JP2022106317A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: notification state transfer means for transferring to a notification state of notifying of an operation method for causing a notification object to enter in a winning game of a notification object combination; notification state ending means capable of ending the notification state when a value of a counter indicating a game media difference number that can be acquired during the notification state satisfies a prescribed condition; combination entry discharge means for discharging the number of game media below a maximum bet number when a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination enters; display means for displaying a value corresponding to the counter in a manner that it is visible to a player; first result-time counter variation means for varying a value of the counter by a prescribed value when a lottery result of lottery processing becomes a first result; and specific combination-time counter variation means for varying the value of the counter by the same prescribed value as that at the first result time when a specific combination occurs during the notification state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Pachinko game machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of game machine. These gaming machines include a control means such as a CPU, a read-only storage means such as a ROM, and a read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes the process according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing the information to the read / write storage means and reading the information from the storage means. When executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator or the light emitting element. It is also known that a control means, a read-only storage means, a read / write storage means, and the like are integrated into a single chip.

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

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-045989

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

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

In order to solve the above problems, the game machine according to the present embodiment includes a symbol display means for variable display of symbols, a start operation means operated to start variable display of symbols in the symbol display means, and the start operation. A combination lottery means that executes a combination lottery process based on the operation of the means, a stop operation means that is operated to stop the symbol variation display in the symbol display means, and after the symbol variation display, the above-mentioned It is a game machine equipped with a corresponding execution means for executing control of the winning combination as a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination when the winning combination is won in the combination lottery process, and the winning combination to be notified is won. The value of the notification state transition means for shifting to the notification state for notifying the operation method for winning the notification target combination in the game and the value of the counter indicating the difference number of game media that can be acquired during the notification state satisfy the predetermined conditions. In that case, the notification state ending means capable of ending the notification state, the winning combination payout means for paying out the number of game media less than the maximum bet number when the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination wins, and the counter. A display means for visually displaying the value corresponding to the above, and a counter fluctuation at the time of the first result that changes the value of the counter by a predetermined value when the lottery result of the lottery process becomes the first result. It includes means and means for changing the counter at the time of the specific combination, which changes the value of the counter by the same predetermined value as at the time of the first result when the specific combination is won during the notification state.

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

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which the front door is opened. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a front view of the display window part. It is a figure which shows the correspondence relationship between the combination of the symbol which becomes a prize, and the privilege which is given when it becomes a prize. It is a figure which shows the mode of the stop symbol when each prize occurs. It is a figure which shows the electrical structure of the slot machine 10. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing of the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the normal processing of the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process. It is a figure which shows the transition mode of a game state. It is a figure which shows the table for a bonus non-internal state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop order of a reel and the winning mode which is established. It is a figure which shows the table for a bonus internal state. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for a bonus state. It is a flowchart which shows the notification control processing. It is a figure which shows the notification of the reel stop order in an image display device 66. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the prize-winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the correspondence process at the end of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus state processing. It is a flowchart which shows the section management process. It is a figure which shows the advantageous section transition lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the AT transition chance management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT transition lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows AT state processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT screen (the 1) which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT screen (the 2) which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT screen (the 3) which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT screen (the 4) which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT screen (the 5) which concerns on this embodiment.

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

<Overview>
In slot machines, a so-called missing role is provided in order to secure a mechanism in which the game result differs depending on the skill of the player. On the other hand, under the concept that anyone can play with peace of mind, in the development of slot machines for beginners, for example, by providing a small winning small role with a low probability of paying out at the time of winning, such as a specific single-card role, the player's There are also attempts to minimize the effect of skill on the game results.

Here, even if there is a low probability, if such a one-card combination is won and the player's operation timing goes well unintentionally and the one-card combination can be won, one card will be paid out. .. Since the probability of one card being paid out is low, the event of paying out one card does not occur frequently. Sometimes people felt uncomfortable. In particular, during the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), the number of acquired sheets and the like are displayed on the screen display, so that the occurrence of one payout becomes clearer from the display, and the player's discomfort is particularly remarkable. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a suitable display method is proposed when a single winning combination (or a small winning combination with less than three payouts at the time of winning) wins during AT. This will be described in detail below.

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

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

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11. The front door 12 is supported by the housing 11 so that the internal space of the housing 11 can be opened and closed with the left side portion as a rotation axis. The front door 12 is locked in an unopenable state by a locking device 13 provided on the back surface thereof, and this locked state is released by an unlocking operation with a predetermined key on the key cylinder 14.

As shown in FIG. 1, a game panel 20 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. The game panel 20 is formed so that three vertically long display window portions 21L, 21M, and 21R are arranged side by side. The display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R are made of a transparent or translucent material, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate, and a reel unit 31 is attached to the upper part of the partition plate. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape, respectively. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond one-to-one with the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. There is. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, respectively. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

Each of these reels 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor (not shown), and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving each stepping motor. It has become.

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

On the right side of the start lever 41, stop buttons 42, 43, 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, 32R are provided. The stop buttons 42, 43, 44 are arranged directly below the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped, respectively. The stop buttons 42, 43, and 44 are in a state in which they can be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the left reel 32L.

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

On the lower right side of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting a medal as an investment value is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to the hopper device 53 when the insertion is possible by the selector 52 provided on the back surface of the front door 12, and when the insertion is not possible, the medals are guided to the hopper device 53. The medal discharge port 58 provided at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12 leads to the medal tray 59. The hopper device 53 has a function of paying out the medals stored in the storage tank to the medal tray 59 through the medal discharge port 58 when a prize corresponding to the awarding of medals is established on the effective line. There is.

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

A checkout button 51 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function of storing and storing surplus inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals until the predetermined maximum value (50 medals) is reached. When the settlement button 51 is operated in the stored and stored state, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal outlet 58 as a real medal.

As shown in FIG. 2, a power supply device 54 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 53 inside the housing 11. The power supply device 54 includes a power button 55 that is operated when the power is turned on or off, a reset button 56 for resetting various states of the slot machine 10, and setting states of the slot machine 10 from "setting 1" to "setting 1". It includes a setting key insertion hole 57 that is operated to change within the range of "setting 6".

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

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are visible to the main control device 70 from the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. It is a number for recognizing a symbol, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used for explanation.

The symbols include a "bell" symbol (for example, the 20th on the left reel 32L), a "replay 1" symbol (for example, the 19th on the left reel 32L), and a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 18th on the left reel 32L). "Red 7" symbol (for example, 15th on left reel 32L), "Replay 2" symbol (for example, 11th on left reel 32L), "BAR" symbol (for example, 10th on left reel 32L), "cherry" There are nine types of symbols (for example, the ninth of the left reel 32L), the "replay 3" symbol (for example, the sixth of the left reel 32L), and the "white 7" symbol (for example, the fifth of the left reel 32L). The number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R. Each display window portion 21L, 21M, 21R is formed so that three of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized as the entire symbol. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized through the display window portions 21L, 21M, 21R.

In the slot machine 10, one main line ML is set so as to connect the positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be visually recognized. The main line ML is a line connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R. When the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is started with the specified number of medals bet, and a prize corresponding to the winning combination is established on the main line ML, the privilege of paying out medals, replay Either the privilege of "" or the privilege of transitioning the gaming state is given.

That is, in the slot machine 10, only one main line ML is set as a line on which a prize can be established. The main line ML is set as a bending line, not as a line extending in a straight line. Therefore, the sub-line SL1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the upper symbol of the middle reel 32M and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R are combined. Sub-line SL2 connecting the connected sub-line SL2 and the middle design of the left reel 32L, the middle design of the middle reel 32M and the middle design of the right reel 32R, the lower design of the left reel 32L, the lower design of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R On the line extending in a straight line, such as the sub line SL4 connecting the lower symbols, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the sub line SL5 connecting the upper symbols of the right reel 32R, the symbols to be won will be awarded. Even if the combination is established, the prize is not established.

The number of main lines is not limited to one, and may be two, three, four, or five or more. In such a configuration in which a plurality of main lines are set, the number of bets is set. The number of main lines activated may differ depending on the configuration. Further, the main line is not limited to a bent line, and may be a line extending in a straight line.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a combination of symbols to be won and a privilege given when the prize is won. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an mode of a stop symbol when each winning is generated. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the correspondence between the combination of the symbols to be won and the privilege given when the prize is won will be described.

The small winning combination prizes for which medals are paid out include the 1st supplementary prize, the 2nd supplementary prize, the 3rd supplementary prize, the 4th supplementary prize, the 5th supplementary prize, the 6th supplementary prize, the push order bell 1 prize, and the push order bell. 2 prizes, push order bell 3 prizes, push order bell 4 prizes, push order bell 5 prizes, push order bell 6 prizes, common bell prizes, watermelon prizes, cherry prizes, 1 piece role prizes, replay prizes, RBB1 prizes and RBB2 prizes There is.

