JP5719318B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and an internal lottery means for internal lottery of whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won each time a game with the variation display is executed. In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning combination of the winning combination is established when the stop result of the game is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery.

A conventional gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, internally draws a plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won for each execution of the game accompanied by the variation display. An internal lottery means, and when the game stop result is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery, the winning combination of the winning combination is established, and the special winning combination is won by the internal lottery. In a state, the special combination state (bonus state) advantageous to the player is generated by stopping and displaying the symbol combination mode corresponding to the special winning combination.
In the slot machine as described above, there is proposed one that can generate a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the special winning combination is higher than the normal gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, it has been proposed that a double winning in which a specific normal winning combination and a special winning combination are simultaneously won by an internal lottery is possible, and when the double winning occurs, the normal winning combination is preferentially established. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP 2005-040284 A JP 2011-098126 A

  By the way, in addition to the case where the special winning combination is won alone as in the slot machine of Patent Document 2, the slot machine that allows the normal winning combination and the special winning combination to win redundantly, If the invention of Patent Document 1 for generating a state is applied as it is, the probability of occurrence of a single winning of a special winning combination and the probability of occurrence of a double winning of a special winning combination are improved. There is a problem that the game value (award medal) grant rate (expected value) in the state is excessively higher than in the normal game state.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suppressing an excessive game value from being added in a slot machine capable of generating a probability variation state.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an internal lottery means for internally drawing whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won for each execution of a game with the variation display, and the plurality of variation displays Stop operation means for stopping the variable display by the means, and stop control means capable of performing stop control of the variable display according to the result of the internal lottery based on a predetermined stop condition. Prepared,
Based on the stop operation by the stop operation means, when the game stop result is a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery, in the slot machine where the winning combination of the winning combination is established,
The plurality of types of winning combinations include a plurality of normal winning combinations and special winning combinations,
A game value providing means for providing a game value corresponding to the normal winning combination for which the winning is achieved based on at least one of the plurality of normal winning combinations being established;
Special game generating means for generating a special gaming state for winning the normal winning combination with a higher probability than the normal gaming state based on the winning of the special winning combination;
Probability variation means for generating a probability variation state for winning the special winning combination with a higher probability than the normal gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined condition,
The result of the internal lottery includes a normal winning that the normal winning combination wins, a special winning that the special winning combination wins, a duplicate winning that overlaps the normal winning combination and the special winning combination, Contains
The internal lottery means, the winning probability of the overlapping winning the elevated normal game state by remote in the probability change state,
The stop control means corresponds to the normal winning combination won by the duplicate winning when the first fluctuation display means is first stopped among the plurality of fluctuation display means based on the stop operation by the stop operation means. The symbol combination mode corresponding to the normal winning combination won by the duplicate winning is not possible when the symbol combination mode to be derived cannot be derived and the first variation display unit other than the first variation display unit is first stopped. and wherein it can be derived der Rukoto a.

  Here, “establishment of a predetermined condition” means that the special gaming state (RB state or BB state) has ended, or that a predetermined lottery (a specific regular winning combination) has been won internally during the special gaming state. To do.

According to the invention described in claim 1, Ru can be suppressed that the grant rate of the game value caused by the normal winning combination during overlapping winning is established (expected value) resulting in increased excessively.

According to the present invention, Ru can be suppressed that the grant rate of the game value caused by the normal winning combination during overlapping winning is established (expected value) resulting in increased excessively.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the back part of the slot machine of embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the slot machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is an arrangement diagram of symbols formed on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning in the slot machine of embodiment, the symbol combination aspect corresponding to each winning, and winning content. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach eyes and chance eyes in the slot machine of embodiment. It is a state transition diagram for explaining a gaming state in the slot machine of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game control process by the game control apparatus of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process by the game control apparatus of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the payout control process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the internal lottery process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the prize winning probability at the time of performing internal lottery processing in the slot machine of an embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram of the winning / winning determination table used according to the gaming state. It is a conceptual diagram of the winning / winning determination table used according to the gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the reel stop process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the reel automatic stop process in the reel stop process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the effect control process by the effect control apparatus of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the timer interruption process by the production | presentation control apparatus of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the adjustment | reporting alert | report control process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a payment | reporting alert | report. It is a figure which shows an example of a payment | reporting alert | report. It is a figure which shows an example of a payment | reporting alert | report. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game effect control process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the effect mode setting process in the game effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the hit effect aspect change process in the effect aspect setting process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a data structure of the selection table at the time of normal. It is a figure which shows an example of a data structure of the selection table at the time of a bonus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the effect progress process 2 in the game effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the selection table which selects notification effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a progress of a hit continuation effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a progress of a hit continuation effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a progression when a reel is stopped automatically during a hit continuation effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a progression when a reel is stopped automatically during a gasse continuation effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game effect control process in the effect control process of the effect control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the selection table which selects the notification effect in the slot machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display of the notification effect in the slot machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the reel automatic stop process in the reel stop process of the game control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the game effect control process in the effect control process of the effect control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the effect mode setting process in the game effect control process of the effect control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the effect progress process 2 in the game effect control process of the effect control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the advancing example of the precursor effect in the slot machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of progress when a reel is stopped automatically during the warning effect in the slot machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a state transition diagram of other embodiments for explaining a gaming state. It is a state transition diagram of other embodiments for explaining a gaming state.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped housing whose front surface is open, and a hinge 2a (see FIG. 2) is provided on the front surface of the housing. The front frame 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-open manner.
At the upper part of the front frame 2, there are provided an image display device 3 for effecting display and information display according to the game, a speaker 4 for effecting sound, and the like.
The image display device 3 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, for example, and displays various information in addition to the effect display relating to the game. Then, various effect displays and history information display in the image display device 3 are controlled by the effect control device 70 (see FIG. 3).

A symbol display window 5 is formed in the center of the front frame 2 so that the rear side can be visually recognized (for example, transparent). Through the symbol display window 5, it is possible to visually recognize a symbol that is variably displayed by the rotation of the reel 6 disposed in the housing.
The reel 6 includes a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with a predetermined arrangement (see FIG. 4). Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 3), which is a stepping motor, and each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is independently rotated and driven. The rotation can be stopped.

By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 5 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display).
On the other hand, in a state where the reel 6 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are displayed through the symbol display window 5 for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. And is visible.
That is, through the symbol display window 5, the effective display portions of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c for deriving and displaying the game stop result can be visually recognized.

For the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 5, a plurality of enabling lines are set.
For example, each of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be activated across the middle symbol (middle row), each of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c can be activated across the upper symbol (upper row), and each reel 6a, An enabling line (lower line) crossing the lower symbols 6b, 6c and an enabling line (right) crossing each reel 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally from the lower reel 6a lower-middle reel 6b middle-right reel 6c upper Upward lines) and enableable lines (downwardly right lines) diagonally crossing each reel 6a, 6b, 6c from the upper stage of the left reel 6a to the middle stage of the middle reel 6b to the lower stage of the right reel 6c. Set as

Then, a predetermined enabling line is activated according to the number of bets (the number of bets) set by the insertion of medals by the player or input from credits (hereinafter referred to as “betting operation”). Whether or not a winning is achieved is determined on the basis of the symbol combination form formed in the above.
For example, in the case of 1 bet, the middle line becomes an active line, in the case of 2 bets, the upper and lower lines become active lines in addition to the middle line, and in the case of 3 bets, the upper right, lower right lines are effective lines. It becomes.
In the present embodiment, a description will be given by taking as an example a so-called three-slot slot machine 1 that can execute a game only when the number of bets is three. In this case, five enable lines are always effective lines. Also, all lines may be valid regardless of the number of bets (even if the number of bets is 1 or 2). In addition, the bet number may be arbitrarily set within a range of 1 to 3 instead of dedicated to 3 cards. In this case, however, an internal lottery described later is performed so that the internal winning probability that is most advantageous to the player when the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state.

Below the symbol display window 5, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, and a payout number display unit 13 are provided.
The credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device 63 (see FIG. 3). The game progress display unit 12 displays a game progress state. Further, the payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts at the time of winning. These display parts 11, 12, and 13 are comprised by LED of 7 segments, for example, and display various information by the lighting state.

On the lower right side of the symbol display window 5, there is provided a game state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a game standby state, and the game state is displayed by lighting the lamp.
A bet line display unit 19 for displaying an effective bet line is provided on the lower left side of the symbol display window 5.

  The game state display unit 18 waits until the reels rotate after the player operates the start lever 21 and a replay display unit indicating that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and the replay game has been awarded. In a waiting state indicating that there is time (a state in which the reel machine has been waiting for the start of rotation since a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) and the slot machine 1 is in a standby state in which the game can be played It is composed of an insert medal display section that indicates that there is a urging operation.

  A step portion protruding forward is formed below the symbol display window 5, and the upper surface of the step portion is an inclined base portion 14 that is inclined downward on the front side. The inclined base portion 14 is provided with a medal slot 15 and a max bet button 17 as a betting operation accepting means.

  The medal slot 15 is disposed on the right side (the open end side of the front frame 2) when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the inclined base part 14. When the player inserts a medal into the medal slot 15 and performs a betting operation, the game can be executed. A medal insertion detection switch 51 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass. And the number of inserted medals is counted.

  The max bet button 17 is disposed on the left side of the inclined base portion 14 when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1. The maximum bet button 17 can input from the credit to the upper limit number (for example, three) of the bet number by performing a pressing operation once. However, when the credit number is less than the upper limit number, the credit number is input as the bet number. It is like that.

A payout button 20, a start lever 21, a return button 22, a reel stop button 24, a keyhole 23, and the like are provided below the inclined base portion 14.
The payout button 20 is a medal inserted from the medal slot 15, a medal input as a bet number by the max bet button 17 (a bet medal), or a medal that is paid out when a winning is established (stored as a credit). This is used when giving a command to return the medal to the tray 27. In addition, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 15 after an automatic betting operation based on the establishment of a re-game winning (replay winning), or when more than a predetermined number of medals can be stored as credits, a flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) It is returned to the tray 27 via 68.

The start lever 21 is an operation lever for starting a single game.
The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1. The return button 22 is used when a medal inserted through the medal insertion slot 15 and clogged by the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68 is returned to the tray 27.
The reel stop button 24 includes a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel stop button 24b, and a right reel stop button 24c that are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the left reel 6a, the middle reel 6b, and the right reel 6c. The rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c is stopped in response to the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member.

Note that a stop button LED 66 for informing that the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c is provided inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. (See FIG. 3).
Further, a decorative plate (decorative panel) 25 that constitutes a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below a portion where these operation buttons are provided. Further, an ashtray 26, a receiving tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, a speaker 4 for outputting sound, and the like are provided below the decorative plate 25 and at the lowermost portion of the front frame 2. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game control device 50 that controls the entire slot machine 1 is disposed in the upper part inside the housing. In addition, a reel mounting portion 29 is provided substantially in the center of the casing, and a variable display device 600 having rotatable reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is placed on the reel mounting portion 29. . Further, an external signal output terminal 33 for outputting a signal from the game control device 50 to an external device is provided on the right side of the variation display device 600 when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the rear side.

