JP4555236B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and in particular, is longer than one game when controlled to a replay high probability state in which it is determined that the probability of allowing the replay display result to be derived is higher than the normal game state. The present invention relates to a continuous performance that is continuously performed during the continuous performance period.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . Then, a prize is generated according to the display mode derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated). Here, using the fact that the player can obtain the benefit of not having to consume medals for setting the number of bets by winning a replay, the normal game state is a role other than replay by a predetermined number of games. There was a slot machine that defined RT (Replay Time) that increases the replay winning probability without changing the winning probability as a specific gaming state other than a special gaming state called a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the winning flag for bonus role is different from the winning flag for small role and replay, and it is not limited to the game won in internal lottery, but it is carried over until winning, and the profit that the player can obtain by winning Becomes quite large. Therefore, there are those that show the winning situation in a continuous production that lasts longer than one game, and to maintain the player's expectation. In addition, even when the bonus combination winning flag is not actually set, the same continuous performance as when the bonus combination winning flag is set is performed at a predetermined rate to increase the player's expectation. It is intended to improve the fun of gaming.

  By the way, the continuous performance is started according to the conditions established at the time of the start, but the conditions may change during the execution of the continuous performance. For example, when a bonus combination is won during execution of a continuous production started when the bonus combination is not won, there is one that changes the content of the continuous production being executed from the middle (for example, Patent Document 2). reference). Moreover, although it is applied to a pachinko machine, there is one that extends the period of the continuous production being executed when a predetermined condition such as a start prize is established after the start of the continuous production (for example, Patent Document 3). reference).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-131323 (paragraph 0035) Japanese Patent No. 363243 (paragraph 0081) JP 2002-355400 A (paragraph 0015)

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when the big bonus or the regular bonus is won, the RT is terminated there. Continuous production as in Patent Documents 2 and 3 can be performed even when the gaming state is at RT, and can be continued even after RT has ended in bonus winning, but RT ends (the replay winning probability is abrupt) When the player feels that the bonus has been won even if the continuous performance has not ended yet, the significance of continuing the continuous performance as it is becomes less significant.

  In addition, when performing a continuous effect as in the slot machines of Patent Documents 2 and 3, it is necessary to constantly monitor whether or not a predetermined condition such as winning a bonus combination is satisfied while the continuous effect is being executed. There is. In addition, since the content of the continuous production is changed or the period is extended at the timing when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is necessary to prepare different control for each timing at which the predetermined condition can be satisfied. For this reason, there has been a problem that the control for the execution of the continuous performance becomes complicated.

  The present invention does not complicate the control related to the execution of the continuous effect even if a condition different from the condition that was satisfied at the start after the start of the continuous effect that lasts for a period longer than one game is satisfied. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can produce effects according to new conditions.

To achieve the above object, the slot machine according to the present invention,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal), and a variable display device (variable display device 2) that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. In the slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result in) and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, a special display result (regular bonus, big bonus (with a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state) 1), Big Bonus (2)) and a small game display result (watermelon, bell, cherry, combined small character) with the above-mentioned game value addition and the next game without using the game value for setting the bet number Pre-determining means (step S3) for determining whether or not to allow derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results including a replay display result (replay) that can be performed,
A means for selecting and setting one of the allowable stages from a plurality of types of allowable stages having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means allows the winning display result to be derived. By operating an allowable stage setting operation means provided inside the machine, an allowable stage setting means for selecting and setting any of the allowable stages, and
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into a determination area predetermined as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means ,
For a winning display result belonging to any one or more of the first types, a determination value that will determine that the pre-determination means allows derivation for the determination numerical data input to the determination area The determination value data indicating the number is stored in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages, and the winning display result belongs to two or more second types for which the determination value data is not stored in common for the allowable levels. The determination value data indicating the number of determination values that the pre-determining means determines to permit derivation of the determination numerical data input to the determination area is determined according to the type of the allowable stage. Determination value data storage means for individually storing
Special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result (step S514: small role , Erase only the replay winning flag)
A means for deriving the display result of the variable display device by stopping the variable display in accordance with the determination result of the pre-decision means, wherein the determination to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried forward Replay priority deriving means for deriving the replay display result as the display result of the variable display device in preference to the special display result when it is determined that the replay display result is permitted to be derived Fluctuation stop control means (step S315),
Special gaming state control means (steps S408, S410, S412) for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device;
When a predetermined condition (cherry winning, end of big bonus) is established, it is determined that the game state is different from the special game state and the pre-determining means allows the re-game display result to be derived. The expected value of the number of game value payouts calculated based on the probability that the derivation of the winning display result is permitted by the pre-determining means by making the probability higher than the normal gaming state is the bet. Re-game high probability state control means (steps S415 and S507) for controlling the game state to a re-game high probability state (RT : payout rate is greater than 1 ) that is larger than the number of game values used for setting the number. )When,
When the number of games digested after being controlled to the replay high probability state by the replay high probability state control means reaches a predetermined number of games (10 games), or as a display result of the variable display device Replay high probability state ending means (steps S408, S410, S412, S513) for ending the replay high probability state when a special display result is derived;
In the game controlled to the replay high probability state, a continuous effect that continues for a continuous effect period longer than one game is started so that the continuous effect ends in the game having the predetermined number of games. Continuous production determining means (steps S708 to S715) for determining
When it is determined by the continuous effect determining means that the continuous effect is to be started, the continuous effect is started and continuously executed during the continuous effect period, and the special display is performed when the continuous effect determining means is determined. the information indicating whether there in any results normally re-gaming high probability when no effect is determined the effect to allow the derivation permit derivation of special replay high probability state and該特based display results that are determined in Means for notifying in a continuous effect, that it is determined to execute the continuous effect when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, or that the derivation of the special display result is permitted wherein the continuous presentation regardless of whether it was decided that for the execution, and communication of the case usually was in the re-gaming high probability state during determination of the continuous effect determination unit Zokuen when but not determined Regardless of whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in the period, the continuous effect determined by the continuous effect determining unit is not interrupted, and the continuous effect determining unit does not end halfway. Continuous production execution means (steps S1002 (NO) → S1012, S1107) that are executed until the end of the continuous production period ;
When the continuous rendition is started in the normal replay high probability state, the prior determination means determines whether or not the special replay high probability state is in the game in which the continuous replay period ends. Special determination means (steps S1002 to S1005) to be determined later,
The continuous production execution means, when it is determined by the special determination means that the special replay high probability state is present, the continuous production determined to be executed by the continuous production determination means is not terminated halfway. It is executed until the end of the continuous performance period and ends, and after the high probability state of replaying is ended, it continues for a predetermined additional performance period including a period after the number of bets for the next game is set. The additional effect to be executed is executed following the completed continuous effect, and information indicating that the permission for deriving the special display result has been determined is added after the number of bets for the next game is set. Including additional effect execution means (steps S1010, S1011, S1105, S1115) to be notified by effect,
The pre-determining means is the determination numerical data input to the determination area in accordance with the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means. Includes a determination unit that determines whether or not derivation is permitted for each type of the winning display result, and the winning display result of the type determined to be permitted by the determination unit To allow the derivation of
The determination value data storage means is a determination value indicating the number of determination values that differ depending on the type of the permissible stage for the first type of winning display result among the two or more types of winning display results belonging to the second type. In addition to storing data individually, for the second type of winning display result among the two or more types of winning display results belonging to the second type, the number of determination values that are the same for any type of allowable stage The judgment value data to be shown is individually stored according to the type of the allowable stage.

In the slot machine, the continuous effect is started in the game controlled to the replay high probability state, and after continuing for a plurality of games, the continuous effect ends in the game in which the replay high probability state ends. In this continuous production, information indicating whether it was in the special replay high probability state or the normal replay high probability state, that is, whether or not to permit the derivation of the special display result has been determined, is notified. The player has a sense of expectation as to what information is notified. For this reason, the player's willingness to play is not reduced by the end of the replay high probability state, and the player's interest can be increased when the replay high probability state ends. Interest can be improved. In addition, not only the information indicating whether the replay high probability state or the normal replay high probability state was present only in the game where the replay high probability state ends, but it was started in the game before that. Since it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation over a plurality of games by continuous production, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Further, in the replay high probability state, the continuous effect is executed even when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. Since the continuous performance is to notify the information indicating whether it is in the special replay high probability state or the normal replay high probability state, it depends on whether it is in the special replay high probability state or the normal replay high probability state. The performance performed in different ways. Here, the continuous production started in the normal replay high probability state indicates that the allowance for deriving the special display result is not determined at the start by notifying the information indicating that. However, it may be determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted during the continuous effect period until the end of the continuous effect. Then, if the continuous effect is terminated as it is, information contrary to the determination result as to whether or not to permit the derivation of the special display result has been determined is notified by the continuous effect.

  However, after the pre-determining means makes a decision in the game where the continuous performance period ends, it is determined again whether it is in the special replay high probability state, and when it is determined that it is in the special replay high probability state, It is assumed that the additional effect is executed after the continuous effect period ends. As a result, information contrary to the determination result of whether or not to permit the derivation of the special display result is not given to the player as it is, so that the player does not feel distrust. That's it.

Further, after the continuous production period has started, it is only necessary to determine whether or not only the game for which the continuous end period ends is in the special replay high probability state. For this reason, it is not necessary to increase the control load for this determination. Furthermore, since the continuous performance that has been executed up to that point may be executed as it is without changing the control, the control is not complicated.
Further, if the re-gaming high probability state control means controls to such a re-gaming high probability state, the player can display a special display next without reducing the value of the game on hand in the re-gaming high probability state. Since the game can be continued until the result is derived, the player's willingness to play is not reduced. In this way, the replay high probability state is advanced without reducing the hand-held gaming value, and the continuous effect is performed at this time, so that the effect of the continuous effect can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the slot machine according to the first and second aspects, the continuous effect is started in a game controlled to the replay high probability state and continues for a continuous effect period longer than one game. If it is, the number of games digested after being controlled to the high reproducibility state is not only the one that ends in the game with the predetermined number of games, but also the one that ends before the game with the predetermined number of games. May be. However, it is preferable that the game in which the continuous production ends is a game closer to a game in which the number of games digested after being controlled to the high replay probability state becomes the predetermined number of games.

In the above slot machine,
The additional effect executing means adds the effect (FIG. 21 (c): great victory) in an aspect not included in the continuous effect executed in a state where it is determined that the special display result is allowed to be derived. It is good also as a means to perform in production.

The continuous performance is started both in the special replay high probability state and in the normal replay high probability state. In the former case, it has already been determined that derivation of the special display result is already allowed at the start of the continuous performance period. Even in the latter case, it is often not determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed before the game in which the continuous performance period ends. Then, it is a rare case as a whole that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted during the continuous performance period. Therefore , an effect that is not included in the continuous effect that is executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where it is not determined that the effect executed by the additional effect executing means permits the derivation of the special display result. As a result, the aspect of the production in such a case can be given premierness, and the interest of the production can be improved.

The slot machine is
It has been determined that derivation of the special display result is permitted at a predetermined rate when in the special replay high probability state and at a rate lower than the predetermined rate when in the normal replay high probability state. Special notification executing means (step S811) for executing a special notification (special effect) indicating the possibility may be further provided.

  The special display result is derived to the player by performing such special notification both when the special replay high probability state is controlled and when the normal replay high probability state is controlled. It is possible to expect that it has been decided to allow the game, and the fun of the game can be improved.

The slot machine is
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that derivation of the replay display result is allowed, a replay effect (replay winning notification) indicating that it is determined that derivation of the replay display result is allowed Replay effect execution means for executing (step S1019),
When it is determined that derivation of the replay display result is permitted in the normal gaming state, a higher ratio than when it is determined that derivation of the replay display result is permitted in the replay high probability state The replay effect control means (step S809) for causing the replay effect execution means to execute the replay effect can be further provided.

  In the replay high probability state, the replay display result is often derived. In the situation where it is normal, the replay effect is not performed so much, so that the player is not bothered. It will be over. It should be noted that the re-game effect is performed only in the normal game state, and may not be performed in the re-game high probability state.

In the above slot machine,
The variable display device rotates display bands (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) each having a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by driving a stepping motor (reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR). A display result may be derived from each of a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying. In this case, the above-mentioned slot machine,
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R) that are respectively operated when deriving display results from the plurality of variable display units may be further provided.

Here, the fluctuation stop control means is
In a situation where a display result has not yet been derived for any of the plurality of variable display units, a variable display unit for which a display result has not yet been derived is obtained at the time when a derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit is operated. Corresponds to the determination result information set in the determination result information setting means from a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 8: stop control table) that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor. Control pattern selection means (step S305) for uniquely specifying the control pattern,
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit The display result uniquely specified for the number can be derived as the display result in the variable display unit (step S315).

  In this case, the step of the stepping motor at the time when the derivation operation means is operated for the variable display area for which the display result has not yet been derived in the situation where the display result has not yet been derived for all of the plurality of variable display areas. The control pattern corresponding to the combination of the game state of the game and the determination result information set in the determination result information setting means is uniquely determined from a plurality of control patterns that uniquely specify the display result derived for the number. The selected control is performed so that the display result is derived to the corresponding variable display area. That is, there is only one control pattern that is applied to one determination result of the prior determination means. For this reason, there is no need to further select any one control pattern from a plurality of control patterns with respect to one determination result of the prior determination means as in the prior art by lottery or the like different from the prior determination means. The control for deriving the display result is not complicated.

The fluctuation stop control means includes
In a situation where a display result is derived to at least one of the plurality of variable display sections and a display result is not derived to another variable display section, the variable display section for which the display result has not been derived yet The determination result from a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 8: stop control table) that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the deriving operation means corresponding to the unit is operated Control pattern selection means for uniquely specifying the control pattern corresponding to the number of steps when the corresponding derivation operation means is operated in the variable display section for which the display result has already been derived and the determination result information set in the information setting means (Step S305)
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit The display result uniquely specified for the number can be derived as the display result in the variable display unit (step S315).

Alternatively, the fluctuation stop control means is
In a situation where a display result is derived to at least one of the plurality of variable display sections and a display result is not derived to another variable display section, the variable display section for which the display result has not been derived yet The determination result from a plurality of control patterns (FIG. 8: stop control table) that uniquely specify the display result derived with respect to the number of steps of the stepping motor at the time when the deriving operation means corresponding to the unit is operated Control pattern selection means (step S305) for uniquely specifying the control pattern corresponding to the combination of the determination result information set in the information setting means and the display result in the variable display unit from which the display result has already been derived,
When the derivation operation unit corresponding to the variable display unit for which the display result has not been derived yet is operated, the control pattern selected for the variable display unit by the control pattern selection unit is the step at the time of operation of the derivation operation unit The display result uniquely specified for the number can be derived as the display result in the variable display unit (step S315).

  In these cases, the display result is still derived in any one of the plurality of variable display areas and the display result is not yet derived in the other variable display areas. For the variable display area where the derivation operation means is operated, the variable display area from which the derivation operation means is operated is set in the decision result information setting means from a plurality of control patterns that uniquely identify the display results derived for the number of steps of the stepping motor. Combination of the determined determination result information and the display result of the variable display area from which the display result has already been derived (or the number of steps when the corresponding derivation operation means is operated in the variable display section from which the display result has already been derived) A corresponding control pattern is uniquely selected, and control is performed to derive a display result in the corresponding variable display area. That is, the combination of the one determination result information and the display result of the variable display area from which the display result has already been derived (or the number of steps when the corresponding derivation operation means is operated in the variable display section from which the display result has already been derived) There is only one control pattern applied to. For this reason, it is not necessary to further select any one of the plurality of control patterns, and the control for deriving the display result of the variable display device is not complicated.