For example, on the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is either the "white 7" symbol, the "BAR" symbol, the "red 7" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "replay". If the symbol is "1 to 3" and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "replay 1" symbol, the first supplementary prize is awarded. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 5, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L on the main line ML is either a "white 7" symbol, a "BAR" symbol, a "red 7" symbol, or a "watermelon" symbol, and the middle reel. The stop symbol of 32M is "Replay 1 to 3" symbol, and the stop symbol of right reel 32R is "Replay 1", "Replay 2" or "Replay 3". It will be a prize. The number of game media to be granted when the first supplementary prize to the sixth supplementary prize is won is "1".

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "red 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "cherry" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol. If it is, the push order bell 1 will be won. When the push order bell 1 is won, the number of game media to be granted is play "7".

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "white 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "cherry" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol. If it is, the push order bell 2 will be won. When the push order bell 2 is won, the number of game media to be granted is "7".

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "cherry" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol. If it is, the push order bell 3 will be won. The number of game media to be granted when the push order bell 3 is won is "7".

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "white 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "cherry" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol. If it is, the push order bell 4 will be won. When the push order bell 4 is won, the number of game media to be granted is "7".

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "red 7" symbol. If it is, the push order bell 5 will be won. When the push order bell 5 is won, the number of game media to be granted is "7".

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "cherry" symbol or the "watermelon" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "white 7" symbol. If it is, the push order bell 6 will be won. When the push order bell 6 is won, the number of game media to be granted is "7".

For example, when the push order bell 1 is won, as shown in FIG. 6A, the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are the "red 7" symbol and the "bell" symbol, respectively, in the subline SL5 rising to the right. It becomes a "bell" pattern. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the push order bell 1 has been won.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "replay 1-3" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "bell" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "white 7" symbol, "white 7" symbol. If it is a "BAR" symbol, a "Red 7" symbol, or a "watermelon" symbol, it will be a common bell prize. When the common bell is won, the number of game media to be granted is "7".

In the case of a common bell winning, as shown in FIG. 6B, all the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R in the middle sub-line SL3 are “bell” symbols. As a result, the player can easily recognize that the winning is established when the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed on a straight line. In this case, by stopping and displaying the combination of the same "bell" symbols at the time of winning the common bell, it is easy for the player to recognize the occurrence of the winning in the configuration aimed at diversifying the winning formation mode in the main line ML. Is possible.

On the main line ML, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "watermelon" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "BAR" symbol or the "red 7" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "watermelon" symbol. If, it will be a watermelon prize. When the watermelon wins, the number of game media to be granted is "3".

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

When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "cherry" symbol on the main line ML, the cherry prize is won regardless of which of the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R. When the cherry is won, the number of game media to be granted is "2".

When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "replay 1-3" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "cherry" symbol on the main line ML. One piece will be a prize. Only the cherry pattern on the right reel 32R may be missed depending on the operation timing. The number of game media to be granted when one piece is won is "1". In addition, since we want the player to think that the 1-card role was not aligned even if the 1-card role is complete, the 1-card role prize is a stop symbol of Bell Replay Cherry, and the appearance is arranged. Above, it is a stop roll where the same symbols are not aligned.

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

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

When a replay prize is won, it is possible to play the next game while eliminating the need for BET of the same number of medals as the previous game. Specifically, if any of the replay prizes is won in a game in which three medals are bet, it is possible to start the game of the next game with the same number of three medals as in the previous game.

Further, there is RBB1 as a state transition prize in which the transition to the special gaming state is performed when the number of bets on the game medium is two. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "red 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "BAR" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "BAR" symbol on the main line ML, RBB1 It will be a prize. When the RBB1 prize is established, the game state shifts to the bonus state (RBB state).

Further, there is RBB2 as a state transition prize in which the transition to the special gaming state is performed when the number of bets on the game medium is three. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "white 7" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "BAR" symbol, and the stop symbol of the right reel 32R is the "BAR" symbol on the main line ML, RBB2 It will be a prize. When the RBB2 prize is established, the game state shifts to the bonus state (RBB state).
In the RBB1 state and RBB1 state, even if two or three game media are inserted during the bonus, it may not be paid out, and as a result, the net increase of the game media will be plus or minus cello or decrease after the bonus. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to use the amount of the game medium in the bonus as a normal small role. Even if the RBB1 and RBB2 symbols cannot be aligned in the winning game, the winning flags of RBB1 and RBB2 are carried over to the subsequent games after the winning game until the RBB1 and RBB2 prizes are established. The state in which the winning flags of the winning RBB1 and RBB2 are carried over is called the bonus internal state. The internal state of the bonus will be described later again.

<Device for executing various notifications and various effects>
A device for executing various notifications and various effects will be described. On the game panel 20 of the front door 12, a credit display unit 61 for displaying the number of virtual medals stored and stored and the number of medals won at the time of winning are displayed at positions below the display windows 21L, 21M, 21R. The acquired number display unit 62 is provided respectively. These display units 61 and 62 are composed of a 7-segment display, and a monochromatic light emitting type LED such as green is used for each segment.

<Electrical configuration of slot machine 10>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 10.
The main control device 70 includes a main control board 71 that controls the main control of the game. The MPU 72 is mounted on the main control board 71. The MPU 72 is a ROM 73 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 72, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 73 is executed. A RAM 74, a clock circuit 75 that outputs a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency, an interrupt circuit, a data input / output circuit, a random number generation circuit, and the like are built-in. It is not essential that the ROM 73 and the RAM 74 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 72, and each may be individually chipped.

The MPU 72 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. On the input side of the MPU 72, there are a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has made one rotation), a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, and each. Stop detection sensors 42a, 43a, 44a that individually detect the operation of the stop buttons 42, 43, 44, insertion medal detection sensor 45a that detects the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and credit insertion buttons 47, 48, 49. Credit insertion detection sensors 47a, 48a, 49a that individually detect the operation of the payment detection sensor 51a, the payment detection sensor 51a that detects the operation of the payment button 51, the payout detection sensor of the hopper device 53, and the reset detection sensor 56a that detects the operation of the reset button 56. , Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 57a for detecting that the setting key has been inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 are connected, and signals from these sensors are input to the MPU 72.

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

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

A power failure monitoring circuit provided in the power supply device 54 is connected to the input side of the MPU 72 (not shown). The power supply device 54 is equipped with a power supply unit that supplies drive power to each electronic device of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 70, and a power failure monitoring circuit. The power failure monitoring circuit is applied to the power supply unit from an external power source. The voltage is monitored, and when the voltage becomes equal to or lower than the reference voltage, a power failure signal is output to the MPU 72. The MPU 72 executes the power failure processing by receiving the power failure signal, and makes it possible to return to the processing state before the power failure after the power is restored. Further, the power supply device 54 is provided with a power supply unit during power failure to supply backup power to the RAM 74 as power during power failure in a situation where the supply of operating power from an external power source is cut off. As a result, even if the supply of operating power from the external power supply is cut off, the data is stored and retained in the RAM 74 in the situation where the backup power can be supplied by the power supply unit during the power failure (for example, 1 day or 2 days). Will be done. However, the data stored and held in the RAM 74 is initialized by turning on the power of the slot machine 10 while pressing the reset button 56 provided on the power supply device 54.

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

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

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

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

In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 72, ROM 73, and RAM 74 of the main control device 70 are referred to as the main MPU 72, the main ROM 73, and the main RAM 74, respectively, and the MPU 82, ROM 83, and RAM 84 of the sub control device 80 are referred to as the sub side, respectively. It is referred to as MPU 82, sub-side ROM 83, and sub-side RAM 84.

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

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

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

The power failure flag is set when a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit of the power supply device 54 is input to the main MPU 72. In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, this processing is terminated and the timer interrupt processing is restored to end the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the main MPU 72 is saved in the main RAM 74. After that, the output state of the output port of the main MPU 72 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, a determination value for determining whether or not the data in the main RAM 74 is normal is calculated and stored in the main RAM 74, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in case the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed.

If the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed. That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of a malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the main MPU 72 itself. In step S106, a stepping motor control process for driving each stepping motor is performed in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In step S107, the states of various sensors connected to the input port are read, and a sensor monitoring process for monitoring whether or not the read result is normal is performed. In step S108, a timer calculation process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S109, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of bets on medals and the number of payouts to the outside.

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

"Normal processing"
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the normal processing of the main MPU.
In step S201, an interrupt enable process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing is performed to enable the game. In the pre-start process, the sub-control device 80 and the like wait until the initialization is completed.

In step S203, the start waiting process is executed. In the start waiting process, when any of the replay prizes has occurred in the previous game, an automatic input process is performed so that the same number of game media as the number of BETs in the previous game are bet. Further, in the start waiting process, when a medal is detected by the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, if the current number of BETs is not "3" or more, which is the maximum specified number, the number of BETs is added by 1 and the number of BETs is added. If is 3 or more, which is the maximum specified number, the value of the credit counter provided in the main RAM 74 is added by 1. The credit counter is a counter for specifying the number of virtual medals stored and stored by the main MPU 72.

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

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

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

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

In step S209, the medal payout process is executed. In the medal payout process, when a small winning combination is established in this game, a process for granting a player a number of medals or virtual medals corresponding to the small winning combination is executed. Specifically, when granting a virtual medal, the value corresponding to this small winning combination is added to the credit counter, and if the value of the credit counter reaches the maximum storage number, the maximum storage number is exceeded. The hopper device 53 is driven and controlled so that only a few minutes of medals are paid out to the medal tray 59.