Further, a door open / close detection switch 62 for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame 2 and an upper lock mechanism 34a are provided on the right side of the game control device 50, and on the left side of the game control device 50, the front frame 2 A hinge 2a is provided as a rotating shaft.
In addition, opening cover members 37a and 37b that cover the holding openings respectively provided on both side walls of the housing are provided immediately below both side portions of the reel mounting portion 29, and the front frame 2 is provided in the vicinity of the opening cover member 37b. There is provided a weight support portion 38 for receiving the weight when closed.

Further, a medal payout device (hopper) 63 is disposed at the lower part inside the housing. The medal payout device 63 receives and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 and guided by the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68, and a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the effective line to establish a prize. In this case, the number of medals (payout medals) corresponding to the winning or the medal that exceeds the upper limit of the credit by the addition associated with the winning is received to the tray 27. The medal for the credit is paid out to the tray 27 by the medal payout device 63 by operating the payout button 20.
Further, on the right side of the medal payout device 63 when the slot machine 1 is viewed from the rear side, medals overflowing from the medal payout device 63 are stored, or medals that flow in are stored in the slot machine 1. An overflow tank 30 is provided for guiding to a medal recovery mechanism on the installation island where the is installed.

  Further, on the left side of the medal payout device 63, the power supply device 40 that supplies power to electronic devices such as motors and lamps that are operated by the control device and the control device and the winning probability of the slot machine 1 are displayed in any of six stages, for example. A setting device 60 for setting the crab is provided. A power switch 31 or the like is provided at a portion between the setting device 60 and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, or it corresponds, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control system of the slot machine 1 controls a game control device (main control device) 50 for overall control of the game and control related to the game effects under the control of the game control device 50. The production control device (sub-control device) 70 to be performed automatically and the power supply device 40 for supplying power to these control devices are provided. Each component of the control system is disposed inside the casing of the slot machine 1. In addition, the power supply device 40 is configured to supply backup power so that data stored in the RAM 50c and the RAM 70c (described later) is retained during a power failure.

The game control device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 50a and a ROM (Read Only).
Memory) 50b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 50c, input / output interface (hereinafter referred to as “I / F”) 50d, random number generator 50e for generating various random numbers such as a winning determination random number used for internal lottery, etc. It is prepared for.

  The CPU 50a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation processing, data input / output, generation of control signals, and the like as the calculation processing device of the game control device 50.

The ROM 50b stores internal lottery determination values (determination tables) and the like in addition to control programs and control data for executing various processes.
The ROM 50b stores a stop control table that is referred to when the reel 6 is stopped in each game. For example, there are a stop control table corresponding to various types of winning winnings, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, the reel 6 pull-in stop control for forming the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) to the maximum on the effective line and various winnings not internally won. Stores the data for controlling the kicking stop of the reel that removes the corresponding symbol combination from the effective line (the maximum number of sliding frames of 4 frames, etc.), and the stop position depends on the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6 It is set in advance.

  In the RAM 50c, a random number storage area for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 50a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes are derived. A storage area for temporarily storing data relating to payout based on the data, data indicating the winning probability value of the internal lottery, and the work area of the CPU 50a.

  The I / F 50d includes a medal insertion detection switch 51, a start lever switch 52, a first reel (left) stop switch 53a, a second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, and a third reel through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). (Right) Stop switch 53c, left reel position detection switch 54a, middle reel position detection switch 54b, right reel position detection switch 54c, max bet switch 57, payout button switch 58, payout medal detection switch 59, setting device 60, reset switch 61, various signals output from the door open / close detection switch 62 and the like are supplied to the CPU 50a.

Here, the medal insertion detection switch 51 is provided in the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68 to detect the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and the medal insertion is based on this detection information. The number of sheets is counted.
The start lever switch 52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated.
The first reel (left) stop switch 53a, the second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, and the third reel (right) stop switch 53c detect that the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are operated. It is a switch to do.
The left reel position detection switch 54a, the middle reel position detection switch 54b, and the right reel position detection switch 54c are switches for detecting the rotation phases of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, and 6c.

The max bet switch 57 is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 17 has been operated.
The withdrawal button switch 58 is a switch for detecting that the withdrawal button 20 has been operated.
The payout medal detection switch 59 detects medals paid out from the medal payout device 63, and the number of medals paid out is counted by counting the detection signals from the switch.

  The setting device 60 is for switching the setting of the slot machine 1 based on the setting change operation. By this setting device 60, for example, the winning probability (internal winning probability) of various winnings in the internal lottery for each game is set to any of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

The reset switch 61 is, for example, a switch for detecting that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 is rotated in the opposite direction to when the front frame 2 is opened, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. is there. Note that the game control device 50 cancels the error state of the slot machine 1 based on the detection signal from the reset switch 61, for example.
The door open / close detection switch 62 is a switch for detecting the open state of the front frame 2.

  In addition, the I / F 50d sends a control signal output from the CPU 50a to an effect control device 70, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, a payout number display unit 13, a game via an output port and a driver (not shown). Status display unit 18, bet line display unit 19, medal payout device 63, left reel motor 64a, middle reel motor 64b, right reel motor 64c, external signal output terminal (provided separately from the slot machine 1) Output to the control terminal 33), the stop button LED 66, the flow path switching solenoid 68, and the like. Thereby, the game control device 50 can control various components.

  The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 33 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when the start lever 21 is operated (game medal insertion signal), and a payout output when a medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that the big bonus state is being set (BB signal), a signal indicating that the regular bonus state is being set (RB signal), and that the replay time state is being set Signal (RT signal), a signal (security signal) output when the front frame 2 is opened or when the setting is changed.

In the game control device 50, for example, the CPU 50 a updates the random number every predetermined cycle time (for example, +1), performs the control of sampling the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever switch 52, and the sampled random number is Internal lottery is performed as a random number for internal lottery.
Further, the game control device 50 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5.

Further, the game control device 50 stops the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c when a symbol constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped before reaching the valid line. So-called pull-in stop control is performed to delay the timing so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.
In addition, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing to stop the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line.
In the pull-in stop control and the kick-off stop control by the game control device 50, the time value at which the stop timing can be changed (delayed) is determined in advance, and the stop operation is normally performed (in the case of 21 frames per reel). The time value is such that it can be drawn or kicked within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 4 frames) from the position where it was performed.

On the other hand, the effect control device 70 includes a CPU 70a, a ROM 70b, a RAM 70c, an I / F 70d, and the like. The effect control device 70 controls the effect display in the image display device (liquid crystal display device) 3 based on the information related to the game supplied from the game control device 50, and the effect by the backlight 67, the frame light emitting device 7, and the speaker 4. Control. In addition, the volume setting when performing an effect or the like by the speaker 4 can be performed by the volume control switch 69 connected to the effect control device 70.
Here, the information related to the game includes bet amount information (for example, a pulse number corresponding to the bet number is output, and the bet number and the game number are output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started). Information to be transmitted), internal winning information indicating a lottery result by internal lottery, gaming state information indicating a current gaming state (normal gaming state, BB state, RB state, RT state, etc.), and reel 6 in a variable display. Reel stop information indicating that the reel stop button 24 has been operated is included.

  The I / F 70d outputs various signals input from the game control device 50 to the CPU 70a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). In addition, the I / F 70d receives a control signal input from the CPU 70a via an output port and a driver (not shown), a frame light emitting device 7 including an LED, an LED, a back light including an LED, and the like. Output to light 67 and the like. As a result, the image display device 3 and the speaker 4 can be controlled by the effect control device 70.

Specifically, the effect control device 70 causes the image display device 3 to display a small role winning notice display, a special winning notice display, an effect display (thing completed in one game or over a plurality of games), and the like. . In addition, the effect control device 70 performs decoration by light emission from the frame light emitting device 7 provided on the front frame 2 and effects by sound from the speaker 4.
Note that the communication between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 70 described above is in a form in which a control signal can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70. An illegal signal is prevented from being input to the game control device 50.

Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described.
When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 15 or operates the max bet button 17 to input the bet number (betting input).
When the betting input is performed, the active line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started.
When the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 50 to determine whether or not a prize is won, and fluctuations of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are started.

After a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped from rotating based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c in which the stop operation is enabled, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 5. . When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning is formed on the active line, the winning is established, and the medal corresponding to the winning is paid out.
The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

FIG. 4 shows an example of an arrangement of symbols formed on a reel seal (sheet) that constitutes the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6 a, 6 b, 6 c provided in the slot machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 4, the reel seal has 7 black, “white 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “replay” and the like that can be identified. Types of symbols and “blank” symbols that are not involved in winning a prize are arranged in a predetermined order.

As shown in FIG. 4, one “replay” is arranged within 5 consecutive frames in all reels 6a, 6b, 6c. Can be stopped.
In addition, since one “bell” is arranged within 5 consecutive frames in the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c, if the stop operation (so-called forward push or pinch push) is performed from the left reel 6a, the pull-in is stopped. It can always be stopped and displayed on the active line by control.
On the other hand, since the other winnings are composed of symbols that are not necessarily arranged within five consecutive frames, there are cases where the winning display cannot be stopped on the active line even if the pull-in stop control of four frames is performed. In other words, in order to stop and display these symbols on the active line, it is necessary to stop the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c (press the target) aiming at the desired symbols.

FIG. 5 shows the types of winning in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pattern combination mode corresponding to each winning, and the winning contents.
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a big bonus prize (BB prize) and a regular bonus prize (RB prize) are determined as special prizes. Also, as a BB prize, a Special Big Bosna Prize (SBB Prize) consisting of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” and a Normal Big Bosna Prize (NBB Prize) consisting of “White 7-White 7-White 7” Is provided. SBB winning and NBB winning flags (flags set when winning the internal lottery) and status flags (flags indicating the current gaming state) are treated separately. In the following description, when the SBB winning and the NBB winning are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as BB winning.
In addition, if a special prize (BB prize or RB prize) is won internally, the winning flag will be carried over to the next game and the special prize will be established in subsequent games even if the special prize cannot be established in the internally won game. Can be made.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a cherry prize, a replay prize, and a one-piece prize are defined as small prizes.
When a small winning combination is won internally, the small winning combination can be established only in the internally winning game. For example, when a small role winning (for example, watermelon winning) cannot be established due to the timing of the stop operation (so-called missing), the winning flag for this small role winning is cleared and is not carried over to the next game.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the SBB winning that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is formed on the active line is established, the SBB state as the special gaming state is generated. . The payout of medals accompanying the establishment of the SBB prize is zero.
In the SBB state, for example, a game is executed that uses a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state or the probability variation state. The process ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the SBB state becomes 361 or more (when it exceeds 360).
In the SBB state, a JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, a JAC game and a game with a high internal winning probability of small role winning may be executed in combination.