The slot machine is
Predetermined for a special game (regular bonus) in which, when a predetermined special condition is established, the pre-determining means determines with higher probability than the game in the normal gaming state that the derivation of the small role display result is allowed Special game control means (steps S103 and S412) for controlling the period may be provided.

Here, the slot machine is in the special state, whether the is controlled to the special game, further comprising special game determination means for determining for each game (step S102),
The special game control means may start control of the special game as establishment of the special condition when it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is not controlled (step) S103).

  In this case, whether to control to a special game for the first time after derivation of the special state display result, or to control to a special game again when the special game period has ended and the special state has not ended yet, The same processing can be performed.

  Further, the special game control means starts controlling the special game as the special condition is satisfied when the special condition is controlled, and starts the control of the special game in the special state. When the predetermined period expires and the control of the special game is finished, the special game can be resumed as the special condition is satisfied (variation: at the end of the big bonus, the regular bonus Set regular bonus medium flag at the end).

  In this case, when the special game period ends and the special state has not ended yet, the special game can be immediately returned to.

The slot machine is
Derivation operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated when deriving a display result from the variable display device may be further provided. In this case,
The fluctuation stop control means includes
According to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, the variable display is stopped according to the determination result of the prior determination means, and the display result of the variable display device can be derived,
When it is determined by the predetermining means that derivation of the special display result is permitted, the special display result cannot be derived by the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, and the small combination display result is specified When it is determined that derivation of a small combination display result (a combination small combination) is permitted, when the specific small combination display result cannot be derived by the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, the special display result and the specific small combination display result Predetermined display result deriving means for deriving a predetermined display result (chance) that cannot be derived when it is not determined to permit any derivation of the combination display result can be included.

  Even when it is determined that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted and the specific small combination display result cannot be derived by the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, the predetermined display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display device. By being derived, it is possible to cause the player to expect that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Here, the slot machine, identifies each was derived the identity of a plurality of types plurality of variable display unit for displaying the variation (the reels 3L, 3C, 3R) to said variable display device which is set to the pay line comprising A winning combination may be generated according to a display result constituted by a combination of information. In this case,
The identification information (FIG. 4 (a): Bell-7-watermelon) constituting the specific small combination display result is a part of the identification information (FIG. 4 (a): inside reel 3C) constituting the special display result. "7").
Note that the identification information (FIG. 4 (a): Bell-7-7 / BAR) constituting the predetermined display result is also a part of the identification information (FIG. 4 (a): middle) constituting the special display result. The reel 3C “7”) may be included.

  In this way, the identification information constituting the specific small combination display result (and the identification information constituting the predetermined display result) is shared in part with the identification information constituting the special display result. It is possible to make the player feel strongly that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted depending on the mode, and it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

In this case,
The pre-determining means determines whether to permit derivation of both the special display result and the specific small role display result in one game (FIGS. 4B and 4C: regular bonus + combination) A small bonus, a big bonus (1) + a combined bonus, and a big bonus (2) + a combined bonus).

  When it is determined that the derivation of both the special display result and the specific small combination display result is allowed in this way, the special display result is derived by deriving the specific small combination display result as the display result of the variable display device. It is possible to cause the player to expect that it is determined that the derivation of the game is permitted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in this case, the above slot machine,
A value for gaming at the time of a specified small role that gives a player a gaming value equal to or less than the maximum number of bets set in one game when the display result of the specified small role is derived as a display result of the variable display device A provision means may be provided.
Here, the specified small role game value giving means gives the player the minimum number of bets set in one game (or one game value which is the minimum unit number). Particularly preferred.

  By determining the number of game values to be given when the specific small role display result is derived in this way, the game value is not conspicuous to the player, and the specific small role display result shows the value of the game value. It is possible to give a role as a display result that expects that it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is allowed rather than the role as the small role display result accompanied by the grant.

Further, in this case, the above slot machine,
At least pre-determined result notifying means for notifying information according to the determination result of the pre-determining means excluding information on whether or not to permit the derivation of the specific small combination display result is determined be able to.

  The specific small combination display result allows the derivation of the special display result by being derived as the display result of the variable display device without being notified by the pre-determined result notifying means that the derivation is permitted. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the gaming nature inherent in the slot machine of advancing the game based on the display result of the variable display device.

Further, in this case, the above slot machine,
When the replay high probability state is controlled, when it is determined by the pre-determining means that the derivation of the specific small combination display result is permitted, the replay high probability state is terminated. It is possible to further include an effect changing means for changing the effect to be performed to an effect different from the effect when it is not determined to permit the derivation of the specific small combination display result. The effect changed by the effect changing means can be an effect indicating whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result including the continuous effect is permitted.

  The specific small combination display result allows the derivation of the special display result by being derived as the display result of the variable display device without being notified by the pre-determined result notifying means that the derivation is permitted. As a result, it is possible to ensure the original gaming nature of the slot machine that advances the game based on the display result of the variable display device even if the presentation is changed by the derivation. It becomes.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 3), respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are distinguished from each other such as “7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “Replay”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “Bell”. A plurality of possible types of symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. Here, “replay” and “bell” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum for any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. For the inner reel 3C, “7” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. For the right reel 3R, any one of “watermelon”, “7” or “BAR” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed on the variable display device 2 in the upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (see FIG. 3) for irradiating light from the back surface. 3). In the variable display device 2, when 1 is set as the bet number in the regular bonus described later, one pay line in the middle is set. Other than the regular bonus, the game can be started only when 3 is set as the bet number, and when 3 is set as the bet number, a total of 5 in the upper, middle, and lower rows and 2 on the diagonal line is 5 A book winning line is set.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 includes a game number display 51 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and counts the number of games and the number of winnings in a regular bonus (including a case where it is provided during a big bonus) described later. The counter value to be displayed is displayed. The game number display unit 21 may be used to display the value of a counter that counts the number of medals paid out during a big bonus, which will be described later. Furthermore, the game number display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred.

  The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that each of the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, and 3-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 3) is turned on corresponding to the winning line. The winning line in the game is shown to the player. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are also configured so that the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting lamps 54-58 are in a blinking state when a winning combination to be described later is made, The winning line that won the role described later is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 3).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays various effect images according to the gaming state, the setting status of the winning flag, and the like. The effects performed in the liquid crystal display 4 include a continuous effect and an additional effect, the details of which will be described later. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game.

  A medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, and a checkout button 16 are provided on a horizontal surface of a trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When it is detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 3) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 3), the bet number from the credit is set. The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing to pay out credits. When an operation is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 3), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out.

  A start lever 11 and stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are provided on the vertical surface of the trapezoidal portion. The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 3) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 3). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  Further, a panel that covers the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is applied as the bonus notification section 36. The bonus notification unit 36 notifies the player that the bonus notification lamp 66 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that a regular bonus winning and a big bonus winning described later can be made. Further, on the right side of the stop button 12R, there is provided a medal clogging elimination button 18 that mechanically vibrates the slot machine 1 when a medal is jammed.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 3) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 3) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output start sounds when the start lever 11 is operated, output sound effects when winning, big bonus entry, and regular bonus entry, and further alarm sounds when abnormal In addition to the output of the above, the sound for various effects according to the gaming state is output.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 3) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, it is shown that only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and each of the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other parts. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 and a setting switch 91 for changing setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) of medal payout rates calculated based on the probability. Are connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF, and detection of these switches. A signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. One word of data handled by the CPU 111 is 8 bits (1 byte), and the addresses of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 are also assigned in units of 8 bits.

  The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The address assignment of the RAM 112 and the ROM 113 is different between the development model in the manufacturer and the mass production model delivered to the hall. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The RAM 112 uses a DRAM (Dynamic RAM) and requires a refresh operation to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 111 is provided with a refresh register for performing this refresh operation. The refresh register is composed of 8 bits, which is the size of one word, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 111 fetches an instruction from the ROM 113, and the value is updated by 1 instruction. It is performed at every execution time.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. . The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). As a random number for internal lottery described later, a numerical value obtained by processing a numerical value extracted by the hardware random number function by software is used.

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption process described later.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  Connected to the game control board 101 are a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a settlement switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal sensor 44. Detection signals from the switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay substrate 103 and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by an internal lottery described later. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, a weight lamp 61, and a bonus notification lamp 66. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer and receives a big bonus medium signal, regular bonus medium signal, reel control signal, stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, and winning status signal are output to the external device.

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value, and the winning probability of the internal lottery described later is determined according to the set value. The medal payout rate is calculated by the ratio of the expected value of the number of medals that will be paid out to the small role won in the internal lottery described later to the number of medals that the player inserts to set the number of bets Is done. It is not calculated based on the number of medals that will be paid out for the small role that is actually won. As will be described later, when the gaming state is different, the medal payout rate also changes.

  Here, a setting value changing operation by the setting switch 91 will be described. In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 by the main switch 94 after the setting key switch 92 is turned on. When the slot machine 1 is started without changing the setting value, the setting key switch 92 is turned off and the power is turned on by the main switch 94.

  When the setting key switch 92 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting change mode in which a setting value can be changed is entered. When the setting switch 91 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting is returned to the setting 1). Then, when the setting key switch 92 is turned OFF after the start lever 11 is operated, the changed set value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 112. Then, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to special gaming status (regular bonus, big bonus) and small roles with payout of medals. There is a re-player who can start the next game without setting the bet amount. FIG. 4A is a diagram for explaining the combination of the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 and the symbols in the variable display device 2.

  The regular bonus is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines (five) in the normal gaming state or RT. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed, or when 8 games are won (any kind of combination is possible), whichever comes first. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (including the case where it is provided during the big bonus described below).

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “7-7-7” is arranged in any of the winning lines (five) in the normal gaming state or RT. The big bonus (2) is won when a combination of “BAR-7-7” is arranged in any of the winning lines (five) in the normal gaming state or RT. When the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. In the big bonus, the regular bonus described above is repeatedly provided until the end. While the gaming state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. The big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 465. Here, since the maximum payout number per game is 15, the upper limit of the payout medal number in the big bonus is 480. In addition, after the end of the big bonus, the gaming state is controlled to RT only for 10 games.

  Even if the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won in the internal lottery to be described later, both “7” and “BAR” are within 5 frames for all reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since they are not arranged at intervals, if the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is not an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any winning line (5 or 1) in any gaming state, and 15 medals are paid out. “Watermelon” is not arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. If the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is not an appropriate timing, the watermelon is won. I can't let you.

  Bell is awarded when any combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any winning line (5 or 1) in any gaming state, and 9 medals are paid out. Since the “bells” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when a bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the bell is always won.

  Cherry will be awarded when the “Cherry” symbol is derived on any of the winning lines (5 or 1) for the left reel 3L in any gaming state. Medals will be paid out. In the gaming state other than the regular bonus, when “Cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, it is derived from two pay lines, so a total of four medals are paid out. Also, when the cherry is won in the normal gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to RT only for 10 games. However, even if the cherry is won in other than the normal gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to RT again. There is nothing.

  The winning combination is awarded when a combination of “Bell-7-Watermelon” is arranged on any winning line (5 or 1) in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out. “Bell” for the left reel 3L and “7” for the middle reel 3C are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less. For the reels 3L and 3C, “bell” and “7” are aligned on the winning line. However, for the right reel 3R, “watermelons” are not necessarily arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less.

  The right reel 3R is arranged with an interval of 5 frames or less, considering either “watermelon”, “7” or “BAR”. For this reason, when the “watermelon” for the right reel 3R cannot be derived on the winning line along with the “bell” and “7” for the left and middle reels 3L and 3C by the operation timing of the stop button 12R, 7 "or" BAR "will be derived instead.

  The combination of “Bell-7-7 / BAR” derived at this time is selected as a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2), except that it is derived by missing a small combination. This is a display mode that is derived when the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is missed according to the operation timing. Although the combination of “Bell-7-7 / BAR” is not a winning display mode, it becomes a chance to indicate the possibility of winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). It is derived only by missing the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and there is a reach that certainly indicates the winning of these, but since it is not directly related to the present invention, the detailed explanation is omitted. To do.

  Replay is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged in any of the winning lines (5) in the normal gaming state or RT. With regular bonuses and big bonuses (small role game and regular bonus), even if this combination is available, replay prizes will not be awarded. When you win a replay, you won't be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets that you don't need to set in the next game (the regular bonus won't be replayed for 3) This is substantially the same as paying out three medals corresponding to. “Replay” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Therefore, when a replay is won in an internal lottery described later, the replay is always won.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each of the above combinations is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  FIG. 4B is a view showing a winning combination table by gaming state. The winning combination table according to gaming state is stored in advance in the ROM 113 and is used to determine the winning combination determined in the internal lottery. The registered content of the winning combination table according to gaming state depends on the gaming state. It shows the role that has been determined. In the game state of each game, a combination that is a lottery target is referred to. Here, a plurality of winning combinations may be subject to lottery at the same time.

  When the gaming state is a regular bonus (including a case where the bonus is provided during a big bonus), watermelon, bell, cherry, and a combination small combination are sequentially read out as target combinations for internal lottery. When in normal gaming state, regular bonus + combination small role, regular bonus, big bonus (1) + combination small role, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) + combination small role, big bonus (2), Watermelon, bell, cherry, combined small combination, and replay (normal) are sequentially read out as the internal lottery target combination. When the gaming state is RT, regular bonus + combination small role, regular bonus, big bonus (1) + combination small role, big bonus (1), big bonus (2) + combination small role, big bonus (2), Watermelon, bell, cherry, combined small combination, and replay (RT) are sequentially read out as target combinations for internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the target part of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the target part is won. Is done. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is read in accordance with the storage address of the number of determination values registered in the role table stored in advance in the ROM 113. FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating an example of the role-specific table. Watermelons, bells, cherries and combination smalls are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bet number 1 in the regular bonus, the number of bets in the normal gaming state and RT A storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to 3 is registered. The number of determination values may be 256 or more, and cannot be stored for one word. Therefore, each determination value number is registered using a storage area for two words.

  The number of determination values of the combination to be a lottery target is registered corresponding to the number of bets (BET) set by the player in the game for each combination. This is because even if the winning combinations are the same, the winning probability in the regular bonus may be different from the winning probabilities in other gaming states. In addition, the number of determination values according to the number of bets of the combination to be a lottery object may be common regardless of the set value, and may be different depending on the set value. If the number of determination values is common regardless of the set value, a common flag is set (value is set to “1”).

  Regular Bonus + Combination Minor, Big Bonus (1) + Combination Minor, Big Bonus (2) + Combination Minor will be subject to internal lottery in normal gaming state or RT, bet in normal gaming state and RT The storage addresses for the number of determination values corresponding to Equation 3 are registered. The value of the common flag for these roles is 1, and the storage addresses for the common number of determination values are registered regardless of the set value. The regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are subject to internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, and the storage addresses of the number of judgment values corresponding to the number of bets 3 in the normal gaming state and RT Is registered. For these combinations, the value of the common flag is 0, and the storage address for the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value.