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

[Lottery process]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the lottery process. The lottery process of step S207 in the normal process will be described.
In step S301, first, a random number used when determining whether or not the winning combination is performed is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hard circuit latches the value of the free run counter at that time. The free run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and the main MPU 72 stores the value latched by the hard circuit in the main RAM 74 after confirming the operation of the start lever 41. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid problems such as synchronization. The hard circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

After acquiring the random numbers, in step S302, the lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is read from the main ROM 73. Here, in the slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities are prepared in advance from the set value of "1" to the set value of "6", and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 57 to perform an ON operation. By performing a predetermined operation together with the above, it is possible to set which winning probability the lottery process is to be executed based on. Generally, the set value of "n + 1" is more advantageous for the player in the game than the set value of "n". Further, in the present embodiment, there are three types of internal modes in which the lottery tables are different in the main MPU 72 even if the set values are set at the same stage: a bonus non-internal state, a bonus internal state, and a bonus state. .. In step S302, a lottery table corresponding to the combination of the current set value and the current gaming state is selected.

After selecting the lottery table, in step S303, the index value IV is set to "1", and in step S304, the determination value DV used when determining whether or not the winning combination is correct is set. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random number value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and the point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV “1” is added to this random number value. Let it be a new judgment value DV.

In step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds "65535". When "65535" is exceeded, in step S306, the winning data acquisition process for setting the winning combination data corresponding to the index value IV at that time in the main RAM 74 is executed. In the winning data acquisition process, all the winning data set for the index value IV this time in the lottery table to be referred to is set in the main RAM 74. In the state where the winning data is set, if the winning data is winning data other than the bonus winning data, "0" will be cleared after the end of this game regardless of whether or not the winning data corresponding to the winning data has been established, and the bonus will be given. If it is winning data, "0" is cleared when a prize is established.

On the other hand, when the determination value DV does not exceed "65535", it means that the role corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In step S307, the index value IV is added by 1, and in step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index value IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined as to whether or not it is correct, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is successful is continued. At this time, the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV are added to the judgment value DV (that is, the current judgment value DV) used for the winning / failing judgment of the previous combination to obtain a new judgment value DV, and the judgment value DV is used. Based on this, the winning or failing of the winning combination is determined.

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

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

When the director MPU 82 receives the game start command, it grasps the outline of the effect in the current game from the game start command, and displays the details of the effect in a manner corresponding to the grasped outline of the effect. It will be decided by lottery. Then, a data table corresponding to the determined content of the effect is read from the effect side ROM 83 to the effect side RAM 84, and according to the read data table, the light emission control of the upper lamp 64, the sound output control of the speaker 65, and the display of the image display device 66 are performed. Take control.

After that, in step S311, the first stop information setting process for setting the stop information for reel stop control is performed.

In step S312, the notification control process is executed. In the notification control process, when the push order bell is won in the non-bonus state and the AT state, the player recognizes the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the push order bell winning. Notification (so-called bell navigation) that makes it possible is executed. As a result, the player can stop the reels according to the displayed stop order, and can win the push order bell without missing the winning push order bell. However, since the notification control process is not executed in the non-AT state, in order to win the push order bell (push order bells 1 to 6), the correct answer is given in the order of pressing the stop buttons 42 to 44, which is 1/6. There is a need. If the push order is incorrect, the push order bell will be missed. Note that the notification for making the player aware of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is started before the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped in the corresponding game.

(Game state)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a transition mode of the gaming state. Here, the gaming state of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, there are three types of lottery modes in which the lottery tables are different in the main MPU 72 even if the set values are set at the same stage: the bonus non-internal state, the bonus internal state, and the bonus state.

The bonus non-internal state is a state in which the bonus of RBB1 or RBB2 has not been won. If the RBB1 or RBB2 bonus is won, the bonus internal state is entered.

The bonus internal state is a state in which the bonus of RBB1 or RBB2 is won and the bonus of RBB1 or RBB2 is not won. The winning flags of RBB1 and RBB2 are carried over to the next and subsequent games of the winning game. The period until the RBB1 or RBB2 prize is established is called the bonus internal state. If the bonus of RBB1 or RBB2 is won, the bonus state is entered.

The bonus state is a state in which the bonus of RBB1 or RBB2 is won. When the bonus ends, it shifts to the bonus non-internal state again.

At the same time, in the present embodiment, there are two types of gaming states, a normal section and an advantageous section, as a section for determining whether or not the performance related to the instruction function can be obtained. The advantageous section refers to a section capable of having performance related to the instruction function (for example, AT, etc.), and more specifically, for example, a section capable of executing a lottery for transition to the AT state or staying in the AT state. On the contrary, the normal section means a section that cannot have the performance related to the instruction function (for example, AT etc.).

Therefore, in order to execute the lottery for transition to the AT state or stay in the AT state, it is advantageous to satisfy the advantageous section transition conditions such as winning the advantageous section transition lottery when staying in the normal section. It is necessary to move to the section. Further, when the normal section transition condition (also referred to as the normal section fall condition) is satisfied during the stay in the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends and the normal section shifts (falls). The conditions for the normal section transition are, for example, winning the normal section transition lottery, exceeding the maximum number of staying games in one advantageous section (for example, 1500 G), or the maximum net increase in the number of game media in one advantageous section (for example). It has exceeded 2400 sheets).

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

(Lottery table for bonus non-internal state)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a bonus non-internal state table. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the reel stop order and the winning mode that is established.

When staying in the bonus non-internal state, the bonus non-internal state lottery table is referred to in the lottery process. This lottery table shows the point value PV at the time of betting two cards and at the time of betting three cards.

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

When the index IV = 1 is won, the push order bell 1 winning data and the first supplementary winning data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 1, as shown in FIG. 13, the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L as the first stop, and when the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the push order is pushed. Bell 1 prize can be established. However, depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the pressing order bell 1 winning will not be established. In that case, the first supplementary prize (so-called bell spill 1 sheet) or complete spillage (0 sheet) occurs depending on the operation timing.

In the slot machine 10, reel control capable of sliding up to four symbols after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated is performed for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. That is, reel control for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R after the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated until a predetermined time (190 msec) elapses. By performing such reel control, it is possible to easily establish a prize corresponding to the winning combination, and it is possible to avoid the winning corresponding to the winning combination. Will be. However, since the amount of rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can be slid is limited as described above, a combination of symbols for establishing a prize is formed in one reel 32L, 32M, 32R. If there are five or more symbols between the constituent symbols, the constituent symbols may not stop on the main line ML depending on the operation timing of the corresponding stop buttons 42 to 44 (the event is also called "missing"). Say). In general, each supplementary prize, common bell prize, and various replay prizes are prize modes in which the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not missed when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the corresponding order. Cherry winning, one-card winning, bonus winning, etc. are winning modes in which omission may occur depending on the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 42 to 44 with respect to the rotation positions of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

When the index IV = 2 is won, the push order bell 1 winning data and the second supplementary winning data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 2, as shown in FIG. 13, when the "red 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L as the first stop and the second stop is the right reel 32R, the push order is pushed. Bell 2 winning can be established. However, depending on the pressing order of the stop buttons 42 to 44, the pressing order bell 2 winning may not be established. In that case, the second compensation prize (so-called bell spill 1 sheet) or complete spillage (0 sheet) occurs depending on the operation timing.

When the index IV = 3 is won, the push order bell 2 winning data and the third supplementary winning data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 3, as shown in FIG. 13, when the "white 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L as the first stop and the second stop is the middle reel 32M, the push order is pushed. Bell 3 winning can be established. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the push order bell 3 winning will not be established. In that case, the third supplementary prize (so-called bell spill 1 sheet) or complete spillage (0 sheet) occurs depending on the operation timing.

When the index IV = 4 is won, the push order bell 2 winning data and the 4th supplementary winning data are set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 4, as shown in FIG. 13, when the "white 7" symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L as the first stop and the second stop is the right reel 32R, the push order is pushed. Bell 4 winning can be established. However, depending on the pressing order of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the pressing order bell 1 winning will not be established. In that case, the 4th supplementary winning (so-called bell spill 1) or complete depending on the operation timing Missing (0 sheets) occurs.

When the index IV = 5 is won, the push order bell 3 winning data and the 5th supplementary winning data are set. When winning with an index value IV = 5, as shown in FIG. 13, when the middle reel 32M stops the "red 7" symbol as the first stop and the second stop is the left reel 32L, the push order is pushed. Bell 5 winning can be established. However, depending on the pressing order of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the pressing order bell 3 winning will not be established. Missing (0 sheets) occurs.

When the index IV = 6 is won, the push order bell 3 winning data and the 6th supplementary winning data are set. When winning with an index value IV = 6, as shown in FIG. 13, when the middle reel 32M stops the "red 7" symbol as the first stop and the second stop is the right reel 32R, the push order is pushed. Bell 6 winning can be established. However, depending on the pressing order of each stop button 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the pressing order bell 3 prize will not be established. In that case, the 6th supplementary prize (so-called one bell spill) or complete depending on the operation timing. Missing (0 sheets) occurs.