Further, when a transition condition such as winning a specific small role winning is established during the SBB state, a replay time state (RT state) as a specific gaming state may occur after the SBB state ends. That is, the internal winning of the SBB winning is one of the specific game generation conditions for generating the RT state.
In the RT state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of replay winning is dramatically higher than in the normal gaming state. For example, when the number of executed games reaches 150 games, when a BB prize is won internally, or when an RB prize is won internally, the game ends.

On the other hand, when the NBB winning that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is formed on the active line, the NBB state as the special gaming state occurs. The payout of medals accompanying the establishment of the NBB prize is zero. In the NBB state, control similar to that in the SBB state is performed. In the following description, when the SBB state and the NBB state are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the BB state. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the NBB state becomes 301 or more (when the number exceeds 300), the process ends.
Further, even when a transition condition such as winning a specific small role winning is established during the NBB state, a replay time state (RT state) as a specific gaming state may occur after the NBB state ends.

The RB winning is a winning that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is formed on the active line. When an RB winning is established, an RB state is generated as a special gaming state. The number of medals paid out when the RB winning is established is zero.
In the RB state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Then, when the total number of medals for the player reaches 91 or more in the RB state (when the number exceeds 90), the process ends.
Even in the RB state, the JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, a JAC game and a game with a high internal winning probability of small role winning may be executed in combination.

  The watermelon prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the active line. In the normal gaming state, five medals are paid out, and the special gaming state (bonus game) ), 15 medals are paid out. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4, there are places where “watermelon” is separated by 6 frames or more. Therefore, even if the watermelon prize is won internally, the watermelon prize may be missed if the pushing operation is not performed.

  The Bell prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is formed on the active line. Ten medals are paid out in the normal gaming state, and 15 in the special gaming state. A medal is paid out. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4, even if the Bell winning is won internally, the Bell winning may be missed if the pushing operation is not performed, but each reel 6a, 6b, 6c has a “Bell” so as not to miss it. May be arranged.

  The cherry winning is a winning that is established when the pattern combination mode of “ANY-ANY-Cherry” is formed on the active line, and two medals are obtained in the normal gaming state or the special gaming state for one active line. To be paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4, there are places where “cherry” is separated by 6 frames or more, so even if the winning of the cherry is won internally, the winning of the cherry may be missed if the pressing operation is not performed.

  Replay winning is established when the symbol combination aspect of “Replay-Replay-Replay” (Replay 1 winning) or the symbol combination aspect of “Replay-Watermelon-Replay” (Replay 2 winning) is formed on the active line. Thus, a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without a betting operation is given. The number of medals paid out is zero. In the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 4, since “Replay” is within 4 frames, if the Replay 1 winning is won internally, the Replay 1 winning can always be established by the pull-in stop control without performing the pushing operation.

  A single winning combination is established when the “Bell-Cherry-Bell” symbol combination pattern is formed on the active line. In the normal gaming state, one medal is paid out, and in the special gaming state. Will receive 15 medals.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, the special winning and the small winning combination can be won internally. In the case of overlapping internal winnings, the priority order of winnings derived on the active line is, for example, replay winning> small winning other than replay winning> special winning. The same applies to a case where a small winning prize is won internally in a game after winning an internal winning special prize.

  When one of the above winnings is won internally by the internal lottery in the game control device 50, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning of the internal winning can be derived on the active line. On the other hand, if any winning is not won internally, the winning combination is lost, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning is not formed on the active line. In the normal gaming state, all the winnings including the BB winning and the RB winning are subject to the internal lottery. Further, in the BB state or the RB state, the watermelon winning, the bell winning, the cherry winning, and the single winning combination are targeted for internal lottery.

FIG. 6A shows a so-called reach that can be derived in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment when a special prize is won internally (including a case where a special prize and a small role prize overlap each other). It is a figure for demonstrating.
In the reach, the first reel finalization that can be established only by stopping the left reel 6a among the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c, and the second reel finalization that can be established by stopping the left reel 6a and the right reel 6c. And the third reel finalization which is established only when all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the 1st reel fixed eye has a reach that is established when, for example, “cherry” is formed in the middle stage of the left reel 6a. Here, “in rotation (ANY)” of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c indicates that any symbol may be used.
In the second reel determination, for example, “black 7” or “white 7” is formed in the lower stage of the left reel 6a, “BAR” in the upper stage of the right reel 6c, “bell” in the middle stage, and “white 7” in the lower stage. ”Is formed when the“ is formed ”. Here, “rotating (ANY)” of the middle reel 6b indicates that any symbol may be used.
In addition, at the 3rd reel final, the bonus symbol “Black 7”, “White 7” or “BAR” is 5 lines (upper line, middle line, lower line, right up line, right down line) There is a bonus symbol straight line type that is formed when formed in any one of the above, and a three-continuous cherry type that is formed when "Cherry" is formed on the right rising line or the right falling line.

FIG. 6B shows an internal winning combination of a special winning combination and a small winning combination in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment when a small winning combination (cherry winning, watermelon winning, single winning combination) is won internally. It is a figure for demonstrating what is called a chance eye which can be derived | led-out (including the case where it did.
As shown in FIG. 6B, for example, “cherry” is formed at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 6a, and symbols other than “cherry” are formed at the upper, middle, and lower stages of the right reel 6c. There is a cherry negation type that holds when
In addition, “replay” is formed in the upper or lower stage of the left reel 6a, and symbols other than “replay” are formed in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the middle reel 6b, and “replay” is formed in the upper stage of the right reel 6c. ”,“ Black 7 ”in the middle, and“ Replay ”in the lower, that is,“ Replay-Replay-Replay ”symbol combination mode on any of the upper, lower, right-up, and right-down lines There is a negative replay type that cannot be formed.
When deriving chances, the chances may be derived with different probabilities in the normal gaming state ST10 and the probability variation state ST30 (for example, any winning is established in the probability variation state ST30). A part of the deviation that is not present is derived as an opportunity).
This makes it possible to change the expectation that duplicate winning will occur according to the gaming state, thereby improving the game performance.

FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.
In the slot machine 1, it is assumed that the game is started in the normal gaming state ST10 immediately after the power is turned on.
In the normal gaming state ST10, when the RB winning (ordinary winning) or the BB winning (probable per winning) which is a special winning is internally won, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST20.
Specifically, when the RB winning is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the RB state ST21. Further, when the NBB winning or SBB winning is internally won, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the process proceeds to the NBB state ST22 or the SBB state ST23.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a special prize is won internally, the probability of being assigned to an RB prize or a BB prize is set to 50%.

  In the RB state ST21, for example, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10 and the probability variation state ST30. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 90, the RB state ST21 ends, and the state shifts to the normal gaming state ST10.

  In the NBB state ST22 and the SBB state ST23, as in the RB state ST21, a game is executed in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than in the normal gaming state ST10 and the probability variation state ST30. In the NBB state ST22, the NBB state ST22 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 300. On the other hand, in the SBB state ST23, when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 360, the SBB state ST23 ends. And when NBB state ST22 or SBB state ST23 is complete | finished, it transfers to probability change game state ST30. Note that the probability variation state ST30 may be generated only when a probability variation state generation condition such as a specific small role winning is established during the NBB state ST22 or the SBB state ST23 is satisfied.

  In the probability variation gaming state ST30, a game is executed in which the RB winning or BB winning internal winning probability is higher than in the normal gaming state ST10. In the probability variation gaming state ST30, the internal winning probability of the RB winning or the BB winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10, so that the winning for the winning can be expected. Note that the internal winning probability of the replay winning in the probability variation state ST30 may be higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10, the internal winning probability of the small role winning other than the replay winning may be high, or both internal The winning probability may be a high probability. In that case, the internal winning probability of the replay winning or the small role winning may be high over the probability variation state ST30, or the predetermined number of games in the probability changing state ST30 is the internal winning of the replay winning or the small role winning. The probability may be a high probability.

  Next, processing by the game control device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing by the game control device 50 includes a game control process (see FIG. 8) for overall control of the game, and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9) performed every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 msec).

[Game control processing]
First, the game control process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process.
When the game control device 50 is turned on, the game control process is started by the CPU 50a reading and executing the game control process control program stored in the ROM 50b.

  When the game control process is started, first, a power-on process for initializing a register in the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 or initializing game data stored in the RAM 50c is executed (step S1).

  Next, a BET (bet) process for setting a bet number is executed by a betting operation (that is, a medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 15 or an input from a credit) or an automatic betting operation based on establishment of a replay winning (step S2). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not the payout button 20 has been operated, and when it is determined that the payout button 20 has been operated, a payout control process is performed for paying out inserted medals and paying out medals stored as credits (step S3). ). Details of the refund control process will be described later.

Next, it is determined whether or not the number of bets has reached an upper limit (for example, 3) (step S4).
If it is determined in step S4 that the bet number has not reached the upper limit value (step S4; No), the process returns to step S2.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4 that the number of bets has reached the upper limit (step S4; Yes), it is determined whether or not the start lever 21 has been operated (step S5).
If it is determined in step S5 that the start lever 21 has not been operated (step S5; No), the process returns to step S2.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S5 that the start lever 21 has been operated (step S5; Yes), an internal lottery of a winning combination is performed, and internal winning information (lottery result command) indicating the lottery result by the internal lottery is displayed. An internal lottery process for starting rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c after the minimum game interval time (4.1 seconds from the start of the previous game) has elapsed is transmitted (step S6). Details of the internal lottery process will be described later.

  Next, when a predetermined condition such as establishment of a bonus flag (special prize winning) is established, a so-called freeze effect that is invalidated by pressing the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c or the max bet button 17 is executed. A variation display start process for setting the variation start of 6a, 6b, 6c is executed (step S7).

  Next, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is executed based on the winning flag set in the internal lottery process in step S6 and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. (Step S8). Details of the reel stop process will be described later.

  Next, based on the symbol combination mode stopped on the active line, the winning corresponding to the winning winning flag (see step S56 of FIG. 11) set in the internal lottery process of step S6 (the winning winning internally) Is determined, and if it is determined that a winning is achieved, a winning establishment determining process for setting payout number information corresponding to the established winning is executed (step S9). Here, the symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the active line is based on the reel position information from the reel position detection switch 54 (specifically, the rotation phase of the reel 6 detected by the reel position detection switch 54). Judgment based on.

Next, on the basis of the payout number information set in the winning establishment determination process in step S9, a payout control process for adding credits or paying out medals by the medal payout device 63 is executed (step S10).
Next, it is determined whether a BB winning or RB winning is established or the BB state is ended, and a game state update process for preparing for transition to the corresponding gaming state is executed (step S11).

