JP2021186490A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To propose a game machine that is in a configuration for adding an advantageous completion value for showing the number of games executable in an advantageous section on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined advantageous condition and can suppress a decrease in the willingness to play a game even if the advantageous completion value reaches its upper limit by the addition.SOLUTION: While addition of an advantageous completion value is executed based on satisfaction of an advantageous condition before the advantageous completion value reaches its upper limit in an advantageous section, a particular profit differing from that of an addition is granted based on satisfaction of the advantageous condition when the advantageous completion value reaches its upper limit. By such a configuration, after the advantageous completion value reaches its upper limit in the advantageous section, a player's feeling for requesting the particular profit can be stimulated, thus suppressing a decrease in the willingness to play a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which, when a winning combination is won by a winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery based on the operation of the player.

In a gaming machine represented by a slot machine, a symbol is changed by an operation of a start lever on a symbol display device, and the symbol is stopped by an operation of a stop button to provide a profit according to the stop symbol mode of the symbol. More specifically, the operation of the starting lever triggers a lottery to determine whether or not the winning combination has been won. Then, when the winning combination is won, the symbol is stopped in the stop symbol mode in which the winning combination is won by the lottery based on the operation of the stop button. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not won, the symbol is stopped in the stop symbol mode indicating the loss by operating the stop button. If the winning combination cannot be stopped in the stop symbol mode in which the winning combination is won by operating the stop button, the symbol is stopped in the stop symbol mode indicating a loss by operating the stop button.

Such a gaming machine is known to have an operation winning combination that wins a prize only when the stop button is operated according to a predetermined operation mode (pushing order). Specifically, when the operation winning combination is won by a lottery triggered by the operation of the start lever, and the stop button is operated according to the operation mode corresponding to the operation winning combination, the operation winning combination can be won. In such a configuration, if the order of pressing the stop button for winning the operation winning combination is not known, it is extremely difficult to win even if the operation winning combination is won by the lottery, while the so-called assist time. In the gaming state of (AT), the push order corresponding to the winning operation winning combination is notified, so that the operation winning combination can be easily won.

Further, as a configuration having a function of shifting to the AT game state, the AT game state is shifted to the AT game state on condition that the player wins the AT lottery executed with the winning of a predetermined combination as an opportunity, and the AT game is played. It is known that the AT game state is terminated on condition that the number of games in the state reaches a predetermined end value. Here, the end value for ending the AT game state is added for each winning of a predetermined combination, and is set to be updatable up to the upper limit value. As such a gaming machine, for example, the configuration of Patent Document 1 has been proposed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-107353

By the way, in the conventional configuration provided with the function of shifting to the AT gaming state as described above, when the ending value reaches the upper limit value in the AT gaming state, the predetermined combination to which the ending value is added is won. However, the end value is not added. Therefore, in the state before the end value reaches the upper limit, the player is strongly reminded of the feeling of asking the player to win the predetermined role for which the addition is determined, and has a high degree of interest. After the end value reaches the upper limit, the emotion of seeking the winning of the predetermined role for which the addition is determined disappears, so that the player's willingness to play is significantly reduced.

The present invention proposes a gaming machine capable of suppressing the decrease in the motivation for playing even when the ending value constituting the ending condition of the AT gaming state reaches the upper limit.

The present invention is a winning combination lottery means for drawing a winning or not of an operation winning combination based on an operation according to a predetermined operation mode, and a winning determination for determining whether or not the operation winning combination won by the winning combination is won. A means, an auxiliary notification control means for executing an auxiliary notification process for notifying the operation mode for winning an operation winning combination won by the combination lottery means, a normal section in which the auxiliary notification process cannot be executed, and the above. In a gaming machine provided with a section conversion control means for converting and controlling an auxiliary game mode that allows execution of an auxiliary notification process into an effective advantageous section, the section conversion control means is a game event that occurs in the advantageous section. An advantageous section for ending the advantageous section on condition that the event counting means for counting the number of occurrences and the number of occurrences counted by the event counting means reach the advantageous end value that can be updated up to a predetermined upper limit value. It is provided with an ending means and a continuation condition updating means for updating the advantageous ending value by adding a predetermined number based on the establishment of a predetermined advantageous condition in the advantageous section. When the advantageous end value updated by the continuation condition updating means reaches the upper limit value, a special gain providing means that provides a special gain different from that before reaching the upper limit value based on the establishment of the upper limit value is provided. It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

Here, the "operation mode" is a method of operating an operation means provided to be operable by a player, for example, in the slot machine described above, an operation order (push order), an operation timing, etc. of the stop button. Is preferably used.
The "operation winning combination" is a combination set so that a prize can be won based on an operation according to a predetermined operation mode. Specifically, in the above-mentioned stot machine, a predetermined operation order (pushing order) ), The winning combination that can be won by operating the stop button is preferably used.
The "game event" is an event that can occur in the progress of the game in the advantageous section. It is possible to apply the winning of the specific combination by the means, the generation of the gain based on the winning determination by the winning determination means, and the like. Further, the "game event" can be an event that occurs in a state where the auxiliary game mode is valid in an advantageous section, and in that state, execution of a winning / failing determination by the above-mentioned combination lottery means or identification by the combination lottery means. It is possible to apply the winning of the role of. Further, the establishment of advantageous conditions may be applied to a "game event".
"Advantageous conditions" include, for example, winning or winning an operation winning combination, winning or winning a specific combination (which may include an operation winning combination or a role other than the operation winning combination), and a game. Generation of media (medals and game balls) is preferably used. Further, the "advantageous condition" is set not only as a condition that can be satisfied in all of the advantageous sections, but also as a condition that can be satisfied only in a specific state of the advantageous section (for example, a state in which the above-mentioned auxiliary game mode is valid). You can also do it. In the latter case, it is possible to set the above-mentioned operation winning combination or a specific combination to be won or won in an advantageous section and in a valid state of the auxiliary game mode.
The "special gain" can be appropriately set as long as it is different from the gain (addition of the advantageous end value) provided based on the establishment of the advantageous condition before reaching the upper limit value. For example, display of a rare image, generation of a game medium, notification of information suggesting a winning probability by a winning combination lottery means, granting of points used for executing notification of these rare images, a game medium, and winning probability information, and then Information and points that are useful for satisfying the conditions for transitioning to an advantageous section can be applied.

According to such a configuration, before the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value in the advantageous section, the addition of the advantageous end value can be executed based on the establishment of the advantageous condition. On the other hand, after the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value, a special gain can be provided based on the establishment of the advantageous condition. Therefore, the emotion of the player seeking the provision of the special gain can be stimulated. Can be stimulated. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the motivation for playing that may occur when the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value in the advantageous section. Furthermore, by changing the gain given to the player before and after the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value in the advantageous section, it is possible to create a variety of fun that has never been seen before, which dramatically enhances the interest of the game. Can be enhanced to.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine of the present invention, the continuation condition updating means determines whether or not the game is successful based on a predetermined update probability when the advantageous condition is satisfied in the advantageous section, and if the player wins, updates the advantageous end value by adding. The special gain providing means is provided with processing contents, and when the advantageous condition is satisfied in the advantageous section, the winning / failing determination is made with the same probability as the update probability, and if the winning is won, the special gain is determined. A configuration with content is proposed.

In such a configuration, before and after the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value, the gain of adding the advantageous end value and the special gain can occur with relatively the same probability, so that the upper limit value is reached. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling unfair before and after. That is, while the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value, it is possible to suppress as much as possible the stress that the gain is not easily provided and the feeling that the gain is provided with a high probability and becomes bored. Therefore, according to the present configuration, the above-mentioned effect of the present invention of improving the interest by generating different gains before and after the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value can be more stably exhibited.

The game machine of the present invention described above is provided with a winning probability setting means for selectively setting one winning probability from among a plurality of different winning probabilities, and the winning combination lottery means determines whether or not the operation winning combination is successful. In the configuration in which the lottery is performed according to the winning probability set by the winning probability setting means, the special gain providing means is said to be based on the establishment of the advantageous condition when the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value in the advantageous section. A configuration is proposed in which a suggestion effect suggesting winning probability information related to the winning probability set by the winning probability setting means is performed.

Here, the "winning probability information" is information indicating the winning probability set by the winning probability setting means, information indicating whether the set winning probability is high or low, and the set winning probability is a specific winning probability. Information indicating whether or not the winning probability is changed, information indicating that the winning probability has been changed by the probability setting means, and the like can be applied.
The "suggestion effect" is an effect that suggests the winning probability information, and is an effect of a design (image) displayed on a liquid crystal display (effect image display device), an effect of sound generated from a speaker, and lighting of a lamp or LED. Alternatively, it may be an effect by blinking, an effect by the movement of a movable accessory, or a plurality of these.

In such a configuration, when the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value in the advantageous section, a suggestion effect suggesting winning probability information is executed based on the establishment of the advantageous condition, so that the machine is set. The winning probability can be estimated by the player from the suggestion effect. As described above, according to this configuration, the player can know the information that is normally not known, that is, the winning probability set by the winning probability setting means, by reaching the upper limit value of the advantageous ending value in the advantageous section. Will be. As a result, even after the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value, the emotions of the player who expects the advantageous condition to be satisfied can be stimulated more effectively, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine of the present invention, when the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value in the advantageous section, the special gain providing means has a plurality of specials different from those before reaching the upper limit value based on the establishment of the advantageous condition. A configuration is proposed in which one gain is selectively provided from among the various gains.

In such a configuration, when the advantageous end value reaches the upper limit value in the advantageous section, one of a plurality of special gains is selected and provided based on the establishment of the advantageous condition. Since various special gains can be provided for each establishment, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored even when there are relatively many opportunities for the special gains to be provided. Further, according to this configuration, the emotions of the player who expects the establishment of the advantageous condition can be stimulated more effectively every time the advantageous section is established, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the slot machine 1. It is a figure for showing the symbol arrangement of each reel 4L, 4C, 4R. It is a chart showing each combination and the number of payouts. It is a chart which shows the winning combination group which can be elected by a combination lottery. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery table which set the winning probability of a winning combination lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning combination according to the push order of the stop button 9L, 9C, 9R. It is a chart showing the winning probability of the additional lottery and the winning probability of the privilege production lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the main process to execute on the main control board 40. It is a flowchart which shows the bet number setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation start control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the winning combination lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the rotation stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows the section control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the game state conversion process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st to 4th suggestion symbols 121a to 121d which constitute a suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st to 3rd character symbols 122a to 122c which constitute a story effect. It is a figure which shows each selection probability of 1st to 4th suggestion symbols 121a to 121d. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous effect processing. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of an effect displayed by the effect image display device 15. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of an effect displayed by the effect image display device 15. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram 3 showing a display mode of an effect displayed by the effect image display device 15. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the effect of another example.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. It is also possible to appropriately combine the following examples and other examples.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is provided with a display panel 3 provided with a display window 2 (which makes it possible to display an effective area of a 3 × 3 stop symbol) on the front surface. Three reels 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged inside the slot machine 1, and a plurality of symbols arranged in rows on the outer surface of each reel 4L, 4C, 4R in the display window 2 respectively. Of these, three are displayed. That is, the player can visually recognize a total of nine symbols through the display window 2. Further, around the display window 2, a bet lamp 5 for displaying the number of bets, a credit display device 42 for displaying the number of remaining credits, a payout medal number display device 44 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out by winning a prize, and the like are arranged. ing. Further, an advantageous section indicator lamp 59 is arranged on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

Below the display window 2, bet switches 7a, 7b, a start lever 8, three stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, a medal insertion slot 10, and the like are provided. Further, an effect image display device 15 composed of a liquid crystal display is arranged above the display panel 3, and the effect image is displayed on the effect image display device 15 as the game progresses. Further, a saucer 12 and a speaker box 13 are arranged at the lower part of the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on the outer peripheral surface of each of the three left reels 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R. In this embodiment, seven types of symbols, "red 7" symbol, "white 7" symbol, "blue 7" symbol, "replay" symbol, "bell" symbol, "cherry" symbol, and "watermelon" symbol, are used. It is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 4L, 4C, 4R. Each of these reels 4L, 4C, 4R starts rotating all at once by operating the starting lever 8, and stops rotating by operating each of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. Here, when the left stop button 9L is operated, the left reel 4L stops within a predetermined delay time, and when the middle stop button 9C is operated, the middle reel 4C stops within a predetermined delay time, and the right stop button. When the 9R is operated, the right reel 4R is stopped within a predetermined delay time. Then, by operating all the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, all reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped, and nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 2. As a result, the stop symbol mode (combination) of the symbol stopped and displayed on the effective line set in the display window 2 is determined, and the later-described combination (BB role, small role, replay combination, etc.) is determined according to the stop symbol mode. ) Is decided.