In this way, when any of the push order bells 1 to 6 winning data and the 1st to 6th supplementary winning data with the index value IV = 1 to 6 is won, any of the 6 push orders of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is selected. When the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated by one of the pressing orders, the bells (so-called 6-choice bells) are aligned.

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

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

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

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

If the number of bets on the game medium is two and the index IV = 11 is won, the RBB1 winning combination data is set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 11, as shown in FIG. 13, the RBB1 winning combination can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the RBB1 winning combination may not be established.

If the number of bets on the game medium is 3 and the index IV = 12 is won, the RBB2 winning combination data is set. When the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 12, as shown in FIG. 13, the RBB2 winning combination can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the RBB2 winning combination may not be established.

The winning data other than the winning data of RBB1 and RBB2 is deleted in the winning game regardless of whether or not the winning is established, and is not carried over to the next and subsequent games of the winning game. On the other hand, the RBB1 and RBB2 winning data are stored until the corresponding RBB1 and RBB2 winnings are established even in the next and subsequent games of the winning game, except when the main RAM 74 is cleared. Be retained. In this case, in the game in which the RBB1 and RBB2 winning data are carried over, the index value IV corresponding to the RBB1 and RBB2 winning data is excluded from the lottery target. This makes it possible to prevent the RBB1 and RBB2 winning data from being newly stored even though the RBB1 and RBB2 winning data are already stored in the memory, and a plurality of RBB1 and RBB2 winning data are accumulated. It is possible to prevent it from being memorized.

Replay winning data is set at the index value IV = 13. If the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 13, the replay winning is established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R and the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44. In the case of the bonus non-internal state table according to the present embodiment, the probability of winning the replay is about 1 / 7.3.

(Lottery table for bonus internal status)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a bonus internal state table. When staying in the bonus internal state, the bonus internal state lottery table is referred to in the lottery process. This lottery table shows the point value PV at the time of betting two cards and at the time of betting three cards.

The bonus internal state is a state in which the bonuses of RBB1 and RBB2 are won, and the bonuses of RBB1 and RBB2 are not won. Since the winning flags of RBB1 and RBB2 are carried over to the next and subsequent games of the winning game, the bonus internal state table is referred to between the winning of RBB1 and RBB2 and the establishment of the winning.

Here, in this gaming machine, the game is played with two cards in the non-internal state of the bonus, and when the RBB1 (about 1/10) is won, the game shifts to the internal state of the bonus of the RBB1. Then, during the bonus internal state of RBB1, it is a preferable game method to play a game with three cards. RBB1 Bonus In the internal state, when playing with 3 cards, the RBB1 bonus, which is exclusively for 2 cards, is controlled by the reel so that the player does not win even if he aims at the established symbol of RBB1 whose winning flag is carried over. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the RBB1 from accidentally winning a prize in a game with three reels.

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

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

Further, in the bonus internal state table, if any of the index values IV = 1 to 11 is not won, the result is "missing". According to the bonus internal state table according to the present embodiment, the probability of "missing" is about 1 / 1.6 in the case of a three-card bet.

In the bonus internal state, although the bonus of RBB1 or RBB2 is won, in the game that wins the small winning combination with index value IV = 1 to 10 or the replay with index value IV = 11, these small winning combination or replay is performed. Since the reels are controlled so as to be preferentially established, the player cannot establish the RBB1 or RBB2 winning. On the other hand, in the case of "missing", the player can establish the winning by aiming at the established symbol of RBB1 or RBB2 in which the winning flag is carried over.

(Lottery table for bonus status)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a lottery table for the bonus state. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are RBB1 and RBB2 as types of bonuses. When the RBB1 or RBB2 prize is won, the player stays in the RBB1 state or the RBB2 state (bonus state), and the lottery table for the bonus state is referred to in the lottery process. This lottery table shows the point value PV at the time of betting two cards and at the time of betting three cards.

Common bell winning data is set in the index value IV = 1. When the winner is won with the index value IV = 1 in RBB1 or RBB2, the common bell winning is surely established regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44.

The index value IV = 2 is set with one-card winning data. If the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are won with an index value of IV = 2 in RBB1 or RBB2, one winning combination can be established regardless of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 42 to 44, there is a possibility that the winning combination of one card will not be established (so-called omission).

The RBB1 and RBB2 states are terminated when, for example, after the RBB1 or RBB2 state is started, the termination condition set as the number of payouts of the game medium is equal to or greater than the termination reference number (for example, "105") is satisfied. When the RBB1 state or the RBB2 state ends, the gaming state shifts to the bonus non-internal state (FIG. 11).
{Notification control processing}
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the notification control process. The notification control process of step S312 in the lottery process will be described.

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

In step S402, it is determined whether or not the value of the AT state flag of the main RAM 74 is 1 (that is, during the AT state). In step S403, the acquisition processing of the notification stop order is executed on condition that the value of the AT status flag is 1. In the notification stop order acquisition process, by referring to the display correspondence table (FIG. 13) of the main ROM 73, the stop order (reel 32L, reel 32L, which enables the establishment of the push order bell winning at the index value IV won this time. 32M, 32R symbol stop order) is acquired.

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

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

By such notification control processing, in the AT state (assist time state), in the bonus non-internal state table or the bonus internal state table, the push order bell winning data with the index value IV = 1 to 6 and the first to 6th If any of the compensation winning data is won, the image display device 66 displays a display corresponding to the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that enables the establishment of the push order bell winning. By stopping the reels according to the displayed stop order, the player can easily win the push order bell without missing the winning bell.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing notification of the reel stop order in the image display device 66. When the production side MPU 82 receives both the notification execution command and the stop order command from the main MPU 72, the effect side MPU 82 displays an image of the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the stop order command on the image display device 66. Set the necessary data for. After that, the effect side MPU 82 executes the notification start process. In the notification start process, an image is displayed on the image display device 66 based on the set data. As a result, the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to the current stop order command is displayed on the image display device 66.

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

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

Further, when only the types of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped first are notified, the image display device 66 has the left unit display image G4 corresponding to the left reel 32L and the middle unit display image corresponding to the middle reel 32M. The G5 and the right unit display image G6 corresponding to the right reel 32R are displayed.

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

As described above, the winning mode is different depending on the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, but there are a total of 6 different stop orders depending on the combination of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. In the notification control process, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R that can win a prize of the winning combination (for example, push order bell, etc.) on the image display device 66 on the condition that it is in the AT state in relation to the winning combination. The stop order notification is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

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

In the reel control process, first, in step S501, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined weight time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the reel started rotating in the previous game, and if not, the weight time has elapsed. Wait until you do. When the weight time has elapsed, the weight time for the next game is reset, and the motor control initialization process for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the main RAM 74 is performed. By performing this process, the stepping motor control process in step S106 in the timer interrupt process starts the stepping motor acceleration process, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and ends the rotation start process. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the main MPU 72 can generate a stop command by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of each stop button 42 to 44. Notify the player etc. of that.

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

The stop command command is a command transmitted to the sub control device 80 in order to grasp which stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, the stop control process shown in steps S505 to S511 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

In step S505, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position (lower row in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop button is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the following step S506, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the main RAM 74.

In this slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base point position as it is when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are operated corresponds to the stop mode. A stop mode in which the reel to be stopped is stopped after sliding one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding three symbols, and a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding four symbols. Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, as well as stopping modes. Therefore, in step S506, any value of 0 to 4 is calculated as the slip number based on the stop information stored in the main RAM 74.

After that, in step S507, the calculated slip number is added to the symbol number of the reached symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S508, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reel arrival symbol to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S509. conduct. After that, in step S510, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the stop information second setting process is performed in step S511, and the process returns to step S502.

Here, the stop information is information for making the stop mode of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R correspond to the result of the lottery process (FIG. 11), and by using the stop information, each It is possible to calculate the number of slips (specifically, "0" to "4") with respect to the arrival symbol that has reached the base point position when the stop buttons 42 to 44 are stopped. As the stop information, the slide number data indicating the correspondence relationship between each symbol and the slide number is stored in advance in the main ROM 73 in correspondence with each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slide number data corresponding to each lottery result and the stop order of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R may be derived while the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are rotating. ..

As the process for setting the stop information, the stop information first setting process executed in step S311 of the lottery process (FIG. 10) and the stop information executed in step S511 of the reel control process (FIG. 18) There is a second setting process. In the stop information first setting process, stop information is set according to the result of the lottery process.

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

For example, the symbols forming the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination are arranged so that the maximum number of symbols separated in the circumferential direction in each of the corresponding reels 32L, 32M, 32R is four symbols. .. In such a configuration, when the combination of the result of the lottery process and the stop order of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponds to the occurrence of any of these prizes, the said is regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 42 to 44. Stop information is set so that a prize is generated.

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

{Winning judgment processing}
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a winning determination process.
In the winning determination process, in step S601, the type of the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the left reel 32L is grasped, and in step S602, the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the middle reel 32M is grasped. The type is grasped, and in step S603, the type of the symbol stopped on the main line ML on the right reel 32R is grasped. When grasping the type of the symbol, the 2-byte data set for each type of the symbol is read from the main ROM 73.