Next, it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S12).
If it is determined in step S12 that no power failure has occurred (step S12; No), the process returns to step S2.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that a power failure has occurred (step S12; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption, processing for turning off all output ports, processing for saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area Then, a power failure process for performing a process for prohibiting access to the RAM 50c or the like is executed (step S13), and the power supply of the slot machine 1 is awaited.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing.

  When the timer interrupt process starts, first, various sensors (medal insertion detection switch 51, start lever switch 52, first reel (left) stop switch 53a, second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, third reel (right ) Stop switch 53c, left reel position detection switch 54a, middle reel position detection switch 54b, right reel position detection switch 54c, max bet switch 57, payout button switch 58, payout medal detection switch 59, reset switch 61, door open / close detection switch 62), input processing from the setting device 60, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port is executed (step S21).

  Next, based on the output data set in various processes, the effect control device 70, the game progress display unit 12, the bet line display unit 19, the credit number display unit 11, the payout number display unit 13, the game state display unit 18, the medal payout An output process for outputting a control signal to the device 63, the left reel motor 64a, the middle reel motor 64b, the right reel motor 64c, the external signal output terminal 33, the stop button LED 66, etc. is executed (step S22).

Next, timer update processing for updating a timer such as a continuation timer (for example, -1) is executed (step S23).
Next, a reel operation process for setting output for rotation and stop of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is executed based on the reel update information (step S24), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Refund control processing]
Next, the payout control process (step S3) in the aforementioned game control process (FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the payout control process.

When the payout control process is started, the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 first determines whether or not the payout button switch 58 is in an ON state (step S31).
If it is determined in step S31 that the payout button switch 58 is not in the ON state (step S31; No), the payout control process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S31 that the payout button switch 58 is in the ON state (step S31; Yes), it is determined whether or not the ON state continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) ( Step S32).

If it is determined in step S32 that the predetermined time has not been continued (step S32; No), the process returns to step S31.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S32 that the predetermined time has continued (step S32; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a bet number (BET number) setting (step S33).

If it is determined in step S33 that a bet number is set (step S33; Yes), the current bet number (BET number) is set as the medal payout number (step S34), and the process proceeds to step S37.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S33 that there is no bet number setting (step S33; No), it is determined whether or not there is a credit (step S35).

If it is determined in step S35 that there is no credit (step S35; No), the refund control process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that there is a credit (step S35; Yes), the current credit number (stored number) is set as the medal payout number (step S36), and the process proceeds to step S37.

In step S37, the value of the payout counter for monitoring whether or not the medal payout is continuously performed is updated by +1 (step S37).
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the withdrawal counter is a predetermined value (for example, 3) or more (step S38).

  If it is determined in step S38 that the value of the payout counter is not a predetermined value (for example, 3) or more (step S38; No), it is determined whether or not the medal payout number is a predetermined value (for example, 3) or more (step S38). S39).

If it is determined in step S39 that the number of medal payouts is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step S39; No), the output of the checkout start command 1 is set on the assumption that there is no possibility that the fraudulent payback action is low (step S40). ).
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a bonus winning flag (step S41).

If it is determined in step S41 that there is a bonus winning flag (step S41; Yes), a bonus notification command for notifying that a bonus winning is won internally is output (step S42). Thus, by outputting the bonus notification command, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped without noticing that the bonus winning is won internally. Thereby, a so-called hyena action can be prevented.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S41 that there is no bonus winning flag (step S41; No), the process proceeds to step S44.

  Further, when it is determined in step S38 that the value of the payout counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (eg, 3) (step S38; Yes), or when it is determined in step S39 that the medal payout number is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. (Step S39; Yes) sets the output of the settlement start command 2 as a possibility that the fraudulent withdrawal action is likely or high (Step S43), and proceeds to Step S44.

In step S44, drive processing of the medal payout device (hopper) 63 is executed (step S44).
Next, it is determined whether or not a medal payout is detected by the payout medal detection switch 59 (step S45).

If it is determined in step S45 that no medal payout has been detected (step S45; No), the process returns to step S44.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S45 that a medal payout has been detected (step S45; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the medal payout number (step S46).

Next, it is determined whether or not the medal payout number has become 0 (step S47).
If it is determined in step S47 that the medal payout number is not 0 (step S47; No), the process returns to step S44.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S47 that the number of medal payouts has become 0 (step S47; Yes), the output of the settlement completion command is set (step S48), and the payout control process is ended.

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, the internal lottery process (step S6) in the above-described game control process (FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the internal lottery process.
Note that, during the internal lottery process, an input of various operations such as a betting operation and a reel 6 stop operation is not accepted and is invalidated.

When the internal lottery process is started, the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 first obtains a random value (winning determination random number) from the random number generator 50e (step S51).
Next, a winning / winning determination table corresponding to the current gaming state is set (step S52).

Next, based on the random value acquired in step S51 and the winning winning determination table set in step S52, a winning / winning determination process for determining whether or not an internal winning has been won is executed (step S53).
In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not the prize has been won internally using a random value generated by the random number generator 50e, that is, a hardware random number generated by hardware. It is not limited. For example, it can be configured to determine whether or not an internal win has been won based on a soft random number generated by software.

Next, a loss winning flag is set (step S54).
Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result obtained in the winning / winning determination process in step S53 is a winning / winning (step S55).

If it is determined in step S55 that the determination result obtained in the winning winning determination process in step S53 is not a winning winning determination (step S55; No), that is, if the winning is not determined in the winning winning determination process in step S53. When it determines, it transfers to step S57.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S55 that the determination result obtained in the winning / winning determination process in step S53 is a winning / winning process (step S55; Yes), that is, an internal winning is won in the winning / winning determination process in step S53. If it is determined that the winning winning flag corresponding to the internal winning is set in place of the lose winning flag set in step S54 (step S56).

  Next, a winning flag command corresponding to the winning flag (losing winning flag or winning winning flag) set in step S54 or step S56 is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S57).

Next, the payout counter is cleared to 0 (step S58), and the internal lottery process is terminated.
The game is executed not only when the internal lottery process is executed, that is, when the process of clearing the payout counter is cleared every time the game is executed once, but continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Or a process for clearing the payout counter to 0 may be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, the winning prize probability when executing the internal lottery process in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 12A is a table showing winning winning probabilities in the normal gaming state ST10.
As shown in FIG. 12A, the winning probabilities for various winnings are set according to settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) switched by the setting device 60.
For example, if the setting for the cherry winning is “1” or “2”, the winning probability of the cherry winning is set to 1/100. When the setting is any of the settings 3 to 5, the winning probability is set to 1/95. When the setting is setting 6, the winning probability is set to 1/90.
As for the BB winning, the winning probability of the BB winning is 1/400 regardless of the setting 1 to 6, but the winning ratio between the SBB winning and the NBB winning is changed according to the setting. It has come to be. Specifically, as the setting increases from setting 1 to setting 6, the ratio of winning the SBB winning is set higher than the NBB winning.
In addition to the above, the winning probability of the BB winning or the RB winning may be increased as the setting increases from the setting 1 to the setting 6. In such a case, the winning ratio of SBB winning and NBB winning in each setting is constant.

FIG. 12B is a table showing winning winning probabilities in the probability-changing gaming state ST30.
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), the winning probability of the BB winning and the RB winning is set as high as 1/100 as compared with the normal gaming state ST10.
On the other hand, the winning probability of the replay winning, the bell winning, the cherry winning, the watermelon winning, and the one-piece winning winning has the same setting as in the normal gaming state ST10.
Note that as the setting increases from setting 1 to setting 6, the winning probability of BB winning or RB winning may be increased. In such a case, the winning ratio of SBB winning and NBB winning in each setting is constant.

FIG. 12C is a table showing winning winning probabilities in the special gaming state ST20.
As shown in FIG. 12 (c), during the special game state ST20, either a bell winning, a cherry winning or a watermelon winning is won. In the special game state ST20, the probability of winning a bell prize, a cherry prize, or a watermelon prize is set higher than in the normal game state ST10 or the probability variation game state ST30.

13 and 14 are conceptual diagrams of a winning / winning determination table used according to the gaming state.
FIG. 13 shows a winning / winning determination table (upper row in the figure) used during the normal gaming state ST10, and a winning / winning determination table (lower row in the figure) used when the SBB winning is made and the game is shifted to the probability-changing gaming state ST30. 14 is a conceptual diagram, and FIG. 14 shows a winning / winning determination table (upper row in the figure) used during the normal gaming state ST10 and a winning used when the NBB winning is won and the game is shifted to the probability changing gaming state ST30. A conceptual diagram of the winning determination table (lower part of the figure) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the winning winning determination table includes a winning combination, a small role (ordinary winning combination) winning, an RB single winning, a BB single winning, a single winning combination and an RB overlapping winning combination of a single winning combination and an RB winning combination. Judgment of single winning & double winning BB winning, single winning & BB winning, double winning Cherry & RB winning Cherry & RB winning, and double winning Cherry & BB winning Cherry & BB winning A range is set. Here, the normal winning combination refers to a replay winning, a bell winning, a watermelon winning, a cherry winning, and a single winning winning. In addition, you may make it win so that a normal winning combination may overlap, and the overlapping winning target (watermelon winning, cherry winning, one-sheet winning combination) with RB winning or BB winning may overlap. A duplicate winning target combination and a duplicate winning non-target combination (replay winning, bell winning) may be won in duplicate, or duplicate winning non-target winning combinations may be won.

  Further, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 13, the winning winning determination table in the probability variation gaming state ST30 after the end of the SBB state ST23 is the determination range of the winning winning shown in the winning winning determination table in the normal gaming state ST10 (left side in the figure). Is replaced with the determination range of RB single winning and BB single winning. As a result, the probability change game state ST30 is set to have a higher probability of winning the BB winning and the RB winning than the normal gaming state ST10. It should be noted that, in the winning winning determination table in each gaming state, the determination ranges of single winning combination & BB overlapping winning, single winning combination & RB overlapping winning, cherry & BB overlapping winning, and cherry & RB overlapping winning are not changed. In other words, the winning probability of these overlapping winnings is constant regardless of whether in the normal gaming state ST10 or the probability variation gaming state ST30. Therefore, there is no change in the internal winning probability of the small role winning in the normal gaming state ST10 and the probability variation gaming state ST30, and the game value (award medal) grant rate does not change.

  In the winning winning determination table in the probability variation gaming state ST30, the determination range of the winning winning shown in the winning winning determination table in the normal gaming state ST10 is not replaced with the RB single winning and the BB single winning, but the single player & BB double winning, You may make it replace with a one-piece combination & RB double winning, Cherry & BB double winning, and Cherry & RB double winning. In this case, since the internal winning probability of the small winning combination changes between the normal gaming state ST10 and the probability variation gaming state ST30, the game value (award medal) grant rate (expected value) also changes. Therefore, if the probability of occurrence of RB winning and BB winning in the probability variation gaming state ST30 is constant, compared with the case of improving the probability of occurrence of both RB single winning and BB single winning and RB double winning and BB double winning. Will be advantageous to the player. In such a case, the single winning combination or the cherry winning that will be won by the replacement may be derived only by so-called irregular pressing (stop operation for stopping other than the first reel 6a first). In this way, the game value (award medal) grant rate when the normal push (stop operation to stop the first reel 6a first) is substantially the same in the normal game state ST10 and the probability variation game state ST30. No longer change.