Here, a bonus combination, a push order winning combination, and a general winning combination are preset for the combination of the present embodiment (see FIGS. 4 and 5). The bonus role is a BB role that wins when the above-mentioned "red 7", "blue 7", and "white 7" are aligned. Further, the general winning combination is a combination set so that a prize can be won by pressing the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R in the correct operation (forward pressing and scissors pressing) described later. Specifically, a replay role, a bell role 3 to 5, a bell role 8 to 19, a watermelon role, and a cherry role, which will be described later, are set. Further, the push-order winning combination is a combination set so that a prize can be won by performing an irregular operation (operation other than the above-mentioned normal operation) described later on the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. Bell roles 1, 2, 6 and 7, which will be described later, are set as the push order winning combinations in this embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1.
The main control board 40 includes a one-chip microcomputer, an input port, an output port, and the like, and inserts medals into the input ports to detect medals inserted into the bet switches 7a and 7b, the settlement switch 16, and the medal insertion slot 10. Position detection sensors for the port switch 10a, the start lever switch 8a for detecting the operation of the start lever 8, the stop button switches 39L, 39C, 39R for detecting the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, and the reels 4L, 4C, 4R. 41L, 41C, 41R, a setting key switch 61, and a setting change switch 62 are connected, and a detection signal emitted from each switch or sensor is input. On the other hand, at the output port of the main control board 40, a credit display device 42, a bet lamp 5, a payout medal number display device 44, a count number display device 47, and drive motors 28L, 28C for rotating reels 4L, 4C, 4R, The 28R, the floodlight lamps 31L, 31C, 31R that emit light of the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R, the sub control board 48, and the payout control board 50 are connected, and are controlled by outputting commands to each device or board.

The main control board 40 has a credit display device 42, a bet lamp 5, a payout medal number display device 44, and a count number display device 47 based on the operation signal of the bet switch 7 described above by operating the microcomputer according to a program. It controls display, rotation and stop of the drive motor 28, lighting and extinguishing of the floodlight lamp, and lighting and extinguishing of the advantageous section display lamp 59. In this embodiment, the payout medal number display device 44 and the count number display device 47 are provided, but one or both of them are not provided, and these displays are displayed by the effect image display device 15 described above. It is also possible to configure it to be executed.

A sub control board 48 is connected to the main control board 40. The sub control board 48 generates commands and data for sound control, lamp control, and effect image according to commands and data (information) transmitted from the main control board 40, and the sound control and lamp control. The command and data for the effect image are transmitted to the sound / lamp control board 49, and the command and data for the effect image are transmitted to the effect image control board 55. When the sound / lamp control board 49 receives the command or data from the sub control board 48, the sound / lamp control board 49 drives a speaker to output and controls voice, and drives various lamps to control light emission. Further, when the effect image control board 55 receives the command or data from the sub control board 48, the effect image display device 15 controls the display of the effect image according to the command or the like. In this way, the sub control board 48 controls the generation of sound effects, the emission of illuminations, and the display of the effect image via the sound / lamp control board 49 and the effect image control board 55.

Further, the payout control board 50 is connected to the main control board 40 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control board 50 controls the payout of medals by driving and controlling the acquired medal payout device 51 based on the payout request command transmitted from the main control board 40. Further, a payout detection switch 52 that detects the paid out medals and outputs a detection signal is connected to the payout control board 50. Then, the payout control board 50 counts the medals to be paid out based on the medal detection signal input from the payout detection switch 52.

Such a main control board 40 includes a random number generation unit, a random number extraction unit, a lottery table, a combination lottery unit, and the like, and when the start lever 8 is operated, the random number extraction unit generates a random number by the random number generation unit. Is extracted, and the random number extraction unit determines the random numbers extracted by the random number extraction unit according to the lottery table, and performs a combination lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of predetermined combinations have been won (rotation start described later). See control processing and winning combination processing). Here, in the role lottery, the winning of any one role or the defeat (loss) of all the roles is determined.

Further, the main control board 40 has a function of selecting and setting one set value from a plurality of preset set values according to the operation of the setting key switch 61 and the setting change switch 62 described above. The setting key switch 61 and the setting change switch 62 are arranged inside the machine base, and can be operated by an employee of a game store or a worker who installs the machine base. Here, six types of set values, "1" to "6", in which the winning probabilities of each of the above-mentioned bonus roles and small roles are set, are provided, and the player's winning probability is determined according to each winning probability. The degree of advantage is different from each other. In the present embodiment, the set value 1 is assigned the winning probability having the lowest degree of advantage of the player, and the set value 2 is assigned the winning probability having the next lowest degree of advantage. Then, the winning probability with the highest degree of advantage is assigned in the order of the set value 3, the set value 4, and the set value 5, and the winning probability with the highest degree of advantage is assigned to the set value 6.

Such a set of setting values 1 to 6 can be performed by operating the setting key switch 61 and the setting change switch 62 as described above. That is, with a predetermined key inserted into the setting key switch 61 and rotated in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right), a power switch (not shown) is turned on to turn on the power. As a result, the set values 1 to 6 can be changed. In this state, by operating the setting change switch 62, a desired set value is selected, and the key inserted in the setting key switch 61 is rotated to return to the initial position, whereby the set value is determined. In this way, an employee of the amusement shop or the like can set any of the set values 1 to 6 for each machine of the slot machine 1. When the set value is set, the main control board 40 becomes effective with the winning probability assigned to the set set value, and data indicating the set value is stored in the RAM. Further, when the set value is set, the main control board 40 transmits information indicating the set set value to the sub control board 48, and the sub control board 48 receives the set value of the set value. Store the data in RAM. As a result, the sub-control board 48 holds the data of the set value stored in the RAM until the next set value is set.

Next, the specifications of the game by the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine 1, the number of bets (so-called number of bets) is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 10 or operating the bet switches 7a and 7b, and the reels 4L, 4C and 4R are changed by operating the starting lever 8. Later, the reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped by operating the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R. Then, when the winning of the winning combination is confirmed by the stopped symbolic mode (combination) of the symbol stopped on the effective line of the display window 2, the profit corresponding to the winning winning combination is provided. As described above, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the game that is started by the operation of the starting lever 8 and ended by the determination of the stop symbol mode of the symbol by stopping the reels 4L, 4C, 4R can be repeatedly executed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a BB combination, a replay combination, and a small combination are provided as winning combinations. The BB role is a role that shifts to a bonus game state described later by winning, and the replay role is a role that can execute the next game without consuming medals by winning. In addition, bell roles 1 to 19, cherry role, and watermelon role are set as small roles, and the number of medals assigned to each role is paid out by winning a prize. In the small role of this embodiment, the bell roles 1 and 2 which are 15 medals to be paid out, the bell roles 3 to 5 which are 3 cards to pay out 3 medals, and 1 card are paid out. The role of bell 6-19, the role of cherry, and the role of watermelon, which are the roles of one medal, are set respectively.

Here, the BB combination is won when the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, and the "blue 7" symbol are stopped and displayed on the effective line in a predetermined stop symbol mode. As specific stop symbol modes for the BB role, "red 7" is stopped and displayed on all reels 4L, 4C, and 4R on the effective line, and "white 7" is stopped on the left reel 4L. "Red 7" is stopped and displayed on the remaining reels 4C and 4L, and "Blue 7" is stopped and displayed on the left reel 4L and "Red 7" is stopped on the remaining reels 4C and 4L. The displayed stop symbol mode is set.

Further, the replay combination is won when the "replay" symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed on the reels 4L, 4C, 4R on the effective line.

The bell combinations 8 to 19, which are one-sheet combinations, are awarded when the "bell" symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed on all reels 4L, 4C, and 4R on the effective line. These bell combinations 8 to 19 are combinations that can be won regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are pressed. These bell combinations 8 to 19 are the above-mentioned general winning combinations.

Further, the bell combinations 6 and 7, which are one-sheet combinations, are awarded when the "bell" symbol is stopped and displayed on the right reel 4R on the effective line. As shown in FIG. 7, these bell combinations 6 and 7 are the combinations that win a prize only when the right stop button 9R is first operated, and are the above-mentioned push-order winning combinations.

The three bell combinations 3 to 5 are awarded when the "bell" symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed on all reels 4L, 4C, 4R on the effective line. As shown in FIG. 7, these bell combinations 3 to 5 are the winning combinations when the left stop button 9L or the middle stop button 9C is first operated, and can be won by the correct operation described later. The bell roles 3 to 5 are the above-mentioned general winning roles.

The bell combinations 1 and 2, which are 15-card combinations, are "bells" on all reels 4L, 4C, 4R on the effective line only when the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are operated in a predetermined push order. All the symbols are displayed and stopped, and a prize is awarded. The bell roles 1 and 2 are the above-mentioned push order winning combinations.

The cherry combination is won when the "cherry" symbol is stopped and displayed on the left reel 4L on the effective line regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are pressed. The cherry role is the above-mentioned general winning role.

The watermelon role is won by displaying the "watermelon" symbols on the effective line regardless of the order in which the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are pressed. The watermelon role is the above-mentioned general winning combination.

Such a replay combination and each small combination can be won only when the combination lottery executed for each game is won, and when the BB combination is won in the combination lottery of the game, until the BB combination is won. You can win a prize in each game. The winning combination lottery is executed in each game triggered by the operation of the starting lever 8.