  Watermelons, bells, cherries and combination smalls are subject to internal lottery in any gaming state, the storage address of the number of judgment values corresponding to the regular bet number 1 in the regular bonus, the number of bets in the normal gaming state and RT A storage address of the number of determination values corresponding to 3 is registered. Among these small roles, the value of the common flag for the roles other than cherry is 1, and the storage address of the common number of judgment values is registered regardless of the set value regardless of whether the number of bets is 1 or 3. Yes. The common flag for cherry is 0, and the storage address of the number of determination values is individually registered according to the set value regardless of whether the number of bets is 1 or 3.

  The replay is subject to internal lottery in the normal gaming state or RT, but the storage address of the judgment value number is set to 3 bets in each gaming state as a separate lottery target in the normal gaming state and RT. Correspondingly registered. For both the replay in the normal gaming state and the replay in RT, the common flag is 1, and a common storage address for the number of determination values is registered regardless of the set value.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a storage area for the number of determination values acquired based on addresses registered in the role-specific table. The storage area for the number of determination values is provided in the RAM 112 for the development model and in the address area allocated to the ROM 113 for the mass production model.

  For example, the address ADD + 0 is an address that is referred to when the target combination of the internal lottery is a regular bonus + combination small combination and the set value is 1-6. The address ADD + 14 is an address that is referred to when an internal lottery target combination is a big bonus (1) + combination small combination and a set value is 1-6. The address ADD + 28 is an address to be referred to when the target combination of the internal lottery is a big bonus (2) + combination small combination and the set value is 1-6.

  The address ADD + 2 is an address that is referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is a regular bonus and the set value is 1, and at this time, the value 11 stored here is acquired as the number of determination values. Addresses ADD + 4, ADD + 6, ADD + 8, ADD + 10, and ADD + 12 are addresses that are referred to when the target character of the internal lottery is a regular bonus and the set value is 2 to 6, respectively. Regarding the regular bonus, the number of judgment values is individually stored according to the set value, but since the same number of judgment values is stored, the winning probability of the regular bonus is the same at any set value. Yes. Since the regular bonus + combination small combination has the same number of judgment values as the set values 1 to 6, the probability of winning the regular bonus regardless of the set value is included, even in the case of overlapping winning with the combination small combination It will be the same.

  The addresses ADD + 16, ADD + 18, ADD + 20, ADD + 22, ADD + 24, and ADD + 26 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target role is the big bonus (1) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. Addresses ADD + 30, ADD + 32, ADD + 34, ADD + 36, ADD + 38, and ADD + 40 are addresses that are referred to when the internal lottery target is the big bonus (2) and the set value is 1 to 6, respectively. With regard to the big bonuses (1) and (2), the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and a different number of determination values is stored, so that the big bonus (1), ( The winning probabilities in 2) will be different.

  The address ADD + 42 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the number of bets is 3, that is, in the normal gaming state or when the target combination of the internal lottery is a watermelon in RT. The address ADD + 44 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 1, that is, in the regular bonus, when the target combination of the internal lottery is a watermelon. The number of determination values for watermelon is registered according to the number of bets, but since the same value is registered, the winning probability of watermelon is the same in any gaming state.

  The address ADD + 46 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the number of bets is 3, that is, in the normal gaming state or when the target character of the internal lottery is a bell in RT. The address ADD + 48 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the number of bets is 1, that is, in the regular bonus, when the target character of the internal lottery is a bell. Since the number of judgment values for the bell is different depending on the number of bets, the winning probability of the bell differs depending on whether the gaming state is a regular bonus or the normal gaming state or RT. It will be.

  Addresses ADD + 50, ADD + 52, ADD + 54, ADD + 56, ADD + 58, and ADD + 60 are referenced when the bet number is 3, that is, when the target lottery is cherry and the set value is 1 to 6 in the normal gaming state or RT Address. When the bet number is 3, the number of determination values is individually stored according to the set value, and different determination value numbers are stored, so that the winning probability of the cherry differs according to the set value. . As described above, the cherry is accompanied by the transition to the RT, so that the probability of entering the RT from the normal gaming state differs depending on the set value.

  Addresses ADD + 62, ADD + 64, ADD + 66, ADD + 68, ADD + 70, and ADD + 72 are addresses that are referenced when the bet number is 1, that is, when the target for internal lottery is cherry and the set value is 1 to 6 in the regular bonus. . The number of determination values for the cherries when the bet number is 1 is individually stored according to the set value, but since the same number of determination values is stored, the winning probability of cherries at any set value is It is the same. In addition, since the number of bets is 3 and the set value is 6, it is the same as the determination value of cherry. When the set value is 6, the winning probability of cherry is the same in any gaming state.

  The address ADD + 74 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the number of bets is 3, that is, when the target combination of the internal lottery is a combination small combination in the normal gaming state or RT. The address ADD + 76 is an address that is referred to regardless of the set value when the number of bets is 1, that is, when the internal lottery target combination is a combined small combination in the regular bonus. The number of judgment values for the group is different depending on the number of bets, but when in the normal gaming state or RT, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) will be won. In some cases. In consideration of the case of overlapping winning, the winning probability of the combination small combination is the same when the gaming state is in the regular bonus and when in the normal gaming state or RT.

  The addresses ADD + 78 and ADD + 80 are addresses that are referred to regardless of the set value when the bet number is 3 in the normal replay and the bet number is 3 in the replay at the RT, regardless of the set value. , 2245 and 12552 are acquired as the number of determination values, respectively. In RT, the number of replay determination values is larger than in the normal gaming state, and the replay winning probability is higher than in the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state, the medal payout rate is smaller than 1 (that is, the number of medals to be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery with respect to the number of medals inserted for setting the bet number. However, in RT, the replay winning probability is higher in RT, so that the medal payout rate becomes larger than 1 (that is, won by internal lottery with respect to the number of medals to be inserted for setting the bet number). The larger the number of medals that will be paid out for a small role). However, the medal payout rate in RT is smaller than the medal payout rate in the regular bonus (including the big bonus) in the gaming state. The relationship of the medal payout rates according to the gaming state described here is the same when the set value is any of 1-6.

  Next, acquisition of random numbers for internal lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The random numbers for internal lottery are acquired by extracting random numbers from the random number generation circuit 115 by the hardware random number function and processing them by software by the CPU 111. When acquiring a random number for internal lottery, a random number for determining notification for determining whether or not to turn on the bonus notification lamp 66 is also acquired. The least significant bit of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is referred to as the 0th bit, and the most significant bit is referred to as the 15th bit.

  FIG. 6A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the random number generation circuit 115 in detail. As shown in the figure, the random number generation circuit 115 includes a pulse generation circuit 115a, a lower counter 115b, and an upper counter 115c. The lower counter 115b and the upper counter 115c are both 8-bit (1 byte) counters, the lower counter 115b is the 0th bit to the 7th bit, and the upper counter 115c is a total of 16 bits from the 8th bit to the 15th bit. The data signal is output.

  The pulse generation circuit 115a outputs a pulse signal at a frequency that is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 111 and is not an integral multiple thereof (preferably relatively prime). The pulse signal output from the pulse generation circuit 115a is clocked into the lower counter 115b.

  The lower counter 115b alternately inverts the 0th bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a pulse signal is input from the pulse generation circuit 115a. Assuming that positive logic is applied, a logical value of H level corresponds to 1 and a logical value of L level corresponds to 0. In the case of negative logic, a logic value of 1 may be read as L level, and a logic value of 0 may be read as H level. When the level of the 0th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the 0th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the level of the 1st bit data signal is changed to H level. Inverted alternately with L level.

  Similarly, when the level of the (m−1) th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the (m−1) th bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, the mth bit data The signal level is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level. Further, when the level of the seventh bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, that is, whenever the logic value of the seventh bit data signal changes from 1 to 0, a carry signal is output. The carry signal output from the lower counter 115b is clocked into the upper counter 115c.

  The upper counter 115c alternately inverts the eighth bit data signal between the H level and the L level every time a carry signal is input from the lower counter 115b. Each time the level of the 9th bit data signal is inverted from H level to L level, the level of the 9th bit data signal is alternately inverted between H level and L level. Similarly, every time the level of the m−1th bit data signal is inverted from the H level to the L level, the level of the mth bit data signal is alternately inverted between the H level and the L level.

  The logic value of the 16-bit data signal in which the data signal of the lower counter 115b is the lower 8 bits and the data signal of the upper counter 115c is the upper 8 bits is 0 (0000h) every time the pulse generation circuit 115a outputs the pulse signal. ) → 1 (0001h) → 2 (0002h) →... → 65535 (FFFFh) The values are updated so as to be continuous every update, and the maximum value 65535 (FFFFh) is next to the initial value 0 (0000h). The value circulates and is output from the random number generation circuit 115.

  The sampling circuit 116 includes a latch circuit. Based on a sampling command from the CPU 111 (when the start lever 11 is operated), the sampling circuit 116 latches and latches the 16-bit data signal output from the random number generation circuit 115 at that time. Output the data signal. The CPU 111 extracts numerical data corresponding to the data signal input from the sampling circuit 116 via the I / O port 114 as a random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115. Hereinafter, the data signal output from the random number generation circuit 115 will be described as a random number corresponding to the logical value.

  FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram until the CPU 111 processes the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 into a random number for internal lottery by software. The random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in a 16-bit general-purpose register 111GR included in the CPU 111.

  When the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in the general-purpose register 111GR, the CPU 111 uses the other general-purpose register or the work area of the RAM 112 to lower byte of the general-purpose register 111GR (value extracted from the lower-order counter 115b). And the value of the upper byte (the value extracted from the upper counter 115c) are exchanged.

  Next, the CPU 111 performs an AND operation on the value of the random number obtained by exchanging the upper byte and the lower byte for the extracted random number with 8080h. Since the processing word of the CPU 111 is 1 byte, the logical product operation is actually performed sequentially on the upper byte and the lower byte. The 15th bit and the 7th bit are always 1 by this logical product operation. Further, the CPU 111 shifts the upper 1 byte (8th bit to 15th bit) to the lower bit by bit, and inserts 1 into the empty 15th bit.

  The CPU 111 acquires the value stored in the general-purpose register 111GR at this time as a random number for internal lottery, stores it in a predetermined area of the RAM 112, and sequentially adds the number of determination values of each combination to this. It becomes. Since the 15th and 14th bits of the random number for internal lottery are always 1, the random number for internal lottery is a random number having a size of 14 bits (16384), which is substantially 0 to 16383. It takes a value.

  Note that interrupts to the CPU 111 are prohibited from the extraction of random numbers from the random number generation circuit 115 to the end of processing. This is to prevent the contents of the general-purpose register 111GR from being rewritten in the interrupt processing routine when an interrupt occurs to the CPU 111.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The CPU 111 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 113 when the reel starts rotating and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the operated stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a table index stored in the ROM 113. As shown in the figure, the table index stores the top address of the area where the data for table creation is stored for each internal winning situation.

  Even if the internal winning situation is different, if the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the start address of the area where the data for table creation is stored. In this case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data. Here, the table creation data is made up of drawn-in frame number data indicating the number of drawn-in frames corresponding to the stop operation position, and the address of the drawn-in frame number data to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The number-of-drawing frame data referred in accordance with the reel stop status indicates whether all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, only the left reel 3L is stopped, only the middle reel 3C is stopped, or the right reel Depending on whether only 3R is stopped, left and middle reels 3L and 3C are stopped, left and right reels 3L and 3R are stopped, and middle and right reels 3C and 3R are stopped. In addition, in a situation where any of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel.

  In the table creation data, the address of the drawing frame number data to be referred to is registered for each reel being rotated for each situation. The address of the number of frames to be drawn that should be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the top address of the table creation data. From this specified address, the number of frames to be drawn that are necessary for each situation can be obtained. It can be specified. Even if the reel stop status and the stop position of the stopped reel are different, the same address is registered as the address of the number of frames to be drawn when the same number of frames to be drawn is applied. In such a case, the same data for the number of drawn frames is referred to.

  Further, the number of drawn frames data is data that can specify the number of drawn frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. For the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR, stepping motors that make one round with a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used. That is, when the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven in 168 steps, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel. These areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned (see FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. The number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule in the number of drawn frames data so that the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the number of drawn frames data. It has become.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop control table. As described above, the stop control table is created with reference to the table index and the table creation data. In the stop control table, as shown in FIG. 8, the area corresponding to each area number is positioned at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area in the fluoroscopic window 3). The number of frames to be drawn when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected at the timing (the timing at which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number) is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning situation in the game is acquired. Then, the table creation data is specified based on the acquired head address, and the address of the drawing frame number data of each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is acquired from the specified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is developed to create a stop control table for all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Also, when any one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped or when any two are stopped, a table is created according to the top address acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the internal winning situation in the game. The table creation data is identified based on the start address of the data, and the address of the number of frames to be drawn in the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. Then, the drawing frame number data of each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the CPU 111 effectively detects any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described.

  When any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, an area (stop point in the figure) corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area (stop operation point in the figure) corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. The vehicle stops at the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the lower symbol area).

  Further, the table index stores only one address as the start address of the table creation data storage area corresponding to one internal winning situation, and one table creation data contains one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area for the number of drawn frame data corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning situation and the number-of-drawing frame data corresponding to the reel stop situation (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The created stop control table is also unique with respect to one internal winning status and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the internal winning status and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Will be performed.

  In addition, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of four symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In addition, in the table index, the number of drawn-in frames is drawn so that the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and no winning combination is arranged, corresponding to the case where any combination is won. A predetermined table creation data address is stored. Corresponding to the case of a loss, a table creation data address is stored in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that none of the roles can be obtained. Therefore, if any winning combination is won, there will be a stop control table in which the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames and the number of drawing frames to be drawn is set so that the winning combination is not aligned. It is created and reel stop control is performed. On the other hand, in the case of losing, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn that do not have any combination is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed to align them and stop. The symbol of the winning combination will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the table index, when a special role and a small role are won at the same time, or when a special role is won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game (Big Bonus (1) + Corresponding to bonus (1) + bell, etc., the number of draws is determined so that the winning special role is drawn in the range of 4 frames to the maximum, and the winning special role is in the range of up to 4 frames As for the stop operation position that cannot be pulled in, the address of the table creation data in which the number of drawn frames is determined so that the selected winning combination is pulled to the maximum within the range of four frames is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the symbols of the special roles that have been elected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be stopped on the winning line, the control is performed to stop them together. If you can't draw a special role that you have won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, you can align the symbols of the small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line. If they can be stopped, control is performed to stop them together, and the symbol of the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the small combination, and the small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  In addition, the table index includes a range of 4 replays corresponding to the case where a replay player is elected with a special role carried over from before the previous game (such as big bonus (1) + replay). The address of the table creation data in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is stored, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. “Replay” which is a symbol constituting the re-gamer is arranged at an interval of 5 frames or less for each of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R, and is always stopped at an arbitrary position within the drawing range of 4 frames. be able to. When a special game is carried over from before the previous game and a re-game player is elected, the re-game game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R by the player. It will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  On the game control board 101 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. In this way, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side, an original effect is performed on the effect control board 102 side. Is called. In order to perform such an effect, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side. Is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

  The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a BET command, a winning status notification command, a reel rotation command, a reel stop command, a winning information command, and a game state command. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include other commands, but are not directly related to the present invention, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The reel rotation command indicates the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is actually started. The reel stop command indicates the number of symbols stopped at the middle and the other of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and is transmitted when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  The winning information command indicates the type of winning generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2 and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. The display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and the winning determination is made. Sent when done. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of one game. When the gaming state command indicates that the gaming state is at RT, the number of remaining RT games is at least 4 games or more, and can be distinguished from three games, two games, and one game.