  On the other hand, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 14, the winning winning determination table in the probability-changing gaming state ST30 after the end of the NBB state ST22 is the winning winning determination range shown in the winning winning determination table in the normal gaming state ST10 (right side in the figure). Is replaced with the determination range of RB single winning and BB single winning. That is, the configuration of the winning winning determination table in the probability variation gaming state ST30 is different after the SBB winning winning and after the NBB winning winning. As a result, it is possible to change the occurrence mode (periodicity of occurrence) of the RB single winning and the BB single winning between the probability changing state after the end of the SBB state ST23 and the probability changing state after the end of the NBB state ST22. , Game nature can be improved. The same winning / winning determination table may be used for the probability variation gaming state ST30 after the end of the SBB state ST23 and the probability variation gaming state ST30 after the end of the NBB state ST22.

[Reel stop processing]
Next, the reel stop process (step S8) in the above-described game control process (FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reel stop process.
Note that, during the reel stop process, an input of various operations such as a betting operation and a reel 6 stop operation is not accepted and invalid.

  When the reel stop process is started, the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 first makes a change start effect that becomes invalid even if the reel stop button 24 is pressed (a so-called freeze effect (the effect when the reel 6 rotates and the effect when the reel 6 does not rotate). It is determined whether or not it is in progress (step S61).

If it is determined in step S61 that the change start effect is being performed (step S61; Yes), the determination process of that step is executed again.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S61 that the change start effect is not being performed (step S61; No), it is determined whether or not it is during an operation effective period in which the operation of the reel stop button 24 is effective (step S62).

If it is determined in step S62 that the operation is not valid (step S62; No), the process returns to step S61.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S62 that the operation is valid (step S62; Yes), it is determined whether or not the reel stop button 24 has been operated (stop button operation) (step S63).

If it is determined in step S63 that a stop button operation has been performed (step S63; Yes), whether or not the operation is a stop button operation (valid stop button operation) corresponding to the rotating reel based on the reel stop information. If it is determined that the stop button operation is not valid (step S65; No), the process returns to step S61.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S65 that the operation is an effective stop button operation (step S65; Yes), the reel stop information and the stop control table corresponding to the stop button (reel stop button 24) are set (step S66). .

  Next, based on the winning flag (losing winning flag or winning winning flag) set in step S54 or step S56 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 11) and the reel position information from the reel position detecting switch 54, The number of remaining steps in consideration of kicking stop control is acquired (step S67).

  Next, the remaining number of steps acquired in step S67 is set as reel update information (step S68). By the processing in step S68, the remaining number of steps acquired in step S67 is set as the number of steps until the reel motors 64a, 64b, and 64c, which are stepping motors, are stopped.

Next, it is determined whether or not the reel 6 corresponding to the operated reel stop button 24 has been stopped (step S69).
If it is determined in step S69 that the reel 6 corresponding to the operated reel stop button 24 has not been stopped yet (step S69; No), the determination process in that step is repeatedly executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S69 that the reel 6 corresponding to the operated reel stop button 24 has been stopped (step S69; Yes), the reel 6 corresponding to the stopped reel 6 is updated in order to update the reel stop information. The reel stop information to be set is set (step S70).

Next, a reel stop command corresponding to the reel stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S71).
Next, based on the reel stop information, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6 are stopped (step S72).

If it is determined in step S72 that all the reels 6 are not stopped (step S72; No), the process returns to step S61.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S72 that all the reels 6 have been stopped (step S72; Yes), a reel all stop command corresponding to the reel stop mode is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S73).
The reel all stop command includes an all reel normal stop command that is set when all the reels 6 are stopped by a stop button operation, and one reel that is set when only one reel 6 is automatically stopped. There are an automatic stop command, a two-reel automatic stop command that is set when two reels 6 are automatically stopped, and an all-reel automatic stop command that is set when all reels 6 are automatically stopped.

  Next, the reel stop information is reset (step S74), the small role winning flag is reset (step S75), and the reel stop process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S63 that there is no stop button operation (step S63; No), a reel automatic stop process is executed (step S76), the process proceeds to step S73, and the subsequent processes are executed. Details of the reel automatic stop process will be described later.

[Reel automatic stop processing]
Next, the reel automatic stop process (step S76) in the reel stop process (FIG. 15) will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reel automatic stop process.

When the reel automatic stop process is started, the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 first checks whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous operation (the immediately preceding start operation or stop button operation) (step S81), and the predetermined time If it is determined that it has not elapsed (step S82; No), the reel automatic stop process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S82; Yes), it is determined whether there is a bonus winning flag (step S83).

If it is determined in step S83 that there is a bonus winning flag (step S83; Yes), the number of steps of the reel 6 for deriving the above-described reach (the symbol combination mode in which no winning is established) is calculated (step S84), the process proceeds to step S86. Note that the reach eye may not be derived in step S84.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S83 that there is no bonus winning flag (step S83; No), the number of steps of the reel 6 for deriving the outlier, that is, preventing the winning combination from being established is calculated ( Step S85) and the process proceeds to Step S86.

Next, the calculated remaining number of steps is set as reel update information (step S86).
Next, based on the reel stop information, it is determined whether or not all the reels 6 are stopped (step S87).

If it is determined in step S87 that all the reels 6 are not stopped (step S87; No), the determination process in the step is repeated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S87 that all the reels 6 have been stopped (step S87; Yes), the reel automatic stop process is terminated.

  Next, processing by the effect control device 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19 and FIGS. 23 to 29. The processing by the effect control device 70 includes effect control processing (see FIG. 17) for comprehensively controlling the effect, and timer interruption processing (see FIG. 18) performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, approximately every 2 msec).

[Production control processing]
First, the effect control process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process.
This effect control process is started when the CPU 70a reads out and executes the control program of the effect control process stored in the ROM 70b when the effect control device 70 is turned on.

  When the effect control process is started, first, a power-on process for initializing a register in the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 or initializing game data stored in the RAM 70c is executed (step S101).

  Next, a customer waiting control process for making settings related to the customer waiting demonstration screen (step S102) a settlement notice control process for notifying that a medal has been paid back (step S103), and a game effect setting process for making settings relating to a game effect (step S103) Step S104), display control processing for controlling display on the image display device 3 (step S105), audio control processing for controlling sound on the speaker 4 (step S106), and history information on the game (game) on the image display device 3 is displayed. Information browsing process (step S107), and history information storage process (step S108) for generating and storing history information for browsing.

Next, it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S109).
If it is determined in step S109 that no power failure has occurred (step S109; No), the process returns to step S102.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109 that a power failure has occurred (step S109; Yes), processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption, processing for turning off all output ports, processing for saving check data in the power failure recovery inspection area Then, a power failure process for performing a process for prohibiting access to the RAM 70c or the like is executed (step S110), and the power to the slot machine 1 is turned off.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, first, an input process (step S111) for processing a signal input to the effect control device 70 and an output process (step S112) for processing a signal output from the effect control device 70 are executed. .

  Next, a backlight emission process for causing the backlight 67 to emit light (step S113), a stop button emission process for causing the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c, which are stop buttons to emit light (step S114), and a start lever emission for causing the start lever 21 to emit light. Processing (step S115) and frame light emission processing (step S116) for causing the frame light emitting device 7 to emit light are executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating (for example, +1) a random number such as an effect random number used when determining the content of the game effect is executed (step S117), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Settlement notification control processing]
Next, the settlement notification control process (step S103) in the above-described effect control process (FIG. 17) will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the settlement notification control process.

When the settlement notification control process is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first determines whether or not the settlement start command 1 has been received (step S121).
If it is determined in step S121 that the settlement start command 1 has been received (step S121; Yes), the settlement notification with the volume corresponding to the volume setting of the volume switch 69 at that time is set (step S122).

Next, it is determined whether or not a bonus is being won (step S123).
If it is determined in step S123 that a bonus is being won (step S123; Yes), a bonus notification effect corresponding to the number of payments (for example, an effect of notifying the bonus type if one card is settled, two bills being settled) For example, an effect of notifying only the bonus winning is obtained (step S124).
Next, a bonus notification effect (no sound) in the display unit (image display device 3) or the winning notification unit (frame light emitting device 7) is set (step S125), and the process proceeds to step S126.
If it is determined in step S121 that the settlement start command 1 has not been received (step S121; No), or if it is determined in step S123 that no bonus has been won (step S123; No), step S126. Migrate to

Next, it is determined whether or not the settlement start command 2 has been received (step S126).
If it is determined in step S126 that the checkout start command 2 has been received (step S126; Yes), the maximum volume that does not depend on the volume setting of the volume control switch 69 at that time (the volume that can be set by the volume control switch 69, Alternatively, the settlement notification at the maximum volume that can be output from the speaker 4 is set (step S127), and the process proceeds to step S128. It should be noted that a bonus notification effect may be executed when a bonus is being won when paying notification at a maximum volume independent of the volume setting of the volume switch 69.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S126 that the settlement start command 2 has not been received (step S126; No), the process proceeds to step S128.

Next, it is determined whether or not a settlement end command has been received (step S128).
If it is determined in step S128 that the settlement end command has not been received (step S128; No), the settlement notification control process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that the settlement end command has been received (step S128; Yes), it is determined whether or not settlement notification (volume-dependent notification) based on reception of the settlement start command 1 is being performed (step S128). S129).

If it is determined in step S129 that the volume dependence notification is not being performed (step S129; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the payment end command was received (step S130).
If it is determined in step S130 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the payment completion command was received (step S130; No), the determination process in that step is repeated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S130 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the payment completion command was received (step S130; Yes), the payment notification and bonus notification are reset (the bonus notification is not necessarily reset). (Step S131), the settlement notification control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S129 that volume-dependent notification is being performed (step S129; Yes), step S130 is skipped and the settlement notification and bonus notification are reset (the bonus notification is not necessarily reset). (Step S131), the settlement notification control process is terminated.

Next, a notification mode example in the above-described settlement notification will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 20A is a diagram showing a settlement notification mode when the payout button 20 is pressed in a state where the number of bets is 2 (2 BET). In such a case, it is assumed that the value of the payout counter is 2 or less, that is, medals are not paid out continuously three times or more before a new game is started. At this time, it is assumed that a bonus is being won.
In this case, the game control device 50 produces the settlement start command 1 because the value of the payout counter is 2 or less (step S38; No (see FIG. 10)) and the payout number is 2 (step S39; No). It transmits to the control apparatus 70 (step S40). Since the bonus is being won (step S41; Yes), a bonus notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S42).
Then, the presentation control device 70 that has received the settlement start command 1 and the bonus notification command, as shown in FIG. 20A, performs settlement notification (for example, “ “Ping-Pong! Checking out !!” is output (step S122 (see FIG. 19)). At this time, the image display apparatus 3 also performs a settlement notice (for example, a character display “settlement is in progress!”). Further, the image display device 3 performs a bonus notification effect (for example, character display of “BONUS selected”) for notifying that a bonus has been won (step S125).

FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating a settlement notification mode when the payout button 20 is pressed in a state where the number of credits is 50.
In such a case, the game control device 50 transmits the payment adjustment command 2 to the effect control device 70 (step S43) because the payout number is 50 (step S39; Yes (see FIG. 10)).
Then, as shown in FIG. 20B, the presentation control device 70 that has received the settlement start command 2 has a maximum volume (for example, volume setting (high volume) that does not depend on the volume setting (medium) of the volume control switch 69 at that time. )) Is reported (step S127 (see FIG. 19)). At this time, the image display apparatus 3 also performs a settlement notice (for example, a character display “settlement is in progress!”). Further, the settlement notification in such a case (step S129; No (see FIG. 19)) is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed since the settlement termination command was received (step S131).

FIG. 21A is a diagram showing a settlement notification mode when the payout button 20 is continuously pressed twice (settled twice consecutively) in a state where the bet number is 2 (2 BET).
In this case, the game control device 50 produces the settlement start command 1 because the value of the payout counter is 2 or less (step S38; No (see FIG. 10)) and the payout number is 2 (step S39; No). It transmits to the control apparatus 70 (step S40).
Then, as shown in FIG. 21A, the production control device 70 that has received the settlement start command 1 performs settlement notification (for example, “Ping-Pong!”) At the volume setting (small) of the volume control switch 69 at that time. (Sound output! ”Is output) (step S122 (see FIG. 19)). At this time, the image display apparatus 3 also performs a settlement notice (for example, a character display “settlement is in progress!”). When performing the settlement notification, the frame light emitting device 7 may be blinked and displayed in a manner corresponding to the volume setting (large, medium, small).

FIG. 21B is a diagram showing a settlement notification mode when the payout button 20 is continuously pressed three times (successively settled three times) in a state where the bet number is 2 (2 BET).
In this case, since the value of the payout counter is 3 (step S38; Yes (see FIG. 10)), the game control device 50 transmits the settlement start command 2 to the effect control device 70 (step S43).
Then, as shown in FIG. 21B, the effect control device 70 that has received the settlement start command 2 has a maximum volume (for example, volume setting (high volume) that does not depend on the volume setting (small) of the volume control switch 69 at that time. )) Is reported (step S127 (see FIG. 19)). At this time, the image display apparatus 3 also performs a settlement notice (for example, a character display “settlement is in progress!”). Further, the settlement notification in such a case (step S129; No (see FIG. 19)) is terminated after a predetermined time has elapsed since the settlement termination command was received (step S131). Note that when performing settlement notification that does not depend on the volume setting of the volume switch 69, the frame light-emitting device 7 may be flashed intensely (at high speed).

FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a settlement notification mode when the payout button 20 is pressed in a state where the number of bets is 2 (2 BET). In such a case, it is assumed that the value of the payout counter is 2 or less, that is, medals are not paid out continuously three times or more before a new game is started. At this time, it is assumed that the SBB bonus is being won.
In this case, the game control device 50 produces the settlement start command 1 because the value of the payout counter is 2 or less (step S38; No (see FIG. 10)) and the payout number is 2 (step S39; No). It transmits to the control apparatus 70 (step S40). Since the SBB bonus is being won (step S41; Yes (see FIG. 10)), a bonus notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S42).
Then, the presentation control device 70 that has received the settlement start command 1 and the bonus notification command, as shown in FIG. 22A, performs the settlement notification (for example, “ “Ping-Pong! Checking out !!” is output (step S122 (see FIG. 19)). At this time, the image display apparatus 3 also performs a settlement notice (for example, a character display “settlement is in progress!”). Further, the image display device 3 performs a bonus notification effect (for example, character display of “BONUS selected”) for notifying that the bonus is won (steps S124 and S125 (see FIG. 19)).

FIG. 22B is a diagram showing a settlement notification mode when the payout button 20 is pressed in a state where the bet number is 1 (1 BET). In such a case, it is assumed that the value of the payout counter is 2 or less, that is, medals are not paid out continuously three times or more before a new game is started. At this time, it is assumed that the SBB bonus is being won.
In this case, the game control device 50 produces the settlement start command 1 because the value of the payout counter is 2 or less (step S38; No (see FIG. 10)) and the number of payouts is 1 (step S39; No). It transmits to the control apparatus 70 (step S40). Since the SBB bonus is being won (step S41; Yes (see FIG. 10)), a bonus notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S42).
Then, the presentation control device 70 that has received the settlement start command 1 and the bonus notification command, as shown in FIG. 22B, performs the settlement notification (for example, “ “Ping-Pong! Checking out !!” is output (step S122 (see FIG. 19)). At this time, the image display apparatus 3 also performs a settlement notice (for example, a character display “settlement is in progress!”). Furthermore, in the image display device 3, unlike the case where the bet number shown in FIG. 22 (a) is 2 (2BET), a bonus notification effect (for example, “SBB BONUS selected”) is also displayed. (Steps S124 and S125 (see FIG. 19)).

[Game effect control processing]
Next, the game effect control process (step S104) in the aforementioned effect control process (FIG. 17) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game effect control process.

When the game effect control process is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first determines whether or not a winning flag command has been received from the game control device 50 (step S141).
If it is determined in step S141 that a winning flag command has been received (step S141; Yes), it is further determined whether a freeze effect command has been received (step S142).

If it is determined in step S142 that the freeze effect command has been received (step S142; Yes), the freeze effect is executed (step S143), and the process proceeds to step S145.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S142 that the freeze effect command has not been received (step S142; No), an effect mode setting process for setting the game effect mode is executed (step S144), and step S145. Migrate to
If it is determined in step S141 that the winning flag command has not been received (step S141; No), the process also proceeds to step S145.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game is being executed (step S145).
If it is determined in step S145 that the game is not being executed (step S145; No), the game effect control process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S145 that the game is being executed (step S145; Yes), it is determined whether a reel stop command has been received (step S146).

If it is determined in step S146 that the reel stop command has been received (step S146; Yes), the effect progress process 1 for executing the effect set for each stop operation of the reel 6 or at the time of the stop operation is executed ( Step S147) and the process proceeds to Step S148.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S146 that a reel stop command has not been received (step S146; No), the process proceeds to step S148.

Next, it is determined whether or not an all reel stop command has been received (step S148).
If it is determined in step S148 that the all-reel stop command has not been received (step S148; No), the game effect control process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S148 that the all reel stop command has been received (step S148; Yes), the effect progress process 2 for executing the effect when all the reels 6 are stopped is executed (step S148). S149), the game effect control process is terminated.

[Production mode setting processing]
Next, the effect mode setting process (step S144) in the above-described game effect control process (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect mode setting process.

When the effect mode setting process is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first determines whether or not the target game of the process is a bonus winning game (step S151).
When it is determined in step S151 that the game is a bonus winning game (step S151; Yes), it is determined whether or not a so-called continuation effect of so-called “gasse” that is not winning a bonus is being executed (step S152).

  If it is determined in step S152 that the continuation effect of the gaze is being executed (step S152; Yes), a process of replacing the non-winning notification effect production of the gaze with the winning notification effect is executed (step S153), and the set continuation is continued. The execution of the next effect is set (step S154), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S152 that the continuation effect is not being executed (step S152; No), the bonus selection table (see FIG. 27) is set as the effect pattern selection table (step S155).
Next, an effect pattern corresponding to the winning flag is acquired from the set bonus selection table (step S156). Specifically, for example, at the time of RB special (single) winning, any one of an immediate notification effect, a two-time continuous notification effect, and a three-time continuous notification effect is selected as an effect pattern.
Next, the execution of the effect corresponding to the acquired effect pattern is set (step S157), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in step S151 that the game to be processed is not a bonus winning game (step S151; No), the bonus winning is being carried over (the bonus combination is not aligned in the game that has won the bonus). It is determined whether or not (step S158).
If it is determined in step S158 that the bonus winning is not carried over (step S158; No), the normal selection table (see FIG. 26) is set as the effect pattern selection table (step S159).

Next, an effect pattern corresponding to the winning flag is acquired from the set normal time selection table (step S156). Specifically, for example, at the time of winning the bell, one of the bell normal effect 1 and the bell normal effect 2 is selected as the effect pattern. Note that in the probability variation gaming state ST30, the selection ratio of the Gase continuation effect may be lowered.
Next, the execution of the effect corresponding to the acquired effect pattern is set (step S157), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S158 that the bonus winning is being carried over (step S158; Yes), the winning effect mode changing process is executed (step S160), and the effect mode setting process is terminated. The details of the winning effect mode change process will be described later.

[Winning effect mode change processing]
Next, the winning effect mode changing process (step S160) in the aforementioned effect mode setting process (FIG. 24) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a winning effect mode change process.

  When the winning effect mode change process is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first determines whether or not the winning continuation effect (see FIG. 27) set at the time of winning the bonus is being executed (step S161). .

When it is determined in step S161 that the winning continuation effect is being executed (step S161; Yes), the execution of the next effect after the set continuation effect is set (step S162), and the winning effect change process is performed. finish.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S161 that the winning continuation effect is not being executed (the winning continuation effect has ended) (step S161; No), whether or not the target game of the process is a small role winning game. Is determined (step S163).

If it is determined in step S163 that the game is a small role winning game (step S163; Yes), execution of a small role notification effect at the start of the game is set (step S164). In the small role notification effect, only the small role winning may be notified, or the small role winning type may be notified.
Next, it is determined whether or not the type notification effect for notifying the bonus winning type has been completed (step S165).

If it is determined in step S165 that the type notification effect has not been executed (step S165; No), the hit effect mode change process is terminated without setting the execution of the type notification effect.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S165 that the type notification effect has been executed (step S165; Yes), the execution of the type notification effect is set again (step S166), and the winning effect mode change process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step S163 that the target game is not a small role winning game (step S163; No), the execution of the type notification effect is set (step S166), and the hit effect mode change process is performed. finish.

[Production process 2]
Next, the effect progress process 2 (step S149) in the above-described game effect control process (FIG. 23) will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect progress process 2.

When the effect progress process 2 is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first determines whether or not there is an automatically stopped reel 6 (step S171).
If it is determined in step S171 that there is no automatically stopped reel 6 (step S171; No), an effect (notification) at the time of the final stop of the reel 6 is executed (step S172), and the effect progress process 2 is ended. To do.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S171 that there is a reel 6 that has been automatically stopped (step S171; Yes), it is determined whether or not a hit continuation effect is being executed (step S173).