In the role lottery, it is determined whether the role of BB, the role of replay, the role of cherry, the role of watermelon, and each bell role 1 to 19 are won, or whether all the roles are not won and lost (loss). Here, in this embodiment, a winning combination group in which the combination is divided into a plurality of groups is set, and whether or not to win any of the winning combination groups is drawn by the combination lottery.

Specific winning groups include BB, replay, bell 1, bell 2, bell 3, bell 4, bell 5, bell 6, bell 7, bell 8, bell 9, bell 10, as shown in FIG. Cherry, watermelon, and common bells are set.

The BB is a winning combination group having the BB combination, and by winning the combination lottery, the BB combination is won. The replay is a winning combination group having the replay combination, and the replay combination is won by winning the combination lottery. Bells 1 to 10 are divided into groups of bell roles 1 to 19, and by winning any of the groups, a plurality of bell roles included in the winning group are simultaneously won. The common bell is a winning combination group having bell roles 8 to 19, and by winning a combination lottery, the bell roles 8 to 19 are simultaneously won. Cherry is a winning combination group having the cherry role, and by winning the role lottery, the cherry role is won. The watermelon is a winning combination group having the above-mentioned watermelon role, and by winning the role lottery, the watermelon role is won.

The BB role of the BB, the replay role of the replay, the cherry role of the cherry, and the watermelon role of the watermelon may each have a plurality of roles, and in this configuration, the same as the bells 1 to 10 described above. In addition, it means that multiple roles have been won at the same time by the role lottery.

The lottery table used for the winning combination lottery will be described below.
In this embodiment, three types of first to third lottery tables are assigned and set for each of the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6. The first lottery table is valid in the BB non-winning state in which the BB winning combination is not won, the second lottery table is valid in the BB winning state in which the BB winning combination is won, and the third lottery table is valid. , Valid in the bonus game state.

Here, the first to third lottery tables assigned to the set value 1 will be illustrated. As shown in FIG. 6, the winning probabilities of the winning combination groups are set in each of the first to third lottery tables. In the first lottery table, the winning probability of BB is 2%, the winning probability of replay is 20%, the winning probability of bells 1 to 8 is 2.5% each, the winning probability of bells 9 and 10 is 5% each, and cherry. The probability of winning each with a watermelon is set to 5%, and the probability of losing is 28%. Further, in the second lottery table, the winning probability of the replay is 50%, and the winning probabilities of the bells 1 to 10, the cherry, and the watermelon are set in the same manner as in the first lottery table. In this second lottery table, the winning probability of BB is 0%, and the probability of losing is 10%. Further, in the third lottery table, the winning probability of the replay is 20%, and the winning probability of the common bell is 80%. In this third lottery table, the winning probability of each of BB, bells 1 to 10, cherry, and watermelon is 0%, and the probability of losing is 0%.

Even in the first to third lottery tables that are valid with other set values 2 to 6, the winning probabilities of each combination are different, but they are set in the same manner. As described above, the set values 1 to 6 are set in 6 stages in which the advantages advantageous to the player are different from each other, and the first to third lottery tables that are valid when the set value is 6 are set. While it is most advantageous to the player, the first to third lottery tables (FIG. 6), which are valid when the set value is 1, are the most disadvantageous to the player.

Next, the operation of the game by the slot machine 1 will be described in detail.
In the slot machine 1, when a bet number of 1 to 3 (upper limit) is set by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 or operating the bet switches 7a and 7b, the operation of the start lever 8 becomes effective. Here, when the player inserts a plurality of medals from the medal insertion slot 10 in advance, the number of inserted medals is displayed on the credit display device 42. Then, the player operates the bet switches 7a and 7b to set the bet number. In this embodiment, a single bet switch 7a and a max bet switch 7b are provided, one or two bets can be set by operating the single bet switch 7a, and an upper limit (3) can be set by operating the max bet switch 7b. You can set the number of bets. The set number of bets is notified by the lighting display of the bet lamp 5.

The above-mentioned effective line is determined according to the number of such bets. In this embodiment, when the number of bets is one, the middle row of the display window 2 is set as an effective line, and when the number of bets is two, the upper, middle, and lower rows are valid. When the number of bets is three, two effective lines on the diagonal line are set in addition to the three effective lines. Whether or not the winning combination has been won is determined by the combination of the symbols arranged on the effective line set in this way (stop symbol mode).

When the player operates the start lever 8 with the operation of the start lever 8 enabled by setting the bet number, the game is started. Then, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are rotated along with the operation of the starting lever 8, and the winning combination lottery is executed with the operation of the starting lever 8 as a trigger.

By this combination lottery, it is determined whether one of the winning combination groups has been won or all of them have been lost (missing). Then, if one of the winning combination groups is won, the winning combination included in the winning combination group can be won. Specifically, when the BB is won, the BB winning state where the BB role can be won, when the replay is won, the replay role can be won, the bells 1 to 10 and the common bell are won. Will be in a winning state where you can win a bell role, if you win a cherry, you will be in a winning state where you can win a cherry, or if you win a watermelon, you will be in a winning state where you can win a watermelon role.

Here, the other winning states other than the BB winning state are terminated when the game is determined to be a winning or non-winning state, but the BB winning state is terminated only when the BB combination is won. Then, if the game in which the BB role is won is not won, the BB winning state is maintained, the BB role can be won in the next and subsequent games, and the game is maintained until the BB role is won. In this way, the BB winning state maintained in the next and subsequent games ends when the BB role is won in the next and subsequent games.

In the winning combination lottery, as described above, a random number lottery is performed using the first to third lottery tables set for each set value 1 to 6, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination group is won or lost. Here, in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state, which will be described later, the winning combination lottery is executed using the first lottery table in the BB non-winning state, and the winning combination lottery is executed using the second lottery table in the BB winning state. On the other hand, in the bonus game state described later, the winning combination lottery is executed using the third lottery table.

When the reels 4L, 4C, 4R start to rotate by the operation of the start lever 8 and the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R becomes effective, the player operates the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R, respectively. Each reel 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated and stopped, and a symbol is displayed on the display window 2. Then, depending on the combination of symbols arranged on the valid line set according to the number of bets described above (stop symbol mode), whether the winning combination was won by the winning combination lottery or was lost to all the winning combinations (loss). Is confirmed.

Specifically, when the stop symbol mode of the BB combination is aligned on the effective line, the winning of the BB combination is confirmed. In addition to this, the bell role stop symbol mode for confirming the winning of the bell roles 1 to 19, the watermelon stop symbol mode for confirming the watermelon role winning, the cherry stop symbol mode for confirming the cherry role winning, and the replay role. The replay stop symbol mode for confirming the winning is set in advance, and each of the stop symbol modes is stopped and displayed on the effective line to determine each small winning combination and replay winning combination. On the other hand, if the player stops in a mode other than the stop symbol mode in which the winning of each of these winning combinations is confirmed, the loss is confirmed. That is, it is a stop symbol mode (hereinafter referred to as a lost stop symbol mode) that shows a loss that does not win a prize in any of the combinations, except for the stop symbol mode that determines each combination.

Each reel 4L, 4C, 4R is controlled to stop within a predetermined delay time from each operation of each stop button 9L, 9C, 9R. That is, since the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R can be controlled to be stopped between the operation timing of each stop button 9L, 9C, and 9R until the delay time elapses, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R can be controlled to be stopped on the effective line within this delay time. You can select the symbol to stop. As a result, the stop positions of the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are controlled so that the combination of symbols that stop on the effective line (stop symbol mode) does not become a combination that wins a winning combination that has not been won in the winning combination lottery. .. Then, the stop positions of the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are controlled so that the winning combination in the winning combination lottery wins as much as possible.

Here, as described above, the winning of the BB role continues over a plurality of games until the BB role is won, so that the BB role and another small role or replay role may be won in duplicate. be. In this way, in the game in which the other small roles (bells 1 to 10, cherry, watermelon) are won by the role lottery in the BB winning state, the small roles are given priority over the BB roles to win the prize. The reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped and controlled. Similarly, in the game in which the replay is won by the combination lottery in the BB winning state, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are stopped and controlled so that the replay combination is given priority over the BB combination.

As a matter of course, the symbols that cannot be stopped on the effective line within the delay time cannot be stopped on the effective line. Therefore, it is possible to arrange the combinations of the symbols that win the winning combination in the winning combination on the effective line. In some cases, the loss may be confirmed without being able to do so.

Next, a normal gaming state, an AT gaming state, and a bonus gaming state will be described.
The AT game state is a game state in which the navigation effect mode that allows the execution of the navigation effect described later is enabled in each game, and the normal game state and the bonus game state are disabled in the navigation effect mode. It is a game state.

In the normal gaming state, an advantageous section in which the AT lottery for determining the transition to the AT gaming state (enabling the navigation effect mode) can be executed and an advantageous section lottery for determining the transition to the advantageous section are performed. One of the feasible normal intervals progresses. Then, in the game in the normal gaming state and in the advantageous section, when a specific small role (for example, bell 9, 10, cherry, watermelon) is won, an AT lottery is performed, and when the AT lottery is won, the AT gaming state is performed. The transition to (validation of navigation effect mode) is decided.

Further, in the normal game state, since the navigation effect mode is invalid, the navigation effect for notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is not executed. Therefore, the player usually operates the left stop button 9L, the middle stop button 9C, and the right stop button 9R in the so-called forward push, or the left stop button 9L, the right stop button 9R, and the middle stop button 9C in this order. Push the scissors. It is possible to operate in an operation order other than the above-mentioned forward push and scissors push, but since the player does not know the winning combination by the winning combination lottery, the pushing order winning combination is won in the other operation order. It is difficult to win (Bell role 1, 2, 6, 7).

Here, there are six operation sequences for the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R. In the following, the forward push and the scissors push are referred to as normal operations, and the other operation sequences are referred to as irregular operations. That is, a total of four types of operation sequences, that is, the two types of order in which the middle stop button 9C is operated first and the two types of order in which the right stop button 9R is operated first, are the above-mentioned irregular operations.

In the AT game state, since the navigation effect mode is enabled, when the push order winning combination (bell combination 1, 2, 6, 7) is won, each stop button 9L that can win the winning combination is available. , 9C, 9R operation order (pushing order) is notified of the navigation effect. That is, in the game in the AT game state, when the bells 1 to 10 are won by the combination lottery, the navigation effect corresponding to the bell combinations 1 to 7 is displayed on the effect image display device 15. Then, the player can sequentially operate the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R according to the navigation effect to win the winning bell roles 1 to 7. Even in the AT game state, when the replay role, the cherry role, and the watermelon role, which are general winning combinations, are won, the display of the navigation effect is not executed.