  Next, an effect performed on the effect control board 102 side will be described. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, there are continuous effects and additional effects executed over a plurality of games as effects on the effect control board 102 side. Both the continuous effect and the additional effect are performed by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 4. In addition, the effects for each individual game in the continuous effect and the additional effect start when the start lever 11 is operated, and end when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. There are three types of performance results for each game: victory, defeat, and great victory on the player side, but there are many types of performance processes.

  The continuous effect is performed when the number of remaining RT games is 3 or 2 games. When the number of remaining RT games becomes 3, a continuous effect lottery is performed, and when this is won, a continuous effect is started in this game. If the continuous effect is not started when the number of remaining RT games is 3, the continuous effect is always started when the remaining RT game number is 2. The start effect is performed when the betting number is set in the game before the effect of the first game in the continuous effect is started.

  The continuous performance ends in a game where RT ends. That is, the continuous effect started when the number of remaining RT games is 3 continues for 3 games, and the continuous effect started when the number of remaining RT games is 2 continues for 2 games. Further, when the RT is ended by winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2), the continuous effect being executed ends here. When the effect in the last game in the continuous effect is finished, a definite notification is made as to whether or not a bonus (which indicates a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2)) is won.

  The additional effect is performed on the condition that a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) is newly won in the game while the continuous effect is being performed. However, the additional production is not started when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, but after the continuous production that has been executed at that time is executed to the end, the betting is performed. It starts when the number is set.

  When an additional effect is to be performed, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set at the end of the continuous effect. However, at the start of this continuous production, none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are won. Therefore, when an additional effect is to be performed, the result of the loss (regular bonus, big bonus (1) and big bonus (2)) is notified as a result of the continuous effect.

  In the next game in which the result of the loss is notified, the additional effect starts after the effect that the effect is continued is notified. Then, at the time when the last game in the additional production is finished, it is definite that the bonus (which indicates regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2)) is won as a result of the additional production. To be notified.

  Regardless of whether it was announced as a result of continuous production or as a result of additional production, if a confirmation notification that a bonus has been won is made, the bet number is set in the next game In addition, the type of bonus that is won at a predetermined rate (regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2)) may be notified.

  By the way, the above-described continuous effects and additional effects have a plurality of patterns in a continuous effect that continues for three games and a continuous effect that continues for two games. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a continuous effect selection table for selecting a pattern of continuous effects and additional effects. There are three types of continuous effect selection tables: a non-winning time table shown in FIG. 9A, a winning time table shown in FIG. 9B, and an additional effect table shown in FIG. 9C. The pattern of the continuous effect is determined by referring to the non-winning time table or the winning time table according to the RT remaining game number and the random number for selecting the continuous performance pattern.

  The non-winning time table shown in FIG. 9A is a table for selecting a pattern of continuous production that starts in a state where none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) is won. It is. The winning time table shown in FIG. 9 (b) is a table for selecting a pattern of continuous production that starts in a state where either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. is there. Regardless of which table the continuous effect pattern is selected, when the continuous effect is started when the number of remaining RT games is three, the continuous effect pattern that continues for three games is the RT remaining. When a continuous effect is started when the number of games is two, a continuous effect pattern that continues for two games is selected.

  In the additional effect table shown in FIG. 9C, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is newly won in the state where the continuous effect has already been performed, the continuous effect is finished. It is a table for selecting the pattern of the additional effect performed after that. The pattern of the additional effect is selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect performed at that time, and the number of games in which the additional effect continues is one game or two games.

  When the final result of the continuous performance is shown, if there are more winning results than the losing result, or if one game shows a big victory result, regular bonus, big bonus (1) Or it means that one of the big bonuses (2) is won. Therefore, such a pattern is a pattern selected according to the winning time table. A pattern where the losing result is not more than the winning result is a pattern selected according to the non-winning table, but when the result of the additional effect that was performed following the continuous effect is shown, the continuous effect If there are more win results than the losing results from the start of the game, or if one game shows a big win result, either regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) It means that you have won the crab.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an effect on the effect control board 102 side, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus when the game state is at RT and no continuous effect is performed. There are a special effect performed in the liquid crystal display 4 when winning (2) and a replay winning notification performed in the liquid crystal display 4 when winning replay in a normal gaming state. Even if the special bonus is won for the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), it is not performed in the normal gaming state, and the replay winning notification is not performed in the RT even if the replay is won.

  In addition, the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is provided with a continuous counter indicating the number of remaining games of the continuous effect and an additional counter indicating the number of remaining games of the additional effect, and the initial value according to the selected effect pattern. Is set. In addition, the RAM 122 includes an area for storing the pattern selected for the continuous effect and the additional effect, a confirmation notification flag that is set when the bonus winning is confirmed, and a restart flag for shifting from the continuous effect to the additional effect. An area for setting is provided.

  In addition, a stop symbol table for determining the display mode of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 122. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is impossible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. Tables indicating all symbols arranged in 3C, 3R are stored in advance, and symbols stopped on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are registered in the stop symbol table with reference to this table.

  Further, the RAM 122 is also provided with an area for storing the game state applied in the game progressing on the game control board 101 side and the winning state of each combination based on the game state command and the winning state notification command. The game state is to be stored for two games.

  Hereinafter, processing in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game process is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 to the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Since the bet number before the operation is set, the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, these accompanying processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. . It should be noted that the transmission of commands from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 will be described only for those necessary for the description of the present invention, and the description of the transmission of other commands will be omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 for each game. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S1).

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating one BET button 14 or MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13, and operating the start lever 11 to substantially change the game. A BET process for instructing the start is performed (step S2). When the bet number is set, a BET command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Here, when the gaming state is a regular bonus (including that provided during the big bonus), if the bet number is set to 1 (the bet number larger than this is not set), the start lever 11 is activated. Become. In other game states, the start lever 11 becomes effective after 3 is set as the bet number. Further, if the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number (3 in this embodiment) as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). The start lever 11 becomes effective as it is.

  When the number of bets is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winning to each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the extracted random number value A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S3). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S4). In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. When predetermined conditions (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are satisfied, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is stopped according to the setting state of the winning flag, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. . When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started and stopped, a reel rotation command and a reel stop command are transmitted to the effect control board 102, respectively. Details of the reel rotation process will be described later.

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, in the display mode at the time of stopping, whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line according to the bet number set in the BET process in step S2 A winning determination process for determining whether or not is performed (step S5). If it is determined in this winning determination process that a winning combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 101 are performed. Here, a winning information command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S6). In the payout process, the credit is increased by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. In addition, various processes that are not related to winning (for example, a process related to the end control of the big bonus and the deletion of a winning flag that does not carry over) are also performed. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the payout process will be described later. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the lottery process in step S3 will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S3. In the lottery process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S101). If the gaming state is not the big bonus, the process proceeds to step S104 as it is.

  If the gaming state is a big bonus, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a regular bonus depending on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S102). If the game state is not in the regular bonus, it is the first game of the big bonus, or the game is a game when the regular bonus for one set in the big bonus has ended and the big bonus has not ended yet. A regular bonus medium flag is set to control the gaming state to a regular bonus (step S103). Then, the process proceeds to step S104. If the gaming state is a regular bonus, the process proceeds to step S104 as it is.

  In step S104, random number acquisition processing is performed, and by outputting a sampling command, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by the sampling circuit 116, and the extracted random number is processed into a random number for internal lottery. It is stored in a random number storage area for internal lottery. Details of the random number acquisition process will be described later.

  Next, in correspondence with the current gaming state, the lottery target combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 4B is sequentially read (step S105). Next, the setting state of the common flag registered corresponding to the number of bets set in the current game in the role-specific table of FIG. 4C for the read lottery target role is acquired (step S106). As a result, it is determined whether or not the common flag is set (step S107).

  If the common flag is set, the determination value stored at the address registered for the read lottery target role in the role-specific table of FIG. 4C corresponding to the number of bets set in the current game. The number is acquired (step S108). Then, the process proceeds to step S110. If the common flag is not set, the setting value set in the RAM 112 is read out and registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the setting value read for the lottery target and the number of bets set in the current game. The number of determination values stored at the address is acquired (step S109). Then, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, the number of determination values acquired in step S108 or S109 is added to the random number value for internal lottery stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the result of the addition is used as a new random number value for internal lottery. Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the value of the random number for internal lottery (step S111).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the lottery targets in the gaming state (step S112). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to step S105, and the process continues with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table by gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S120.

  If an overflow occurs, the lottery target combination read in the immediately preceding step S105 is either a regular bonus + combined small combination, big bonus (1) + combined small combination or big bonus (2) + combined small combination Whether or not (step S113). In the case of either regular bonus + combination small combination, big bonus (1) + combination small combination or big bonus (2) + combination small combination, at least the game state in the current game is not a regular bonus (that is, Not a big bonus).

  Here, it is determined whether the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S114). If none of the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag and big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag or A big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 and a small combination winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S115). Then, the process proceeds to step S120.

  If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is already set in the RAM 112 in step S114, only the winning combination winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S116). . Then, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S113, when the lottery target is neither a regular bonus + combination bonus, a big bonus (1) + combination bonus or big bonus (2) + combination bonus, the lottery role is a regular bonus or big It is determined whether the bonus is (1) or big bonus (2) (step S117). When the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is selected, the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112. It is determined whether or not (step S118).

  If any of the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag is set, the process directly proceeds to step S120. In step S117, whether the lottery is a regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2). In step S118, a regular bonus winning flag, a big bonus (1) winning flag, and a big bonus (2) winning flag. If neither of these is set, the winning flag of the lottery object combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S119). Then, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S 120, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the random number acquisition process in step S104 will be described in detail. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing in detail the random number acquisition process executed by the CPU 111 in step S104. In the random number acquisition process, first, interrupt to the CPU 111 is prohibited (step S201). Next, a sampling command is output to the sampling circuit 116, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is latched, and the value of the latched random number is input from the I / O port 114 and extracted. The random number value extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 is stored in the general-purpose register 111GR (step S202).

  Next, the lower byte value and upper byte value of the random number stored in the general-purpose register 111GR are exchanged with each other using the work area of the RAM 112 (step S203). Next, the value of the random number stored in the general-purpose register 111GR is ANDed with 8080h (step S204). Further, the upper byte (15th to 8th bits) is shifted downward by 1 bit, and 1 is inserted into the empty 15th bit. At this time, the value stored in the general-purpose register 111GR is acquired as a random number for internal lottery and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 112 (step S205). Then, after permitting the interrupt prohibited in step S201 (step S206), the random number acquisition process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel rotation process in step S4 will be described in detail. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the CPU 111 in step S4. In the reel rotation process, first, it is determined whether or not a wait time (for example, about 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game (step S301), and if the wait time has not elapsed, Wait until the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has elapsed, the timing of the wait time is newly started (step S302).

  Next, the work initialization code at the start of the reel motor rotation is set in the register, and the reel rotation is started (step S303). Here, a reel rotation command indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have started rotating is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S304). Then, with reference to the table index, the table creation data is identified, and based on the identified table creation data, a stop control table corresponding to the game state of the game, the internal winning situation, and the other reels stop situation is created. Then, it is created for each rotating reel (step S305), and the work initialization code at the time of completion of stop preparation is set in the register (step S306). Thereby, the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R becomes valid.

  Next, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R has been detected (step S307). If no stop button operation is detected, it is determined whether a reel rotation error (an error determined when the reel reference position is not detected by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR for a certain period or more) has occurred. (Step S308). If no reel rotation error has occurred, whether or not a further insertion error (an error determined when a medal insertion is detected outside the period during which medal insertion is permitted) has occurred, and a payout error It is determined whether or not (an error determined when a medal payout is detected outside a period during which medal payout is permitted) has occurred (steps S309 and S310). If no error is determined in steps S308 to S310, the process returns to step S307.

  If it is determined in step S309 that a loading error has occurred, or if it has been determined in step S310 that a dispensing error has occurred, an error code indicating a loading / dispensing error during reel rotation is set in the register (step S309). S311), the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S312). If the error is canceled, the process returns to step S307 again.

  If it is determined in step S308 that a reel rotation error has occurred, an error code indicating the reel rotation error is set in the register (step S313), and the process proceeds to a predetermined error process (step S314). Along with this, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is also temporarily stopped. If the error is released, the process returns to step S303 again, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is resumed.

  When the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, or 12R is detected in step S307, the reel motor (any one of 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR) corresponding to the operated stop button from the reel reference position at that time. The number of steps (the number of steps at the stop operation position) is acquired and set to the work corresponding to the stop reel (step S315). Here, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped and the symbols to be stopped for the reel is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 (step S316). Then, it waits until rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button stops (step S317).

  When the rotation of the reel (3L, 3C, or 3R) corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped (step S318). If the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not stopped, the process returns to step S305. If the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped, the reel rotation process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  As described above, in the reel rotation process, after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started, the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected is continued until the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected. Then, on the condition that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected, control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop button 12L, 12C, 12R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reels on the condition that the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R is detected by continuing the rotation of the unreeled reels. This is not the case when the data in the RAM 112 is destroyed and cannot be restored to the original state.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S5 will be described in detail. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 111 in step S5. In the winning determination process, winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are read in order from the beginning (step S401). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the five winning lines of the variable display device 2 (in the case of a regular bonus, the middle one winning line) (step S402).

  If the combination of symbols for the combination is complete, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S403), and the process proceeds to step S404. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S404 as it is. In step S404, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been determined as a winning determination among the combinations according to the gaming state. If there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined for winning, the process returns to step S401, and the next winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read out.

  If all of the winning combinations corresponding to the gaming state are targeted for winning determination, it is next determined whether or not a replay winning is made based on whether or not a replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S405). If a replay prize has been won, a replay game in-progress flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S406). The replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet number is automatically set in the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S416.

  If no replay winning is made, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (1) is won according to whether or not the big bonus (1) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S407). If the big bonus (1) has been won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S408). Then, the process proceeds to step S416.

  If the big bonus (1) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the big bonus (2) has been won according to whether or not the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S409). If the big bonus (2) is won, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the big bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is deleted. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S410). Then, the process proceeds to step S416.

  If the big bonus (2) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus has been won depending on whether or not the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S411). If the regular bonus is won, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the regular bonus winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S412). Then, the process proceeds to step S416.

  If the regular bonus has not been won, it is determined whether or not the cherry has been won according to whether or not the RT winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S413). If the cherry is won, whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state depending on whether neither the regular bonus flag nor the big bonus flag is set in the RAM 112 and the RT counter value is also 0. Is determined (step S414).

  If the game state is normal, 11 is set as the initial value of the RT counter in the RAM 112. Here, in order to set 11 as an initial value, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 in step S513 (described later) until the next game is started. This is to secure 10 games (step S415). Then, the process proceeds to step S416. If the game state is not the normal game state, the game state is not controlled to RT even if a cherry tree is won, and the process directly proceeds to step S416.

