start command indicating that the start lever 8 has been operated is set in the output buffer (S413).

[Winning combination determination process] In the winning combination determination process (S205) shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 61 first extracts a random number value for determining the winning of the game combination (S501). Specifically, a random number value is extracted from the range of "0" to "65535" by a random number generator and a sampling circuit (not shown), and the extracted random number value is stored in the random number value storage area of the RAM 64.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the game combination determination table (FIG. 9) according to the value of the game state flag (S502). In step S304, the game combination determination table corresponding to the set value stored in the RAM 64 is referred to. Then, based on the above random value stored in the RAM 64 and the game combination determination table, it is determined whether or not any of the game combinations has been won (S503).

If you have not won the game (NO in S503), that is, if you have lost, proceed to step S514 described later, but if you have won the game (YES in S503), depending on the winning game. Turn on the winning flag (S504). After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state flag is "2" (S506). If the value of the game status flag is other than "2" (NO in S506), the process proceeds to step S508, but if the value of the game status flag is "2" (YES in S506), the main notification process (S507) described later. I do.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the game state flag is “0” (S508). If the value of the game status flag is other than "0" (NO in S508), the process proceeds to step S514 described later, but if the value of the game status flag is "0" (YES in S508), then small wins 1 to 1 It is determined whether or not the winning flag of any of the small winning combinations 8 is ON (S509). As described above, the winning of any of the small winning combinations 1 to 8 corresponds to the condition (condition A1 or condition A2) in which the gaming state shifts from the non-RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state. Therefore, if the winning flag of any of the small wins 1 to 8 is not ON (NO in S509), the process proceeds to step S514, but the winning flag of any of the small wins 1 to 8 is the winning flag. If is ON (YES in S509), the first migration flag is turned ON (S510). As a result, in the next unit game (next game), the non-RT game state is changed to the first RT game state. That is, the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section.

In step S514, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a command (combation determination result command) related to the game combination in which the winning flag is ON, based on the winning flag set to ON in step S504. After that, this process is completed.

[Main notification process] In the main notification process (S507) shown in FIG. 21, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether the winning flag of the small winning combination 1 or the small winning combination 2 is ON (S601). If neither the winning flag of the small winning combination 1 nor the winning flag of the small winning combination 2 is ON (NO in S601), the process proceeds to step S603, but if the winning flag of the small winning combination 1 or the small winning combination 2 is ON (YES in S601). , Of the special role notification lamps 27, the lamp of the game combination corresponding to the winning flag that is ON is turned on (S602), and this process is completed.

In step S603, it is determined whether or not the winning flags of the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 7, and the small winning combination 8 are ON. If the winning flags of the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 7 and the small winning combination 8 are ON (YES in S603), the left stop notification lamp 30L of the three stop notification lamps 30L, 30C and 30R is turned on (S604). As a result, only the left stop notification lamp 30L of the three stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is lit during the fluctuation display of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

If the winning flags of the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 7 and the small winning combination 8 are not ON (NO in S603), then it is determined whether or not the winning flags of the small winning combination 4, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 8 are ON. (S605). If the winning flags of the small winning combination 4, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 8 are ON (YES in S605), the middle stop notification lamp 30C among the three stop notification lamps 30L, 30C and 30R is turned on (S606). As a result, only the middle stop notification lamp 30C out of the three stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is lit during the fluctuation display of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

If the winning flags of the small winning combination 4, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 8 are not ON (NO in S605), then it is determined whether or not the winning flags of the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 7 are ON (NO). S607). If the winning flags of the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 7 are not ON (NO in S607), this process ends, but if the winning flags of the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 7 are ON. (YES in S607) The right stop notification lamp 30R out of the three stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R is turned on (S608). As a result, only the right stop notification lamp 30R of the three stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R is lit during the fluctuation display of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R.

[Reel rotation start processing] In the reel rotation start processing (S207) shown in FIG. 22, the game control microcomputer 61 invalidates the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R (S701), and the rotation start control processing described later. (S702) is performed. It is possible to prevent the rotation start control process (S702) from being hindered by disabling the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R.

[Rotation start control process] In the rotation start control process (S702) shown in FIG. 23, the game control microcomputer 61 first starts the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, and 6R (S751). As a result, the variable display of the symbols of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started. In the present embodiment, after setting "4.1 seconds" as the predetermined predetermined time described above, the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is started.

Next, it is determined whether or not the right reel 6R is already rotating (S752). If the right reel 6R is already rotating (YES in S752), it is determined whether or not the right reel rotation start flag indicating the start of rotation of the right reel 6R is ON (S753). If it is not ON (NO in S753), that is, if the right reel rotation start flag is OFF, turn on the right reel rotation start flag (S754) and issue a right reel rotation start command indicating the start of rotation of the right reel 6R. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S755), and the process proceeds to step S756.

If the right reel 6R has not yet rotated in step S752 (NO in S752), the processes of steps S753 to S755 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S756. If the right reel rotation start flag is ON in step S753 (YES in S753), the processes of steps S754 and S755 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S756.

In steps S756 to S759, the middle reel 6C is performed, and in steps S760 to S763, the left reel 6L is subjected to almost the same processing as in steps S752 to S755 described above. That is, in step S756, it is determined whether or not the middle reel 6C is already rotating, and if the middle reel 6C is already rotating (YES in S756), the middle reel rotation start indicating the start of rotation of the middle reel 6C is indicated. Determine if the flag is ON (S757). If it is not ON (NO in S757), that is, if the middle reel rotation start flag is OFF, the middle reel rotation start flag is turned ON (S758), and the middle reel rotation start command indicating the start of rotation of the middle reel 6C is issued to RAM 64. Set in the output buffer of (S759), and proceed to step S760.

If the middle reel 6C has not yet rotated in step S756 (NO in S756), the processes of steps S757 to S759 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S760. If the middle reel rotation start flag is ON in step S757 (YES in S757), the processes of steps S758 and S759 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S760.

Further, in step S760, it is determined whether or not the left reel 6L is already rotating, and if the left reel 6L is already rotating (YES in S760), the left reel rotation start indicating the start of rotation of the left reel 6L is started. Determine if the flag is ON (S761). If it is not ON (NO in S761), that is, if the left reel rotation start flag is OFF, the left reel rotation start flag is turned ON (S762), and the left reel rotation start command indicating the start of rotation of the left reel 6L is issued to RAM 64. Set in the output buffer of (S763), and proceed to step S764.

If the left reel 6L has not yet rotated in step S760 (NO in S760), the processes of steps S761 to S763 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S764. If the left reel rotation start flag is ON in step S761 (YES in S761), the processes of steps S762 and S763 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S764.

In step S764, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are already rotating. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the rotation start flags of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are all ON. If all reels 6L, 6C, 6R have already rotated (YES in S764), the reel rotation start flag for all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is turned off (S765), and this process ends. On the other hand, if any of the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R has not yet rotated (NO in S764), that is, if at least one of the rotation start flags is not ON, the process returns to step S752.

[Reel constant speed rotation processing] In the reel constant speed rotation processing (S208) shown in FIG. 24, the game control microcomputer 61 first accelerates each reel 6L, 6C, 6R that has started rotation so as to reach a predetermined rotation speed. Acceleration processing (S801) is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating at a constant speed at a predetermined speed (S802), and if it is determined that the reels are not rotating at a constant speed (NO in S802), the above step S801. Return to and perform acceleration processing again.

On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels 6L, 6C, 6R are rotating at a constant speed (YES in S802), it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned second RT start flag is ON (S803). If the 2nd RT start flag is not ON (NO in S803), this processing ends, but if the 2nd RT start flag is ON (YES in S803), the opening reel processing (S804) described later is performed and the 2nd RT start flag is performed. Is turned off (S805) to end this process.

[Opening Reel Processing] The opening reel processing (S804) and the opening in the first unit game shifted to the second RT gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. The opening reel processing (S804) means that when the reels 6L, 6C, 6R start rotating in the first unit game (first game) in which the gaming state shifts from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state, these reels 6L, 6C, This is a process for executing the opening using 6R. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), an opening in which three sets of "Red Seven" symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 for a specific stop period ("3 seconds" in this embodiment). This is the process to be executed. That is, it is a process of temporarily stopping the reels 6L, 6C, 6R and automatically executing the so-called "pseudo-bonus" opening.

In the opening reel process (S804) shown in FIG. 25, the game control microcomputer 61 stops the reels 6L, 6C, 6R used for the opening in a normal mode (S851).