Here, the navigation effect notifies the player of the push order of the stop buttons 9R, 9C, 9L set for each of the push order winning combinations (bell roles 1, 2, 6, 7) won by the combination lottery. It is a production. The push order notified as this navigation effect indicates the above-mentioned four types of irregular operations, and is the push order of the middle stop button 9C, the right stop button 9R, the left stop button 9L, and the middle stop button 9C, left stop. The push order of the button 9L and the right stop button 9R, the push order of the right stop button 9R, the middle stop button 9C, and the left stop button 9L, and the push order of the right stop button 9R, the left stop button 9L, and the middle stop button 9C. be.
For example, in a game in which the winning combination group of bell 1, bell 5, bell 9, or bell 10 is won, "2" is used as a navigation effect indicating the pressing order of the middle stop button 9C, the left stop button 9L, and the right stop button 9R. A navigation effect suggesting the order in which the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are stopped, such as "1" and "3", is displayed on the effect image display device 15 (see FIG. 21). Further, in the game in which the winning combination group of Bell 2 or Bell 6 is won, the navigation effects of "3", "1", and "2" are displayed on the effect image display device 15, and in the game in which Bell 3 or Bell 7 is won, the navigation effect is displayed. The navigation effects of "2", "3", and "1" are displayed on the effect image display device 15, and in the game in which the bell 4 or the bell 8 is won, the navigation effects of "3", "2", and "1" are displayed on the effect image display device. It is displayed at 15. In the game in which the navigation effect is displayed in this way, the player wins the push order bell role by stopping each reel 4L, 4C, 4R in the correct order according to the navigation effect.

Such an AT game state ends on condition that the BB combination is won or the advantageous section ends. That is, the AT gaming state starts on the condition that the AT lottery is won in the advantageous section, and ends on the condition that the BB combination is won or the advantageous section ends. Then, when the AT game state ends due to the winning of the BB role, the BB winning state is canceled and the game shifts to the bonus game state, while when the AT game state ends due to the end of the advantageous section, the BB game state ends. While maintaining the winning state, the game shifts to the normal gaming state.

The bonus game state is a game state that shifts by winning the BB role, and since the role is drawn by the third lottery table in the game, the common bell (bell role 8 to 19) can be won with high probability. The bonus gaming state ends on the condition that the total number of medals acquired in the game during the bonus gaming state reaches a predetermined upper limit (bonus end condition).

Next, the above-mentioned normal section and advantageous section will be described.
As described above, the normal section is a state in which the advantageous section lottery for determining the transition to the advantageous section can be executed, and the AT lottery cannot be executed (in other words, the transition to the AT gaming state cannot be performed). In this normal section, the advantageous section lottery is executed every time the small winning combination is won, and when the advantageous section lottery is won, the transition to the advantageous section is determined. Then, with the end of the game in which the advantageous section lottery is won, the advantageous section is started.

On the other hand, in the advantageous section, when a specific small winning combination (for example, bells 9, 10, cherry, watermelon) is won in the normal gaming state, the AT lottery is executed, and when the AT lottery is won, the AT gaming state is executed. The transition to (to enable the navigation effect mode) is determined. Then, with the end of the game in which the AT lottery is won, the normal gaming state is changed to the AT gaming state. It should be noted that this AT lottery is not executed even if a specific small winning combination is won in the above-mentioned normal section.

These advantageous sections are 1) that the total number of games played during the advantageous section reaches the advantageous end value, and 2) that the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section reaches the upper limit (for example, 2400). 3) The AT game state is terminated by winning the BB role, or is terminated when either of them is established. Then, with the end of the advantageous section, the normal section is started.

Here, the above-mentioned advantageous end value is the number of games that can be executed in the advantageous section, and the reference number of times value set at the time of winning the advantageous section lottery and the additional number of times value added to the reference number of times value in the advantageous section. Determined by. Specifically, when the advantageous section lottery is won, the reference number of times value (for example, 100G) is set as the advantageous end value, and the advantageous section is the game indicated by the reference number of times value unless the other conditions described above are satisfied. The number is at least executed. Further, in the advantageous section, when a specific small winning combination (for example, bells 9, 10, cherry, watermelon) is won, an additional lottery is executed, and when the additional lottery is won, the additional number of times value is added to the advantageous end value. Then, the advantageous end value is updated. Further, an upper limit value (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous upper limit value) is set for the advantageous end value, and when the advantageous upper limit value is reached, the addition of the number of additions is not executed even if the specific small winning combination is won. .. In this way, the advantageous end value is added to the reference number of times value set at the start of the advantageous section by the additional number of times value by winning the additional lottery, and is increased each time the additional lottery is won up to the advantageous upper limit value.
In this embodiment, a plurality of additional number values from a minimum of 10 G to a maximum of 100 G are preset, and each time a winning lottery is won, one additional number value is selected and added to the advantageous end value. To. Further, 1500 G is preset as an advantageous upper limit value of the advantageous end value. Therefore, a maximum of 1500 games can be executed in the advantageous section. As a matter of course, if the number of games in the advantageous section reaches the advantageous end value before the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value (1500 G), the advantageous section ends. In addition, if the number of medals paid out reaches the upper limit (2400) before reaching the advantageous end value, or if the BB role is won, the advantageous section ends. When the advantageous section ends in this way, the advantageous end value is cleared.

Further, in the advantageous section, a plurality of game modes that are effective at the time of transition from the normal section are set, and one of the game modes is selectively determined at the time of the transition.

As this game mode, it is determined to shift to the AT game state through a predetermined number of games, a normal probability mode in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is low in the advantageous section, and a high probability mode in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is high. The precursor mode is set. Here, in the normal probability mode, the winning probability of the AT lottery is set to 1/500, and in the high probability mode, the winning probability of the AT lottery is set to 1/50. Further, the precursor mode shifts to the AT gaming state when the game is digested five times in the advantageous section. In this embodiment, 1280G is set as the upper limit number of games that can be shifted to the AT gaming state in the normal probability mode, and 1280 games are executed in the advantageous section, and the AT lottery is performed during this period. If you do not win, the game shifts to the AT game state (navigation effect mode is enabled). Similarly, in the high probability mode, 250G is set as the upper limit number of games.

Next, the processing of various programs executed on the main control board 40 will be described.
FIG. 9 shows the main process. This main process is periodically executed on the main control board 40 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms).

In S10 of the main process, the bet number setting process is executed, and the bet number is set according to the insertion of medals by the player or the operation of the bet switches 7a and 7b.
In S15, the rotation start control process is executed, and the player operates the start lever 8 to perform the above-mentioned combination lottery, rotation drive of the reels 4L, 4C, 4R, and the like.
In S20, the rotation stop control process is executed, and the rotation stop of the reels 4L, 4C, 4R and the determination of the winning combination are performed by the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R by the player.
In S25, the medal payout control process is executed. In this medal payout control process, when a small winning combination is won in S20, a payout request command instructing the payout of the number of medals according to the winning small winning combination is transmitted to the payout control board 50. As described above, when the payout control board 50 receives the payout request command, the payout control board 50 drives and controls the acquired medal payout device 51 to pay out the medals.
In S30, the game state conversion process is executed, and the game state is converted into the above-mentioned normal game state, AT game state, or bonus game state.

The bet number setting process (S10) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In this bet number setting process, S100 determines whether or not the replay flag = 1. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: No) and S110, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: Yes) and S125. Here, the replay flag sets the replay flag to 1 by the winning determination process described later when the replay combination is won, and if the replay flag is 1 at the end of the game, the next game is awarded a medal. It can be executed without inputting or consuming credits.

In S110, it is determined whether or not a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 (whether or not the medal insertion slot switch 10a has detected a medal). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S110: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S110: No) and S115.
In S115, it is determined whether or not the bet switches 7a and 7b have been operated. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S115: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination (S115: No), the bet number setting process is terminated.

In S120, the bet determination process is executed. In this bet determination process, the number of bets is determined according to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 or the operation of the bet switches 7a and 7b. Specifically, when one medal is inserted into the medal slot 10, the number of bets is 1, and when two medals are inserted, the number of bets is 2, and 3 (upper limit) medals are used. When it is thrown, the number of bets is 3. Further, when the single bet switch 7a is operated once, the bet number is set to 1, and when the single bet switch 7a is operated twice, the bet number is set to 2. Further, when the max bet switch 7b is operated, the number of bets is set to 3. In this way, the number of bets of 1 to 3 is determined.

In the following S125, the game proceeds to S130 with the game valid flag = 1. In S130, the bet number display process is executed. In this bet number display process, the bet lamp 5 is turned on according to the bet number determined by the bet determination process, and the credit number is subtracted and displayed on the credit display device 42 according to the subtraction of the credit number accompanying the setting of the bet number. I do.
In the following S135, the replay flag is set to 0.

The rotation start control process (S15) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the rotation start control process, S200 determines whether or not the game valid flag = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S200: Yes) and S205, and in the case of a negative determination (S200: No), the rotation start control process is terminated.

In S205, it is determined whether or not the start lever 8 has been operated (whether or not the ON signal of the start lever switch 8a has been detected). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S205: Yes) and S210, and in the case of a negative determination (S205: No), the rotation start control process is terminated.

In S210, the winning combination lottery table selection process is executed. In the combination lottery table selection process, any one of the first to third lottery tables described above is valid. That is, in the normal gaming state and the AT gaming state, the first lottery table is valid in the BB non-winning state, and the second lottery table is valid in the BB winning state. In the bonus game state, the third lottery table is valid.

In S220, the winning combination lottery process is executed. In this combination lottery process, using the lottery table validated in S210, which winning combination group of BB, replay, bells 1-10, cherry, and watermelon was won, or all of these winning combinations were lost. (Loss) Decide whether it is. The details of the winning combination lottery process will be described later.

In S225, the rotation start control process is executed. By this rotation start control process, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are started to rotate and are rotated at a constant speed. In the following S230, the game is set to the valid flag = 0, and the process proceeds to S235.

In S235, the game number counting process is executed. This game number counting process is a process of counting the total number of games (number of games) executed in the advantageous section described later, and adds 1 to the number of games each time the game starts. The number of games counted in this way is cleared at the end of the advantageous section (normal section transition process described later). In this embodiment, the game number counting process is not executed in the case of the normal section described later. After such S235, the process proceeds to S240.

In S240, the rotation start command transmission process is executed. In the rotation start command transmission process, information indicating the start of rotation of the reels 4L, 4C, 4R, information indicating the lottery result of the winning combination lottery process (information of each winning flag), and a bet set by the bet number setting process. Information such as a number is transmitted to the sub control board 48. Further, in the rotation start command transmission process, the sub control board 48 provides information indicating the number of games counted in S235, an execution command for navigation effect, information indicating an AT lottery result, and information indicating an advantageous section lottery result. Send to. Here, the execution command of the navigation effect is transmitted only when the bells 1 to 10 are won in the AT game state and the winning combination determination process (S310) described later, and is used to execute the navigation effect. It is a command. Further, the information indicating the AT lottery result is the information indicating the lottery result of the AT lottery process (S325) described later, and the information indicating the advantageous section lottery result indicates the lottery result of the advantageous section lottery process (S350) described later. Information.

When the sub control board 48 receives this command signal, the sub control board 48 drives and controls various lamps and speakers via the sound / lamp control board 49 according to the signal, and the effect image display device via the effect image control board 55. Display control of a predetermined image or moving image is performed at 15.

The above-mentioned combination lottery process (S220) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the winning combination lottery process, the random number extraction process is executed in S300 to acquire the random numbers related to the winning combination lottery. In S305, the determination process is executed. In this determination process, the random numbers extracted in S300 are used in the first to third lottery tables validated in S230, and the winning combination group of BB, replay, bells 1 to 10, cherry, watermelon, and common bell is used. It is determined whether the player won the prize or lost all of them (missing).