  In step S416, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (however, in the case of losing, the winning flag is not set) and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. A command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S6 will be described in detail. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S6. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there has been a small role winning accompanied by a medal payout depending on whether or not a winning flag of watermelon, bell, cherry, or combined small winning is set in the RAM 112 (step S501). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S503 as it is.

  If the small role winning is achieved, the number of medals is sequentially paid out by controlling the hopper 80. However, until the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the number of credits is increased instead of paying out medals (step S502). Then, the process proceeds to step S503.

  In step S503, it is determined whether or not the game state of the game is a big bonus depending on whether or not the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112. However, when the big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112, it is a big bonus (1) winning or a big bonus (2) winning in the game, and the game Since the game state is not a big bonus, even if the big bonus medium flag is set, it is not determined that the big bonus is being performed. If the game state of the game is not a big bonus, the process proceeds to step S508.

  If it is determined that the big bonus is in progress, the counter provided in the RAM 112 counts the total number of medals paid out after the big bonus starts (step S504). As a result of this count, it is determined whether or not the total number of medals paid out exceeds 465 (step S505). If the total number of medals paid out does not exceed 465, the process proceeds to step S508.

  When the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 465, the big bonus medium flag set in the RAM 112 is erased and the value of the counter for counting the total number of paid-out medals is initialized to 0 (step S506). ). Since the gaming state is controlled to RT after the end of the big bonus, 10 is set as the initial value of the RT counter in the RAM 112 (step S507). The reason why the initial value is set to 10 unlike step S415 is that the process in step S513 described later is not performed in the game in which this step is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S508, whether or not the game state of the game is a regular bonus (including a case where a big bonus is provided) is determined based on whether or not the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 112. However, if the regular bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112, it is a regular bonus winning in the game, and the game state of the game is not a regular bonus, so the regular bonus flag is set. Even if it is, it is not determined that the regular bonus was in effect.

  If the game state of the game is a regular bonus, the counter provided in the RAM 112 starts the regular bonus (after a new regular bonus starts in the big bonus) The number of digested games and the number of winning games are counted (step S509). As a result of this counting, it is determined whether the number of winning games in the regular bonus has reached 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus has reached 12 (step S510).

  When the number of winning games in the regular bonus is 8 or the number of digested games in the regular bonus is 12, the process proceeds to step S511. When the number of winning games in the regular bonus is not eight and the number of digest games in the regular bonus is not twelve, the process proceeds to step S514. In step S511, the regular bonus flag set in the RAM 112 is erased, and the counter values for counting the number of digested games and the number of winning games in the regular bonus are both initialized to zero. Then, the process proceeds to step S514.

  If the game state of the game is not a regular bonus in step S508, it is determined whether the RT counter value in the RAM 112 is 0 (step S512). If the RT counter value is not 0, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 (step S513), and the process proceeds to step S514. If the value of the RT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S514 as it is.

  In step S514, if a watermelon winning flag, a bell winning flag, a cherry winning flag, a small combination winning flag, and a replay winning flag are set in the RAM 112, these are deleted. The big bonus (1) winning flag, the big bonus (2) winning flag, and the regular bonus winning flag are not erased here and are carried over to the next game. If a winning flag is set in the RAM 112 in step S403, it is deleted.

  Next, based on the big bonus medium flag and the regular bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 and the value of the RT counter, a game state command indicating a game state applied in the next game is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. (Step S515). Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 10, the process in the current one game ends.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state among the normal game state, RT, big bonus, and regular bonus, and issues a command according to the progress of the game. It is transmitted to the production control board 102. On the other hand, based on the command received from the game control board 101, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs a unique effect including a special effect, a replay notification, a continuous effect, and an additional effect. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S601). When any command is received from the game control board 101, it is determined what kind of the received command is (step S602).

  If the received command type is the BET command transmitted in step S2, the BET processing described in detail later is performed (step S603). When the BET process is terminated, the process returns to step S601.

  If the type of the received command is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S120, the start process described in detail later is performed (step S604). When the start process is completed, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the reel rotation command transmitted in step S304, the information regarding the stop symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stored in the RAM 122 in the previous game is cleared (step S605). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the reel stop command transmitted in step S316, the reel stop process described in detail later is performed (step S606). When the reel stop process is completed, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is the winning information command transmitted in step S416, it indicates that the winning information command has won one of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). It is determined whether or not (step S607). If it is shown that none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) has been won, the process returns to step S601 as it is.

  If it is shown that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter and the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 are both 0 ( Step S608). If the value of the continuous counter and the value of the additional counter are both 0, it means that neither a continuous effect nor an additional effect has been performed at this time, and the process directly proceeds to step S611.

  If at least one of the value of the continuous counter or the value of the additional counter is not 0, the continuous effect or the additional effect is being executed, or these effects can be performed. In this case, first, the continuous effect or additional effect being executed is terminated (step S609). Further, the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 and the value of the additional counter are initialized to 0 (step S610). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S611, the liquid crystal display 4, the speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, the game effect LEDs 75A to 75M, and the like are controlled to perform a predetermined bonus winning effect. This bonus winning effect may have a different form depending on whether the bonus is a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  When the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S515, the gaming state provided in the RAM 122 indicates the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command (that is, the gaming state applied in the next game). The data is stored in the state storage area (step S612). Then, the process returns to step S601.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to the type of each command (the details are omitted because it is not related to the present invention) is executed (step S613). Thereafter, the process returns to step S601.

  Next, the BET processing in step S603 will be described in detail. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the BET processing executed by the CPU 121 in step S603. In the BET processing, it is determined whether or not a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S701). If the confirmation notification flag is set, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped in the previous game, the continuous effect or the additional effect is finished and the confirmation of the bonus winning is notified. It will be.

  In this case, a random number for type notification lottery is extracted by the software random number function, and a type notification lottery for determining whether or not to notify the type of bonus that is won by the value of the extracted random number is performed (step S702). Then, it is determined whether or not notification of the bonus type is determined in this type notification lottery (step S703). If it is determined not to notify the bonus type, the process directly proceeds to step S705.

  When it is determined that the type of bonus is to be notified, a regular bonus, a big bonus is displayed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the winning situation stored in the RAM 122 in the process of step S801 of the previous game (described later). It is notified whether the bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won (step S704). Then, the process proceeds to step S705. In step S705, the fixed notification flag set in the RAM 122 is deleted. Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the confirmation notification flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S706). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous effect has already been executed, so the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the continuous counter is 0, it is further determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S707).

  If the value of the additional counter is 0, neither the continuous effect nor the additional effect has been executed yet. In this case, referring to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 in step S612 of the previous game, it is determined whether the RT counter value is 3, that is, the number of remaining RT games is 3 (step S708). If the value of the RT counter is 3, a random number for continuous effect lottery is extracted by the software random number function, and a continuous effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to start the continuous effect here based on the extracted random number value (step S709). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect lottery is won (step S710). If the lottery is lost in the continuous production lottery, the continuous production is not yet started, so the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the flow returns to the flowchart of FIG. When the continuous effect lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S712.

  If the value of the RT counter is not 3 in step S708, it is further determined by referring to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 whether the RT counter value is 2, that is, the number of remaining RT games is 2. (Step S711). If the value of the RT counter is 2, the continuous production is always started here, and the process proceeds to step S712. If the value of the RT counter is not 2, the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the continuous production has started when the RT counter value is 3, when the RT counter value becomes 2, it is determined in step S706 that the continuous counter value is not 0. There will be no start of continuous production.

  In step S712, it is determined whether one of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won according to the winning situation stored in the RAM 122 in the process of step S801 of the previous game (described later). .

  If one of the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won, a random number for selecting a continuous effect pattern is extracted by the software random number function and stored in the ROM 123 according to the extracted random number value. With reference to the winning time table in the continuous performance selection table, a continuous performance pattern to be started is selected. The selection of the pattern for the continuous performance also depends on the value of the RT counter. If the RT counter value is 3, the pattern that continues for 3 games, and if the RT counter value is 2, the pattern continues for 2 games. A continuous pattern is selected. The continuous effect pattern selected here is stored in the RAM 122 (step S713). Then, the process proceeds to step S715.

  If none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) is won, a random number for selecting a continuous effect pattern is extracted by the software random number function and stored in the ROM 123 according to the extracted random number value. With reference to the non-winning time table in the continuous performance selection table, a continuous performance pattern to be started is selected. The selection of the pattern for the continuous performance also depends on the value of the RT counter. If the RT counter value is 3, the pattern that continues for 3 games, and if the RT counter value is 2, the pattern continues for 2 games. A continuous pattern is selected. The continuous effect pattern selected here is also stored in the RAM 122 (step S714). Then, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S715, a value corresponding to the effect pattern selected in step S713 or step S714 is set as an initial value in the continuous counter of the RAM 122. Furthermore, the start effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image indicating the start of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S716). Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In addition, when the value of the continuous counter is not 0 in step S707, it is a case where an additional effect has already been performed or an additional effect is performed instead of the continuous effect. Here, it is determined whether or not the restart flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S717). If the resume flag is not set, the additional effect has already been executed, so the BET processing is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the resume flag is set, an additional effect is executed instead of the continuous effect from the current game. Here, the resumption effect is performed by displaying a predetermined image indicating the start of the additional effect (resumption of the continuous effect once ended) (step S718). Further, the restart flag set in the RAM 122 is erased (step S719). Then, the BET processing is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the start process in step S604 will be described in detail. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the start process executed by the CPU 121 in step S604. In the start process, first, the winning situation saved in the storage area for the winning situation of the latest game in the previous game (that is, the setting state of the winning flag in the previous game) of the winning situation of the previous game provided in the RAM 122 is displayed. The game is moved to the storage area, and the winning situation indicated by the received winning situation notification command (that is, the setting situation of the winning flag in the current game) is saved in the winning area saving area of the latest game provided in the RAM 122 (step S801).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S802). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous effect has already started or at least the start effect has been performed. In this case, referring to both the current game and the previous game's winning status storage area, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won for the first time in the current game. Determination is made (step S803). If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not won for the first time in this game, the process proceeds to step S806.

  When the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won for the first time in this game, it is added from the continuous production selection table according to the continuous production pattern stored in the RAM 122. Select a production pattern. The additional effect pattern selected here is also stored in the RAM 122 (step S804). Further, a value corresponding to the selected effect pattern is set as an initial value in the additional counter of the RAM 122 (step S805). Then, the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S806, an image according to the pattern of the additional effect stored in the RAM 122 and the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and the effect for the current game in the series of continuous effects is started. Let Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 0 in step S802, it is further determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S807). If the value of the additional counter is not 0, the pattern of the additional effect stored in the RAM 122 and an image corresponding to the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and this time in the series of additional effects. The production for the game is started (step S808). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the process of step S808 will not be executed even if the value of the additional counter is not 0. Therefore, the additional effect is performed after the continuous effect ends. . Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the additional counter is 0, neither the continuous effect nor the additional effect is performed here, but the RT counter value is not 0 with reference to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 in step S612. That is, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is controlled by RT (step S809). If the value of the RT counter is not 0, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) for the first time in this game will be referred to referring to both the current game and the previous game winning status storage area. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is made (step S810).

  If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not won for the first time in this game, the start process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won for the first time in this game, a special effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S811). Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the RT counter is 0, it is determined whether or not replay is won in the current game by referring to the current game winning status storage area (step S812). When the replay is won, the replay is won in the normal gaming state, so the replay winning notification is given on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S813). Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the replay is not won, the start process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the reel stop process in step S606 will be described in detail. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel stop process executed by the CPU 121 in step S606. In the reel stop process, a symbol is specified by referring to the table of the ROM 123 according to the received reel stop command, and the symbol stopped for the reel indicated by the reel stop command is stored in the stop symbol table of the RAM 122 (step S901).

  Next, with reference to the stop symbol table, it is determined whether or not all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have been stopped (step S902). If at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is still rotating, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have stopped, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S903). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous effect is being executed at this point, so that an image corresponding to the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 122 and the value of the continuous counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. Then, the result of the effect for the current game in the series of continuous effects is notified (step S904). Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 (step S905).

  Here, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has become 0 as a result of the subtraction (step S906). When the value of the continuous counter becomes 0, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 122 is a pattern selected based on the winning time table, and is a pattern for informing confirmation of bonus winning. (Step S907). If it is a pattern for informing confirmation of bonus winning, the process proceeds to step S915.

  If it is not a pattern for notifying that the bonus has been won, information indicating that the bonus has been lost is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player (step S908). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S909). If the value of the additional counter is 0, the continuous effect is ended without performing the additional effect, so the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the additional counter is not 0, an additional effect is performed after the end of the continuous effect, so a restart flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S910). Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 0 in step S903, it is determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S911). If the value of the additional counter is not 0, the additional effect is being executed at this point, so an image corresponding to the additional effect pattern stored in the RAM 122 and the value of the additional counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. Then, the result of the effect for the current game in the series of additional effects is notified (step S912). Then, 1 is subtracted from the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 (step S913).

  Here, it is determined whether or not the value of the additional counter has become 0 as a result of the subtraction (step S914). If the value of the additional counter becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S915. In step S915, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 122. Further, information indicating that the bonus is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player (step S916). Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is not 0 in step S906, the value of the additional counter is 0 in step S911, or the value of the additional counter is not 0 in step S914, either However, since the presence / absence of bonus winning is not notified at the time of BET in the next game, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Hereinafter, a continuous effect and an additional effect performed in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described based on specific examples. FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically illustrating a specific execution mode of the continuous effect and the additional effect. In this example, there are 3 remaining RT games, and after the continuous production is started in a state where none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) is won, the continuous production ends. A case where a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is won will be described as an example.

  When the number of remaining RT games is three, it is stored in the RAM 122 that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are not won as the winning situation. When winning a continuous production lottery performed when the bet number is set, a continuous production pattern that continues for three games is selected according to the non-winning table. Here, 3 is set as the initial value of the continuous counter of the RAM 122.

  Further, when the betting number is set in the remaining three RT games, a start effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. When the start lever 11 is operated in the remaining three RT games, the first game of the continuous effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4. When all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the result of one game of continuous effects is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. At this time, the value of the continuous counter is subtracted to 2.

  When the number of bets is set for the remaining two RT games, nothing is performed as an effect because a continuous effect is being executed. When the start lever 11 is operated in the remaining two RT games, the second game of the continuous effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4. At this time, if the big bonus (1) is newly won, an additional effect pattern is selected according to the continuous effect pattern. Here, assuming that a pattern that continues for two games is selected, 2 is set as the initial value of the additional counter in the RAM 122. When all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the result of two games of continuous effects is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. At this time, the value of the continuous counter is subtracted to 1, but the value of the additional counter remains at 2.

  When the number of bets is set for one RT remaining game, nothing is performed as an effect because a continuous effect is being executed. When the start lever 11 is operated in the remaining RT game, the third game effect of the continuous effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4. When all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the result of three games of continuous effects is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. At this time, the value of the continuous counter is subtracted to 0, but the value of the additional counter remains at 2. At this time, since the pattern of the continuous performance is not a pattern for notifying the confirmation of the bonus winning, here, the liquid crystal display 4 is notified of the bonus loss. Since the value of the additional counter is not 0, a restart flag is set in the RAM 122. Also, the RT is ended here and the normal gaming state is controlled.