The opening when the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped in the normal mode will be described with reference to FIG. In the case of the normal mode, the game control microcomputer 61 starts the execution of the opening at the timing TA1 when all the reels 6L, 6C, and 6R shown in FIG. 26A are rotated at a constant speed. Then, as shown in FIG. 26B, the game control microcomputer 61 first stops the "red seven" symbol of the left reel 6L of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R on the effective line L1. In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 detects where the reel reference position of the left reel 6L at the timing TA1 (for example, the position of the frame number “1” shown in FIG. 3) is. Then, based on the detection result, after rotating the left reel 6L twice from the timing TA1, the reel so that the "red seven" symbol stops as the middle symbol of the left reel 6L visible from the left display window 5L. The execution control of the motor 55L is performed. As a result, the "Red Seven" symbol on the left reel 6L stops on the effective line L1 at the timing TA2 (see FIG. 26B). Timing TA2 is the time required for rotation for two laps, and the rotational movement from the position of the "red seven" symbol at the time of timing TA1 to the position of the middle symbol of the left reel 6L seen from the left display window 5L. The time required is the timing elapsed from the timing TA1.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 26C, the game control microcomputer 61 stops the "red seven" symbol on the left reel 6L on the effective line L1, and then of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R. The "Red Seven" symbol on the middle reel 6C is stopped on the effective line L1. In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 detects where the reel reference position of the middle reel 6C in the timing TA2 is. Then, based on the detection result, the middle reel 6C is rotated twice from the timing TA2, and then the "Red Seven" symbol is stopped as the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C visible from the middle display window 5C. Execution control of the reel motor 55C is performed. As a result, the "red seven" symbol on the middle reel 6C stops on the effective line L1 at the timing TA3 (see FIG. 26C). Timing TA3 is the time required for rotation for two laps, and the rotational movement from the position of the "red seven" symbol at the time of timing TA2 to the position of the middle symbol of the middle reel 6C seen from the middle display window 5C. The time required is the timing elapsed from the timing TA2.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), the game control microcomputer 61 stops the "Red Seven" symbol on the middle reel 6C on the effective line L1, and then stops the "Red Seven" symbol on the remaining right reel 6R. Is stopped on the effective line L1. In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 61 detects where the reel reference position of the right reel 6R in the timing TA3 is. Then, based on the detection result, after rotating the right reel 6R twice from the timing TA3, the "red seven" symbol is stopped as the middle symbol of the right reel 6R that can be seen from the right display window 5R. , Controls the execution of the reel motor 55R. As a result, the "Red Seven" symbol on the right reel 6R stops on the effective line L1 at the timing TA4 (see FIG. 26 (D)). Timing TA4 is the time required for rotation for two laps, and the rotational movement from the position of the "red seven" symbol at the time of timing TA3 to the position of the middle symbol of the right reel 6R seen from the right display window 5R. The time required is the timing elapsed from the timing TA3.

The game control microcomputer 61 stops and displays three sets of "Red Seven" symbols on the effective line L1 for a specific stop period ("3 seconds") from the timing TA4. As a result, the player can grasp that the game state has shifted to the second RT game state, and that the "pseudo-bonus" in which the ART (AT) is set has started over the execution of a predetermined number of games. ..

The game control microcomputer 61 starts rotating the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R at the timing TA5 when the specific stop period has elapsed from the timing TA4. As a result, the opening in the normal mode is completed.

Returning to FIG. 25, the game control microcomputer 61 stops the reels 6L, 6C, 6R used for the opening in the above-mentioned normal mode, and then stops the reels 6L, 6C, 6R for a predetermined period (the above-mentioned specific stop period). Determines if has passed (S852). When the specific stop period has elapsed from the stop (YES in S852), the rotation start control process (S702) described above is executed. As a result, the rotation of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R starts after the lapse of the specific stop period. Further, the acceleration process (S801) and step S802 described above are performed to rotate all reels 6L, 6C, and 6R at a constant speed.

[Reel rotation stop processing] In the reel rotation stop processing (S209) shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 61 first enables the pressing operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R (S901). As a result, when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated, the reels 6L, 6C, 6R can be stopped rotating correspondingly.

Next, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R have been pressed (S902). If the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated (YES in S902), the process proceeds to the stop control process (S903) described later, and if the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is being rotationally driven, the operation proceeds. The stop control of the reel is performed.

In step S904, it is determined whether or not the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R are lit. In the present embodiment, as described above, regarding the first stop operation in the correct answer pressing order of the first bell small combination, which stop button should be operated in the first stop operation using the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R. It is configured to notify what is happening. Therefore, after the first stop operation is performed, the lit stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R are turned off to end the notification regarding the first stop operation in the correct pressing order. Therefore, if the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, and 30R are not lit (NO in S904), that is, if they are off, the process proceeds to step S906 as it is, but if they are lit (in S904). YES), turn off the lit stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R (S905), and proceed to step S906.

In step S906, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped. If the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is not stopped (NO in S906), that is, if even one of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is rotating, the process returns to step S902. On the other hand, when the rotation of all reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped (YES in S906), all the SB operation flags turned ON in steps S953, S960, S966 of the stop control process (S903) described later are all set. Turn it off (S907) to finish this process.

[Stop control process] The stop control process (S903) shown in FIG. 28 is a process performed on the stop button that has been pressed among the three stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R. The game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the stop button for which the pressing operation was performed immediately before the main process is the left stop button 9L (S951). If the left stop button is 9L (YES in S951), it is determined whether the left SB operation flag is ON (S952). When the left SB operation flag is ON, it means that the operation of the left stop button 9L has already been performed to stop the fluctuation of the left reel 6L. If the left SB operation flag is ON (YES in S952), this process ends, but if it is not ON (NO in S952), that is, if the left SB operation flag is OFF, the left SB operation flag is turned ON. (S953), the left SB operation command relating to the operation of the left stop button 9L is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S954), and the process proceeds to step S955.

In step S955, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the left reel 6L is performed. Specifically, based on the game combination in which the winning flag is ON and the operation timing (timing when the operation is accepted) of the left stop button 9L, the execution control of the reel motor 55L including the above-mentioned pull-in control is performed to the left. Stop the reel 6L.

As soon as the rotation of the left reel 6L is stopped (YES in S956), the left reel rotation stop command regarding the rotation stop of the left reel 6L is set (S957), and this process is completed.

On the other hand, if the stopped button operated in step S951 is not the left stop button 9L (NO in S951), the process proceeds to step S958.

The processes of steps S958 to S964 are processes related to the middle stop button 9C of the middle reel 6C. That is, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines in step S958 whether or not the stop button for which the pressing operation was performed immediately before this process is the middle stop button 9C. If the middle stop button 9C is used (YES in S958), it is determined whether the middle SB operation flag is ON (S959). When the middle SB operation flag is ON, it means that the operation of the middle stop button 9C has already been performed to stop the fluctuation of the middle reel 6C. If the middle SB operation flag is ON (YES in S959), this process ends, but if it is not ON (NO in S959), that is, if the middle SB operation flag is OFF, the SB operation flag is turned ON. (S960), the middle SB operation command regarding the operation of the middle stop button 9C is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S961), and the process proceeds to step S962.

In step S962, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the middle reel 6C is performed. Specifically, based on the game combination in which the winning flag is ON and the operation timing (timing when the operation is accepted) of the middle stop button 9C, the execution control of the reel motor 55C including the above-mentioned pull-in control is performed. Stop the reel 6C.

As soon as the rotation of the middle reel 6C is stopped (YES in S963), the middle reel rotation stop command regarding the rotation stop of the middle reel 6C is set (S964), and this process is completed.

On the other hand, if the stopped button operated in step S958 is not the middle stop button 9C (NO in S958), the process proceeds to step S965 to perform the process related to the right stop button 9R.

The processes of steps S965 to S970 are the processes related to the right stop button 9R of the right reel 6R. That is, first, in step S965, it is determined whether or not the right SB operation flag indicating that the operation of the right stop button 9R has already been performed in order to stop the right reel 6R is ON. If the right SB operation flag is ON (YES in S965), this process ends, but if it is not ON (NO in S965), that is, if the right SB operation flag is OFF, the right SB operation flag is turned ON. (S966), the right SB operation command regarding the operation of the right stop button 9R is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S967), and the process proceeds to step S968.

In step S968, the symbol combination rotation stop control of the right reel 6R is performed. Specifically, based on the game combination in which the winning flag is ON and the operation timing (timing when the operation is accepted) of the right stop button 9R, the execution control of the reel motor 55R including the above-mentioned pull-in control is performed to the right. Stop the reel 6R.

As soon as the rotation of the right reel 6R is stopped (YES in S969), the right reel rotation stop command regarding the rotation stop of the right reel 6R is set (S970), and this process is completed.

[Stop display symbol determination process] In the stop display symbol determination process (S210) shown in FIG. 29, the game control microcomputer 61 first confirms the stop display symbol that is stopped and displayed in the frame of the display windows 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the information is stored in the RAM 64 (S1201). Next, based on the stop display symbol, it is determined whether or not there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the game combination on the effective line L1 (S1202).

If there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the game combination on the effective line L1 (YES in S1202), it means that the game combination corresponding to the symbol has been established. Set the display symbol flag to indicate (S1203). The values of the display symbol flags according to the game combination are as shown in FIG. As described above, the display symbol flag is cleared to zero in the game start preparation process (S202) of the main control process (FIG. 11).

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the display symbol flag is "20" (S1204). That is, it is determined whether or not the established game combination is a re-game combination.

If the re-game combination is established, automatic betting processing is performed in the next unit game. Therefore, if the value of the display symbol flag is "20" (YES in S1204), the automatic bet flag is turned ON (S1205), and the process proceeds to step S1207. On the other hand, if the value of the display symbol flag is not "20" (NO in S1204), the established game combination corresponds to a game combination with payout (one of small combination 1 to small combination 8). Therefore, the payout flag is turned ON (S1206), and the process proceeds to step S1207.

If the game control microcomputer 61 does not have a combination of symbols corresponding to the game combination on the effective line L1 (NO in S1202), the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to step S1207 without setting the display symbol flag in the unit game.

In step S1207, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the winning flags corresponding to all the game combinations. Then, the stop display symbol command related to the stop display symbol is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S1208), and this process is completed.

[Medal payout process] In the medal payout process (S211) shown in FIG. 30, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the payout flag is ON (S1301). If the payout flag is not ON (NO in S1301), this process ends, but if it is ON (YES in S1301), the payout number command regarding the number of medals to be paid out is issued to RAM64 based on the value of the display symbol flag. Set in the output buffer (S1302). Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the credit function is enabled (S1303).

If the credit function is not enabled (NO on S1303), that is, if the credit function is disabled, proceed to step S1307, but if it is enabled (YES on S1303), for game control. The microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of medals paid out exceeds the creditable upper limit value (“50” in this embodiment) (S1304). If the upper limit is not exceeded (NO in S1304), that is, if the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of medals paid out is less than or equal to the upper limit, the number of medals paid out is indicated by the credit display unit 21. (S1305), and the process proceeds to step S1309.