In the following S310, the winning combination determination process is executed. In the winning combination determination process, when the BB is won by the determination process, the winning of the BB combination is confirmed and a flag indicating the BB winning state is set. Here, the BB winning state is a state in which a BB combination can be won as described above, and may be maintained in the next and subsequent games. Further, when the replay, the watermelon, or the cherry is won by the determination process (S305), a flag indicating the winning of the replay combination, the watermelon combination, or the cherry combination is set. Further, when the bells 1 to 10 are won, a flag indicating the bell roles 1 to 19 included in each winning combination group is set. By setting the flag in this way, one of the roles will be won. Furthermore, if it is determined by the determination process (S305) that all the combinations have been rejected, the loss is confirmed.

The result (information of each winning flag) confirmed in the winning combination determination process (S310) is transmitted to the sub-control board 48 by the rotation start command transmission process of S235 described above.

Further, in S315 continuing from S310, it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous section, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S315: Yes) and S320, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S315: No) and S350. ..

In S320, it is determined whether or not it is in the AT game state (whether or not the navigation effect mode is valid). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S320: Yes) and S330, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S320: No) and S325.

In S325, the AT lottery process is executed. In the AT lottery process, when the BB combination or a specific small combination (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is won in the winning combination determination process (S310) described above, each mode (normal probability mode) of the above-mentioned advantageous section is used. , High probability mode, precursor mode), and lottery whether or not to enable the navigation effect mode according to the winning probability set. When the validity of the navigation effect mode is determined by this lottery, the AT transition flag = 1 is set. After such S325, the process proceeds to S330.

In S330, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned advantageous end value is less than the advantageous upper limit value (1500G). No), proceed to S340.

In S335, the additional lottery process is executed. In the addition lottery process, when a specific small winning combination (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is won in the winning combination determination process (S310), whether or not to add the number of additions to the advantageous end value. When the lottery is won, the added number of times value is added to the advantageous end value to update the advantageous end value. Here, the additional number of times value is selected and determined by the lottery in the range of 10G to 100G according to the winning specific small winning combination. After such S335, the process proceeds to S345.

In S340 following the negative determination of S330, the privilege production lottery process is executed. In the privilege effect lottery process, whether or not to execute a privilege effect that is not normally displayed when a specific small role (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is won in the above-mentioned winning combination determination process (S310). Hold a lottery. Then, when the execution of the privilege effect is decided, the information of the decision is transmitted to the sub control board 48 by the advantageous effect information transmission process (S345) described later. After such S340, the process proceeds to S345. Since the above-mentioned privilege production is related to the main part of the present invention, the details will be described later.

In S345, the advantageous effect information transmission process is executed. In the advantageous effect information transmission process, the advantageous effect information including the additional information determined in the additional lottery process (S335) and the privilege effect information determined in the privilege effect lottery process (S340) is transmitted to the sub control board 48. Here, the additional information is transmitted when the additional lottery process (S335) determines the additional addition, and the advantageous end updated by the additional number of times value determined by the additional lottery process and the additional number of times value. Information including values. The privilege effect information is transmitted when the execution of the privilege effect is determined in the privilege effect lottery process (S340), and is information indicating the determination of the privilege effect. After such S345, the winning combination lottery process ends.

In S350 following the negative determination of S315, the advantageous section lottery process is executed. In the advantageous section lottery process, when a small winning combination is won in the above-mentioned winning combination determination process (S310), a lottery is made as to whether or not to shift to the advantageous section according to a predetermined winning probability. When the transition to the advantageous section is decided by this lottery, the advantageous transition flag = 1 is set. After such S350, the winning combination lottery process ends.

The rotation stop control process (S20) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the rotation stop control process, S500 determines whether or not at least one of the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R is rotating. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S500: Yes) and S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the rotation stop control process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R have been operated. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S505: Yes) and S510, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No), the rotation stop control process is terminated.

In S510, the reel stop control process is executed. In the reel stop control process, the flag of each winning combination determined in the winning combination determination process (S310) is referred to, and the BB combination, the replay combination, or each small combination is won, or any of them is won. Check if there is any. Then, if any of the winning combinations is won, the reels 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R are determined to win the winning winning combination. Stop within the delay time. That is, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are stopped so that the stop symbol mode (BB combination, replay combination, or stop symbol mode of each small combination) for winning the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the valid line. Let me. If the stop symbol mode of the winning combination cannot be stopped and displayed on the valid line, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are stopped so as not to win another combination (so that the winning combination is lost). On the other hand, in the case of loss (when no winning combination is won), the reels 4L, 4C, 4R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R should not be won in any of the winning combinations. , Stop within the predetermined delay time described above.

In this embodiment, when the state in which the BB combination is won (the BB winning state) and the state in which another small combination is won or the state in which the replay combination is won overlap, the small combination is concerned. Alternatively, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are stopped so as to give priority to winning the replay role. For example, in a game in which the cherry role is won in the BB role winning state, the operation of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R by the player is either the stop symbol mode of the BB role or the stop symbol mode of the cherry role within the delay time. However, the reels 4R, 4C, and 4L are stopped and controlled by the stop symbol mode of the cherry combination. Further, in this embodiment, every time the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R are operated, a signal indicating the operation is transmitted to the sub control board 48 by S510. Similarly, when the other small winning combination (bell role 1-19, watermelon role) or the replay role is won, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are stopped and controlled so as to give priority to the winning of the BB role.

In the following S515, it is determined whether or not all the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R have stopped. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S515: Yes) and S520, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the rotation stop control process is terminated.

In S520, the winning determination process is executed. In the winning determination process, the combination of symbols stopped on the valid line (stop symbol mode) is a combination of symbols indicating each winning combination determined in the winning combination determination process (S310) (BB combination, replay combination, or each small combination). It is determined whether or not it matches with the stop symbol mode of the combination). If the determination results are in agreement, the winning of the winning combination is confirmed, and if they are inconsistent, the loss (non-winning of the winning combination) is determined. Here, when the winning of the replay role is confirmed, the replay flag = 1 is set.

In S525, the winning flag update process is executed. In the winning flag update process, the flag indicating the winning of each of the small winning combinations and the flag indicating the winning of the replay winning combination are hidden. Further, in the case of the BB combination winning state, when the BB combination is won by the winning determination process, the flag indicating the BB combination winning state is hidden, while when the BB combination is not won, the flag is maintained (BB). Maintain the winning status).

In S530, the section control process is executed, and the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section and the transition from the advantageous section to the normal section are executed as needed. The details of this section control process will be described later.

In S535, the winning information transmission process is executed. In this winning information transmission process, information on the winning combination obtained by the winning determination process and the state of each winning flag updated by the winning flag update process are transmitted to the sub control board 48. Further, when the AT lottery process (S350) of the combination lottery process determines the transition to the AT gaming state (AT transition flag = 1), the sub-control board provides information indicating the transition to the AT gaming state. Send to 48. After such S530, the rotation stop control process is terminated.
When the sub control board 48 receives these information, the sub control board 48 executes light emission control of various lamps and voice output control of the speaker via the sound / lamp control board 49 in order to perform an effect according to the information. At the same time, the effect image display device 15 is controlled via the effect image control board 55 to display the effect image.

The section control process (S530) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the section control process, S600 determines whether or not the section is a normal section, proceeds to (S600: Yes) and S630 in the case of an affirmative determination, and proceeds to (S600: No) and S605 in the case of a negative determination. ..

In S605, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won in S520. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S605: Yes) and S620, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S605: No) and S610.

In S610, it is determined whether or not the total number of medals paid out during the advantageous section (the number of medals paid out) has reached the upper limit value (2400 medals). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S610: Yes) and S620, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S610: No) and S615.

In S615, it is determined whether or not the total number of games (number of games) executed during the advantageous section has reached the advantageous end value. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S615: Yes) and S620, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S615: No) and S650.

In S620, the normal section transition process is executed. In this normal section transition process, a process of shifting from an advantageous section to a normal section is performed, and the number of games counted in the game number counting process (FIG. 11) is cleared during the advantageous section. Then proceed to S650.

In S630 following the affirmative determination of S600, it is determined whether or not the advantageous transition flag = 1 (whether or not the winner was won in the advantageous section lottery of S350). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S630: Yes) and S635, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S630: No) and S650. Further, the advantageous transition flag is set to 0.

In S635, the mode lottery process is executed. In the mode lottery process, one mode from the above-mentioned normal probability mode, high probability mode, and precursor mode is determined by lottery.

In S640, the advantageous section transition process is executed. In this advantageous section transition process, a process of shifting from a normal section to an advantageous section is performed. Then, the advantageous section is started by the mode determined in S635. After this, the process proceeds to S650.

In S650, the section information transmission process is executed. In this section information transmission process, the information on the normal section and the advantageous section shifted in S620 or S640 and the information on the advantageous section mode determined in S635 are transmitted to the sub control board 48.
When the sub control board 48 receives these information, the sub control board 48 controls the light emission of various lamps and the sound of the speaker via the sound / lamp control board 49 in order to perform an effect according to the section or mode shown in the information. In addition to executing output control, the effect image display device 15 displays and controls a predetermined effect image via the effect image control board 55. Further, in the case of an advantageous section, the advantageous section display lamp 59 is turned on.

The game state conversion process (S30) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In the game state conversion process, S700 determines whether or not the game state is in the normal game state. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S700: Yes) and S705, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S700: No) and S740.

In S705, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won in S520. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S705: Yes) and S730, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S705: No) and S710.

In S710, it is determined whether or not the AT transition flag = 1 (whether or not the AT lottery in S325 is won). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S710: Yes) and S715, and in the case of a negative determination (S710: No), the game state conversion process is terminated.

In S715, the AT transition process is executed. In the AT transition process, the navigation effect mode is enabled, and the process of converting from the normal gaming state to the AT gaming state is performed. Further, the AT transition flag is set to 0.

In S730, the bonus transition process is executed, and the process of converting from the normal gaming state to the bonus gaming state is performed. Then, the information indicating the transition to the bonus gaming state is transmitted to the sub control board 48.

In S740 following the negative determination of S700, it is determined whether or not the AT gaming state is present (whether or not the navigation effect mode is valid). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S740: Yes) and S745, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S740: No) and S760.

In S745, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been won in S520. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S745: Yes) and S730, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S745: No) and S750.

In S750, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section is completed by the section control process (FIG. 13). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S750: Yes) and S770, and in the case of a negative determination (S750: No), the game state conversion process is terminated.

In S760 following the negative determination of S740, it is determined whether or not the total number of medals (number of payouts) paid out in the bonus game state has reached a predetermined upper limit value. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S760: Yes) and S770, and in the case of a negative determination (S760: No), the game state conversion process is terminated.

In S770, the normal transition process is executed, and the process of converting to the normal game state is performed. Here, when the execution is performed via the S740 to S750, since the navigation effect mode is valid, the process of invalidating the navigation effect mode is performed to end the AT game state. Further, in the normal transition process, information indicating the transition to the normal gaming state is transmitted to the sub control board 48.