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

In step S605, it is determined whether or not the 2-byte data derived in step S604 corresponds to any of the winning data. If an affirmative determination is made in step S605, the winning process is executed in step S606.

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

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

[Correspondence processing at the end of the game]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a corresponding process at the end of the game. The corresponding processing at the end of the game in step S210 in the normal processing will be described. First, the entire response process at the end of the game will be described, and then the bonus process in step S702, the section management process in step S703, the AT transition chance process in step S706, and the AT in step S707 in the response process at the end of the game will be described. Each state process will be described in detail.

In the corresponding process at the end of the game, if the bonus state is first (step S701: YES), the bonus process is executed (step S702). In the bonus processing, if the bonus combination is in the winning state, the bonus winning has occurred in this game, so by setting the bonus state flag provided in the main RAM 74 to "1", the game state is shifted to the bonus state. As a result, the bonus state lottery table (FIG. 15) will be referred to in the lottery process in the next and subsequent games. Further, by transmitting a command indicating the transition to the bonus state to the effect side MPU 82, the effect for the bonus state is started in the upper lamp 64, the speaker 65, and the image display device 66. Further, when the transition to the bonus state is made, the bonus winning state is released by erasing the bonus winning data from the main RAM 74.

On the other hand, in S701, if neither of the bonus states is present (step S701: NO), the section management process (step S703) is executed. In the section management process, the management process of the normal section or the advantageous section is executed.

Subsequently, in S703, it is determined whether or not the advantageous section flag is 1, and if the advantageous section flag is 1, the process proceeds to the process indicated by the AT state flag (step S705). When the AT state flag indicates 1, it indicates a non-AT state, when the AT state flag indicates 2, it indicates an AT state, and when the AT state flag indicates 2, it is a non-AT state and after the end of AT. Indicates the advantageous section resettable state that occurs.

If the AT status flag indicates 0, the process proceeds to the AT transition chance processing in step S706. If the AT status flag indicates 1, the process proceeds to the AT status process in step S707.

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

{Bonus processing}
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the bonus state processing. In step S702 of FIG. 20, when the bonus state is set, the bonus state process is executed as the bonus process.

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

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

Next, when the value of the bonus counter after executing the bonus end processing (step S804) or after subtraction is not "0" (step S803: NO), it is determined whether or not the advantageous section flag = 1 (step S805). ). When the advantageous section flag = 1 (step S805: YES), the advantageous section stay G number counter provided in the main RAM 74 is added by 1 (step S806). The advantageous section stay G number counter is a counter for counting the number of stay games from the start of the advantageous section to the end of the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, it is possible to play a game by staying up to 1500 G during one advantageous section. When the maximum of 1500G is exceeded, the advantageous section ends and the section falls to the normal section. If the advantageous section flag = 1, that is, while staying in the advantageous section, the number of games consumed during the bonus is also counted in the advantageous section stay G number counter.

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

Next, it is determined whether or not either the advantageous section stay G number counter> 1500 or the net increase number counter> 2400 is satisfied (step S808). As described above, in the present embodiment, a maximum of 1500 G can be played during one advantageous section, or a maximum of 2400 game media can be acquired. Therefore, when the maximum number of G staying in the advantageous section exceeds 1500 G or the cumulative net increase acquisition number exceeds the maximum value of 2400 (step S808: YES), "0" is set in the advantageous section flag and the AT state flag. (Step S809), the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is dropped. In addition, the advantageous section stay G number counter and the net increase number counter are reset to 0 (step S810).

{Section management process}
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the section management process. In step S703 of FIG. 20, the section management process for the mutual section of the normal section and the advantageous section is executed. As described above, the advantageous section refers to a section capable of having performance related to the instruction function (for example, AT or the like).

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

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

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an advantageous section transition lottery table. Refer to the advantageous section transition lottery table and execute the advantageous section transition lottery process.

According to this advantageous section transition lottery table, in this game while staying in the normal section, for example, push order bells 1 to 6 with index values IV = 1 to 6 and supplements 1 to 6 and index values IV = 7 are common. Bell, watermelon with index value IV = 8, cherry with index value IV = 9, single combination with index value IV = 10, RBB1 with index value IV = 11, RBB2 with index value IV = 12, index value IV = 13 If the replay is won, there is a 100.0% chance of winning the advantageous section transition lottery.

In the case of this advantageous section transition lottery table, if you win any combination, you will win the advantageous section transition lottery with a probability of 100.0%, but this is just an example, and you can win a specific role. The advantageous section transition lottery table may be set so that the advantageous section transition lottery is won only by winning a prize and a predetermined probability.

See FIG. 22 again. When the advantageous section transition is won in the advantageous section transition lottery process (step S903: YES), "1" is set in the advantageous section flag (step S904). As a result, the normal section shifts to an advantageous section having the performance related to the instruction function.

On the other hand, if the advantageous section flag is not 0 in S901 (step S901: NO), that is, if the user is staying in the advantageous section, the process proceeds to step S905.

When staying in the advantageous section, the number of G number counters staying in the advantageous section is added by 1 (step S905). This is to count the stay G in the advantageous section. In addition, the net increase gained number acquired or decreased in this game is added to or subtracted from the net increase number counter (step S906). This is to count the net increase in the number of sheets in the advantageous section. In addition, even if the game medium cannot be acquired in this game, the net increase in the number of minuses is subtracted.

Next, it is determined whether or not either the advantageous section stay G number counter> 1500 or the net increase number counter> 2400 is satisfied (step S907). As described above, in the present embodiment, a maximum of 1500 G can be played during one advantageous section, or a maximum of 2400 game media can be acquired. Therefore, when the maximum number of G staying in the advantageous section exceeds 1500 G or the cumulative net increase acquisition number exceeds the maximum value of 2400 (step S907: YES), "0" is set in the advantageous section flag and the AT state flag. (Step S908), the advantageous section is ended and the normal section is dropped. In addition, the advantageous section stay G number counter and the net increase number counter are reset to 0 (step S909).

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

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

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

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

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

The AT transition lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the set values "1" to "6" of the slot machine 10. That is, when the index value IV = 8, 9 or 10 is won, the probability of winning the AT transition is common to all settings. As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage from occurring between the settings regarding the probability of winning the AT transition in the non-AT state. Further, since only one type of table common to all settings needs to be stored in the main ROM 73 as the AT transition lottery table, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity for storing the AT transition lottery table in advance.

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

Returning to the description of FIG. 24 again. If the AT transition is won in the shift lottery process to the AT state (step S1003: YES), the initial AT difference number setting process is executed (step S1004). Since the slot machine 10 is a difference number management type AT machine, one set of ATs is managed not by the number of AT continuous games (for example, 50G) but by the difference number that can be acquired during AT. Therefore, in the process of setting the initial AT difference number, for example, "150" is set as the initial AT difference number in the AT difference number counter provided in the main RAM 74.

The initial AT difference number is set to a fixed value (for example, "150"), and can also be determined by lottery. For example, one of the specified values of 100, 150, and 300 can be selectively set by lottery. Furthermore, it is also possible to determine the initial AT difference number by lottery in the special zone.

After the initial AT difference number setting process (step S1004), "1" is set in the AT status flag of the main RAM 74 (step S1005). By setting the AT status flag to "1", the notification control processing (step S403) is performed in the next processing round in the lottery processing, and the AT status processing (step S707) is performed in the next processing round in the corresponding processing at the end of the game. Transitions to the AT state in which is executed.

On the other hand, if the AT transition lottery trigger is not won (step S1001: NO), or if the AT transition lottery process does not win the AT transition (step S1003: NO), the advantageous section stay G number counter ≥ 1000 It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (step S1006). This is the so-called ceiling judgment. That is, when the non-AT state reaches a predetermined ceiling G number (for example, 1000 G) without entering the AT state from the start of the advantageous section, the AT state is entered. When the advantageous section stay G number counter ≥ 1000 is satisfied (step S1006: YES), the process proceeds to S1004 in order to win the AT transition.

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

First, in this game, it is determined whether or not the AT difference number (also referred to as the AT continuation difference number) has been won in the additional lottery trigger (step S1101). The additional lottery triggers include, for example, watermelons, cherries, and single pieces. When the additional lottery trigger is won (step S1101: YES), the additional lottery process is executed (step S1102). Even if the winning of the additional lottery trigger is not established, the additional lottery process is executed if the additional lottery trigger is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional lottery process may be executed on the condition that the corresponding winning prize is established.

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

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

The additional lottery table is provided as one type of table common to the set values "1" to "6" of the slot machine 10. That is, when the winning is achieved with the index value IV = 8, 9 or 10, the probability of winning the additional winning is common to all settings. As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage from occurring between the settings regarding the probability of winning an additional prize in the AT state. Further, since it is only necessary to store only one type of table common to all settings as the additional lottery table in the main ROM 73, it is possible to suppress the storage capacity for storing the additional lottery table in advance.

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

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

In addition to setting the additional difference number to a fixed value (for example, "30"), it can also be determined by lottery. For example, one of the specified values of 30, 50, and 100 can be selectively added by lottery.