On the other hand, if the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of medals paid out exceeds the upper limit (“50”) (YES in S1304), the number of virtual medals shown in the credit display unit 21 is up to the upper limit. The addition is displayed (S1306), and the process proceeds to step S1307.

In step S1307, the game control microcomputer 61 pays out medals from the medal payout outlet 38. If the credit function is disabled, the same number of medals as the number of medals to be paid out will be paid out. On the other hand, when the credit function is enabled, medals exceeding "50" out of the sum of the number of virtual medals and the number of medals to be paid out are paid out. Then, as soon as the payout is completed (YES in S1308), the process proceeds to step S1309.

In step S1309, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the game state flag is other than 0. That is, it is determined whether the current gaming state is the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state corresponding to the advantageous section. If the value of the game state flag is not other than "0" (NO in S1309), that is, if the game state is a non-RT game state, the process proceeds to step S1311 as it is, but if the value of the game state flag is other than "0" (YES in S1309), that is, if the gaming state is the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state, the number of payouts is added to the value of the second integration counter described above, and the process proceeds to step S1311 (S1310).

In step S1311, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a payout end command indicating that the payout of medals has been completed. After that, this process ends.

[First RT State Processing] In the first RT state processing (S212) shown in FIG. 31, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the game state flag is "1" (S1401). If the value of the game status flag is not "1" (NO in S1401), that is, if the value of the game status flag is "0" or "2", this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the game state flag is "1" (YES in S1401), that is, when the game state is the first RT game state, the advantageous section continuation determination process (S1402) described later is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned third transition flag is ON (S1403).

If the third transition flag is ON (YES in S1403), the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first RT forced termination command indicating that the first RT gaming state ends with the end of the advantageous section (S1404). ), Finish this process.

On the other hand, if the third transition flag is not ON (NO in S1403), the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts (decrements) "1" from the value of the activated game number counter being activated (S1405). This makes it possible to subtract the game amount from the number of activated games.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the activated game number counter is "0" (S1406). Specifically, it is determined whether or not to shift to the second RT game state in the next unit game (next game). If the value of the activated game counter is not "0" (NO in S1406), this process ends, but if the value of the activated game counter is "0" (YES in S1406), the second transition flag is turned ON. (S1407). As a result, in the next unit game, the state is changed from the first RT game state to the second RT game state. Unless the condition L is satisfied, the advantageous section is continued as it is.

[Advantageous section continuation determination process] In the advantageous section continuation determination process (S1402) shown in FIG. 32, the game control microcomputer 61 adds (increments) "1" to the value of the first integration counter described above (S1451). As a result, the total number of games over a series of advantageous sections including the unit game is measured.

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the first integration counter is the same as the upper limit number of games (“1500” in this embodiment) (S1452). If the value of the first integration counter is not the same as the maximum number of games (NO in S1452), then it is determined whether the value of the second integration counter exceeds the maximum number of cards (“2400” in this embodiment). (S1453). If the value of the second integration counter does not exceed the upper limit number of sheets (NO in S1453), that is, if the value of the second integration counter is less than or equal to the upper limit number of sheets, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the first integration counter is the same as the maximum number of games (YES in S1452), or if the value of the second integration counter exceeds the maximum number of cards (YES in S1453), the third transition Turn on the flag (S1454) to end this process. As a result, in the next unit game (next game), the game state is forcibly changed from the first RT game state or the second RT game state to the non-RT game state.

[Second RT State Processing] In the second RT state processing (S213) shown in FIG. 33, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the game state flag is “2” (S1501). If the value of the game status flag is not "2" (NO in S1501), that is, if the value of the game status flag is "0" or "1", this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the game state flag is "2" (YES in S1501), that is, when the game state is the second RT game state, the above-mentioned advantageous section continuation determination process (S1402) is performed.

After executing the advantageous section continuation determination process (S1402), it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned third transition flag is ON (S1502). If the third transition flag is ON (YES in S1502), the second RT forced termination command indicating that the second RT gaming state ends with the end of the advantageous section is set (S1503).

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the extension flag (described later) is ON (started) (S1504). If the extension flag is not ON (NO in S1504), this process ends, but if the extension flag is ON (YES in S1504), the extension flag is turned OFF (S1505), and the extension ends indicating the end of ART extension. Set the command (S1506) to finish this process.

On the other hand, if the third transition flag is not ON (NO in S1502), the game control microcomputer 61 subsequently adds (increments) "1" to the value of the second RT game number counter described above (S1507). After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the second RT game number counter is the same as the specific game number (“30”) (S1508). The specific number of games is the number of games for which the setting of the second RT game state is continued as described above. If the value of the second RT game number counter is not the same as the specific number of games (NO in S1508), this process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the second RT game number counter is the same as the specific game number (YES in S1508), the game control microcomputer 61 subsequently determines whether or not the mode flag is "1" (S1509). If the mode flag is "1" (YES in S1509), the third transition flag is turned ON (S1510). As a result, in the next unit game (next game), the game state is changed from the second RT game state to the non-RT game state. That is, if the game mode is mode A, the game state is shifted from the second RT game state to the non-RT game state with the end of the second RT game state.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second RT end command indicating that the setting of the second RT game state is completed when the condition C is satisfied (S1511), and turns off the second RT game number counter (S1512). Finish the process.

On the other hand, if the mode flag is not "1" (NO in S1509), that is, if the mode flag is "2", the game control microcomputer 61 executes the extension process (S1550) described later to finish this process. ..

[Extension processing] In the extension processing, the number of games or the net increase number until the end of the advantageous section currently in progress is ART when the condition C is satisfied during the setting of the second RT game state, that is, during ART (AT). (AT) If the number of doses is less than one, the ART (AT) that has been executed is extended until the advantageous section ends. Specifically, when condition C is satisfied during ART (AT), the number of games up to the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is the number of games for one ART (AT), specifically, the number of games for a specific number of games. If the number is less than the number (“30”), the ART (AT) that was being executed is extended until the advantageous section ends. Alternatively, when the condition C is satisfied during ART (AT), the average net increase number up to the upper limit number of sheets in the advantageous section can be obtained by averaging one ART (AT) (in this embodiment, "150". "), The ART (AT) that was being executed is extended until the advantageous section ends.

In the extension process (S1550) shown in FIG. 34, the game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the value of the first integration counter exceeds the number of extended games (“1470” in the present embodiment) (S1551). .. The number of extended games is the value obtained by subtracting the number of games (“30”) for one ART (AT) from the maximum number of games (“1500”).

When the value of the first integration counter does not exceed the number of extended games (NO in S1551), that is, when the number of games for one ART (AT) is added to the value of the first integration counter but the maximum number of games is not reached. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the value of the second integration counter exceeds the number of extension triggers (“2250” in the present embodiment) (S1552). The extension number of sheets is a value obtained by subtracting the above-mentioned average net increase number of sheets (“150”) from the upper limit number of sheets (“2400”).

If the value of the first integration counter exceeds the number of extension trigger games in step S1551 (YES in S1551), or if the value of the second integration counter exceeds the number of extension trigger games in step S1552 (in S1552). YES), the game control microcomputer 61 changes the value of the above-mentioned second RT game number counter to "0" (S1553). As a result, the setting of the second RT game state is continued until the value of the second RT game number counter reaches the specific number of games (“30”). After that, the extension start command indicating that the extension of ART (AT) has started is set (S1554), the extension flag indicating that the setting of the second RT game state is extended is turned ON (S1555), and this process is performed. To finish. The extension flag of the present embodiment is supposed to remain ON until the third transition flag is turned ON in the step (S1454) of the advantageous section continuation determination process (S1402), that is, until the advantageous section is completed.

If the value of the second integration counter does not exceed the number of extension triggers (NO in S1552), that is, even if the average net increase number (“150”) for one ART (AT) is added to the value of the second integration counter. When the number of sheets is less than the upper limit, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the first transition flag (S1556). As a result, the game state is changed from the second RT game state to the first RT game state in the next unit game (next game). That is, if the game mode is mode B, the game state is shifted from the second RT game state to the first RT game state with the end of the second RT game state.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the above-mentioned second RT end command (S1557), turns off the second RT game number counter (S1558), and ends this process.

6. Operation of Sub-Control Board Next, among the control processes performed on the sub-control board 70, the sub-control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 40.

[Sub-control processing] In the sub-control processing shown in FIG. 35, the effect control microcomputer 71 first performs a power-on processing (S2001). Specifically, the CPU 72 performs error checking and initialization (for example, initialization of game information) of the RAM 74 and the like. Subsequently, a command reception process (S2002) for receiving various commands from the main control board 60 is performed. In this command reception process (S2002), information (game information) about the game state is changed based on, for example, a combination determination result command, an SB operation command, a second RT start command, and a second RT end command.

Next, the command analysis process (S2003) described later is performed. After that, a command transmission process (S2004) for transmitting a command to the image control board 80 is performed. Next, a lamp effect execution process (S2005) for executing a lamp effect using the effect lamp 40 or the like is performed.

Next, the sound effect execution process (S2006) for executing the sound effect using the speaker 41 is performed. In the sub-control process, steps S2002 to S2006 are looped after the power-on process (S2001) is performed for the first time.

[Command analysis process] In the command analysis process (S2003) shown in FIG. 36, the effect control microcomputer 71 first determines whether or not a combination determination result command has been received (S2101). If the combination determination result command has been received (YES in S2101), the combination determination result command reception process (S2102) described later is performed to end this process.

On the other hand, if the combination determination result command has not been received (NO in S2101), it is determined whether or not the SB operation command has been received (S2103). If the SB operation command has been received (YES in S2103), the SB operation command reception process (S2104) described later is performed to end this process.