  When the number of bets is set in the first game in the normal gaming state, since the restart flag is set in the RAM 122, the restart effect for informing the continuation of the effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. When the start lever 11 is operated in the first game in the normal gaming state, the first game effect of the additional effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4. When all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the result of one game of an additional effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. At this time, the value of the additional counter is subtracted to 1.

  When the number of bets is set in the second game in the normal gaming state, nothing is performed as an effect because the continuous effect is being executed. When the start lever 11 is operated in the second game in the normal gaming state, the second game effect of the additional effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4. When all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the result of two games of additional effects is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. At this time, the value of the additional counter is subtracted to 0. Here, since the value of the additional counter becomes 0, the confirmation of bonus winning is notified on the liquid crystal display 4. In addition, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 122.

  When the number of bets is set in the third game in the normal gaming state, since the fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 122, the type notification lottery is performed. If this type notification lottery is won, the liquid crystal display 4 notifies that the big bonus (1) is won.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to RT only for 10 games after the end of the big bonus or winning of the cherry, but the RT remaining number of games is 3 games or When there are two games, a continuous performance that is continuously performed until the game at which each RT ends is started. Here, the continuous performance is performed both when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) are won, or when they are not won.

  In the latter case, the continuous performance is the content that has been won for either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won as it is. Otherwise, at the end of the continuous performance, the confirmation of bonus winning is notified. On the other hand, the continuous production in the former case is a content that has not won any of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and the regular bonus and the big bonus ( If 1) or the big bonus (2) is not won, the confirmation of the loss is informed.

  Thus, in a game in which the RT ends, the player is notified whether the bonus winning is confirmed or lost, so that the game motivation is reached when the RT, which is a more advantageous gaming state than the normal gaming state, ends. Will not decline. Thus, the interest of the player at the end of RT is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition to notifying whether the winning of a bonus or losing is confirmed in a game in which RT is ended, the player's expectation is struck by a continuous performance that starts from the previous game. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  However, in the game after the continuous production in the former case is started, a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) may be newly won. Even in this case, since the continuous production that has already been started is performed to the end, the control related to the execution of the continuous production does not become complicated. However, if only the confirmation of the loss is notified as it is, information different from the winning situation at the end of the continuous performance remains to be shown to the player.

  Therefore, when a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is newly won in the game after the continuous production is started, it is assumed that the additional production is executed following the continuous production. . This additional effect indicates that the player has won the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). Thereby, the continuous production once started can be performed to the end without causing the player to feel distrust.

  In the continuous effect, when the number of remaining RT games is 3 or 2 games, any effect pattern is selected from a plurality of predetermined patterns. When a new regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is won during the continuous production, the additional production pattern performed at that time is the continuous production pattern that was being executed at that time. Chosen according to As described above, continuous effects (and additional effects) are performed with a plurality of types of patterns, so that a variety of effects can be achieved and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, by selecting the pattern of the additional effect according to the pattern of the continuous effect being executed, the additional effect can be matched with the continuous effect, and the continuous effect and the additional effect can be shown to the player as a series of effects without any sense of incongruity. Will be able to.

  Furthermore, as a pattern of continuous effects, either a pattern that continues for a period of 3 games or a pattern that continues for a period of 2 games is selected depending on whether the number of remaining RT games starts in 3 games or 2 games Is done. The additional effect patterns include a pattern that continues during the period of one game and a pattern that continues during the period of two games, and the period during which the additional effect continues is determined by the selection of the pattern. In this way, there are different periods as the period during which the continuous effect and the additional effect are performed, so that the aspect of the effect becomes abundant and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, RT, which will be continuously produced in the last three games or two games, is a gaming state in which the medal payout rate is lower than the regular bonus or big bonus, but unlike the normal gaming state, The game state has a payout rate exceeding 1. Therefore, the game can be continued until the player wins the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) without reducing the medals on hand, and the player's willingness to play is not reduced. Since the last stage can perform a continuous production, the production effect of the continuous production is enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, even if the big bonus ends, the player's willingness to play is not reduced here, and the player can be expected to win the cherry, so that the interest of the game is further improved Can do.

  Here, RT continues for 10 games unless a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is won. In other words, the player does not lose the profit of RT of the duration of 10 games because the RT is not ended only by winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2).

  When the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won when the game state is controlled to RT and the continuous production has not yet started, a special effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. It is supposed to be. In RT, not only continuous performance but also special performance may be performed, and this special performance gives the player a sense of expectation for winning the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2). Furthermore, the interest of the game can be improved. However, since the special effect is not performed when the continuous effect has already been performed, the notification of the confirmation of the bonus winning or the confirmation of the loss that is performed at the end of the continuous effect does not become meaningless.

  Further, when the replay is won in the normal gaming state, the replay winning notification is made on the liquid crystal display 4, but even if the replay is won in RT, this replay winning notification is not performed. When the game state is RT, the replay is won with a very high probability of about 1 / 1.3, so it is more normal to win the replay. There is no need to give the player the hassle of being defeated.

  By the way, the big bonus ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 465, regardless of the number of digest games. Here, in a game with a big bonus (including a small role game and a regular bonus), since replay is not defined as a target character for internal lottery, no replay is won. Replay does not reduce the number of medals held by the player, but does not accompany the payout of medals, and therefore does not affect the number of payout medals, which is a condition for terminating the big bonus. In other words, even if you make a replay win during the big bonus, it will only increase the number of big bonus games unnecessarily, so by not defining the replay as a target for internal lottery in the big bonus, The game can be efficiently advanced without unnecessarily prolonging the state.

  Further, when the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, if the regular bonus medium flag is not set in the RAM 112 when the start lever 11 is operated, the regular bonus medium flag is newly set at this time, and the gaming state Is controlled to a regular bonus. Thus, the big bonus can be provided by repeating the regular bonus until the number of payout medals reaches the specified number, and the player can obtain the maximum profit in the big bonus. Moreover, even when the regular bonus is controlled first after the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the regular bonus is controlled again when the regular bonus for one time has ended and the big bonus has not ended yet. In this case, the same processing is performed.

  In addition, all the reels rotate among a plurality of stop control tables in which stop positions (display results) are uniquely determined with respect to stop operation positions (areas assigned to the number of steps from the reel reference position) In the middle, a stop control table uniquely determined for the internal winning state for each gaming state is selected, and reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table. On the other hand, if any of the reels has already stopped, select a stop control table uniquely defined for the internal winning state for each gaming state, the stop position of the stopped reel, The reel stop control is performed according to the selected stop control table, and all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stop position of the stopped reel (display result)) are the same condition. When this happens, reel stop control is performed based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Therefore, as in the prior art, one stop control table is further selected from a plurality of stop control tables for one internal winning state by a lottery different from the internal lottery (for example, a lottery lottery for reel control, etc.). This is unnecessary, and the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  As described above, the storage address of the judgment value number of each lottery target role registered in the role-specific table for each gaming state may differ depending on the set value, but regardless of the set value. For the combination having the same winning probability, the number of determination values is stored in common regardless of the set value. By storing the number of determination values in common in this way, the storage capacity required for that is reduced. However, in the role-specific table, even if the target number of the internal lottery is the same as the number of bets set and the address storing the number of judgment values referenced according to the set value is different, it is stored at a different address. In some cases, the number of determination values is the same.

  In general, in the development stage, the simulation is performed while adjusting the number of determination values according to the set values for at least some of the combinations (that is, adjusting the winning probability of internal lottery). As the initial number of determination values, a different number of determination values is registered according to the set value. However, as a result of adjustment by simulation, the number of determination values when the set values are different may be the same. Although the same number of judgment values was registered as the initial number of judgment values according to the set value, the number of judgment values registered from the beginning may be used as it is depending on the result of simulation (result of simulation). The number of judgment values different from the initial value, that is, the number of judgment values may differ depending on the set value). Then, the number of determination values obtained with an appropriate result in the simulation in each case is selected as the number of determination values to be set for the mass production model.

  Here, even if the number of determination values adjusted by the simulation is the same regardless of the set value, the determination value number is stored in the ROM 113 by the same address assignment as the address assignment in the development stage. It can be used as a model for mass production. For this reason, it is not necessary to change the method for storing the number of judgment values in the model for mass production from the model for development, so that development from the initial design stage to the model for mass production can be easily performed. Become.

  In addition, the internal lottery adds the number of judgment values of each role referred from the role-specific table to the acquired random number for internal lottery, and depending on whether or not the result of the addition overflows, Judgment is made on whether or not there is a win. For this reason, an internal lottery can be performed using the number of determination values of each combination as it is. It should be noted that when the winning determination table is generated before the actual winning determination is made, the loop processing is required twice, but according to this embodiment, the loop processing in the lottery processing is only required once. Thus, the processing efficiency in the entire lottery process is high.

  In addition, the number of determination values in the normal gaming state or RT includes those for which a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) and a combination bonus are both subject to lottery. Here, if none of the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) winning flag, and big bonus (2) winning flag has been carried over from the previous game, depending on the value of the random number for internal lottery, Both the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) and the winning combination are won.

  Here, even if the winning combination is based on the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the winning combination winning flag set based on the winning of the cherry that is one of the lottery targets, the regular bonus winning is still performed. There is a possibility that any one of the flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, and the big bonus (2) winning flag is set. For this reason, even when winning a winning combination, the player can expect the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) to be won, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can.

  Since the small combination is composed of a symbol combination of “Bell-7-watermelon”, depending on the operation timing of the right stop button 12R, this may be missed. The symbol combination “Bell-7-7” or “Bell-7-BAR” derived when a small combination is missed is a regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) in addition to a small combination missing. It is a chance that can only be derived by missing out. Therefore, even if the chances of “Bell-7-7” or “Bell-7-BAR” are derived by missing the small combination, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) Winning can also be expected from the player, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, both the symbol combination of the combination small role and the symbol combination of the chance that is derived when the symbol is missed include a bonus symbol. For this reason, it is possible to make the player strongly feel the winning of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) by the display mode, thereby further enhancing the player's expectation. In addition, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small combination is only one, which is the minimum unit. The number of credits when one game is started in the normal gaming state is usually 47 at the maximum (because 3 is consumed for setting the number of bets from 50, which is the maximum number of credits). Even if winning a role, the player will not notice the payout of medals very much, and the player will win the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) rather than the small role that involves the payout of medals. The role as an opportunity to be expected can be enlarged.

  The random number for internal lottery acquired by the random number acquisition process is not used as it is from the random number generation circuit 115 by the sampling circuit 116 but is used after being processed by software. The random number generation circuit 115 generates a random number by updating at a high speed with the frequency of the pulse signal of the pulse generation circuit 115a. However, in the random number for internal lottery processed by software, the periodicity of the update is increased by the processing. It will be lost.

  On the other hand, in the internal lottery, by sequentially adding the number of determination values corresponding to each combination to the value of the random number for internal lottery, the value of the random number for internal lottery winning each combination is It will harden. On the other hand, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming as much as possible by losing the periodicity of the random numbers for internal lottery by processing by software and varying the values.

  Moreover, the frequency of the pulse signal generated by the pulse generation circuit 115a to update the values of the counters 115b and 115c of the random number generation circuit 115 is higher than the frequency of the operation clock of the CPU 111, and is not an integral multiple. For this reason, the update of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 becomes difficult to synchronize with the processing performed by the CPU 111. In addition, by increasing the frequency of the pulse signal of the pulse generation circuit 115a, the update speed of the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 can be made extremely fast.

  On the other hand, the processing of random numbers by software is performed by replacing the upper byte and lower byte of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 by the sampling circuit 116, masking the 15th and 7th bits, and then bit-shifting the upper byte. Good. Therefore, even for a relatively large random number of 16 bits (actually masked 14 bits), the load required for processing necessary to lose periodicity is not so large, and can be easily obtained. Can do. Since a large random number can be acquired in this way, the probability setting in the internal lottery can be finely performed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, in the game in which the continuous production started in the remaining 3 games or 2 games is performed, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. In the case of monitoring and winning, an additional production pattern is selected in accordance with the continuous production pattern being executed, and an initial value is set in the counter. Then, after the end of the continuous effect, the additional effect is performed based on the selected additional effect pattern and the value of the additional counter.

  On the other hand, instead of monitoring the winning of regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) in all games in which continuous production is performed, the game where the continuous production ends, that is, the end of RT Only in a game to be played, it may be determined whether to win a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) that was not won at the start of the continuous performance. Here, when it is determined that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, not only the additional effect is executed after the end of the continuous effect but also the effect of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is selected. The content may be changed.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a continuous effect selection table for selecting a pattern of continuous effects and additional effects in this modification. Also here, there are three types of continuous effect selection tables: a non-winning time table shown in FIG. 21 (a), a winning time table shown in FIG. 21 (b), and an additional effect table shown in FIG. 21 (c). .

  The non-winning time table shown in FIG. 21 (a) is a table for selecting a pattern of continuous production that starts in a state where none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) is won. It is. In the non-winning table, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won before the game in which the continuous production performed according to the pattern selected according to this is finished, the continuous production ends. The contents of the effects to be replaced in the game to be played are also registered.

  The winning time table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is a table for selecting a pattern of continuous production that starts in a state where one of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won. is there. Regardless of which table the continuous effect pattern is selected, when the continuous effect is started when the number of remaining RT games is three, the continuous effect pattern that continues for three games is the RT remaining. When a continuous effect is started when the number of games is two, a continuous effect pattern that continues for two games is selected.

  In the additional effect table shown in FIG. 21 (c), when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is newly won in a state where the continuous effect has already been performed, the continuous effect is finished. It is a table for selecting the pattern of the additional effect performed after that. The pattern of the additional effect is selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect performed at that time, and the number of games in which the additional effect continues is one game or two games.

  When the final result of the continuous performance is shown, if there are more winning results than the losing results, either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) will be won. It will be that. If the losing result is larger than the winning result, it means that the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) are not won. In addition, when the result of the additional performance performed after the continuous performance is shown, if there are more winning results than the losing result from the start of the continuous performance, the regular bonus, big bonus ( It means that either 1) or big bonus (2) is won.

  However, in the case of a continuous production pattern that is started when none of the regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) is won, the game is defeated by one or more times of the game where the continuous production ends. The result may have been shown. In addition, even when an additional effect is performed without changing the content of the effect in the game where the continuous effect ends, depending on the selected pattern of the continuous effect, only one game or two games will win the losing result. In some cases, many results cannot be shown.

  Therefore, when the content of the effect in the game where the continuous effect ends is replaced, the content of the effect after replacement indicates a result of a great victory. In addition, there are some which show the result of great victory as the contents of the effects in individual games in the additional effects. When a big victory is shown as the content of the production, the bonus winning is confirmed no matter how many times the losing result is shown. The contents of the production showing the result of this big victory can only be shown when such a replacement or additional production is performed, and either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. It is not shown in patterns that are started in a non-state.