Next, when the AT difference number is not won in the additional lottery trigger (step S1101: NO) or after the addition process is executed (step S1104), the AT difference number management process described later is executed (step S1105). After executing the AT difference number management process, it is determined whether or not the AT difference number counter ≦ 0 (step S1106). As described above, since the slot machine 10 is a difference number management type AT machine, when the AT difference number counter ≤ 0, for example, in the case where the AT difference number is not added, one set is used in the AT state. This means that the AT game will end with a net increase of 150 medals.

When the AT difference number counter ≦ 0 (step S1106: YES), “0” is set in the AT state flag and the advantageous section flag (step S1107), the advantageous section is ended, and the player falls to the normal section. In addition, the advantageous section stay G number counter and the net increase number counter are reset to 0 (step 1108). Further, the AT end command is set as a transmission target to the staging side MPU 82 (step S1109). The AT end command is a command for causing the effect side MPU 82 to recognize that the AT state has ended, and the command is transmitted to the effect side MPU 82 in the command output process (step S110) in the timer interrupt process.

{AT difference number management process}
The AT difference number management process in step S1105 will be described in detail.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of an AT screen (No. 1) according to the present embodiment. As described above, since the slot machine 10 is an AT machine that manages the difference number of sheets, the "remaining number of sheets" (corresponding to the above-mentioned AT difference number counter) and the "acquired number of sheets" are displayed on the screen during AT. On the screen at the start of AT rush, the "remaining number" is 150 and the "acquired number" is 0.

In the display of "remaining number of sheets", the number is counted down (or counted up) for each 1G unit. Specifically, when the third stop button of the stop buttons 42 to 44 is stopped (referred to as the third stop), the number is counted down (or counted up) according to the difference in the number of medals acquired in this game. For example, if 7 bells win, 4 will be counted down after the 3rd stop (-4). This is because the "remaining number" (difference number) is -4 because the start lever 41 is ON for -3 sheets and the bell winning is +7 sheets on the 3-sheet BET.

In the display of "number of acquired medals", the number is counted up (or counted down) each time the number of medals is increased or decreased. For example, if a 3-card BET is performed and the start lever 41 is turned on, 3 cards are counted down (-3 cards), and then 7 bells are won after the 3rd stop, 7 is counted up at the time of winning (+7 cards). Therefore, the medals actually paid out are accurately displayed in the "number of acquired medals".

Next, on the screen during AT, the display of the "remaining number of sheets" and the "acquired number of sheets" at the time of losing, at the time of winning a single winning combination, and at the time of winning a bell will be described. In addition, during AT, the game is played with three cards.

(At the time of loss)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the AT screen (No. 2) according to the present embodiment. The time of loss is the time of the game in which none of the small roles are won.
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Count up 3 after the 3rd stop (+3 sheets)
"Acquired number" during AT: Countdown 3 when the start lever is turned on after BET (-3 sheets), no increase or decrease after the 3rd stop (plus or minus 0 sheets)

(When one piece is won and no prize is won)
When the 1-card role is won and no prize is won, it is the time of the game in which the 1-card role is won but the 1-card role is not won. For the 1-card combination, it is necessary to draw the cherry prize to the right reel 32R, and there is a possibility that the 1-card combination may not be established depending on the operation timing (so-called 1-card combination is missed).
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Count up 3 after the 3rd stop (+3 sheets)
"Acquired number" during AT: Countdown 3 when the start lever is turned on after BET (-3 sheets), no increase or decrease after the 3rd stop (plus or minus 0 sheets)

(At the time of winning and winning a single role)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of an AT screen (No. 3) according to the present embodiment. When the 1-card combination is won and the prize is won, it is the time of the game in which the 1-card combination is won and the 1-card combination is won.
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Count up 3 after the 3rd stop (+3 sheets)
"Acquired number" during AT: 3 counts down (-3 sheets) when the start lever is turned on after BET, and 1 counts up (+1 sheet) after the 3rd stop.
Here, when the 1-card winning combination is won, the "remaining number" is originally +2, but due to the arrangement of appearance, the 1-card winning combination does not have the same symbol on all lines. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a one-card winning prize, and especially for beginners, it seems to be a complete loss.
On the other hand, the "remaining number" will be +3 at the time of actual loss, but if it is set to +2 at the time of winning the 1st role, the player who looks like a lost result will feel uncomfortable. There is a risk that it will end up. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the "remaining number of sheets" at the time of winning one role is displayed as +3 sheets, which is the same as at the time of losing (see FIG. 29). The AT difference number counter is also counted up to +3. However, in order to display the "acquired number" accurately, when one win is won, it is displayed as +1 after the third stop.

(At the time of winning and winning the push order bell)
When the push order bell is won and the prize is won, it is the time of the game in which the push order bells 1 to 6 are won and the push order bell role is won.
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Countdown to 4 after the 3rd stop (-4 sheets)
"Acquired number" during AT: 3 counts down (-3 sheets) when the start lever is turned on after BET, and 7 counts up (+7 sheets) after the 3rd stop.

(When the push order bell is won and no prize is won)
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the AT screen (No. 4) according to the present embodiment. When the push order bell is won and not won, it is a game in which the push order bells 1 to 6 are won but the push order bell role is not won. For the push order bell combination, it is necessary to press the stop button in the push order of 1/6, and the push order bell combination may not be established depending on the pressing order (so-called push order error).
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Countdown to 4 after the 3rd stop (-4 sheets)
"Number of cards won" during AT: 3 counts down (-3 cards) when the start lever is turned on after BET, and 1 counts up (+1 card) in the case of a compensation role prize (so-called bell spill 1 card) after the 3rd stop. Or, if the compensation role is missed depending on the operation timing, there is no increase or decrease (plus or minus 0 sheets)
If the "remaining number" does not decrease if the push order bell is dropped by ignoring the push order navigation during AT, the player intentionally presses the wrong push order to end the AT. It will be possible to extend it and aim to add the difference number by the role of rare etc. For this reason, if the wrong push order is pressed even though the push order navigation has occurred, it is treated as if the 7 push order bells have been won, and the "remaining number" is -4.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the AT screen (No. 5) according to the present embodiment. As shown on this AT screen, for example, a push order hitting game (so-called ??? production) is generated for each predetermined G number or each predetermined G number. Since the push order navigation is not displayed, the player presses the stop button in any push order of 1/6. If you win a prize in the push order bell by pressing the correct push order, you will be given a privilege such as adding the difference number.

(No push order navigation and when winning)
When there is no push order navigation and a prize is won, the push order bells 1 to 6 are won during AT, the push order navigation is hidden, and the push order bell role is won by pressing the correct push order.
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Countdown to 4 after the 3rd stop (-4 sheets)
"Acquired number" during AT: 3 counts down (-3 sheets) when the start lever is turned on after BET, and 7 counts up (+7 sheets) after the 3rd stop.

(No push order navigation and no prize)
When there is no push order navigation and there is no prize, the push order bells 1 to 6 are won during AT, the push order navigation is hidden, and the push order bell role is not won by pressing the incorrect answer push order. be.
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Count up 3 after the 3rd stop (+3 sheets)
"Number of cards won" during AT: 3 counts down (-3 cards) when the start lever is turned on after BET, and 1 counts up (+1 card) in the case of a compensation role prize (so-called bell spill 1 card) after the 3rd stop. Or, if the compensation role is missed depending on the operation timing, there is no increase or decrease (plus or minus 0 sheets)
If the push order is incorrect during the push order guessing game, the "remaining number of sheets" will be displayed in the same way as when the game is lost or when one piece is won. That is, regardless of whether the compensation role prize is missed (so-called bell spilled 1 sheet) or the compensation role winning is missed (0 sheets), the number is increased to +3 after the third stop. That is, the game result of the push order hitting game is displayed in the same manner as when the winning combination is lost, as in the case of winning the winning combination, because the compensation role is missed (so-called one bell spill) depending on the operation timing.

As described above, in the AT difference number management process according to the present embodiment, one piece combination is won as a small combination that is a low-probability combination and may be missed depending on the operation timing during the difference number management type AT. At the time of winning, the display of "remaining number of sheets" indicating the difference number of sheets on the screen was changed to the same display as at the time of loss. Specifically, when a 1-card combination is won and a prize is won, the "remaining number" on the screen is essentially +2, but in the present embodiment, the "remaining number" is +3 as in the case of actual loss. Display count as sheets.

In addition, as described above, due to the arrangement of the symbols, the one-card winning combination is a stop result in which the same symbols are not aligned in a straight line on all lines. It's hard to recognize, and especially for beginners, it looks like a complete loss.

As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the winning of the single-card combination on the AT screen display and the design, that is, the player has devised a way to make it appear as a complete loss even when the single-card combination is won. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity that one piece is suddenly paid out when one piece is won. In addition, the player does not recognize the existence of the single role itself (it becomes difficult to feel the influence of the player's skill on the game result), and the beginner can play the game with peace of mind. Such a display is particularly useful for slot machines for beginners, which are developed under the concept that anyone can play with peace of mind, for example.