If the SB operation command has not been received (NO in S2103), it is determined whether or not the second RT start command has been received (S2105). If the second RT start command has been received (YES in S2105), the second RT start command reception process (S2106) is performed to end this process. In the second RT start command reception process (S2106), the execution of various effects is started in accordance with the start of the second RT game state.

On the other hand, if the second RT start command has not been received (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the second RT end command or the second forced end command has been received (S2107). If the second RT end command or the second forced end command has been received (YES in S2107), the second RT end command reception process (S2108) is performed to end this process. In the second RT end command reception process (S2108), for example, the execution of various effects executed in the second RT game state is terminated, or the ending effect indicating the end of the second RT game state is executed.

If neither the second RT end command nor the second forced end command has been received (NO in S2107), it is determined whether or not the extension start command has been received (S2109). If the extension start command has been received (YES in S2109), the extension start command reception process (S2110) is performed to end this process. In the extension start command reception process (S2110), a process of starting the execution of the ART extension effect using the image shown in FIG. 37 is performed.

The ART extension effect is specifically the image G1 indicating the character string "a little more until the completion of the advantageous section!" Displayed at the upper part of the display screen 42a, and the character string "ART extension" displayed at the lower right part of the display screen 42a. It is an image production using the image G2 showing "middle" (see FIG. 37). The image G1 informs the player that the end of the game section is just around the corner. Further, the image G2 notifies the player that the setting of the second RT game state is extended without ending at the specific number of games (“30”).

On the other hand, if the extension start command has not been received (NO in S2109), it is determined whether or not the extension end command has been received (S2111). If the extension end command has been received (YES in S2111), the extension end command reception process (S2112) is performed to end this process. In the extension end command reception process (S2112), a process of ending the execution of the above-mentioned ART extension effect is performed. As a result, the execution of the ART extension effect being executed ends, so that the player can grasp the end of the advantageous section by the end of the ART extension effect.

If the extension end command has not been received (NO in S2111), the process proceeds to step S2113, and processing (other command reception processing) to be executed when a command other than the above is received is performed to end this processing.

[Rule determination result command reception process] In the combination decision result command reception process (S2102) shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the combination determination result command (S2301). Then, the information obtained by the analysis (information about the winning game combination) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 74. As a result, the information can be used in each process performed by the effect control microcomputer 71. Next, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the second RT gaming state (S2302). Specifically, the determination is made based on the game information created in step S2002.

If the game state is not the 2nd RT game state (NO in S2302), the process proceeds to step S2308 described later, but if the game state is the 2nd RT game state (YES in S2302), the received combination determination result command is It is determined whether or not the winning of the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 or the small winning combination 5 is related (S2303). If the received winning combination decision result command is related to winning the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 or the small winning combination 5 (YES in S2303), the process proceeds to step S2304, and the winning operation according to the correct answer pressing order is specified.

Specifically, for example, if the winning combination decision result command is related to winning the small winning combination 3, the pressing operation of the left stop button 9L, which is the first stop operation in the correct answer pressing order of the small winning combination 3, is specified as a winning operation. If the winning combination result command is related to winning the small winning combination 4, the pressing operation of the middle stop button 9C, which is the first stop operation in the correct answer pressing order of the small winning combination 4, is specified as a winning operation. If the winning combination result command is related to winning the small winning combination 5, the pressing operation of the right stop button 9R, which is the first stop operation in the correct answer pressing order of the small winning combination 5, is specified as a winning operation. The specified winning operation is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 74.

After that, the winning operation notification effect (image effect) corresponding to the specified winning operation is selected (S2305). Specifically, a command related to the selected winning operation notification effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 80 in the command transmission process of step S2004 described above. As a result, the execution of the winning operation notification effect is started.

The winning operation notification effect is an image effect that notifies the stop button to be operated as the first stop operation based on the correct pressing order of the winning small winning combination 3, small winning combination 4, or small winning combination 5. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), it is an image effect using an image P1 that displays a number "1" on the lower left, lower center, or lower right of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42.

For example, in the winning operation notification effect when the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 7 and the small winning combination 8 are won in duplicate, the image P1 in which the number “1” is arranged on the lower left of the display screen 42a is used. Further, in the winning operation notification effect when the small winning combination 4, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 8 are won in duplicate, the image P1 in which the number “1” is arranged in the lower center of the display screen 42a is used. The image P1 shown in FIG. 39 (A) is for use in the winning operation notification effect in this case. Further, in the winning operation notification effect when the small winning combination 5, the small winning combination 6 and the small winning combination 7 are won in duplicate, the image P1 in which the number "1" is arranged on the lower right side of the display screen 42a is used.

In the present embodiment, when the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 or the small winning combination 5 is won in the BB gaming state or the RT gaming state, in addition to the above-mentioned light emission of the stop notification lamps 30L, 30C, 30R, the above Execute the winning operation notification effect. Therefore, by executing the winning operation notification effect using the above image P1 while all reels are rotating, the small winning combination 3, the small winning combination 4 or the small winning combination 5 is won more reliably than in the case where only the stop notification lamp emits light. It is possible to make the player grasp the above and to urge the player to stop each reel in the order of pressing the correct answer.

Returning to FIG. 38, the determination of NO in step S2303, that is, the received combination determination result command is a game combination other than the small combination 3, small combination 4 and small combination 5 (that is, small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination). 9. If it is related to the winning of the small role 10 or the replaying role), it is determined whether the received combination determination result command is related to the winning of the cherry small role (small role 1) or the watermelon small role (small role 2). (S2306). If the received combination determination result command is neither related to winning the cherry small role nor related to the winning of the watermelon small role (NO in S2306), that is, if it is related to the winning of the replaying role, go to step S2308. If it is related to winning the cherry small role or the watermelon small role (YES in S2306), the game role notification production (image production) according to the winning game role (cherry small role or watermelon small role) ) Is selected (S2307). Specifically, a command related to the selected game combination notification effect is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 74, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 80 in the command transmission process of step S2004 described above. As a result, the execution of the game combination notification effect is started.

The game combination notification effect is an image effect for notifying the winning of the cherry small role (small role 1) or the watermelon small role (small role 2). Specifically, for example, an image including a symbol (a symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6L, 6C, 6R) of the winning game combination (cherry small combination or watermelon small combination) on the display screen 42a of the image display device 42. It is an image production that displays. By executing this game combination notification effect, the winning of the cherry small role or the watermelon small role is played as compared with the case where the notification regarding the winning of the cherry small role or the watermelon small role is given only by lighting the special role notification lamp 27. It is possible for a person to easily recognize it.

In step S2308, processing other than the above (other processing), which is executed when the combination determination result command is received, is performed, and this processing is completed.

[SB operation command reception process] In the SB operation command reception process (S2104) shown in FIG. 40, the effect control microcomputer 71 first analyzes the SB operation command (S2701). Then, the information obtained by the analysis (information about the pressed stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R) is stored in the RAM 74. Next, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned winning operation notification effect is being executed (S2702).

If the winning operation notification effect is not being executed (NO in S2702), the process proceeds to step S2706, but if the winning operation notification effect is being executed (YES in S2702), the stop is based on the information obtained in step S2701 above. It is determined whether the button operation matches the winning operation specified in step S2304 of the above-mentioned combination determination result command reception process (FIG. 38) (S2703). If the operation of the stop button matches the winning operation (YES in S2703), the winning operation success effect (image effect) indicating that the operation of the stop button matches the first stop operation in the correct pressing order. ) Is selected (S2704), and the process proceeds to step S2706. Specifically, a command related to the selected winning operation success effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 80 in the process of step S2004 described above. As a result, the execution of the winning operation success effect is started. This winning operation success effect is an image effect using the image P2 in which the character string "OK!" Is arranged in the center of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42 shown in FIG. 39 (B).

Returning to FIG. 40, if the specified stop button does not match the operation related to the pressing order of the winning operation (NO in S2703), the winning operation failure effect indicating that the operation of the stop button is not in the correct pressing order (NO). Image production) is selected (S2705). Specifically, a command related to the selected winning operation failure effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 74, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 80 in the process of step S2004 described above. As a result, the execution of the winning operation failure effect is started. This winning operation failure effect is an image effect using the image P3 in which the character string “Failure!” Is arranged in the center of the display screen 42a of the image display device 42 shown in FIG. 39 (C).

In step S2706, processing other than the above (other processing) executed in response to the reception of the SB operation command is performed, and this processing is completed.

7. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment (first embodiment), when the second RT game state reaches a specific number of games but does not end, the first The 2RT gaming state will continue until the end of the advantageous section. Therefore, it is possible to surprise the player who thought that ART (AT) would end in the "30" game as usual. In other words, the player can enjoy unexpected happiness.

Moreover, in the present embodiment, when the total number of games in a series of advantageous sections at the end of the second RT game state exceeds the extension trigger game number (“1470”), the second RT game state is terminated. It will continue without it. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aim at the setting of the second RT gaming state at the end of the advantageous section.

If the value of the total number of games at the time when the condition C is satisfied exceeds the number of extended games, and the second RT game state is restarted immediately after that, the condition is in the middle of the second RT game state. L will be established. Therefore, in such a case, the player who could not perform the second RT gaming state to the end (that is, until the condition C is satisfied) is inflicted mental damage, and the subsequent gaming motivation is discouraged. There is a risk.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, if the total number of games when the condition C is satisfied during the setting of the second RT game state exceeds the number of extended games, the setting of the second RT game state is not completed. , It is possible to make the player feel as if he / she has obtained it without inflicting mental damage on the player due to the end of the second RT game state.

Further, since the second RT gaming state continues until the condition L is satisfied, if the second RT gaming state is not terminated even if the condition C is satisfied, the setting of the second RT gaming state is an advantageous section. The player can grasp that it will continue until the end. Further, when the extended second RT gaming state ends, it is possible to grasp that the advantageous section has ended at that timing.