Next, a main part of the present invention will be described.
In the configuration of this embodiment, in the advantageous section, when a specific small winning combination (bell 9, 10, cherry, watermelon) is won, the advantageous end value is less than the advantageous upper limit value (1500 G). While executing the additional lottery process for determining whether or not to add the additional number of times to the advantageous end value, when the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, whether or not to display a privilege effect that is not normally displayed is displayed. The privilege production lottery process to be decided is performed (see FIG. 12).

Here, in a state where the advantageous end value is less than the advantageous upper limit value, as described above, the additional lottery process is executed by winning a specific small winning combination (see FIG. 12), and the player wins in the additional lottery process. , 10G to 100G are selectively added to the advantageous end value. Then, in the additional lottery process of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, since the probability of determining the addition of the additional number of times value (advantageous winning probability) is set to 50%, the bell 9 is obtained by the above-mentioned combination lottery. If you win, 10, cherry, or watermelon (specific small role), there is a 50% chance that the additional number of times will be added. Since a conventionally known process can be applied to the process of adding the number of additions, the details will be omitted.
Further, in the present embodiment, when the addition of the number of additions is determined by the addition lottery process, the addition information indicating the execution of the addition is transmitted to the sub-control board 48 (advantageous effect information transmission process in FIG. 12). When the sub-control board 48 receives the addition information, the sub-control board 48 controls the effect image display device 15 to display the addition effect indicating the addition. Here, in this embodiment, as an additional effect, as will be described later, a symbol 103 indicating that the additional lottery has been won is displayed, and the remaining number of games (advantageous section) updated by adding the additional number of times value. The symbol 102 indicating (the number of remaining games that can be executed in the game) is updated and displayed (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, in the privilege effect lottery process (see FIG. 12), as shown in FIG. 8, the execution of the privilege effect is determined with the same 50% probability (privilege winning probability) as the above-mentioned additional lottery process. That is, after the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value in the advantageous section, if the bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon (specific small role) is won by the above-mentioned combination lottery, the privilege production lottery process is executed. Therefore, the execution of the privilege effect is determined with a probability of 50%.

When the execution of the privilege effect is determined, the privilege effect information including the command for executing the privilege effect is transmitted to the sub control board 48 (advantageous effect information transmission process in FIG. 12), and the sub control board 48 receives the privilege effect information. Is received, the effect image display device 15 controls to display the privilege effect. It should be noted that such a privilege effect and the additional effect may be displayed on the effect image display device 15 at the same time as the navigation effect in the AT game state (when the bells 9 and 10 are won).

In this embodiment, as the above-mentioned privilege effect, a suggestion effect suggesting the setting values 1 to 6 set on the machine and a story effect by a special character are set, and one of them is selected by lottery. Be selected. Here, in this embodiment, the probability of executing the suggestion effect and the probability of executing the story effect are set to 50%, respectively, and the advantageous effect control process (FIG. 19) described later. One of the suggestion effect and the story effect is selected by S825.

The suggestion effect is an effect of displaying the suggestion symbols 121a to 121d, and in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, four types of the first to fourth suggestion symbols 121a to 121d are set. When the execution of the suggestion effect is determined, one of the suggestion symbols 121a to 121d is selected and displayed according to the set value. Here, the first suggestion symbol 121a is a symbol suggesting that the set values 1, 3 and 5 are set, and can be selected when any of these set values 1, 3 and 5 is set. It has become. Further, the second suggestion symbol 121b is a symbol suggesting that the set values 2, 4, and 6 are set, and can be selected when any of these set values 2, 4, and 6 is set. It has become. Further, the third suggestion symbol 121c is a symbol suggesting that the set values 2 to 6 are set, and can be selected when any of these set values 2 to 6 is set. Further, the fourth suggestion symbol 121d is a symbol suggesting that the set values 4 to 6 are set, and can be selected when any of these set values 4 to 6 is set.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the selection probabilities of the suggested symbols 121a to 121d in the set values 1 to 6 are set. By selecting and displaying the suggested symbols 121a to 121d according to such a selection probability, the set set values 1 to 6 can be suggested.
When the set value 1 is set, the selection probability of the first suggestion symbol 121a is 100%, and the other suggestion symbols 121b to 121d are not selected.
When the set value 2 is set, the selection probability of each of the second suggestion symbol 121b and the third suggestion symbol 121c is 50%, and the other suggestion symbols 121a and 121d are not selected.
When the set value 3 is set, the selection probability of each of the first suggestion symbol 121a and the third suggestion symbol 121c is 50%, and the other suggestion symbols 121b and 121d are not selected.
When the set value 4 is set, the selection probability of each of the second suggestion symbol 121b and the third suggestion symbol 121c is 40%, the selection probability of the fourth suggestion symbol 121d is 20%, and the first suggestion symbol is set. 121a is not selected.
When the set value 5 is set, the selection probability of each of the first suggestion symbol 121a and the fourth suggestion symbol 121d is 30%, the selection probability of the third suggestion symbol 121c is 40%, and the second suggestion symbol is set. 121b is not selected.
When the set value 6 is set, the selection probability of each of the second suggestion symbol 121b and the third suggestion symbol 121c is 30%, the selection probability of the fourth suggestion symbol 121d is 40%, and the first suggestion symbol is set. 121a is not selected.

On the other hand, the story effect is an effect of displaying the character symbols 122a to 122c, and in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, three types of the first to three character symbols 122a to 122c are set. There is. When the execution of the story effect is determined, one of the character symbols 122a to 122c is selected and displayed according to a preset selection probability. Here, the selection probability of each of the character symbols 122a to 122c is set to 1/3.

Next, the advantageous effect control process for displaying and controlling the navigation effect and the privilege effect (suggestion effect, story effect) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This advantageous effect control process is a process executed by the sub control board 48, and is executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms).

In the advantageous effect control process, it is determined in S800 whether or not the rotation start command is received from the main control board 40. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S800: Yes) and S805, and in the case of a negative determination (S800: No), the advantageous effect control process is terminated.
Here, the rotation start command is a signal transmitted from the main control board 40 by S240 of the rotation start control process (FIG. 10), information on the winning combination by the combination lottery process, and a game in an advantageous section. Information such as the number information, the execution command of the navigation effect, the result of the AT lottery, and the result of the advantageous section lottery is included.

In S805, it is determined whether or not the advantageous effect information is received from the main control board 40. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S805: Yes) and S810, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S805: No) and S830.
Here, the advantageous effect information is a signal transmitted from the main control board 40 by S345 of the combination lottery process (FIG. 11), and includes the additional information and the privilege effect information.

In S810, it is determined whether or not the additional information is included in the advantageous effect information. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S810: Yes) and S815, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S810: No) and S820.

In S815, the additional effect determination process is executed. In the addition effect determination process, it is determined to execute an effect (addition effect) indicating the addition of the advantageous end value.

In S820, it is determined whether or not the privileged effect information includes the privileged effect information. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S820: Yes) and S825, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S820: No) and S830.

In S825, the privilege production determination process is executed. In the privilege effect determination process, one of the above-mentioned suggestion effect and story effect is determined by lottery. When the execution of the suggestion effect is decided by this lottery, the first to fourth suggestion symbols 121a to 121d are determined according to the selection probability (see FIG. 18) preset according to the set setting values 1 to 6. Determine the display of any one of. On the other hand, when the execution of the story effect is decided by the lottery, the display of any one of the first to three character symbols 122a to 122c is selected and decided. After such S825, the process proceeds to S830.
Here, in the present embodiment, in the lottery between the suggestion effect and the story effect, as described above, the selection probability of the suggestion effect and the selection probability of the story effect are set to 50%, respectively, and this selection probability. One execution is decided according to. Further, when the story production is decided, the probability of selecting one from the first to three character symbols 122a to 122c is set to 1/3, respectively, as described above.

In S830, the navigation effect determination process is executed. In the navigation effect determination process, when the rotation start command includes the navigation effect execution command, the display mode of the navigation effect is determined based on the information of the push order winning combination won by the combination lottery process.
Here, as described above, the display mode of the navigation effect indicates the push order of the stop buttons 9R, 9C, 9L that can win the push order winning combination (bell combination 1, 2, 6, 7). It is composed of push-order symbols 115L, 115C, 115R (see FIG. 21) that display the above-mentioned four types of irregular operations according to the bells 1 to 10 won by the winning combination lottery process. Specifically, when the winning combination group of bell 1, bell 5, bell 9, or bell 10 is won, a display mode indicating the pressing order of the middle stop button 9C, the left stop button 9L, and the right stop button 9R ( The push-order symbol 115L of "2", the push-order symbol 115C of "1", and the push-order symbol 115R of "3" are determined. Similarly, when the winning combination group of bells 2 to 4, 6 to 8 is won, the display mode (pushing order symbols 115L, 115C, 115R) indicating other irregular operations is determined.

Further, in S830, the remaining number of games that can be executed in the advantageous section is determined, and the display mode for updating and displaying the remaining number symbol 102 indicating the remaining number of the game is determined. Here, when the additional information is included in the above-mentioned advantageous effect information (when the execution of the additional effect is determined in S815), the additional number of times value included in the additional information and the rotation start command are included. Based on the information on the number of games, the remaining number of games that can be executed in the advantageous section is calculated, and the display mode of the remaining number symbol 102 indicating the remaining number is determined. On the other hand, when the additional information is not included in the advantageous effect information, the remaining number of games that can be executed in the advantageous section is calculated based on the information on the number of games included in the rotation start command, and the remaining number is calculated. The display mode of the remaining number symbol 102 indicating the number is determined. Here, the remaining number symbol 102 indicates the remaining number of games that can be executed in the advantageous section, and is displayed on the effect image display device during the advantageous section (see FIG. 20). Then, according to the display mode determined in S830, the display is updated and displayed for each game in the advantageous section.
After such S830, the process proceeds to S840.

In S840, the advantageous effect display control process is executed. In the advantageous effect display control process, the additional effect determined in S815, the suggestion effect or story effect determined in S825, the navigation effect determined in S830, and the update effect of the remaining number of games (update of the remaining number symbol 102). The command to execute the display) is transmitted to the effect image control board 55. By transmitting this command, the sub control board 48 controls the display of each of the effects by the effect image display device 15 via the effect image control board 55. Here, since only one of S815 and S825 is executed in one game, a command for displaying one of the additional effect and the suggestion effect or the story effect is transmitted. Further, when the rotation start command does not include the navigation effect execution command, the navigation effect is not determined in S830, so that the command for displaying the navigation effect is not transmitted.
When the effect image control board 55 receives a command for displaying each of the above effects from the sub control board 48, the effect image control board 55 receives information included in the command (additional effect, update effect of the remaining number of games, suggestion effect, story effect, navigation). According to the information indicating each display mode of the effect), moving image data for displaying each effect is generated. That is, a large amount of data for generating the moving image data of each effect is stored in advance in the effect image control board 55, and the moving image data is selected from the large number of data according to the command received from the sub control board 48. The moving image data is generated by selecting the data necessary for the generation of the above and combining the selected plurality of data in a predetermined order. By playing back the moving image data generated in this way on the effect image display device 15, an additional effect, an update effect of the remaining number of games, a suggestion effect, a story effect, and a navigation effect are displayed.