The following forms are also mentioned.
・ Not only a specific one-card role, but also a small role such as cherry or watermelon that is missed and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is less than the number of bet medals (for example, three). It is also possible to display the "remaining number of sheets" indicating the difference number of sheets with the same display as at the time of loss. However, in view of the fact that cherries, etc. are high-probability small roles compared to single-card roles and are frequently won, and that the player has a high degree of distinctiveness at the time of winning (for example, cherries win a prize by stopping the cherry pattern on the left reel). It is not always appropriate to display the same display as when losing a prize for the role of watermelon or watermelon. Therefore, in the present embodiment, only the specific one-card combination is displayed in the same manner as when it is lost.

-At the time of winning and winning the 1-card combination, the "remaining number" is counted up to 3 after the 3rd stop in order to reduce the discomfort of the player, and as described above, the "acquired number" is displayed accurately. Therefore, when one role is won, +1 is displayed after the third stop. That is, since one medal is actually acquired, +1 is displayed on the acquired number display unit 62 that displays the number of medals acquired at the time of winning, and +1 is added to the number of virtual medals of the credit display unit 61. If the number of medals is added or the number of virtual medals is the upper limit, one medal is paid out from the medal outlet 58.

-Although one medal is actually paid out when a specific one-card winning combination is won, the payout sound generated during other small winning combination is not output. This makes it more difficult for the player to recognize the winning of the single-card role, and the player can see it as a complete loss even when the winning of the single-card role is won. It should be noted that the payout sound at the time of winning the specific one-card combination may not only be completely non-output, but may also be output as a payout sound (low sound) smaller than the payout generated at the time of another small combination.

-As described above, the "remaining number of sheets" on the screen during AT is displayed with reference to the value of the AT difference number counter. Further, the "acquired number" may be displayed with reference to the value of the AT acquired number counter provided in the main RAM 74. Needless to say, the AT difference number counter and the AT acquisition number counter are reset after each AT end.

<Modification example>
In the slot machine 10 according to the above-described embodiment, when the player is allowed to play with two cards during the bonus non-internal state and the RBB1 (about 1/10) for two cards is won, the slot machine 10 shifts to the bonus internal state. do. After that, during the bonus internal state, by playing a game with 3 cards, the reel is controlled so that the bonus of RBB1 for 2 cards with the winning flag carried over will not win even if aiming at the established symbol of RBB1. Therefore, the player can play the game with three reels while maintaining the internal state of the bonus.

On the other hand, the slot machine 10 according to the present modification is a bonus machine dedicated to three-card play, in which the game is always played by three-card play. In the non-internal state of the bonus, the player is allowed to play with 3 cards, and if the RBB for 3 cards is won, the player shifts to the internal bonus state. After that, the game is played with 3 cards even in the internal state of the bonus, but the RBB bonus for 3 cards with the winning flag carried over will be won if the RBB formation symbol is aimed at at the time of loss. For this reason, in such a slot machine 10 dedicated to three-card hanging, the one-card combination for kicking the so-called RBB prize (here referred to as the one-card combination for kicking) is set to win with a high probability. (On the contrary, pure loss is a low probability), and in most games, the one-card role for kicking is won with a high probability, so the player keeps the bonus internal state while effectively preventing the RBB from winning. However, it is possible to play a game with three cards.

Here, when the one-card combination for kicking is won, there is no possibility of missing the one-card combination for kicking depending on the operation timing of the player (so that a prize can be won regardless of the operation timing). It is assumed that the winning symbols of the skipping one piece role are arranged on the array. In addition, even if the 1-card combination for kicking is not available, we want the player to think that the 1-card combination for kicking is not available, so we stopped winning the 1-card combination for kicking. The symbols are used, and the same symbols are not aligned in a straight line due to the appearance arrangement.

Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the "bell" symbol, the stop symbol of the middle reel 32M is the "replay 1-3" symbol, and the right reel 32R is on the main line ML. If the stop symbol of is a "cherry" symbol, one piece will be won. Only the cherry pattern on the right reel 32R may be missed depending on the operation timing. The number of game media to be granted when one piece is won is "1". In addition, since we want the player to think that the 1-card role was not aligned even if the 1-card role is complete, the 1-card role prize is a stop symbol of Bell Replay Cherry, and the appearance is arranged. Above, it is a stop roll where the same symbols are not aligned.

(At the time of winning and winning a single role)
The winning and winning of the one-card combination for kicking is the time of the game in which the one-card combination for kicking is won and the one-card role for kicking is won, including during non-AT and AT.
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Count up 2 after the 3rd stop (+2 sheets)
"Acquired number" during AT: 3 counts down (-3 sheets) when the start lever is turned on after BET, and 1 counts up (+1 sheet) after the 3rd stop.
(When one piece is won and no prize is won)
When the 1-card role is won and no prize is won, it is the time of the game in which the 1-card role is won but the 1-card role is not won.
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Count up 2 after the 3rd stop (+2 sheets)
Number of cards acquired during AT ": Countdown to 3 when the start lever is turned on after BET (-3 cards), no increase or decrease after the 3rd stop (plus or minus 0 cards)
Here, if the 1-card combination does not win, the "remaining number" is originally +3, but due to the arrangement of appearance, the same pattern does not line up on all lines. Since it is a roll, it is difficult for the player to recognize it as a single-card winning prize, and especially for beginners, it is a complete loss roll as well as a stop roll of a single-card winning prize for kicking. I can see it.
The "remaining number" is +2 when the one-card combination for kicking is won, but if the one-card role is won and the number is +3 when not winning, the player may feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the "remaining number of sheets" when the 1-card combination is won and the prize is not won is displayed as +2, which is the same as when the 1-card combination is entered for kicking. The AT difference number counter is also counted up to +2. However, in order to display the "acquired number" accurately, when one win is won, there is no increase or decrease (plus or minus 0) after the third stop.

(At the time of winning and winning a single role)
When the 1-card combination is won and the prize is won, it is the time of the game in which the 1-card combination is won and the 1-card combination is won.
"Remaining number of sheets" during AT: Count up 2 after the 3rd stop (+2 sheets)
"Acquired number" during AT: 3 counts down (-3 sheets) when the start lever is turned on after BET, and 1 counts up (+1 sheet) after the 3rd stop.

According to this modification, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity that one piece is not suddenly paid out when one piece is not won. In addition, the player does not recognize the existence of the single role itself (it becomes difficult to feel the influence of the player's skill on the game result), and the beginner can play the game with peace of mind. In addition, the data capacity of the program etc. can be reduced because the "remaining number of sheets" display (+2 sheets) during AT can be shared at the time of winning the 1-card combination for kicking and at the time of winning the 1-card combination and non-winning. It is also possible.

<About the invention group extracted from the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

(Feature A1)
A symbol display means (reel unit 31) that fluctuates and displays symbols, and
A start operating means (start lever 41) operated to start the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and
A combination lottery means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main MPU 72) that executes a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and
After the variable display of the symbol, when the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination wins, the corresponding execution means (step in the main MPU 72) that executes the control of the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. It is a gaming machine equipped with a function of executing the processing of S210).
In the winning game of the notification target combination (pushing order bell), the notification state transition means for shifting to the notification state (AT state) for notifying the operation method (reel stop order) for winning the notification target combination, and the notification state transition means.
A notification state in which the notification state (AT state) can be terminated when the value of the counter (difference number counter) indicating the difference number of game media that can be acquired during the notification state satisfies a predetermined condition (0 or less). As a means of termination,
When a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination (specific 1-card combination) wins a prize, a winning combination payout means for paying out a number of game media (1 sheet) less than the maximum bet number, and
A display means for visually displaying the value corresponding to the counter (difference number counter) to the player, and
When the lottery result of the lottery process becomes the first result (loss), the value of the counter (difference number counter) is changed to a predetermined value (the "remaining number of sheets" is +3) with the first result counter changing means. , (Fig. 29)
When the specific combination is won during the notification state, the value of the counter (difference number counter) is changed to the same predetermined value as in the first result (the "remaining number" is +3). Means and (Fig. 30)
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

(Feature A2)
The first result is a loss indicating a non-winning role (Fig. 29).
The gaming machine according to feature A1.

This makes it difficult for the player to recognize, for example, the winning of the single-card role, that is, by making the player see a complete loss even when the single-card role is won, suddenly when the single-card role is won. It is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity that one piece is paid out. In addition, the player does not recognize the existence of the single role itself (it becomes difficult to feel the influence of the player's skill on the game result), and the beginner can play the game with peace of mind. Such a display is particularly useful for slot machines for beginners, which are developed under the concept that anyone can play with peace of mind, for example.

(Feature A3)
The stop result of the symbol corresponding to the winning of the specific combination is that the combination of the same symbols is not aligned on a straight line in any line (FIG. 30).
The gaming machine according to feature A2.

As a player, it is difficult to recognize that the roles are complete, so there is no sense of discomfort even if the number of cards changes as much as a loss. In other words, due to the arrangement of the symbols, the one-card winning prize is a stop roll in which the same symbol is not aligned on all lines, so it is difficult for the player to recognize it as a one-card winning prize, especially for beginners. For me, it looks like a complete loss.

(Feature A4)
When a winning combination other than the specific combination (bell winning, etc.) is won, a predetermined sound (payout sound) is output, and when the specific combination (specific one-card combination) is won, the predetermined sound is not output or from the predetermined sound. With an audio output means that outputs a quiet sound,
The gaming machine according to feature A2, characterized in that

At the time of winning a specific one-card combination, one medal is actually paid out, but the payout sound generated at the time of other small wins is not output. This makes it more difficult for the player to recognize the winning of the single-card role, and the player can see it as a complete loss even when the winning of the single-card role is won.