Further, in the activation game number selection process shown in FIG. 16, when the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second activation game number in the activation game number counter, the second RT game state ends in the middle due to the end of the advantageous section. It is possible to prevent it from being stowed away. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to execute the second RT game state up to the unit game of a specific number of games, and it is possible to prevent the player from having frustration. That is, it is possible to prevent the player enjoying the second RT gaming state from feeling indigestion.

Further, in such a case, the last unit game of the advantageous section and the final game of the specific number of games in the second RT game state (specifically, the "30th" game in the second RT game state) are the same. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment that was able to finish off sharply.

Further, in the present embodiment, the value of the second integration counter in a series of advantageous sections at the end of the second RT gaming state (net increase number of medals (difference number) acquired by the player over the currently progressing advantageous section). If the total value (total net increase in number) exceeds the extension trigger number (“2250”), the second RT gaming state does not end and continues thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to make the player aim that the total net increase number at the end of the second RT game state exceeds the extension trigger number. That is, it is possible to set the player's goal to set the second RT gaming state at the end of the advantageous section.

As for the total net increase, if the total net increase at the time when the condition C is satisfied exceeds the extension trigger number and the second RT game state starts again immediately after that, the total net increase is the same as the total number of games. Will satisfy the condition L in the middle of the second RT game state.

On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, if the total net increase number when the condition C is satisfied during the setting of the second RT gaming state exceeds the extension trigger number, the setting of the second RT gaming state is not completed. It is possible to make the player feel as if he / she has obtained it without inflicting mental damage on the player due to the end of the second RT game state.

Further, since the second RT gaming state continues until the condition L is satisfied, if the second RT gaming state is not terminated even if the condition C is satisfied, the setting of the second RT gaming state is an advantageous section. The player can grasp that it will continue until the end. Further, when the extended second RT gaming state ends, it is possible to grasp that the advantageous section has ended at that timing.

Further, the gaming state of the present embodiment includes a non-RT gaming state, a first RT gaming state that can be transferred from the non-RT gaming state, and a second RT gaming state that can be transitioned from the first RT gaming state. Has mode A and mode B. The above-mentioned second RT gaming state is a gaming state (ART, AT) that is more advantageous to the player than the non-RT gaming state, and is a gaming state that does not directly shift from the non-RT gaming state. Then, when the condition C is satisfied during the setting of the mode A and the second RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state ends, the subsequent gaming state is set to the non-RT gaming state. On the other hand, if the condition C is satisfied and the second RT gaming state ends during the setting of the mode B and the second RT gaming state, the subsequent gaming state is set to the first RT gaming state.

Although the second RT gaming state of the present embodiment can be shifted from the first RT gaming state, there is no direct transition from the non-RT gaming state, so that the gaming state after the setting of the second RT gaming state is completed is different from the non-RT gaming state. However, it is easier to set the second RT gaming state again when the first RT gaming state is set. Therefore, it is easier to set the game mode to ART (AT) more efficiently in mode B than in mode A. In this way, it is possible to make the game characteristics different depending on the set game mode, and it is possible to entertain the player with various game characteristics.

Further, when the condition L is satisfied during the setting of the mode B and the setting of the first RT gaming state or the second RT gaming state is completed, the subsequent gaming state is set to the non-RT gaming state. Further, if the gaming state is set from the second RT gaming state to the first RT gaming state during the setting of the mode B, the mode B continues. Therefore, when the mode B is set as the game mode, the game state can be changed a plurality of times between the second game state and the third game state until the condition L is satisfied. Therefore, during the period until the condition L is satisfied, the player can enjoy the game while expecting that the second RT game state is continuously set with the first RT game state in between.

Further, it is easier to shift from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state when the mode B is set than when the mode A is set. Specifically, when the mode A is set, the maximum number of unit games of "1000" can be selected to shift from the first RT game state to the second RT game state, whereas the mode B is being set. If so, a maximum of "96" unit game numbers can be selected to shift from the first RT gaming state to the second RT gaming state. Therefore, when the game mode is set to mode B, after the game state is set to the first RT game state, the game state shifts to the second RT game state with a relatively small number of unit games (at most "96"). It is possible. Therefore, during the period until the condition L is satisfied, the player can enjoy the game while expecting that the second RT game state is frequently set.

Moreover, in the slot machine 1, the advantageous section lamp 29 does not light in the first RT game state before the second RT game state is set for the first time during the mode B setting, but after the second RT game state is set for the first time. In the first RT gaming state, the advantageous section lamp 29 lights up. The advantageous section lamp 29 does not light during the setting of the non-RT gaming state. From the above, when the advantageous section lamp 29 is continuously lit after the end of ART (AT), the player indicates that the gaming state is the first RT gaming state, and that the mode B is set. It is possible to grasp, and it is possible to make the player greatly aware that the second RT gaming state is frequently set until the advantageous section lamp 29 is turned off. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the player to continue to enjoy the game until the advantageous section lamp 29 is turned off, and it is possible to enhance the operation of the slot machine 1.

8. Modification example Next, a modification example will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the first embodiment, the specific gaming state is the second RT gaming state in which AT (ART) is set. However, instead of such a gaming state, a gaming state such as the first RT gaming state or the so-called chance zone (CZ), in which the AT (ART) is not set but the AT (ART) setting lottery is possible, may be set. Alternatively, it may be in a gaming state in which a specific bonus (big bonus or regular bonus) can be executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game state group including the specific game state includes the second RT game state (specific game state) and the first RT game state. Specifically, the advantageous section is configured to include the first RT gaming state in addition to the second RT gaming state. However, the gaming state group may be configured to consist only of a specific gaming state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the number of games in the second RT game state reaches the specific number of games under the condition C (normal end condition, predetermined end condition). However, the predetermined end condition may be other condition. Specifically, for example, the total net increase number (difference number) acquired by the player during the setting of one second RT game state, or the total number of payouts during the setting of one second RT game state is predetermined. It may reach the number of sheets.

Further, in the first embodiment, the specific number of games (specific number) is set to "30", but a value other than "30" may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the condition L (forced termination condition, specific termination condition) is set so that the total number of games in the series in the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state reaches the upper limit number of games, or the first. It was decided that the net increase number (difference number) acquired by the player over the 1RT gaming state and the 2RT gaming state exceeds the upper limit number. However, for example, the forced termination condition (specific termination condition) may be such that the total number of games in a series in the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state only reaches the upper limit number of games. Further, for example, the forced termination condition (specific termination condition) may be such that the net increase number acquired by the player over the first RT gaming state and the second RT gaming state only exceeds the upper limit number. Further, for example, the forced termination condition (specific termination condition) may be another condition.

Further, in the first embodiment, the upper limit number of games (predetermined upper limit value of the number of games) is set to "1500", but a value other than "1500" may be used. Further, although the upper limit number of sheets (predetermined net increase upper limit value) is set to "2400", it may be a value other than "2400". Although the maximum number of sheets is related to the net increase, it may be related to the number of payouts instead.

Further, in the first embodiment, the extension trigger game number (predetermined game number threshold value) is set to "1470", but a numerical value other than this may be used. Further, the predetermined number of games threshold value is set to a value smaller than the upper limit number of games (predetermined upper limit value of the number of games) by a specific number of games (specific number), but the present invention is not limited to this.

Further, in the first embodiment, even if the condition C (normal end condition) is satisfied during the setting of the second RT game state (specific game state), the value of the first integration counter when the normal end condition is satisfied. When the (value of the total number of games) exceeds the number of extended games (predetermined threshold of the number of games), the setting of the specific game state is not completed. However, in such a case, there may be a configuration in which the setting of the specific gaming state is terminated and a configuration in which the setting is not terminated.

Further, in the first embodiment, even if the condition C (normal end condition) is satisfied during the setting of the second RT game state (specific game state), the value of the first integration counter when the normal end condition is satisfied. When the (value of the total number of games) exceeds the number of extended games (predetermined number of games threshold), the setting of the specific game state continues until the condition L (forced termination condition) is satisfied thereafter. And said. However, in such a case, the setting of the specific gaming state may be completed before the subsequent condition L is satisfied.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the activation game number selection process (S360), the game control microcomputer 61 performs the 30th game (specification) of the second RT game state (specification) before setting the second RT game state (specific game state). When it is determined that the game (forced termination game) corresponding to the upper limit number of games (predetermined number of games) of the advantageous section is earlier than the game corresponding to the game (number of games) (predetermined number of final games). Is configured to change the number of activated games (first predetermined number) so that the predetermined number of final games in a specific game state to be set becomes the same unit game as the forced termination game. However, in such a case, the first predetermined number may be changed so that the predetermined number of final games in the specific game state to be set becomes the unit game before the forced termination game.

Further, in the first embodiment, even if the condition C (normal end condition) is satisfied during the setting of the second RT gaming state (specific gaming state), the value of the first integration counter reaches the number of extended games. If the value of the second integration counter exceeds the number of extension triggers, the setting of the specific gaming state is not completed. That is, as a predetermined non-end condition, the value of the first integration counter has reached the number of extended-triggered games, or the value of the second integrated counter has exceeded the number of extended-triggered games. However, either one may be a predetermined non-termination condition. Specifically, for example, even if the normal end condition is satisfied while setting a specific game state, the setting of the specific game state is not ended only when the value of the first integration counter reaches the number of extended games. It may be configured. Further, for example, even if the normal end condition is satisfied while setting a specific game state, the setting of the specific game state may not be ended only when the value of the second integration counter exceeds the number of extension triggers. Good.