  Next, processing in this modification will be described. The processing on the game control board 101 side is exactly the same as in the above embodiment. Also, the main process among the processes on the side of the effect control board 102 is the same as that shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, and the BET process in step S603 is also the same as that shown in the flowchart of FIG. . In this modification, the only difference from the above embodiment is the start time process in step S604 and the reel stop time process in step S606.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the start process executed by the CPU 121 in step S604 in this modification. In the start process, first, the winning status indicated by the received winning status notification command (that is, the setting status of the winning flag in the current game) is stored in the winning status saving area of the latest game provided in the RAM 122 (step S1001). ).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S1002). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the continuous effect has already started or at least the start effect has been performed. In this case, first, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 122 is a pattern selected based on the winning table and a pattern for informing the confirmation of bonus winning (step S1003). If it is a pattern for informing confirmation of the bonus winning, the process directly proceeds to step S1012. If it is not a pattern notifying that the bonus winning is confirmed, it is further determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter is 1 (step S1004). If the value of the continuous counter is not 1, the process proceeds to step S1012.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 1, the continuous production will end in the game, and the regular bonus winning flag, big bonus (1) is further stored in the RAM 112 of the game control board 101 based on the winning situation stored in the RAM 122. ) It is determined whether a winning flag or a big bonus (2) a winning flag is set (step S1005). If the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag, or the big bonus (2) winning flag is not set in the RAM 112, the process proceeds to step S1012.

  When the regular bonus winning flag, the big bonus (1) winning flag or the big bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112, these winning flags were not set at the start of the continuous performance. A new regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2) is won during execution of the continuous performance, and the winning flags of these combinations are set. In this case, a predetermined random number is extracted by the software random number function, and it is determined whether to replace the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect according to the value of the random number or to perform the additional effect after the end of the continuous effect A replacement / addition determination lottery is performed (step S1006). As a result of the lottery, it is determined whether replacement of the content of the effect of the final game has been determined or execution of the additional effect has been determined (step S1007).

  When the replacement of the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is determined, an effect replacement flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S1008). Further, the content of the effect in the final game is replaced according to the pattern of the continuous effect stored in the RAM 122, and the image corresponding to the effect after the replacement is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is started. (Step S1009). Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  On the other hand, when execution of the additional effect is determined, an additional effect pattern is selected from the continuous effect selection table according to the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 122. The additional effect pattern selected here is also stored in the RAM 122 (step S1010). Further, a value corresponding to the selected additional effect pattern is set as an initial value in the additional counter of the RAM 122 (step S1011). Then, the process proceeds to step S1012.

  In step S1012, an image corresponding to the additional effect pattern stored in the RAM 122 and the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and the effect for the current game in the series of continuous effects is started. Let Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 0 in step S1002, it is further determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S1013). If the value of the additional counter is not 0, the pattern of the additional effect stored in the RAM 122 and an image corresponding to the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and this time in the series of additional effects. The production for the game is started (step S1014). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, the process of step S1014 is not executed even if the value of the additional counter is not 0. Therefore, the additional effect is performed after the end of the continuous effect. . Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the additional counter is 0, neither the continuous effect nor the additional effect is performed here, but the RT counter value is not 0 with reference to the gaming state stored in the RAM 122 in step S612. That is, it is determined whether the gaming state is controlled by RT (step S1015). If the value of the RT counter is not 0, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) for the first time in this game will be referred to referring to both the current game and the previous game winning status storage area. It is determined whether or not the game has been won (step S1016).

  If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not won for the first time in this game, the start process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is won for the first time in this game, a special effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S1017). Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the RT counter is 0, it is determined whether or not replay is won in the current game with reference to the current game winning status storage area (step S1018). When the replay is won, the replay win is made in the normal gaming state, so the replay winning notification is given on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S1019). Then, the start time process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the replay is not won, the start process is terminated and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel stop process executed by the CPU 121 in step S606 in this modification. In the reel stop process, a symbol is identified by referring to the table of the ROM 123 according to the received reel stop command, and the symbol stopped for the reel indicated by the reel stop command is stored in the stop symbol table of the RAM 122 (step S1101).

  Next, referring to the stop symbol table, it is determined whether or not all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have stopped (step S1102). If at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is still rotating, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  When all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S1103). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the replacement flag is set in the RAM 122 because the continuous effect is being executed at this time (step S1104). If the replacement flag is set, an image corresponding to the content of the effect after replacement is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the result of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect (step S1105). Further, the replacement flag set in the RAM 122 is erased, and the value of the continuous counter is initialized to 0 (step S1106). Then, the process proceeds to step S1118.

  If the replacement flag is not set in step S1104, an image corresponding to the continuous effect pattern and the value of the continuous counter stored in the RAM 122 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4, and this time in the series of continuous effects. The result of the effect for the game is notified (step S1107). Further, 1 is subtracted from the value of the continuous counter in the RAM 122 (step S1108). Here, as a result of the subtraction, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has become 0 (step S1109). If the value of the continuous counter is not 0, in any case, the presence / absence of a bonus winning is not notified at the time of BET in the next game, so the reel stop processing is terminated as it is, and FIG. Return to the flowchart.

  When the value of the continuous counter becomes 0, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect pattern stored in the RAM 122 is a pattern selected based on the winning time table, and is a pattern for informing confirmation of bonus winning. (Step S1110). If it is a pattern for informing confirmation of bonus winning, the process proceeds to step S1118.

  If it is not a pattern for notifying that the bonus has been won, information indicating that the bonus has been lost is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player (step S1111). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S1112). If the value of the additional counter is 0, the continuous effect is ended without performing the additional effect, so the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the additional counter is not 0, an additional effect is performed after the end of the continuous effect, so a restart flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S1113). Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 0 in step S1103, it is determined whether the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 is 0 (step S1114). If the value of the additional counter is 0, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. If the value of the additional counter is not 0, the additional effect is being executed at this point, so an image corresponding to the additional effect pattern stored in the RAM 122 and the value of the additional counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. The result of the effect for the current game in the series of additional effects is notified (step S1115).

  Further, 1 is subtracted from the value of the additional counter in the RAM 122 (step S1116). Here, as a result of the subtraction, it is determined whether or not the value of the additional counter has become 0 (step S1117). When the value of the additional counter becomes 0, the process proceeds to step S1118. If the value of the additional counter is not 0, the reel stop process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1118, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 122. Further, information indicating that the bonus is won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 to notify the player (step S1119). Then, the reel stop process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, in this modified example, after the continuous effect is started when none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), and the big bonus (2) is won, the regular bonus is started until the continuous effect ends. The continuous effect and the additional effect that are performed when either the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won will be described based on a specific example.

  When the execution of the additional effect is selected in the game where the continuous effect ends, that is, the remaining RT game, the content of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 is the same as in the case of FIG. 20 described in the above embodiment. It is. However, even if the big bonus (1) is newly won in the remaining two RT games, the additional effect pattern is not selected here, and the value of the additional counter remains zero. When the start lever 11 is operated in the remaining RT game, it is determined that the big bonus (1) has been won after the start of the continuous performance. At this time, a replacement / addition determination lottery is performed. When replacement is selected here, an additional effect pattern is selected and 2 is set in the additional counter.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a case where replacement of effect content is selected in one RT remaining game. Effects are performed in the same manner as in the example of FIG. 20 until the remaining RT game. As in the example of FIG. 20, nothing is performed as an effect when the betting number is set for one RT remaining game. When the start lever 11 is operated in the remaining RT game, it is determined that the big bonus (1) has been won after the start of the continuous performance. At this time, when a replacement / addition determination lottery is performed and it is determined that the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is to be replaced, a replacement flag is set in the RAM 122.

  Thereafter, the production of the replaced content in the final game of the continuous production is started on the liquid crystal display 4. Further, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the final game result of the continuous effect is shown on the liquid crystal display 4 with the contents after replacement. The result notified here may be a result that is not notified unless it is replaced (in FIG. 24, such a result is shown). Further, the replacement flag is erased and the value of the continuous counter is initialized to 0. Furthermore, the confirmation of bonus winning is notified on the liquid crystal display 4. In addition, a fixed notification flag is set in the RAM 122.

  When the RT is finished and the bet number is set in the first game in the normal gaming state, since the confirmation notification flag is set in the RAM 122, the type notification lottery is performed. If this type notification lottery is won, the liquid crystal display 4 notifies that the big bonus (1) is won.

  In this modified example, in the final game of the continuous production, is the continuous production started when the continuous production being executed is not won for the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2)? It is determined whether or not a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) has been newly won in the game after the continuous production is started. If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is newly won in the game after the continuous production starts, the result of the replacement / addition determination lottery Whether to change the content of the effect in the final game or to execute the additional effect after the end of the continuous effect is selected.

  When the content of the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is replaced, the content of the effect after the replacement in the final game can be shown, and the confirmation of the bonus winning can be shown to the player. For this reason, it is possible to end the continuous performance without causing the player to feel distrust. On the other hand, when the execution of the additional effect is selected, the result of the losing is once notified. However, the player can play the regular bonus, the big bonus ( You will know that you have won 1) or Big Bonus (2). Thereby, the continuous production once started can be performed to the end without causing the player to feel distrust.

  Regardless of whether the content of the production in the final game of the continuous production is replaced or the additional production is executed following the continuous production, a new regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big in the game after the continuous production is started Whether or not the bonus (2) has been won may be determined only in the final game of the continuous performance. In this way, it is determined whether or not the continuous production being executed is a continuous production started when none of the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) is won, and the continuous production starts. Since it is only necessary to determine once whether the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) has been won in the game after being played, the control load does not become too large.

  Further, even when the replacement of the content of the effect is selected, the content of the effect is replaced only for the effect in the final game of the continuous effect. For this reason, the replacement pattern of the content of the production does not become too complicated, and the control load does not become too large. When the execution of the additional effect is selected, it is only necessary to perform a new additional effect while keeping the content of the continuous effect as it is. For this reason, an extra control load is not applied to the execution of the continuous performance. Furthermore, since there are both the replacement of the contents of the effect and the execution of the additional effect, the types of effects become abundant and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Here, when the replacement of the content of the effect is selected in the final game of the continuous effect, the content of the effect in the final game after the replacement is also selected according to the pattern of the continuous effect that was being executed at that time. As a result, the contents of the continuous performance can be shown to the player without a sense of incongruity by matching the winning situation in the final game.

  Furthermore, there are three types of results in each game in the continuous production and the additional production, winning, defeating, and great victory. Among these, “big victory” is the content of the production in the final game of the continuous production. It is shown only when is replaced or when an additional effect is executed. Replacement of the contents of the production or execution of the additional production is performed in a rare case where the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won after the continuous production is started. The result of the effect of victory is shown only in such a rare case, so that the contents of the effect can be given a premierness and the interest of the effect can be enhanced.

  In this modified example, when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won after the continuous production starts, the replacement / additional lottery is performed in the final game of the continuous production. The replacement of the content of the effect in the final game and the execution of the additional effect are selected with the same probability regardless of the type of bonus that has been won. On the other hand, the selection ratio between the replacement of the content of the effect and the execution of the additional effect may be changed depending on whether the regular bonus is won or the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won.

  For example, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the additional effect is executed if the selection ratio of the execution of the additional effect is set higher than when the regular bonus is won. Thus, the player can expect to win the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) having a higher game value. Thereby, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the game state is controlled to RT and the continuous effect is not executed, the special effect is always given when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. The operation was performed in the liquid crystal display 4. Of course, the special performance can be performed only at a predetermined rate when the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won. In this case, the regular bonus and the big bonus (1) Alternatively, even when the big bonus (2) win is carried over from the previous game, a special effect can be performed at a predetermined rate. Continuous production can be performed not only when the gaming state is controlled to RT but also when the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state.

  Further, even if the special bonus is not won for the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2), the special effect can be performed at a lower rate than when the prize is won. In this case, the special effect can give the player a sense of expectation for winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), but it does not necessarily inform the confirmation of the winning, so the regular is regular. Even if the bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is completely understood and then the continuous production is started, this does not become meaningless. If the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won or not, the special effect can be performed even during the continuous production. Can be done.

  In the above-described embodiment, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) winning notification is notified by a continuous effect and an additional effect performed on the liquid crystal display 4, or by a special effect. It was. However, chances are derived as the display result of the variable display device 2 by missing the combination small part or regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus (2), and thereby the regular bonus, big bonus (1) or big bonus The player is notified of the possibility of winning in (2). In addition, the combination small combination may be won at the same time as the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2), which itself has a personality as an opportunity.

  In this way, when a combination small role or chance chance is derived, this allows the player to recognize the possibility of winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). When a small role is won, regardless of whether a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) is also won, the mode of effects to be performed thereafter may be changed. For example, if a winning combination is won in RT (including the case where a regular bonus, a big bonus (1) or a big bonus (2) is won simultaneously), no special effects will be given until the RT ends. It is good. In addition, when a combination small combination is won in RT, the continuous effect may not be started even if the remaining number of games in the RT is 3 games or 2 games. A combination small role derives an opportunity by losing it, and the display mode of the combination small role itself has a character as an opportunity, so the production performed after winning the combination small role is changed. As a result, it is possible to ensure the original gaming nature of the slot machine in which the game is advanced based on the display result derived to the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, when the replay is won in the normal gaming state, the replay winning notification is always performed on the liquid crystal display 4. However, even if the replay is won at RT, the replay winning notification is not performed. It was. However, even when replay is won in the normal gaming state, not all replay winning notifications may be performed, but replay winning notifications may be performed at a predetermined rate. Further, even when a replay is won in RT, a replay winning notification may be issued as long as it is performed at a lower rate than the normal gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, except for the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), the winning situation is notified only for the replay, but the winning situation is also notified for the small role. Good. The small role winning announcement can be made in any of the normal gaming state, RT, and regular bonus (including the case where it was provided during the big bonus), but the winning combination win is not included as a notification target. It is preferable. Written small combinations are used to derive chance chances due to missing, and the display mode of the combined small roles itself has a character as a chance item, so this is not included in the winning notification. As a result, it is possible to ensure the original gaming nature of the slot machine in which the game is advanced based on the display result derived to the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, the game state is controlled to RT only for 10 games after the big bonus is finished and when the cherry is won in the normal game state. Is not limited to this. For example, only one of the end of the big bonus and the winning of the cherry may be controlled to RT. Instead of serving as a role for controlling RT with a small role such as cherry, it is also possible to control to RT on condition that the RT role with only RT control is won. The RT may be controlled only after the end of the big bonus based on the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). It is good also as what controls to RT after completion | finish of a regular bonus. After the end of the big bonus or the regular bonus, the RT may be controlled on the condition that the RT transition lottery is won. Furthermore, the number of continuous games of RT is not limited to 10 games, and can be an arbitrary number of games longer than the number of games of continuous effects. The number of continued games of RT is not limited to a fixed number of games, but may be determined by lottery, for example.

  In the above embodiment, the bonus type lottery is performed when the number of bets is set in the next game in which the confirmation of the bonus winning is notified, and on the condition that this is won, the type of bonus that has been won Was also supposed to be informed. If the bonus type lottery here is not won, the type of the winning bonus will not be notified. However, the conditions for notifying the timing of notifying the type of winning bonus are not limited to this.

  For example, after notifying that the bonus has been confirmed, a bonus type lottery is performed on the condition that even if the predetermined number of games is exhausted, no regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) will be won. It may be a thing. A bonus-type lottery may be performed in each game after notifying that the bonus has been won and winning either the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2). If you are notified of the bonus winning, and if you do not win any of the regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) even if you have exhausted the predetermined number of games, you will be informed of the type of bonus that has been won It is good also as what to do.

  In the embodiment described above, the confirmation of bonus winning is notified in a continuous effect (or additional effect). The notification of the confirmation of the bonus winning may be performed separately from the continuous effect (and the additional effect). Instead of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, a predetermined lamp may be turned on. A predetermined lamp may be turned on in a series of continuous effects (and additional effects) to notify the player that the bonus has been won.