If it is determined in step S173 that the hit continuation effect is being executed (step S173; Yes), it is determined whether or not the game to be processed is a small role winning game (step S174).
If it is determined in step S174 that the game to be processed is not a small role winning game (step S174; No), the effect progress process 2 is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S174 that the game to be processed is a small role winning game (step S174; Yes), a notification effect corresponding to the number of reels automatically stopped is selected from the selection table (see FIG. 29). Obtain (step S175).
Next, the acquired notification effect is executed (step S176). Specifically, when the number of automatically stopped reels is 1, the effect of notifying the bonus type (details (for example, RB, SBB, NBB, etc.)) is executed. When the number of reels is 2, an effect of notifying the bonus type (for example, RB, BB, etc.) is executed. When all reels 6 are automatically stopped, an effect of notifying only the winning of the bonus is executed. Then, the effect progress process 2 is completed. In the probability variation gaming state ST30, an effect of notifying the bonus type (details) may be executed regardless of the number of automatically stopped reels.

Further, when it is determined in step S173 that the hit continuation effect is not being executed (step S173; No), it is determined whether or not the continuation effect is being executed (step S177).
If it is determined in step S177 that the continuous production of the gaze is not being executed (step S177; No), the effect progression process 2 is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S177 that the continuation effect of the gasses is being executed (step S177; Yes), the execution of the continuation effect of the gasses is forcibly terminated (step S178), and the effect progression process 2 is terminated. . As described above, by automatically stopping the reel 6 during execution of the continuous effect of the gasse, the continuous effect of the gasse is forcibly terminated, so that it becomes clear that the game is not a bonus winning game and the reel 6 is automatically stopped. The delay in the game progress due to can be recovered by the forced termination.

Next, an example of progress of the hit continuation effect set when the bonus is won will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. It is assumed that the freeze effect is not performed in the progress example.
As shown in FIG. 30 (a), when an internal winning is made in a bonus winning (single winning combination & SBB overlapping winning), an effect pattern corresponding to the single winning combination & SBB overlapping winning (for example, in the effect mode setting process (see FIG. 24)) Quadruple continuous notification effect) is acquired (step S156), and the execution of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern is set (step S157). And in the image display apparatus 3, a continuation effect (continuous 1-1) is performed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the left reel 6a is stopped, the continuation effect (continuous 1-2) is continuously executed, and as shown in FIG. 30 (c), all the reels 6 are stopped. When (for example, stop at the chance), the continuation effect (continuous 1-4) at the time of the final stop is executed, the continuation effect (continuous 1) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next game (bonus carryover game 1). In the next game, it will be internally won for the Bell prize.

As shown in FIG. 30 (d), in the bonus carryover game 1 (step S158; Yes (see FIG. 24)), in the winning effect mode change process (see FIG. 25), the set continuous effect (four-continuous notification effect). ) Is set to execute the next effect (continuous effect (continuous 2)) (step S162). And in the image display apparatus 3, a continuation effect (continuous 2-1) is performed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (e), when the left reel 6a is stopped, the continuation effect (continuous 2-2) is continued, and as shown in FIG. When it stops at “Bell-Bell-Bell (Right Down Line)”, the continuation effect (continuous 2-4) at the time of the final stop is executed and the continuation effect (continuous 2) is ended, and the next game (bonus carryover game 2) Migrate to In the next game, a replay prize will be won internally.

As shown in FIG. 30 (g), in the bonus carryover game 2 (step S158; Yes (see FIG. 24)), in the winning effect mode change process (see FIG. 25), the set continuous effect (four-continuous notification effect). ) Is set to execute the next effect (continuation effect (continuous 3)) (step S162). Then, in the image display device 3, a continuation effect (continuous 3-1) is executed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (h), when the left reel 6a is stopped, the continuation effect (continuous 3-2) is continued, and as shown in FIG. When stopped by “Replay-Replay-Replay”, the continuation effect (continuous 3-4) at the time of the final stop is executed, the continuation effect (continuous 3) is terminated, and the next game (bonus carryover game 3) is entered. It is assumed that the next game will be missed and won.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a), in the bonus carryover game 3 (step S158; Yes (see FIG. 24)), in the winning effect mode change process (see FIG. 25), the set continuous effect (four-continuous notification effect). ) Next execution (continuation effect (winning announcement effect)) is set (step S162). Then, in the image display device 3, the winning notification effect-1 is executed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), even when the left reel 6a stops, the winning notification effect-2 is executed. As shown in FIG. 31 (c), when all the reels 6 stop, The bonus confirmed image is displayed as the continuation effect, the continuation effect (winning notification effect) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next game (bonus carryover game 4). In the next game, a replay prize will be won internally.

As shown in FIG. 31 (d), in the bonus carryover game 4, the winning continuation effect ends (step S161; No (see FIG. 25)), and at this time, the replay winning is internally won (step S163). ; Yes (see FIG. 25)), execution of the small role notification effect is set (step S164). Then, on the image display device 3, the characters “REP” are displayed to notify that the player has won the replay prize.
Next, as shown in FIG. 31 (e), the small role notification effect is also executed when the left reel 6a stops, and as shown in FIG. 31 (f), all the reels 6 are “replay-replay-replay”. Until it stops, the small role announcement effect is executed, and the process proceeds to the next game (bonus carryover game 5). It is assumed that the next game will be missed and won.

As shown in FIG. 31 (g), in the bonus carryover game 5, the winning continuation effect ends (step S161; No (see FIG. 25)), and because the player has been defeated at this time (step S163; No ( 25)), the execution of the effect of notifying the bonus type (type notification effect) is set (step S166). Then, on the image display device 3, the characters “black 7-black 7-black 7” are displayed to notify that the SBB winning is won internally.
Next, as shown in FIG. 31 (h), the type notification effect is executed even when the left reel 6a is stopped. As shown in FIG. 31 (i), the type notification effect is displayed until all the reels 6 are stopped. In the progress example of the winning continuation effect, an SBB winning combination is derived in this game.

Next, an example of progress when the reel 6 is automatically stopped in the middle of the hit continuation effect will be described with reference to FIG. It is assumed that the freeze effect is not performed in the progress example.
As shown in FIG. 32 (a), when an internal winning is made in a bonus winning (single winning combination & SBB overlapping winning), an effect pattern corresponding to the single winning combination & SBB overlapping winning (for example, in the effect mode setting process (see FIG. 24)) Quadruple continuous notification effect) is acquired (step S156), and the execution of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern is set (step S157). And in the image display apparatus 3, a continuation effect (continuous 1-1) is performed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the left reel 6a is stopped, the continuation effect (continuous 1-2) is continuously executed, and as shown in FIG. 32 (c), all the reels 6 are stopped. When (for example, stop at the chance), the continuation effect (continuous 1-4) at the time of the final stop is executed, the continuation effect (continuous 1) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next game (bonus carryover game 1). In the next game, it will be internally won for the Bell prize.

As shown in FIG. 32 (d), in the bonus carryover game 1 (step S158; Yes (see FIG. 24)), in the winning effect mode change process (see FIG. 25), the set continuous effect (four-continuous notification effect). ) Is set to execute the next effect (continuous effect (continuous 2)) (step S162). And in the image display apparatus 3, a continuation effect (continuous 2-1) is performed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (e), when the left reel 6a stops, the continuation effect (continuous 2-2) is executed. When the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are automatically stopped instead of being stopped by the player, a notification effect (bonus type notification effect) corresponding to the number of automatically stopped reels “2” is acquired (step S175 ( (See FIG. 28)) As shown in FIG. 32 (f), in the image display device 3, the characters “black 7-black 7-black 7” are displayed together with the BONUS confirmed image, and the SBB winning is internally won. (Step S176 (see FIG. 28)).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 32 (g), in the case of the bonus carryover game 1 that is won out (step S174; No (see FIG. 28)), the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are automatically stopped. However, the notification effect is not executed, and as shown in FIGS. 32 (h) and (i), the continuation effect (ream 2) is executed and the process proceeds to the next game (bonus carryover game 2).

Next, an example of progress in the case where the reel 6 is automatically stopped in the middle of the continuation effect of gassing will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when an internal winning is made for a small winning combination (single winning combination), an effect pattern (for example, four consecutive sets) in the effect setting process (see FIG. 24). (Continuation notification effect) is acquired (step S156), and the execution of the effect corresponding to the effect pattern is set (step S157). And in the image display apparatus 3, a continuation effect (continuous 1-1) is performed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), when the left reel 6a is stopped, the continuous effect (continuous 1-2) is continuously executed, and as shown in FIG. 33 (c), all the reels 6 are stopped. When (for example, stop at the chance), the continuation effect (continuous 1-4) at the time of the final stop is executed, the continuation effect (continuation 1) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next game (continuous effect continuation game 1). In the next game, it will be internally won for the Bell prize.

As shown in FIG. 33 (d), in the continuous production continuation game 1, execution of the next production (continuation production (continuation 2)) of the set continuous production (Gase 4 consecutive announcement effect) is set. And in the image display apparatus 3, a continuation effect (continuous 2-1) is performed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), when the left reel 6a stops, the continuation effect (continuous 2-2) is executed. When the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are automatically stopped instead of being stopped by the player, the execution of the gase continuation effect (gase four-continuous notification effect) is forcibly terminated (step S178 (see FIG. 28)). As shown in FIG. 33 (f), the image display device 3 displays a continuation effect end image indicating that the continuation effect has ended, and proceeds to the next game (normal effect game).
Then, as shown in FIGS. 33 (g) to (i), in the normal performance game, since the replay winning is won, the game is played under the display of the normal performance, and the process proceeds to the next game (illustration). (Omitted).

  According to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, a plurality of variation display means (reel 6) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and a plurality of types of winning combinations for each execution of the game accompanied by the variation display. An internal lottery means (game control device 50) for internal lottery of whether or not the player has won, and the game is started based on the start operation after the bet number is set by the betting operation, and is stopped based on the stop operation. In the slot machine 1 that generates a special gaming state (bonus state) advantageous to the player when the result is a special result mode corresponding to the special winning combination (BB winning combination), the internal winning of the special winning combination is determined. Based on the winning carry-over means (game control device 50) that can be carried over over a plurality of games until the special winning combination is established, and the special winning combination being won internally, the special winning combination Based on the determination result of the winning notification determining means (production control device 70) capable of determining whether or not to notify that an internal winning has been made and the winning notification determining means (effect control device 70), the special Based on the winning notification means (production control device 70) capable of executing a winning notification for notifying that the winning combination is internally won, and the stop operation is not performed for a predetermined time, Automatic stop means (game control device 50) capable of automatically stopping a plurality of variation display means (reel 6), and the winning notification means (effect control device 70) is the winning notification determination means (effect) Even if the game is determined not to be notified by the control device 70), if the automatic stop is performed by the automatic stop means (game control device 50), the winning notification is executed. It is configured.