Further, in the first embodiment, the average net increase number (“150” in the present embodiment) that can be obtained on average in one ART (AT) is defined as the net increase number. However, a number other than the average net increase may be used as the net increase. Specifically, for example, a net increase in the maximum value that a player can obtain in one ART (AT), that is, a value larger than "150" (such as "200" or "250") may be used as the net increase. .. Further, for example, the net increase number may be the minimum value that can be obtained in one ART (AT), that is, a net increase number of values smaller than "150" (such as "120" or "100"). Further, for example, a net increase number that is difficult to obtain in one ART (AT) may be used as a net increase number.

Further, in the first embodiment, the number of extended triggers (predetermined net increase threshold value) is set to "2250", but a numerical value other than this may be used. In addition, the player sets the predetermined net increase threshold value over a unit game of a specific number of games (specific number) in one second RT game state (specific game state) rather than the maximum number of sheets (predetermined net increase upper limit value). The value is set as small as the average net increase (net increase) that can be obtained, but the value is not limited to this.

Further, in the first embodiment, a second integration counter (net increase measuring means) for measuring the total net increase of the game medium during a series of settings of the game state group including the second RT game state (specific game state) is provided. The predetermined non-end condition is that the value of the total net increase when the condition C (normal end condition) is satisfied during the setting of a specific gaming state exceeds the number of extension triggers (predetermined net increase threshold). I decided. In other words, the configuration is related to the net increase in the number of game media. However, instead of the configuration relating to the net increase number, the configuration relating to the number of payouts of the game medium may be used. Specifically, it is provided with a payout number measuring means for measuring the total number of payouts of the game medium during a series of setting of the game state group, and the predetermined non-end condition is that the normal end condition is satisfied during the setting of a specific game state. It is also possible that the value of the total number of payouts at the time of the above exceeds the predetermined number of payout thresholds.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game state setting means is a game control microcomputer 61 that executes the game state transition process (S203). However, instead of the game control microcomputer 61, the effect control microcomputer 71 may be used. Further, the mode setting means is a game control microcomputer 61 that executes a mode selection process (S350), and a predetermined mode is set as a game mode. However, the mode setting means may be the effect control microcomputer 71 instead of the game control microcomputer 61. In that case, for example, a predetermined mode may be set as the effect mode.

Further, the first embodiment includes three types of gaming states: a non-RT gaming state (first gaming state), a first RT gaming state (second gaming state), and a second RT gaming state (third gaming state). It was set as slot machine 1 (game machine). However, in addition to these first gaming states, second gaming states, and third gaming states, a gaming machine may have other gaming states.

Further, in the first embodiment, the slot machine 1 (game machine) having two types of game modes, mode A (first game mode) and mode B (second game mode), is used. However, in addition to these first game modes and second game modes, a game machine may have other game modes.

Further, in the first embodiment, the non-RT gaming state (first gaming state) is not directly shifted to the second RT gaming state (third gaming state), but the first gaming state is directly changed to the third gaming state. It may be a configuration to be migrated. That is, the configuration may be such that the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state or the third gaming state is possible. It is more preferable that the probability of transition from the first gaming state to the third gaming state is lower than the probability of transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the condition C (predetermined end condition) is satisfied during the setting of the mode A (first game mode) and the setting of the second RT game state (third game state) is completed. Is configured so that the subsequent gaming state is set to the non-RT gaming state (first gaming state). However, if a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the setting of the first game mode and the setting of the third game state is completed, the subsequent game state is non-RT than the first RT game state (second game state). The configuration may be such that it is easy to set the gaming state (first gaming state). Further, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the setting of mode B (second game mode) and the setting of the third game state is completed, the subsequent game state is set to the second game state. did. However, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied during the setting of the second game mode and the setting of the third game state is completed, the subsequent game state is more likely to be set to the second game state than the first game state. May be.

Further, in the first embodiment, the condition L (specific end condition) is provided, but the specific end condition may not be provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the game state is set from the second RT game state (third game state) to the first RT game state (second game state) while the mode B (second game mode) is set. Is configured so that the mode B is continuously set. However, when the gaming state is set from the third gaming state to the second gaming state, the gaming mode may be changed from mode B to mode A accordingly. In that case, the game mode setting may be terminated accordingly.

Further, in the first embodiment, the mode B (second game mode) is set from the first RT game state (second game state) to the second RT game than the mode A (first game mode) is set. The configuration is such that it is easy to shift to the state (third game state). However, conversely, the configuration may be such that the transition from the second gaming state to the third gaming state is easier when the first gaming mode is set than when the second gaming mode is set. Further, the configuration may be such that the transition from the second gaming state to the third gaming state is equally easy during the setting of the first gaming mode and the setting of the second gaming mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the "number of activated games" is used as an opportunity to shift from the first RT game state to the second RT game state. That is, the game state is shifted from the first RT game state to the second RT game state by managing the number of games. However, instead of managing the number of games, a lottery for shifting to the second RT game state is executed in the first RT game state, and when the lottery is won, the state is shifted from the first RT game state to the second RT game state. May be good. In the case of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which it is easier to win the transition lottery when the mode B (second game mode) is set than when the mode A (first game mode) is set.

Further, in the first embodiment, when any of the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 8 is won during the setting of the non-RT gaming state (first gaming state), the game control microcomputer 61 is next. The configuration is such that the type of game mode set in the mode selection process (S350) of the unit game (game) is selected (determined). However, if any of the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 8 is won during the setting of the first game state, the game control microcomputer 61 selects the type of the game mode in the unit game (game) (game). It may be a configuration to be determined). Specifically, for example, the game control microcomputer 61 may perform the mode selection process (S350) after determining YES in step S509 of the winning combination determination process. Further, for example, the mode as a process after the winning combination determination process (S205) in the unit game in which the game control microcomputer 61 wins any of the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 8 during the setting of the first game state. The configuration may be such that the selection process (S350) is performed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the activation game number selection process (S360) is performed after the mode selection process (S350) of the game state transition process (S203). However, the activation game number selection process (S360) may be configured to be executed after the mode selection process (S350), and may be configured to be executed after the game state transition process (S203).

Further, in the first embodiment, the fraction rate (probability) of mode A (first game mode) is set to "70%" regardless of the type of small winning combination, and mode B (second game mode) is set. The distribution rate was set to "30%". However, as shown in FIG. 41, the distribution rate of the first game mode and the distribution rate of the second game mode may be different depending on the type of the winning small winning combination.

Further, in the first embodiment, the number of activated games is determined in two stages. However, the number of activated games may be determined in three or more stages. Alternatively, the number of activated games may be determined without dividing into multiple stages.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the mode A first activated game number selection table, the distribution rate of the reference game number is different for each set value. However, in the mode A first activated game number selection table, the distribution rate of the reference game number may be configured not to depend on the set value. Further, in the mode B first activated game number selection table, the distribution rate of the reference game number is different for each set value. However, in the mode B first activated game number selection table, the distribution rate of the reference game number may be configured not to depend on the set value.

Further, in the first embodiment, the reference number of games described in the first activated game number selection table for mode A shown in FIG. 17A is used. However, the number may be other than the reference number of games shown in FIG. 17 (A). Further, the reference number of games described in the first activated game number selection table for mode B shown in FIG. 18 (A) was used. However, the number may be other than the reference number of games shown in FIG. 18 (A).

Further, in the first embodiment, the maximum value of the number of activated games that can be determined while setting mode A (first game mode) is set to "1000". However, the maximum value of the number of activated games that can be determined while setting the first game mode may be a value other than "1000". Further, the maximum value of the number of activated games that can be determined while the mode B (second game mode) is set is set to "96", but the maximum value of the number of activated games that can be determined while the second game mode is set is set to "96". It may be a value other than "96". It is more preferable that the maximum value of the number of activated games that can be determined while setting the second game mode is smaller than the maximum value of the number of activated games that can be determined while setting the first game mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the minimum value of the number of activated games is set to "1". However, it may be a value other than "1". For example, it may be "0". That is, the second RT gaming state (third gaming state) may be configured to be a so-called "one game series". As such a configuration, the third gaming state is continuous without going through the configuration of shifting from the third gaming state to the second gaming state and then shifting to the third gaming state again, or the transition to the second gaming state. The configuration to be set can be mentioned.

Further, in the first embodiment, even if a small winning combination is won during the setting of the first RT gaming state, the number of activated games does not change. However, if a predetermined small winning combination such as small winning combination 1 or small winning combination 2 is won during the setting of the first RT gaming state, at least a part of the set number of activated games may be reduced. ..

Further, in the game combination determination table of the first embodiment, the number of random numbers in the first RT game state and the number of random numbers in the second RT game state are common. However, the number of random numbers in the first RT gaming state and the number of random numbers in the second RT gaming state may be different.

Further, in the first embodiment, the advantageous section lamp 29 composed of LEDs is used, but a light emitting device or an image display device other than the LEDs may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the opening reel processing (S804), the variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped for a predetermined period. However, instead, the variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R may be temporarily stopped for a predetermined period. Specifically, for example, the left reel 6L shown in FIGS. 26 (B) to 26 (D), the middle reel 6C shown in FIGS. 26 (C) to 26 (D), and the right reel shown in FIG. 26 (D). At least one reel of 6R may be stopped for a predetermined period while trembling periodically or randomly.

Further, in the first embodiment, the mode of stopping the variable operation of the first reel is determined by rotating the first reel (for example, the left reel 6L) from the timing TA1 by two turns, and then further displaying the display window (left). The "Red Seven" symbol is stopped at the middle symbol of the first reel that can be seen from the display window 5L). However, the "Red Seven" symbol may be stopped at the middle symbol of the first reel that can be seen from the display window after rotating for one lap or three or more laps instead of two laps.

Further, the stop mode of the variable operation of the second reel can be visually recognized from the display window (middle display window 5C) after rotating the second reel (for example, the middle reel 6C) for two turns from the timing TA2. The "Red Seven" symbol is stopped at the middle symbol of the second reel. However, the "Red Seven" symbol may be stopped at the middle symbol of the second reel that can be seen from the display window after being rotated for one lap or three or more laps instead of two laps.