  In the above embodiment, the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) until the final game in the continuous performance that was started without winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). ), And when the content cannot be replaced with the final game production, the additional production is performed following the end of the continuous production. On the other hand, even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) are not newly won by the end of the continuous performance, the additional performance is performed following the end of the continuous performance at a predetermined rate. It may be done.

  In this case, if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not newly won by the final game of the additional effect, the confirmation of the loss is notified as a result of the additional effect. When a regular bonus, big bonus (1), or big bonus (2) is newly won by the final game of the additional production, the content of the production in the final game of the additional production is replaced, or an extended additional production is performed. Also good.

  In this way, even if the regular bonus, the big bonus (1), or the big bonus (2) is not won, the additional effect is started after the end of the continuous effect by causing the case where the additional effect is performed. Even in such a case, the player's interest in winning the regular bonus, the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is not reduced. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the additional effect pattern is selected corresponding to the continuous effect pattern being executed. The content of the effect after replacement in the final game of the continuous effect in the modified examples of FIGS. 21 to 24 is also selected in accordance with the pattern of the continuous effect being executed. However, if the total effects of the individual games are combined, the number of wins is greater than the number of losers or the result of the individual games during the additional effects is included as a result of the effects of the individual games. On the condition, the additional effect pattern may be selected independently of the continuous effect pattern being executed. In the modified examples of FIGS. 21 to 24, the content of the effect after the replacement may be replaced with a win or a great victory depending on how many times the game has been won or lost before the final game.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous effect and the additional effect are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 4. However, the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, the reel lamp 3LP, and the game effect are performed. You may perform using other production | presentation means, such as lighting of LED75A-75M. The effect means for performing the start effect and the restart effect, the effect means for effecting in each game, and the effect means for informing the confirmation of the loss or bonus winning may be different.

  In the above embodiment, the production of each game in the continuous production or the additional production is started when the winning status notification command is transmitted, that is, when the start lever 11 is operated. However, even if the start lever 11 is operated, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is put on standby. The effects of each game in the continuous effect or the additional effect may be started not when the start lever 11 is operated but when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. In this case, the processing in steps S902 to S908 in FIG. 18 (or the processing in steps S1002 to S1014 in FIG. 22) may be performed following the processing in step S605 in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination is one, but since the number of bets in the normal gaming state or RT is three, up to three Any number may be one, two, or three. Even so, the payout of medals accompanying the winning of the winning combination can be done by adding credits only, so the player is not given the impression that the medals at the winning of winning the winning combination are being paid out, The role as an opportunity can be increased. If the number of bets in the normal gaming state or RT is three or two, the smaller number of two bets are combined and the number of bets is defined as the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role. Can be defined as the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role.

  In the above embodiment, when some of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel are unique. A stop control table that is determined in a specific manner is selected, and reel stop control is performed in accordance with the selected stop control table. Here, instead of the stop position of the stopped reel, the position when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated to stop the reel (that is, the number of steps of the reel) may be applied. Good. Also in this case, similarly to the selection of the stop control table in the above embodiment, it is possible to obtain an effect that the control for stopping the reels is not complicated.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table is added to the random number for internal lottery, and when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition, the winning combination is won. I was supposed to. On the other hand, the acquired number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the acquired internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative).

  In the above embodiment, the internal lottery sequentially adds the number of judgment values of each combination according to the game situation to the acquired random value for internal lottery, and when the addition result overflows, the winning combination is won. It was supposed to be judged. On the other hand, a winning determination table in which a determination value for determining each combination as winning is determined for each game in accordance with the number of determination values for each combination according to the game situation, and the internal random number for internal lottery acquired It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing this value with the determination value of each combination.

  In the above embodiment, the seventh and fifteenth bits are masked to generate a random number for internal lottery. That is, the random number value for internal lottery is represented by 14 bits and takes a range of 0 to 16383. However, the value represented by 16 bits can be directly applied as a random number for internal lottery without masking the 7th and 15th bits. In this case, the number of determination values for each target part of the internal lottery may be registered in the ROM 113 according to the range of values that the random numbers for internal lottery can take. On the other hand, when the random numbers for internal lottery are generated by masking the 7th and 15th bits as in the above embodiment, the numerical value represented by the masked 2 bits is set as the internal lottery. Can be applied as a random number for making another decision (for example, selecting the type of production). Thereby, all the bits of the random number extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 can be used effectively.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the case where the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115, that is, the random number extracted by the hardware random number function is processed by software has been described. However, the random number processing by the software described above may be applied to a random number that is periodically updated by software. For example, the microcomputer constituting the control unit 110 is an I / O port that causes the CPU 111 to send an instruction to the second microcomputer to extract a random number periodically updated by a timer interrupt or the like in the first microcomputer. It can be input to the CPU 111 via 114 and stored in the general-purpose register 111GR. The function of the second microcomputer may be included in the microcomputer constituting the control unit 110. Also in this case, the random number value obtained after processing can be varied, and the effect of preventing the player from aiming can be achieved.

  In the above embodiment, the determination value number storage area uses a 2-byte area to store the determination value number in each case. However, in a general slot machine, the number of judgment values for a combination such as a regular bonus, a big bonus (1), or a big bonus (2) may be set to exceed 255 in any gaming situation. Absent. Thus, for those that do not need to set the number of determination values exceeding 255, the number of determination values may be stored using only a 1-byte area.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values is stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6 or individually stored for each of the setting values 1 to 6. However, it is assumed that the number of determination values is not stored in common for all of the setting values 1 to 6 (the common flag for the setting value is not set). About 4-6, the number of judgment values can also be made common.

  In the above embodiment, in the normal gaming state or RT, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the number of bets. On the other hand, even in the normal gaming state or RT, it is possible to start the game by setting 1 as the number of bets, or to start the game by setting 2 as the number of bets. You may do it.

  When 1 or 2 is set as the bet number in the normal gaming state and RT, the winning probability of the small role in the internal lottery is lowered as compared with the case where 3 is set as the bet number, and when winning the small role The number of paid out medals can be increased. Further, in a slot machine that can set any one, two, or three bets as the number of bets in the normal gaming state and RT, the number of judgment values can only be stored in common for all the setting values 1-6 Rather, it is possible to have a combination that is stored in common for all the bets 1 to 3. In this case, the storage area for the number of determination values can be reduced according to the number of bets, and the storage capacity can be further reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the internal lottery process executed for each game does not particularly determine whether or not the set value or the number of bets is appropriate. If it is determined whether or not the set value is within the range of 1 to 6, it may be shifted to the RAM abnormality error process. Furthermore, in the internal lottery process, not only whether the set value is appropriate, but also whether the bet number is appropriate (whether the bet number is determined according to the gaming state). Even if it is determined that the betting number is not appropriate, the RAM abnormality error processing may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, in a game in which the gaming state is the big bonus and the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, it is determined whether or not the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 when the start lever 11 is operated. If the regular bonus medium flag is not set, this is set to control the regular bonus. Thus, even when the regular bonus is controlled first after the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, the regular bonus is controlled again when the regular bonus for one time is finished and the big bonus is not finished yet. Even in this case, the same processing should be performed.

  On the other hand, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, a regular bonus medium flag is set together with the big bonus medium flag in the RAM 112, and when the regular bonus end condition is established in the big bonus, Clear regular bonus medium flag. Here, when the regular bonus medium flag is deleted, if it is determined that the big bonus end condition is not satisfied and the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, the regular bonus medium is again set. The flag may be set in the RAM 112 and controlled to a new regular bonus as it is. In this case, when the big bonus is controlled by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), it can be controlled to the regular bonus at the same time. When the bonus is not finished, you can immediately return to the regular bonus.

  The game state of the big bonus provides a small role game by winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), and further, JACIN (for example, “Replay-Replay-” is based on JACIN winning in the small role game. It is also possible to provide a regular bonus among the big bonuses in the gaming state by winning a prize in an internal lottery during a small role game in “JAC”. If the regular bonus for one set is completed during the big bonus and the number of payout medals has not exceeded 465, it can be controlled again as a small role game.

  In the above embodiment, the reel control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the reel control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the stop The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reel at the position has been described as an example. In contrast, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol of the winning symbol is aligned, or the symbol of the symbol that is not winning The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method in which the removal control is performed so as not to align.

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed at that time ( It is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol having a winning flag set in a range of a total of five frames including the displayed symbol and the amount drawn. If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (determined from the symbol of the winning role that is given priority in the case of duplicate winning), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode is derived along with the symbols on the reels that are stopped. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbol within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer periphery, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) in which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using. If the minimum unit for setting the number of bets is 5, the number of game balls to be paid out for the winning of the winning combination can be the same as this minimum unit, but it is the minimum unit as the number. One game ball may be paid out.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state, (c) is a figure which shows the example of the table according to the role It is. It is a figure which shows the example of the storage area of the number of judgment values. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration of a random number generation circuit, and (b) is an explanatory diagram until a random number extracted from the random number generation circuit is processed into a random number for internal lottery by software. It is a figure which shows the structure of the table index stored in ROM in a game control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a stop control table. It is a figure which shows the continuous production | presentation selection table stored in ROM in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process of FIG. 10 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the random number acquisition process of FIG. 11 in detail. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of a reel rotation process of FIG. 10. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process of FIG. 10 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the payout process of FIG. 10 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of BET of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of a start time process of FIG. 16. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop time process of FIG. 16 in detail. It is a figure which shows typically the specific execution aspect of a continuous production and an additional production. It is a figure which shows the continuous production | presentation selection table applied in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the process at the time of a start of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of the process at the time of the reel stop of FIG. In a modification, it is a figure which shows typically the execution mode of the production | presentation when the replacement of production | presentation is selected by the completion | finish game of a continuous production | presentation.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display device 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4 Liquid crystal display 12L, 12C, 12R Stop button 101 Game control board 111 CPU
112 RAM
113 ROM
102 Production control board 121 CPU
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Claims (4)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. In a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Prior to the display of the display result of the variable display device for each game, the special display result accompanied with the transition to the special gaming state, which is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, and the provision of the gaming value Allowing derivation of multiple types of winning display results, including multiple types of small role display results accompanied by and a re-game display result that allows the next game to be played without using game value for setting the bet amount Pre-determining means for deciding whether to do,
A means for selecting and setting one of the allowable stages from a plurality of types of allowable stages having different ratios for determining that the pre-determining means allows the winning display result to be derived. By operating an allowable stage setting operation means provided inside the machine, an allowable stage setting means for selecting and setting any of the allowable stages, and
Numerical data input means for inputting numerical data updated within a predetermined range at a predetermined timing into a determination area predetermined as determination numerical data for each game before making the determination by the prior determination means ,
For a winning display result belonging to any one or more of the first types, a determination value that will determine that the pre-determination means allows derivation for the determination numerical data input to the determination area The determination value data indicating the number is stored in common for the plurality of types of allowable stages, and the winning display result belongs to two or more second types for which the determination value data is not stored in common for the allowable levels. The determination value data indicating the number of determination values that the pre-determining means determines to permit derivation of the determination numerical data input to the determination area is determined according to the type of the allowable stage. Determination value data storage means for individually storing
Special decision carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result until the special display result is derived based on the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result;
A means for deriving the display result of the variable display device by stopping the variable display in accordance with the determination result of the pre-decision means, wherein the determination to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried forward Replay priority deriving means for deriving the replay display result as the display result of the variable display device in preference to the special display result when it is determined that the replay display result is permitted to be derived A variable stop control means;
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a probability that the game state is different from the special game state and the pre-determining means determines to permit the derivation of the re-game display result is made higher than the normal game state. Thus, the game in which the expected value of the number of game value payouts calculated based on the probability that the predetermination means determines that the derivation of the winning display result is allowed is used for the setting of the bet number. Replay high probability state control means for controlling the game state to a replay high probability state that is greater than the number of utility values ;
Regardless of whether or not it is determined by the pre-decision means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the number of games that have been digested after being controlled by the re-game high probability state control means to the re-game high probability state Re-game high probability state ending means for ending the re-play high probability state when the predetermined number of games is reached,
In the game controlled to the replay high probability state, a continuous effect that continues for a continuous effect period longer than one game is started so that the continuous effect ends in the game having the predetermined number of games. Continuous production determining means for determining
When it is determined by the continuous effect determining means that the continuous effect is to be started, the continuous effect is started and continuously executed during the continuous effect period, and the special display is performed when the continuous effect determining means is determined. the information indicating whether there in any results normally re-gaming high probability when no effect is determined the effect to allow the derivation permit derivation of special replay high probability state and該特based display results that are determined in Means for notifying in a continuous effect, that it is determined to execute the continuous effect when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, or that the derivation of the special display result is permitted wherein the continuous presentation regardless of whether it was decided that for the execution, and communication of the case usually was in the re-gaming high probability state during determination of the continuous effect determination unit Zokuen when but not determined Regardless of whether or not it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in the period, the continuous effect determined by the continuous effect determining unit is not interrupted, and the continuous effect determining unit does not end halfway. Continuous production execution means for execution until the end of the continuous production period ;
When the continuous rendition is started in the normal replay high probability state, the prior determination means determines whether or not the special replay high probability state is in the game in which the continuous replay period ends. Special judging means for judging later,
The continuous production execution means, when it is determined by the special determination means that the special replay high probability state is present, the continuous production determined to be executed by the continuous production determination means is not terminated halfway. It is executed until the end of the continuous performance period and ends, and after the high probability state of replaying is ended, it continues for a predetermined additional performance period including a period after the number of bets for the next game is set. The additional effect to be executed is executed following the completed continuous effect, and information indicating that the permission for deriving the special display result has been determined is added after the number of bets for the next game is set. Including additional production execution means to notify in production,
The pre-determining means is the determination numerical data input to the determination area in accordance with the determination value data stored in the determination value data storage means corresponding to the allowable stage set by the allowable stage setting means. Includes a determination unit that determines whether or not derivation is permitted for each type of the winning display result, and the winning display result of the type determined to be permitted by the determination unit To allow the derivation of
The determination value data storage means is a determination value indicating the number of determination values that differ depending on the type of the permissible stage for the first type of winning display result among the two or more types of winning display results belonging to the second type. In addition to storing data individually, for the second type of winning display result among the two or more types of winning display results belonging to the second type, the number of determination values that are the same for any type of allowable stage The slot machine is characterized in that determination value data to be shown is individually stored according to the type of the permissible stage. The additional effect executing means includes means for executing, in the additional effect, an effect that is not included in the continuous effect that is executed in a state where it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted. The slot machine according to claim 1 . It has been determined that derivation of the special display result is permitted at a predetermined rate when in the special replay high probability state and at a rate lower than the predetermined rate when in the normal replay high probability state. the slot machine as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising a special notification executing means for executing a special notification indicating the possibility. When it is determined by the pre-determining means that derivation of the re-game display result is permitted, a re-game effect indicating that the derivation of the re-game display result is determined to be permitted is executed. Game production execution means;
When it is determined that derivation of the replay display result is permitted in the normal gaming state, a higher ratio than when it is determined that derivation of the replay display result is permitted in the replay high probability state The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising: a replay effect control unit that causes the replay effect execution unit to execute the replay effect.

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