Next, the above-mentioned addition effect, update effect of the remaining number of games, suggestion effect, story effect, and navigation effect displayed on the effect image display device 15 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22.
When the advantageous section lottery executed in association with the winning of the smaller winning combination in the winning combination lottery process (FIG. 12) is won in the normal section, the normal section shifts to the advantageous section. Along with the start of the advantageous section, the advantageous section display lamp 59 is turned on, and the reference number of times value (100G) is set as the advantageous end value. When the game is started by setting the bet number and operating the start lever 8 in the advantageous section thus started, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R rotate as shown in FIG. 20 (A). Then, the effect image display device 15 displays the character symbol 101 indicating that it is an advantageous section, and displays the remaining number symbol 102 indicating the number of remaining games that can be executed in the advantageous section. The remaining number symbol 102 is subtracted and displayed each time the game is started. Since the normal game state (navigation effect mode is invalid) at the start of the advantageous section, the navigation is performed even if the push order winning combination (bell combination 1, 2, 6, 7) is won. The effect is not displayed.

In the advantageous section and the normal game state, as shown in FIG. 20B, the remaining number symbol 102 is subtracted and displayed every time the game is executed. Further, in the winning combination lottery process (FIG. 12), each time a specific small winning combination (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is won, an AT lottery and an additional lottery are executed. Here, if the additional lottery is won, the additional number of times value of 10G to 100G is selected and added to the advantageous end value. Along with this, the effect image display device 15 additionally displays the remaining number symbols 102. For example, when the number of remaining games is 64 and the additional number value of 100G is added, the remaining number symbol 102 is additionally displayed as shown in FIG. 20 (C). Further, a message symbol 103 indicating that the value has been added to the advantageous end value is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), if the above-mentioned AT lottery is won in such an advantageous section and in the normal gaming state, a message symbol indicating the transition to the AT gaming state (enabling the navigation effect mode) is shown. 112 is displayed, and a character symbol 111 indicating that the AT gaming state is displayed is displayed. As a result, the player can clearly know that the AT game state has been reached.

In the AT game state, in the game in which the winning combination group of bells 1 to 10 is won by the combination lottery process (FIG. 12), as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the pressing order of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is shown. The navigation effect including the push-order symbols 115L, 115C, 115R is displayed on the effect image display device 15. For example, if the winning combination group of Bell 2 is won by the combination lottery process, an irregular operation (middle stop button 9C, right stop button 9R, left) that can win the Bell role 1 of the push order winning combination included in the bell 2. The push order symbols 115L, 115C, 115R indicating the operation order of the stop button 9L) are displayed. The player can win the bell role 1 by operating the middle stop button 9C, the right stop button 9R, and the left stop button 9L in this order according to this navigation effect. In the AT game state, the character symbol 111 and the remaining number symbols 102 are continuously displayed on the effect image display device 15.

Since such an AT game state is an advantageous section, as described above, the remaining number of games that can be executed in the advantageous section is subtracted each time the game is executed, and as shown in FIG. 21B, the remaining number is obtained. The symbol 102 is subtracted and displayed. Then, in each game, as described above, the navigation effect (the push order symbols 115L, 115C, 115R) is displayed each time the winning combination group of the bells 1 to 10 is won.

Further, in the AT game state, as described above, an additional lottery is executed every time a specific small winning combination (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is won in the winning combination lottery process (FIG. 12). Then, when the additional lottery is won, the additional number of times value of 10G to 100G is selected and added to the advantageous end value. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21C, the effect image display device 15 additionally displays the remaining number symbols 102 and displays the message symbol 103 indicating the addition.

As described above, such addition of the advantageous end value is executed every time the additional lottery is won until the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value (1500 G), and the addition display of the remaining number symbol 102 and the message symbol 103 are executed. Is displayed.

In the AT game state, if the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value (1500 G) by winning the above-mentioned additional lottery multiple times, a specific small role (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is assigned. If the winner is won, the above-mentioned privilege effect lottery is executed without executing the above-mentioned additional lottery (see FIG. 12). For example, when the remaining number of games is 726G (and the advantageous end value = 1400G) and 100G is added by winning the additional lottery, when the advantageous end value reaches 1500G, in the next and subsequent games, By winning a specific small role (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon), the above-mentioned privilege production lottery is executed without executing the additional lottery. As a result, the number of remaining games does not increase in the AT gaming state (advantageous section).
In the game in which the advantageous upper limit value is reached, as shown in FIG. 22A, the remaining number symbol 102 is additionally displayed and the message symbol 103 indicating the addition is displayed.

Even after the advantageous end value reaches 1500 G in this way, in the AT game state (advantageous section), the remaining number of games is subtracted and the remaining number symbol 102 is updated and displayed every time the game is executed. Then, in the game in which the winning combination group of bells 1 to 10 is won by the combination lottery process (FIG. 12), the navigation effect consisting of the pressing order symbols 115L, 115C, 115R indicating the pressing order of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R is performed. , Displayed on the effect image display device 15 (see FIG. 21 (A)).

In this AT game state, if a specific small role (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is won by the role lottery process, the privilege effect lottery is executed, and if the specific effect lottery is won, the suggestion effect or story effect is produced. Is executed. Here, when the execution of the suggestion effect is selected and determined, the display of the first to fourth suggested symbols 121a to 121d is determined based on the set values 1 to 6. For example, when the setting value 5 is set and the display of the first suggestion symbol 121a is determined, the first suggestion symbol 121a is displayed on the effect image display device 15 as shown in FIG. 22 (B). Will be done. Since the first suggestion symbol 121a is selected when the set values 1, 3 and 5 are set as described above, the player is set by displaying the first suggestion symbol 121a. You can guess the set value. Here, when the winning combination group of the bell 9 or the bell 10 is won, the pressing order symbols 115L, 115C, 115R indicating the pressing order of the bell combinations 6 and 7 are also displayed.

After that, when the winning combination group of cherry or watermelon is elected by the combination lottery process and the execution of the suggestion effect is determined, the first suggestion symbol 121a, the third suggestion symbol 121c, based on the set value 5. Alternatively, the display of the fourth suggestion symbol 121d is determined. Here, when the display of the third suggestion symbol 121c is determined, the third suggestion symbol 121c is displayed on the effect image display device 15 as shown in FIG. 22 (C). In this game, since the winning combination group of cherry or watermelon is won, the navigation effect is not executed.

In addition, when a specific small role (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is won by the role lottery process in the AT game state after the advantageous end value reaches 1500 G, the execution of the story effect is selected and determined. Then, one is selected from the first to three character symbols 122a to 122c. Here, when the second character symbol 122b is selected, as shown in FIG. 22D, the effect image display device 15 displays a story effect in which the second character symbol 122b appears.

Next, the features of this embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the advantageous end value does not reach the advantageous upper limit value (1500 G) in the advantageous section, the slot machine 1 is won by an additional lottery executed in association with the winning of a specific small winning combination. When the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, a privilege effect lottery is executed along with the winning of a specific small winning combination, and the specific effect lottery is performed. If you win in, one of the suggestion production and the story production will be selectively executed.
According to such a configuration, until the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value in the advantageous section, the emotion of the player seeking the addition of the advantageous end value can be stimulated, and after the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value. , It is possible to stimulate the emotions of the player who wants to execute the suggestion effect and the story effect. As a result, even if the emotions of the player who expects to be added by reaching the advantageous upper limit value of the advantageous end value are obstructed, the emotions of the player who expects the suggestion effect and the story effect increase, so that the advantageous upper limit of the advantageous end value is increased. It is possible to suppress the reduction in game motivation that may occur due to reaching the value.
In detail, in the navigation effect mode (AT game state), which is valid only in the advantageous section, if the push order winning combination (bell role 1, 2, 6, 7) is won, each winning combination can be won. Since the navigation effect for notifying the operation order of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, and 9R is executed, it is easy to win the winning combination in the push order, which is advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player tends to play the game while hoping not only to win the push order winning combination but also to win a specific small role that can add the number of games (advantageous end value) that can be executed in the AT game state. However, when the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, it is not added any more, so that the player's feelings for an addition (winning of a specific small role) are obstructed, and the motivation for playing is likely to decrease. On the other hand, in the configuration of this embodiment, when the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, a suggestion effect or a story effect is executed by winning a specific small role, so that the suggestion effect or the story effect is performed. It is possible to stimulate the emotions of the player who seeks it, and it is possible to suppress the above-mentioned decrease in the motivation to play. Here, since the suggestion effect and the story effect can be executed only when the advantageous upper limit value of the advantageous end value is reached, the expectation of the player can be effectively stimulated, and the above-mentioned decrease in the game motivation is suppressed. It has an excellent effect. In particular, since the suggestion effect suggests information that the player cannot normally know, such as the set values 1 to 6 set on the machine, the emotion of the player seeking the suggestion effect is more effectively expressed. It can be stimulated and the effect of reducing the motivation to play can be further improved.

As described above, in this configuration, before and after the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, different games, that is, a game in which the advantageous end value can be added and a game in which the suggestion effect or the story effect can be executed, are executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a variety of fun that has never existed in an advantageous section, and it is possible to dramatically enhance the interest in the advantageous section.

Further, in the configuration of this embodiment, the additional lottery and the privilege production lottery are executed by winning a specific small winning combination, and the winning probability of the additional lottery and the privilege production lottery (whether or not the suggestion production or the story production is executed). Since the winning probability of the lottery) is the same, the addition of the advantageous end value and the execution of the suggestion effect or the story effect are executed with the same probability. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unfair before and after the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value. Then, the player feels stress because the addition does not easily occur before the advantageous upper limit of the advantageous end value is reached, or the suggestion effect or story effect is not easily executed after the advantageous upper limit is reached. Can be suppressed. Similarly, the addition occurs relatively frequently before the advantageous upper limit value is reached, or the suggestion effect or the story effect is executed relatively frequently after the advantageous upper limit value is reached, so that the player can perform the addition. You can prevent getting bored.

Further, in the configuration of this embodiment, when the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, either the suggestion effect or the story effect is selectively executed based on the winning of a specific small winning combination. Therefore, each time a specific small role is won, the player can be reminded of the excitement of whether the suggestion effect or the story effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved. In particular, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect is configured as an effect of selectively displaying the first to fourth suggestion symbols according to the set values 1 to 6, and the story effect is the effect of displaying the first to third character symbols. Since it is configured as a production to be displayed selectively, it is possible to execute a production full of variety and fun. For this reason, even after the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, the emotions of the player seeking to win a specific small role can be stimulated more effectively, and the above-mentioned effect of suppressing the decrease in the motivation to play can be achieved. It can be further improved.