Further, the stop mode of the variable operation of the third reel can be visually recognized from the display window (right display window 5R) after rotating the third reel (for example, the right reel 6R) for two turns from the timing TA2. The "Red Seven" symbol is stopped at the middle symbol of the third reel. However, the "Red Seven" symbol may be stopped at the middle symbol of the third reel that can be seen from the display window after rotating for one lap or three or more laps instead of two laps.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first reel is rotated by two turns from the timing TA1 for the fluctuation operation of the first reel, and the second reel from the timing TA2 is rotated for the fluctuation operation of the second reel. Was rotated by two laps, and the third reel was rotated by two laps from the timing TA3 for the fluctuation operation of the third reel. However, for example, for the fluctuation operation of the first reel, the first reel is rotated by one revolution from the timing TA1, and for the fluctuation operation of the second reel, the second reel from the timing TA1 is rotated by 2 instead of the timing TA2. The third reel may be rotated by three laps, and the third reel may be rotated by three laps from the timing TA1 instead of the timing TA3 for the fluctuation operation of the third reel. That is, the first reel from the timing TA1 is rotated by the "first lap" of "0" or more for the fluctuation operation of the first reel, and the same timing TA1 to the "first" for the fluctuation operation of the second reel. It may be configured to rotate by "second lap" more than "one lap", and further rotate by "third lap" more than "second lap" from the same timing TA1 for the fluctuation operation of the third reel.

Further, the normal mode of the first embodiment is set to stop in the order of left reel 6L → middle reel 6C → right reel 6R (the same order as in the case of so-called “forward push”). However, the normal mode may be a mode in which the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped in order other than this. Specifically, for example, it may be in a mode of stopping in the order of left reel 6L → right reel 6R → middle reel 6C (the same order as in the case of so-called “scissors striking (scissors pushing)”). Further, for example, the right reel 6R → the middle reel 6C → the left reel 6L may be stopped in the order (the same order as in the case of so-called “reverse push”).

Further, in the first embodiment, the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped one by one. However, a plurality or all of the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R that form a part of the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R may be stopped at the same time.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the opening reel processing (S804), the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R are configured to rotate in the same direction as in the normal state. However, it may be configured to rotate in the direction opposite to that in the normal state. Further, in the case of the configuration, at least a part of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R may be configured to rotate in a direction opposite to that in the normal state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the fluctuation operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R is stopped in the first unit game during the setting of the second RT game state. However, the variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R may be stopped in a unit game other than the first time, such as the second and subsequent unit games and the final unit game during the setting of the second RT game state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is always stopped in the first unit game during the setting of the second RT game state, but the second RT game after the transition. The variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, and 6R may not necessarily stop in the state. That is, during the setting of the second RT gaming state, there may be a case where the variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is stopped, and a case where the variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R is not stopped. .. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R does not stop.

Further, in the first embodiment, three "red seven" symbols are placed on the effective line L1 by stopping the variable operation of the three reels 6L, 6C, 6R in the first unit game during the setting of the second RT game state. The configuration is such that the alignment stops. However, the configuration may be such that all three symbols other than the "Red Seven" symbol are stopped on the effective line L1. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that the three sets of "Red Seven" symbols stop on the above-mentioned pseudo line.

Further, in the first embodiment, the image display device 42 having the liquid crystal display screen 42a is used, but a display device having a dot matrix or 7 segments may also be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 8 is won, the gaming state changes from the non-RT gaming state (first gaming state) to the first RT gaming state (second gaming state) in the next unit game. ). However, when a small winning combination other than the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 8 is won, the gaming state may be changed in the next unit game. Alternatively, when a part of the small winning combination of the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 8 is won, the gaming state may be changed in the next unit game. Alternatively, the game state may be changed by a predetermined number of games determined by lottery regardless of the winning of the small winning combination 1 to the small winning combination 8.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game combination determination table shown in FIG. 9 has a set value of “6”. However, it may be a game combination determination table whose set value is "2", "3", "4" or "5".

Further, in the first embodiment, the sub control board 70 and the image control board 80 are separately configured, but the sub control board including the image control board may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the game machine is provided with three reels as a plurality of variable display means. However, for example, a game machine provided with four reels or two reels may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, one effective line L1 is provided, but a plurality of effective lines L1 may be provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the three "cherry" symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 or the pseudo line, the cherry small winning combination (small winning combination 1) is established. However, for example, when the symbol of the left reel 6L forming the above line is the "cherry" symbol and the symbols of the middle reel 6C and the right reel 6R forming the line are symbols other than the "cherry" symbol, the cherry small winning combination May be established. Further, for example, when the symbols of the left reel 6L and the middle reel 6C forming the above line are "cherry" symbols, and the symbols of the right reel 6R forming the line are symbols other than the "cherry" symbol, the cherry small role May be established.

Further, in the first embodiment described above, a gaming machine in which bonuses such as so-called "big bonus (BB)" and "regular bonus (RB)" are not executed is used, but a gaming machine capable of executing such a bonus may be used. .. As a configuration in that case, there is a configuration in which a gaming state in which such a bonus is executed is set as a specific gaming state.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first RT game state (second game state) is set to RT (replay time), and the second RT game state (third game state) is set to ART (assist replay time). However, regarding the winning probability of the re-game combination, the second game state and the third game state may be set to the same level as the first game state, and the third game state may be simply AT (assist time).

Further, in the first embodiment, the gaming machine is a slot machine, but a pachinko gaming machine may be used.

9. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

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The invention according to means A1
A game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a specific game state (second RT game state) advantageous to the player (a game control microcomputer 61 that executes a game state transition process (S203)). When,
A game number measuring means (first integration counter) for measuring the total number of games in a series of settings of the game state group including the specific game state (RT game state including the first RT game state and the second RT game state). With
The game state setting means
If the normal end condition (condition C) is satisfied during the setting of the specific gaming state, the setting of the specific gaming state may be terminated.
If a forced termination condition (condition L) different from the normal termination condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific gaming state, the setting of the specific gaming state is terminated.
When the normal end condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific game state, but the value of the total number of games at the time when the normal end condition is satisfied exceeds a predetermined game number threshold value (extension trigger game number). Is a gaming machine (slot machine 1) characterized in that the setting of the specific gaming state is not completed.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, if a specific gaming state is not terminated due to the establishment of the normal ending condition, the specific gaming state will continue thereafter, so that the advantageous gaming state is the normal ending condition. It is possible to surprise the player who thought it would end. In other words, the player can enjoy unexpected luck.

Moreover, when the total number of games at the end of a specific game state exceeds a predetermined number of games threshold value, the specific game state does not end and continues thereafter, so that the specific game state It is possible to make the player aim that the total number of games at the end time exceeds a predetermined number of games threshold. That is, it is possible to set the player's game goal that the total number of games exceeds a predetermined game number threshold.

The invention according to means A2
The gaming machine according to means A1.
The game state setting means
The specific game state may be set over at least a specific number (specific number of games) of unit games.
The forced termination condition is that the total number of games reaches a predetermined upper limit of the number of games (upper limit number of games).
The predetermined number of games threshold is a gaming machine characterized in that the value is smaller than the predetermined upper limit of the number of games by the specific number.

The forced termination condition is that the total number of games reaches a predetermined upper limit of the number of games, and the predetermined threshold of the number of games is a value smaller than the predetermined upper limit of the number of games by a specific number. Therefore, if the value of the total number of games at the time when the normal end condition is satisfied exceeds the predetermined number of games threshold value and the specific game state starts again immediately after that, the forced end is performed in the middle of the specific game state. The condition will be met. Therefore, in such a case, the player who could not perform a specific gaming state to the end (that is, until the normal termination condition is satisfied) is mentally damaged (that is, unfortunately). , There is a risk of discouraging subsequent games.

Therefore, if the value of the total number of games when the normal end condition is satisfied during the setting of a specific game state exceeds the predetermined number of games threshold value, the setting of the specific game state is not completed, so that the specific game state is set. It is possible to make the player feel as if he / she has gained, without inflicting mental damage on the player due to the end of the game state.

The invention according to means A3
The gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2.
The game state setting means
Even if the normal end condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific game state, if the value of the total number of games at the time when the normal end condition is satisfied exceeds the predetermined number of games threshold value, after that, It is a gaming machine characterized in that the setting of the specific gaming state is continued until the forced termination condition is satisfied.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, a specific gaming state will continue until the forced termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, if the specific gaming state being set is not terminated even if the normal termination condition is satisfied, The player can grasp that the setting of the specific gaming state continues until the forced termination condition.

Further, when a specific gaming state being extended ends, it is possible to grasp that the forced termination condition is satisfied at that timing.

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1
A game state setting means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes a game state transition process (S203)) for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a specific game state (second RT game state), and
It is provided with a determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer 61 that determines YES in step S308 of the game state transition process (S203)) that can determine the setting to the specific game state.
The game state setting means
When it is decided to set the specific gaming state, the setting of the specific gaming state is started through the unit game of the first predetermined number (the number of the first activated games or the number of the second activated games) from the determination. Sometimes
The specific game state may be set over at least a second predetermined number (specific game number) of unit games.
During the setting of the specific gaming state, the normal end condition (condition C) may be satisfied and the setting of the specific gaming state may be terminated.
If the forced termination condition (condition L) is satisfied before the normal termination condition during the setting of the specific gaming state, the gaming machine that terminates the setting of the specific gaming state
A predetermined number of final games corresponding to the last unit game of the second predetermined number when the specific game state is set before the setting of the specific game state (unit game of the "30th" game in the RT game state). A determination means (invoking game number selection process (S360)) that can determine that the forced termination game (unit game of the "1500" game in the advantageous section), which corresponds to the unit game in which the forced termination condition is satisfied, comes first. ), The game control microcomputer 61) that executes steps S368 and S369,
The first predetermined number is provided with a changing means (a game control microcomputer 61 that executes step S372 of the activated game number selection process (S360)).
The changing means
If the determination means determines that the forced termination game precedes the predetermined number of final games before setting the specific gaming state, the predetermined number of the specific gaming states to be set is set. A gaming machine (slot machine 1) characterized in that the first predetermined number may be changed so that the final game is the same unit game as the forced termination game or a unit game prior to the forced termination game. ).