(Feature A5)
A display means for visually displaying the value of a counter (acquired number counter) indicating the number of game media paid out by the winning combination payout means to the player, and (“acquired number” in FIG. 30).
The gaming machine according to the feature A1, wherein the gaming machine is provided with.

The difference number counter does not always match the number of medals actually paid out, for example, when a single combination is won and a prize is won, but the number of medals actually paid out is accurately displayed in "Number of medals won". Therefore, the player can accurately grasp the number of medals paid out.

(Feature A6)
When the notification target combination (pushing order bell) is won during the notification state, the value of the counter (difference number counter) is set to the time when the notification target combination is won, regardless of whether or not the notification target combination can be won. A means of changing the counter at the time of the notification target, which causes the same predetermined value fluctuation (“remaining number of sheets” is -4), and (FIG. 31).
The gaming machine according to the feature A1, wherein the gaming machine is provided with.

During AT, when the push order bell is won and not won, that is, if the push order bell is missed by ignoring the push order navigation so that the "remaining number" does not decrease, the player intentionally gives an incorrect answer. By pressing the push order of, the end of AT is postponed, and it becomes possible to capture the aim of adding the difference number by the role of rare. For this reason, if the wrong push order is pressed even though the push order navigation has occurred, it is treated as if the 7 push order bells have been won, and the "remaining number" is -4. This makes it possible to prevent unintended capture.

(Feature A7)
The winning combination payout means pays out a number of game media (2 cards) less than the maximum bet number when a predetermined winning combination (cherry role) wins.
When the predetermined role (cherry role) is won,
At the time of winning the predetermined winning combination, the value of the counter (difference number counter) is changed to a predetermined value corresponding to the winning combination (“remaining number of sheets” is +2).
When the predetermined combination is not won, the value of the counter (difference number counter) is changed to the same predetermined value as in the first result (“remaining number” is +3), and the predetermined combination counter changing means.
The gaming machine according to the feature A1, wherein the gaming machine is provided with.

In addition to the specific one-card role, for example, when a small role such as cherry or watermelon is missed and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is less than the number of bet medals (for example, three), the same applies to the small winning combination on the screen. It is also possible to display the "remaining number of sheets" indicating the difference number of sheets in the same manner as when the number of sheets is lost. However, in view of the fact that cherries, etc. are high-probability small wins compared to single-card roles and are frequently won, and that the player has a high degree of distinctiveness at the time of winning (for example, cherries win a prize by stopping the cherry pattern on the left reel). It is not always appropriate to display the same display as when losing a prize for the role of watermelon or watermelon. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the original display (“remaining number of sheets” is +2) is used when the cherry is won, and the same display as when the cherry is lost (“remaining number of sheets” is +3) when the cherry is not won.

(Feature A8)
When the specific combination is won during the notification state, the specific combination counter changing means sets the value of the counter (difference number counter) to that of the first result regardless of whether or not the specific combination can be won. To make the same predetermined value fluctuation (“remaining number of sheets” +3),
The gaming machine according to feature A1.

(Feature A9)
A symbol display means (reel unit 31) that fluctuates and displays symbols, and
A start operating means (start lever 41) operated to start the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and
A combination lottery means (a function of executing the process of step S207 in the main MPU 72) that executes a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and
Stop operation means (stop buttons 42 to 44) operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and
After the variable display of the symbol, when the winning combination in the lottery process of the combination wins, the corresponding execution means (step in the main MPU 72) that executes the control of the winning combination as the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is established. It is a gaming machine equipped with a function of executing the processing of S210).
In the winning game of the notification target combination (pushing order bell), the notification state transition means for shifting to the notification state (AT state) for notifying the operation method (reel stop order) for winning the notification target combination, and the notification state transition means.
A notification state in which the notification state (AT state) can be terminated when the value of the counter (difference number counter) indicating the difference number of game media that can be acquired during the notification state satisfies a predetermined condition (0 or less). As a means of termination,
When a specific symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination (specific 1-card combination) wins a prize, a winning combination payout means for paying out a number of game media (1 sheet) less than the maximum bet number, and
When the specific combination is won and the specific combination wins during the notification state, the counter value at the time of the specific combination is changed by a specific value (the same number as the maximum bet number).
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

This makes it difficult for the player to recognize, for example, the winning of the single-card role, that is, by making the player see a complete loss even when the single-card role is won, suddenly when the single-card role is won. It is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity that one piece is paid out. In addition, the player does not recognize the existence of the single role itself (it becomes difficult to feel the influence of the player's skill on the game result), and the beginner can play the game with peace of mind. Such a display is particularly useful for slot machines for beginners, which are developed under the concept that anyone can play with peace of mind, for example.

According to the invention related to the above feature group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko game machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of game machine. These gaming machines include a control means such as a CPU, a read-only storage means such as a ROM, and a read / write storage means such as a RAM. The control means executes the process according to the program read from the read-only storage means while writing the information to the read / write storage means and reading the information from the storage means. When executing this process, information is input from the sensor or the like to the control means, and information is output from the control means to the electric actuator or the light emitting element. It is also known that a control means, a read-only storage means, a read / write storage means, and the like are integrated into a single chip.

Specifically, regarding the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in the situation where the medal is bet, the lottery process of the winning combination is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process of the winning combination is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control at. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination, the player is given the privilege corresponding to the winning combination. As the grant of the privilege, for example, a game medium is granted.

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

The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.
Pachinko gaming machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: The rotation of the orbiting body is started based on the operation of the starting operation means, the rotation of the orbiting body is stopped based on the operation of the stopping operation means, and the player according to the pattern after the stop. A gaming machine that gives special benefits to pachinko machines.

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Claims (9)

A symbol display means for variable display of symbols and
The start operation means operated to start the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and the start operation means.
A combination lottery means for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and a combination lottery means.
A stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and
A gaming machine provided with a corresponding execution means for executing control of the winning combination as a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination when the winning combination is won in the lottery process of the winning combination after the variable display of the symbol. There,
In the winning game of the notification target combination, the notification state transition means for shifting to the notification state for notifying the operation method for winning the notification target combination, and the notification state transition means.
When the value of the counter indicating the difference number of game media that can be acquired during the notification state satisfies a predetermined condition, the notification state ending means capable of ending the notification state and the notification state ending means.
When a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific role wins, the winning combination payout means of paying out the number of game media less than the maximum bet number, and
A display means for visually displaying the value corresponding to the counter to the player, and
When the lottery result of the lottery process becomes the first result, the counter value at the time of the first result that fluctuates the value of the counter by a predetermined value, and the counter fluctuating means at the time of the first result.
When the specific combination is elected during the notification state, the value of the counter is changed by the same predetermined value as in the first result, and the counter change means at the time of the specific combination.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with. The first result is a loss indicating a non-winning role.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The stop result of the symbol corresponding to the winning of the specific combination is that the combination of the same symbols is not aligned on a straight line on any line.
2. The gaming machine according to claim 2. A voice output means that outputs a predetermined sound when a winning combination other than the specific combination is won, and outputs a non-predetermined sound or outputs a sound smaller than the predetermined sound when the specific combination is won.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is provided with. A display means for visually displaying the value of the counter indicating the number of game media paid out by the winning combination payout means to the player.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided with. When the notification target combination is elected during the notification state, the notification target combination counter that changes the value of the counter by the same predetermined value as when the notification target combination is won, regardless of whether or not the notification target combination can be won. Means of variation and
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided with. The winning combination payout means pays out a number of game media less than the maximum bet number when a predetermined winning combination is won.
When the predetermined combination is won,
At the time of winning the predetermined winning combination, the value of the counter is changed by a predetermined value corresponding to the winning combination.
When the predetermined combination is not won, the value of the counter is changed by the same predetermined value as in the first result, and the predetermined combination counter changing means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is provided with. When the specific combination is elected during the notification state, the specific combination counter changing means changes the value of the counter to the same predetermined value as at the time of the first result, regardless of whether or not the specific combination can be won. To let
The gaming machine according to claim 1. A symbol display means for variable display of symbols and
The start operation means operated to start the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and the start operation means.
A combination lottery means for executing a combination lottery process based on the operation of the start operation means, and a combination lottery means.
A stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means, and
A gaming machine provided with a corresponding execution means for executing control of the winning combination as a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination when the winning combination is won in the lottery process of the winning combination after the variable display of the symbol. There,
In the winning game of the notification target combination, the notification state transition means for shifting to the notification state for notifying the operation method for winning the notification target combination, and the notification state transition means.
When the value of the counter indicating the difference number of game media that can be acquired during the notification state satisfies a predetermined condition, the notification state ending means capable of ending the notification state and the notification state ending means.
When a specific symbol combination corresponding to a specific role wins a prize, a role prize payout means for paying out a number of game media less than the maximum bet number, and
When the specific combination is won and the specific combination wins during the notification state, the counter value at the time of the specific combination is changed by a specific value.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

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