The correspondence between the terms used in the above-mentioned examples and the terms described in the claims will be described below.
The slot machine 1 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
The push order winning combination (bell combination 1, 2, 6, 7) corresponds to an example of the operation winning combination according to the present invention.
The push order (operation order) of the stop buttons 9L, 9C, 9R corresponds to an example of the operation mode according to the present invention.
S305 and S310 of the winning combination lottery process (FIG. 12) correspond to an example of the winning combination lottery means according to the present invention.
S520 of the rotation stop control process (FIG. 13) corresponds to an example of the winning determination means according to the present invention.
S830 and S840 of the advantageous effect control process (FIG. 16) correspond to an example of the auxiliary notification process according to the invention.
The sub control board 48 corresponds to an example of the auxiliary notification control means according to the present invention.
The navigation effect mode corresponds to an example of the auxiliary game mode according to the present invention, and the AT game state is a state in which the auxiliary game mode is enabled.
The winning combination lottery processing S305 to S335, the game number counting processing (S235), and the section control processing correspond to an example of the section conversion control means according to the present invention.
The game corresponds to an example of a gaming event according to the present invention.
The game number counting process (S235) corresponds to an example of the event counting means according to the present invention.
The advantageous upper limit value corresponds to an example of the upper limit value according to the present invention.
Sections S615 to S620 of the section control process (FIG. 13) correspond to an example of the advantageous section ending means according to the present invention.
Winning a specific small role (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) corresponds to an example of the advantageous conditions according to the present invention.
S305 to S335 of the winning combination lottery process corresponds to an example of the continuation condition updating means according to the present invention.
The execution of the suggestion effect and the execution of the story effect correspond to an example of the special gain according to the present invention.
The winning combination lottery processes S305 to S330 and S340 correspond to an example of the special gain providing means according to the present invention.
The setting key switch 61 and the setting change switch 62 correspond to an example of the winning probability setting means according to the present invention.
The set values 1 to 6 correspond to an example of the winning probability information according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, another example of the above-mentioned embodiment will be described.
In the embodiment, the reference number of times value (100G) and the additional number of times value (10 to 100G) set as the advantageous end value at the start of the advantageous section can be appropriately changed and set. Similarly, the advantageous upper limit value (1500 G) of the advantageous end value can be appropriately changed.

The embodiment is configured to execute an additional lottery or a privilege production lottery on condition that a specific small winning combination (bell 9, 10, cherry, or watermelon) is won, but this condition can be changed as appropriate. .. For example, the above-mentioned condition may be set to win the push order winning combination or the replay combination, or the above-mentioned specific small combination or the above-mentioned push order winning combination may be set as a condition to win a prize.
The conditions for executing such an additional lottery and the privilege production lottery (winning of a specific small winning combination) may be different from each other. For example, one condition may be won for a specific small winning combination, and the other condition may be won for a winning combination.

In the embodiment, on condition that a specific small role is won, an additional lottery or a privilege production lottery is executed, and when the lottery is won, an additional lottery or a privilege production (suggestion production or story production) is executed. However, as another configuration, by winning the specific small winning combination, the addition or execution of the privilege effect may be determined. Or, before the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, if a specific small winning combination is won, an additional lottery is executed, while after the advantageous ending value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, a specific small winning combination is won. , Suggestion production or story production may be performed. On the contrary, before the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, if a specific small winning combination is won, the addition is executed, while after the advantageous ending value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, if the specific small winning combination is won, It may be configured to execute a privilege production lottery.

In the embodiment, the probability of winning the additional lottery (the probability that the addition is executed) and the probability of winning the privilege production lottery (the probability that the suggestion production or the story production is executed) are equalized, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is possible to set different probabilities from each other. Further, a plurality of winning probabilities of such an additional lottery may be set in advance, and one winning probability may be selectively effective according to the progress of the game, the type of the winning small winning combination, and the like. Similarly, even if the winning probability of the privilege production lottery is reached, it is possible to selectively enable it from a plurality of presets. Further, one of the winning probability of the additional lottery and the winning probability of the privilege production lottery may be set to a constant value, and the other may be selectively effective from a plurality of them as described above.

The embodiment is configured to selectively execute one of the suggestion effect and the story effect when the privilege effect lottery is won, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect may be executed by winning the privilege effect lottery. good. Alternatively, the story production may be executed by winning the privilege production lottery.
Further, in the embodiment, when it is decided to execute the suggestion effect, the first to fourth suggestion symbols are selected and displayed according to the set setting values 1 to 6, but the suggestion symbols that can be selected are appropriate. It is possible to change. For example, six types of suggestion symbols may be set in advance, and one of them may be selectively displayed, or one of ten types of suggestion symbols may be selectively displayed. good.
Similarly, the story production is not limited to the three types of character symbols, but may be configured to be selected from five or eight types of character symbols.

In the embodiment, when the privilege production lottery is won, one of the suggestion production and the story production is selected by the lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the method of selecting the suggestion production and the story production should be appropriately set. Can be done. For example, one of the suggestion effect and the story effect may be selected according to the elapsed time from the start of the advantageous section and the number of played games, or one may be selected according to the total number of medals won. It can also be configured.

In the embodiment, the special gain executed by winning the privilege effect lottery is not limited to the suggestion effect and the story effect described above, and can be appropriately changed. For example, it may be an introduction of a story displayed on the effect image display device according to the progress of the game, an introduction of a character appearing in the story, or the like. Furthermore, it is possible to select the sound emitted from the speaker, select the emission color and brightness of the lamp and LED, and select the story displayed on the production image display device according to the progress of the game. You can also do it. Further, it is possible to make a configuration that is selectively executed by a lottery or the like from among these a plurality of special gains, or a configuration that can be selected by the player.

Further, in the embodiment, if the privilege effect lottery is won, a predetermined point is provided, and when the point reaches a predetermined threshold value, the suggestion effect or the story effect can be executed. In this alternative configuration, for example, if the privilege effect lottery is won after the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value, one is selected from a plurality of preset point values and provided. In this configuration, when the point donation is determined, as shown in FIG. 23A, a message symbol 131 indicating the point acquisition and a point total symbol 132 indicating the cumulative number of points are displayed. After that, when the points are donated a plurality of times and the cumulative number of points reaches a predetermined threshold value, as shown in FIG. 23B, the symbol 133 indicating the arrival of the threshold value and the story effect described above are performed. The constituent character symbol 122c is displayed. Here, the timing for displaying the story effect by reaching the threshold value of the cumulative number of points can be appropriately set such as the timing when the predetermined threshold value is reached and the end timing of the advantageous section.

In the embodiment, as a condition for ending the advantageous section, the total number of medals paid out in the advantageous section is set to reach the upper limit (2400), but the number of medals is also the number of games. Similarly, reaching the payout end value (advantageous end value) that can be added can be set as the end condition of the advantageous section. That is, at the start of the advantageous section, the standard payout value (for example, 200 sheets) is set to the payout end value, and each time the payout end value is won in the additional lottery executed by winning a specific small winning combination, the payout end value is set. A predetermined additional payout value (50 to 500 sheets) is added. Then, when the payout end value reaches the upper limit value (2400 sheets), even if a specific small winning combination is won, it will not be added to the payout end value.
In such another example, after the payout end value of the total number of medals reaches the upper limit (2400), if a specific small role is won, a privilege production lottery is executed as in the above-mentioned embodiment. If the lottery is won, the suggestion effect or the story effect can be executed. That is, in the configuration of this alternative example, the game event, which is a condition for providing such a special gain of the present invention, is the payout number of medals, and the payout end value corresponds to the advantageous end value of the present invention. .. Even in the configuration of such another example, the same action and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.
In addition to the number of games in the embodiment and the number of medals paid out in another example, the game event of the present invention includes the number of times the push order winning combination is won, the number of times the replay role or cherry role is won, the total number of bets, and the like. It is also possible to. When such a game event is set, as in the embodiment, the advantageous section ends when the number of occurrences of the game situation reaches the advantageous end value, and the advantageous end value can be added up to a predetermined upper limit value. The configuration includes that.

In the embodiment, when the push order winning combination is won in the AT game state, the navigation effect is displayed on the effect image display device 15, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigation effect is performed by lighting or blinking the stop button. You can also do it.

In the embodiment, the AT game state is set to end on the condition that the winning combination of the BB combination or the end of the advantageous section is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other conditions can be set. For example, the end condition of the AT game state may be only the end of the advantageous section, and when the BB combination is won, the AT game state may be interrupted and the AT game state may be restarted after the end of the BB game state. In this configuration, the end condition of the advantageous section is 1) the total number of games played during the advantageous section reaches the advantageous end value, and 2) the number of medals paid out during the advantageous section is the upper limit (for example, 2400). It can be realized by reaching the number of sheets) and assuming that the advantageous section continues even if the BB winning combination is won and the BB gaming state is entered.

In the embodiment, the additional lottery process is executed in the entire advantageous section, and the additional number of times value is added to the advantageous end value in accordance with the winning, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in the advantageous section. It is also possible to execute the additional lottery process only in the AT game state (the state in which the navigation effect mode is valid) and add the additional number of times value to the advantageous end value in accordance with the winning. In this configuration, a process of counting the number of games in the advantageous section is started with the start of the advantageous section, and when the AT game state is reached, a reference number of times value (for example, 100G) is set as the advantageous end value. , The additional number of times value is added to the advantageous end value every time the player wins in the additional lottery process. Then, the AT game state ends when the number of games counted from the start of the advantageous section reaches the advantageous end value. Here, the addition is not executed when the advantageous end value reaches the advantageous upper limit value (1500 G), as in the above-described embodiment.
In such a configuration, it is preferable that the remaining number symbol 102 indicating the remaining number of the game is hidden in the advantageous section and the normal gaming state, and displayed only in the AT gaming state. Even in the above-described embodiment, the remaining number symbol 102 may be displayed only in the AT gaming state.

1 slot machine (game machine)
15 Directional image display devices 121a to 121d Suggested design (special gain)
122a-122c Character design (special gain)

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An operation that wins a prize based on an operation according to a predetermined operation mode.
An operation winning combination winning combination determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, and a winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning combination has been won.
An auxiliary notification control means for executing an auxiliary notification process for notifying the operation mode for winning an operation winning combination won by the combination lottery means, and an auxiliary notification control means.
In a gaming machine provided with a section conversion control means for converting and controlling an auxiliary game mode that allows execution of the auxiliary notification process into a normal section in which the auxiliary notification process cannot be executed and an advantageous section in which the auxiliary game mode that allows execution of the auxiliary notification process can be performed.
The section conversion control means
An event counting means for counting the number of game events that occur in the advantageous section, and
An advantageous section ending means for ending the advantageous section, provided that the number of occurrences counted by the event counting means reaches an advantageous ending value that can be updated up to a predetermined upper limit value.
It is provided with a continuation condition updating means for updating the advantageous end value to the upper limit value by adding a predetermined number based on the establishment of a predetermined advantageous condition in the advantageous section.
In the advantageous section, when the advantageous end value updated by the continuation condition updating means reaches the upper limit value, a special gain that provides a special gain different from that before reaching the upper limit value based on the establishment of the advantageous condition is provided. A gaming machine characterized in that it is equipped with a donating means. The means of updating the continuation condition is
When the advantageous condition is satisfied in the advantageous section, the result is determined by a predetermined update probability, and if the winner is won, the advantageous end value is updated by the addition.
The special gain providing means is
Claim 1 is characterized in that when an advantageous condition is satisfied in the advantageous section, a winning / failing determination is made with the same probability as the update probability, and if a winning is made, a processing content for determining the provision of a special gain is provided. The gaming machine described in.

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