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is possible to prevent a specific gaming state from ending in the middle due to the establishment of the forced termination condition. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to execute a specific game state up to a predetermined number (second predetermined number) of unit games, and it is possible to prevent the player from having frustration. That is, it is possible to prevent a player who enjoys a specific gaming state from feeling indigestion.

The invention according to means B2
The gaming machine according to means B1.
A game number measuring means (first integration counter) for measuring the total number of games in a series of settings of the game state group including the specific game state (RT game state including the first RT game state and the second RT game state) is provided. ,
The forced termination condition is that the total number of games reaches a predetermined upper limit of the number of games (upper limit number of games).
The changing means
If the determination means determines that the forced termination game precedes the predetermined number of final games before setting the specific gaming state, the predetermined number of the specific gaming states to be set is set. The game machine is characterized in that the first predetermined number is changed so that the final game becomes the same unit game as the forced termination game.

According to the above-mentioned game machine, since the forced termination game is a unit game corresponding to the predetermined upper limit of the number of games, it was possible to finish off with the last unit game (the final game of the predetermined number) in a specific game state. It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment.

<Means C>
The invention according to means C1
A game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a specific game state (second RT game state) advantageous to the player (a game control microcomputer 61 that executes a game state transition process (S203)). With
The game state setting means
If the normal end condition (condition C) is satisfied during the setting of the specific gaming state, the setting of the specific gaming state may be terminated.
If a forced termination condition (condition L) different from the normal termination condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific gaming state, the setting of the specific gaming state is terminated.
When the predetermined non-end condition is satisfied even if the normal end condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific game state (for example, when the value of the second integration counter exceeds the number of extended triggers), the specification is made. It is a gaming machine (slot machine 1) characterized in that the setting of the gaming state of is not completed.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, if a specific gaming state is not terminated due to the establishment of the normal ending condition, the specific gaming state will continue thereafter, so that the advantageous gaming state is the normal ending condition. It is possible to surprise the player who thought it would end. In other words, it is possible to give the player unexpected (temporary) luck.

The invention according to means C2
The gaming machine according to means C1.
Net increase measuring means (second integration counter) for measuring the total net increase of the game medium during a series of settings of the game state group including the specific game state (RT game state including the first RT game state and the second RT game state). )
The predetermined non-end condition means that the value of the total net increase when the normal end condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific gaming state exceeds the predetermined net increase threshold value (extension trigger number). It is a game machine characterized by being there.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the total net increase at the end of a specific gaming state exceeds a predetermined net increase threshold, the specific gaming state does not end and continues thereafter. , It is possible to make the player aim that the total net increase at the end of a specific gaming state exceeds a predetermined net increase threshold. That is, it is possible to set the player's goal that the total net increase exceeds a predetermined net increase threshold.

The invention according to means C3
The gaming machine described in means C2.
The game state setting means
The specific game state may be set over at least a specific number (specific number of games) of unit games.
The forced termination condition is that the total net increase reaches a predetermined net increase upper limit value (upper limit number of sheets).
The predetermined net increase threshold value is a value smaller than the predetermined net increase upper limit value by the net increase number (average net increase number) that the player can acquire over the specific number of unit games. It is a machine.

The forced termination condition is that the total net increase reaches a predetermined net increase upper limit, and the predetermined net increase threshold is a net increase that can be acquired by the player over a specific number of unit games than the predetermined net increase upper limit. Is only a small value. Therefore, if the value of the total net increase at the time when the normal end condition is satisfied exceeds the predetermined net increase threshold value and the specific game state starts again immediately after that, the forced end is performed in the middle of the specific game state. The condition is easy to be satisfied. Therefore, in such a case, the player who could not perform a specific gaming state to the end (that is, until the normal termination condition is satisfied) is mentally damaged (that is, unfortunately). , There is a risk of discouraging subsequent games.

Therefore, if the value of the total net increase when the normal end condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific game state exceeds the predetermined net increase threshold, the setting of the specific game state is not completed, so that the specific game state is set. It is possible to make the player feel as if he / she has gained, without inflicting mental damage on the player due to the end of the game state.

The invention according to means C4
The gaming machine according to any one of means C1, means C2 and means C3.
The game state setting means
If the predetermined non-end condition is satisfied even if the normal end condition is satisfied during the setting of the specific gaming state, the setting of the specific gaming state is continued until the forced end condition is satisfied thereafter. It is a game machine characterized by this.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, a specific gaming state will continue until the forced termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, if the specific gaming state being set is not terminated even if the normal termination condition is satisfied, The player can grasp that the setting of the specific gaming state continues until the forced termination condition.

Further, when a specific gaming state being extended ends, it is possible to grasp that the forced termination condition is satisfied at that timing.

<Means D>
The invention according to means D1 is
A game state setting means (game control microcomputer 61 that executes a game state transition process (S203)) for setting a plurality of predetermined game states to one game state, and
It is provided with a mode setting means (a game control microcomputer 61 that executes a mode selection process (S350)) that can be set to a predetermined mode.
The predetermined gaming state can be shifted from the first gaming state (non-RT gaming state), the second gaming state (first RT gaming state) that can be shifted from the first gaming state, and the second gaming state. The third gaming state (second RT gaming state) and is included,
The predetermined mode includes a first mode (mode A) and a second mode (mode B).
The third gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and is a gaming state in which it is difficult to directly shift from the first gaming state.
The game state setting means
When a predetermined end condition (condition C) is satisfied during the setting of the first mode and the setting of the third gaming state is terminated, the subsequent gaming state is set to the first gaming state rather than the second gaming state. Easy to set to state,
When the predetermined end condition is satisfied during the setting of the second mode and the setting of the third gaming state is terminated, the subsequent gaming state is set to the second gaming state rather than the first gaming state. It is a gaming machine (slot machine 1) characterized by being easy to play.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, the third gaming state can be shifted from the second gaming state, but it is difficult to directly shift from the first gaming state. Therefore, after the setting of the third gaming state is completed, the gaming state Is set to the second gaming state more easily to be set to the third gaming state again than to be set to the first gaming state. Therefore, when the mode to be set is the second mode rather than the first mode, it is easy to efficiently set the third gaming state which is advantageous to the player. In this way, it is possible to make the game characteristics different depending on the set mode, and it is possible to entertain the player with various game characteristics.

The invention according to means D2
The gaming machine according to means D1.
The game state setting means
When the predetermined end condition is satisfied during the setting of the second mode and the setting of the third gaming state is terminated, the subsequent gaming state is set to the second gaming state.
If a specific end condition (condition L) different from the predetermined end condition is satisfied during the setting of the second mode and the setting of the second gaming state or the third gaming state is terminated, then The gaming state of is set to the first gaming state,
When the gaming state is set from the third gaming state to the second gaming state during the setting of the second mode, the second mode is continuously set. ..

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the second mode is set, it is possible to shift between the second gaming state and the third gaming state a plurality of times until a specific end condition is satisfied. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while expecting that the third game state is continuously set with the second game state in between, until the specific end condition is satisfied.

The invention according to means D3
The gaming machine described in means D2.
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is easier to shift from the second gaming state to the third gaming state when the second mode is set than when the first mode is set.

According to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the second mode is set, it is easier to shift from the second gaming state to the third gaming state than when the first mode is set. Is set to the second gaming state, and then easily shifts to the third gaming state with a relatively small number of unit games. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while expecting that the third game state is frequently set until the specific end condition is satisfied.

1 ... Slot machine (game machine)
60 ... Main control board 61 ... Microcomputer for game control

Claims (2)

A game state setting means for setting one game state from a plurality of game states including a specific game state, and
A deciding means capable of deciding to set the specific gaming state is provided.
The game state setting means
When it is decided to set the specific gaming state, the setting of the specific gaming state may be started after the first predetermined number of unit games from the determination.
The specific gaming state may be set over at least a second predetermined number of unit games.
During the setting of the specific gaming state, the normal end condition may be satisfied and the setting of the specific gaming state may be terminated.
If the forced termination condition is satisfied before the normal termination condition during the setting of the specific gaming state, the gaming machine that terminates the setting of the specific gaming state
Forced to be a unit game in which the forced termination condition is satisfied, rather than a predetermined number of final games corresponding to the last unit game of the second predetermined number when the specific game state is set before the setting of the specific game state. Judgment means that can determine that the end game comes first,
A changing means capable of changing the first predetermined number is provided.
The changing means
If the determination means determines that the forced termination game precedes the predetermined number of final games before setting the specific gaming state, the predetermined number of the specific gaming states to be set is set. A gaming machine characterized in that the first predetermined number may be changed so that the final game is the same unit game as the forced termination game or a unit game prior to the forced termination game. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
A game number measuring means for measuring the total number of games in a series of settings of the game state group including the specific game state is provided.
The forced termination condition is that the total number of games reaches a predetermined upper limit of the number of games.
The changing means
If the determination means determines that the forced termination game precedes the predetermined number of final games before setting the specific gaming state, the predetermined number of the specific gaming states to be set is set. A gaming machine characterized in that the first predetermined number is changed so that the final game becomes the same unit game as the forced termination game.

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