  Thereby, in the game which performs a variable display, a winning notification can be performed by automatically stopping the variable display means (reel 6) by the automatic stop means (game control device 50). Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the special winning combination winning notification by intervening the player's intention to automatically stop the fluctuation display means (reel 6). It is possible to improve the interest of games related to the game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the internal lottery means (game control device 50) overlaps the special winning combination and the normal winning combination to which a predetermined game value is given in the internal lottery. The winning notification determining means (production control device 70) determines whether or not the normal winning combination is duplicated in the game in which the special winning combination is internally won. Based on this, it is configured to determine whether or not to notify that the special winning combination is internally won.

  Thereby, when the special winning combination and the normal winning combination are overlapped and the internal winning is made, it is possible to prevent the winning notification by the winning notification means (the effect control device 70) from being performed. This makes it possible to have a sense of expectation that a special winning combination and a regular winning combination may be won internally even in a game in which the normal winning combination is won by a single winning combination. Thus, the interest can be sustained over a plurality of games. Moreover, since the expectation of the internal winning of the special winning combination can be prolonged according to the result of the internal lottery, it is possible to prevent the execution of the winning notification from being monotonous and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the automatic stop means (game control device 50) performs automatic stop in the game that is won for the normal winning combination in the internal lottery. The variable display means (reel 6) is stopped so that the winning result of the normal winning combination is not established, and the winning notification determining means (production control device 70) In a game in which an internal winning combination with a normal winning combination is won and at least a part of the plurality of variable display means (reel 6) is automatically stopped, the special winning combination is internally won Is determined to be notified.

  As a result, when a so-called spillover that does not establish a normal winning combination occurs by automatically stopping the fluctuation display means (reel 6), the winning notification can be executed as a compensation for the spillover related to the automatic stop. The winning notification can be executed after maintaining the profit balance between the player and the game hall.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the winning notification means (production control device 70) is the fluctuation display means (reel) that has been automatically stopped by the automatic stop means (game control device 50). Based on the number of 6), the notification mode of the winning notification is changed.

  As a result, the notification mode of the winning notification can be changed according to the player's intention to automatically stop the variable display means (reel 6), and the interest of the game related to the winning notification can be improved. It becomes.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, a notice effect means (effect control device) capable of giving a notice effect over a plurality of games with a predetermined probability based on the internal winning of the special winning combination. 70), and when the notice effect is executed by the notice effect means (effect control device 70), the winning notice determining means (effect control apparatus 70) is the winning notice as a result of the notice effect. The winning notification means (production control device 70) is configured to automatically stop at least some of the plurality of variable display means (reels 6) in the game in which the notice production is performed. In this case, the winning notification can be executed even during the execution of the notice effect.

  Thereby, when at least a part of the plurality of variable display means (reel 6) is automatically stopped in the game in which the notice effect is performed, the winning notification can be executed even while the notice effect is being executed. The delay of the game progress due to the automatic stop can be prevented, and the subsequent game progress can be made smooth.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the game result mode can be stopped when the special winning combination is determined to be internally won (reach eye). When the automatic stop means (game control device 50) automatically stops in the game in which the special winning combination is won internally, the variable display means (reel) 6) is configured to automatically stop.

  As a result, when the automatic winning is performed in the game in which the special winning combination is won internally, the internal winning of the special winning combination can be suggested by stopping the confirmed result mode (reach eyes). It is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction as compared with the case where the detachment result mode is stopped.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the notice effect means (effect control device 70) executes the notice effect with a predetermined probability even when the special winning combination is not internally won. And when at least some of the plurality of change display means (reels 6) are automatically stopped in the game in the middle of executing the notice effect when the special winning combination is not internally won The execution of the notice effect is terminated halfway.

  As a result, when at least part of the plurality of variable display means (reel 6) is automatically stopped in a game in which a notice effect when the special winning combination is not internally won is performed, during the execution of the notice effect. Even if it exists, since the notice effect can be ended, delay of the game progress due to the automatic stop can be prevented, and the subsequent game progress can be made smooth. Further, by interposing the player's intention to automatically stop the change display means (reel 6) during the notice effect, it is possible to determine whether or not the special winning combination has been won internally.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the plurality of types of winning combinations include a plurality of normal winning combinations and special winning combinations, and at least one of the plurality of normal winning combinations is established. Based on the fact that the game value granting means (game control device 50) for granting the game value corresponding to the normal winning combination for which the winning has been established and the special winning combination has been established, And a special game generation means (game control device 50) for generating a special game state to be won for the normal winning combination with a high probability, and the special winning combination with a higher probability than the normal gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined condition. Probability changing means (game control device 50) for generating a winning probability changing state, and the result of the internal lottery includes a normal winning that the normal winning combination wins and a special winning that the special winning combination wins. And the winning combination in which the normal winning combination and the special winning combination are won in an overlapping manner, and the internal lottery means (game control device 50) is configured such that the winning probability of the overlapping winning combination in the probability variation state. Is maintained at the same probability as in the normal gaming state, and the winning probability of the special winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  Usually, in addition to the case where the special winning combination is won alone, the winning probability of the special winning combination is higher than the normal gaming state in the slot machine which allows the normal winning combination and the special winning combination to be overlapped. If you try to generate a probability variation state that will improve, the probability of a single winning of a special winning combination and the occurrence probability of a double winning of a special winning combination will improve. Although there is a problem that the value (award medal) grant rate (expected value) is excessively higher than the normal gaming state, it is caused by the fact that the normal winning combination is established at the time of duplicate winning by configuring as described above. Since the probability variation state can be generated while keeping the game value grant rate (expected value) the same as the normal game state (without changing it), the game value is excessively increased. It can be prevented from being given. Also, the winning probability of the special winning combination in the probability fluctuation state is set higher than in the case where the game value grant rate (expected value) is changed by an amount that can prevent the game value from being excessively given. It becomes possible.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the result of the internal lottery includes a winning winning that has not won any winning combination, and the internal lottery means (game control device 50) In the probability variation state, part or all of the off-winning in the normal gaming state is configured as the special winning.

  Accordingly, it is possible to improve the probability of the special winning that the special winning combination wins without affecting the winning probability of the normal winning that the normal winning combination wins and the lottery method. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game performance due to a decrease in the winning rate of the normal winning.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the probability varying means (game control device 50) is configured to generate the probability varying state based on the end of the special gaming state, and the special winning combination The probability changing means (game control device 50) causes the first special winning combination (one of SBB winning and NBB winning) to generate the first probability changing state, and the probability changing means (game control device 50) is the second. And a second special winning combination (the other of SBB winning and NBB winning) that generates a probability variation state, and the internal lottery means (game control device 50) includes the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state. And the lottery mode of the internal lottery is made different.

  Thereby, since the lottery mode of the internal lottery is made different between the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state, it is possible to change the generation mode of the special winning that the special winning combination wins. , Game nature can be improved.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the internal lottery determines a random number extracted at the start of the game based on determination information in which determination values for the plurality of types of winning combinations are set. The determination information is set to a normal determination information for performing the internal lottery in the normal gaming state, and a determination value is set so that the probability of the special winning is higher than the normal determination information. Probability change determination information for performing an internal lottery in the probability variation state, and the determination result of the probability change determination information is the same as the determination value for determining the normal win and the duplicate win, and the special win is determined. The internal lottery means (game control device 50) is based on the first determination information in the first probability variation state, including first determination information and second determination information having different determination values. While performing internal lottery, is configured to perform an internal lottery based on the second determination information in said second probability change state.

  As a result, since the determination value for determining the special winning used in the internal lottery is different between the first probability variation state and the second probability variation state, the occurrence mode of the special winning (occurrence periodicity) It becomes possible to give changes to the game and improve the game performance.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the first determination information and the second determination information are determined to determine the special winning while the winning probability of the special winning is set to be the same. Each value is configured to be different.

  Thereby, the difference of the generation | occurrence | production aspect of the said special win becomes remarkable by a 1st probability fluctuation state and a 2nd probability fluctuation state, and can improve game property.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, stop control means (game control device 50) capable of performing stop control of the game according to the result of the internal lottery based on a predetermined stop condition. ), And the stop result of the game includes a chance to suggest the possibility of winning the special winning combination, and the stop control means (game control device 50) The chances are stopped and displayed with different probabilities depending on whether the special winning in the gaming state or the special winning in the probability fluctuation state.

  As a result, the probability that chance chances are derived differs between the normal gaming state and the probability variation state, so it is possible to change the sense of expectation that a special winning will occur according to the gaming state. Can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the number of stops of the reel 6 when a predetermined time elapses from the previous operation (the previous start operation or stop button operation) during the game in which the hit continuation effect is performed. This is different from the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment in that a bonus notification effect with contents corresponding to is performed. Therefore, hereinafter, parts having the same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

[Game effect control processing]
In the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, the game effect control process shown in FIG. 34 is performed instead of the game effect control process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 34, in the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, if it is determined in step S145 that the game is being executed (step S145; Yes), the previous operation (the previous start operation or stop button operation). ) Is checked (step S201), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S202; No), the process proceeds to step S146, and the subsequent processing is performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S202; Yes), the continuous effect being executed is stopped (step S203).

Next, it is determined whether or not the game determined to be in a game is a bonus winning game (step S204).
If it is determined in step S204 that the game is a bonus winning game (step S204; Yes), a notification effect corresponding to the number of stopped reels is acquired from the selection table shown in FIG. 35 (step S205). And the acquired notification effect is performed (step S206) and a game effect control process is complete | finished.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S204 that the game is not a bonus winning game (step S204; No), a stop prompting effect that prompts a stop operation of the reel 6 is executed (for example, a character display of “reel stop!” Is displayed on the image display device 3). (Step S207), and the game effect control process is terminated.

Next, an effect display example of a notice effect (bonus notice effect) executed by the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 36 (a), the effect control device 70 receives the winning flag command (step S141; Yes), and executes, for example, a two-time continuous notification effect (see FIG. 27) by the effect mode setting process (step S144). It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display at the time. It is assumed that BB (SBB) special (single) is won in the internal lottery of the game explaining the effect display.
As shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the first warning effect of the two-time continuous notification effects is executed, a warning image is displayed on the image display device 3 during the game.

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous operation (game start operation) has not been performed (step S202; Yes), as shown in FIG. Is displayed (step S203), and a notification effect (in this case, “bonus winning notification effect”) corresponding to the number of stopped reels (in this case “0”) is obtained from the selection table shown in FIG. In step S205, a BONUS confirmation image indicating that the bonus has been won is displayed as the acquired notification effect (step S206).

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time has passed since the previous operation (the operation of stopping the left reel and the middle reel) (step S202; Yes), as shown in FIG. ) Is canceled (step S203), and a notification effect (in this case, “bonus type (detail) notification effect”) corresponding to the number of stopped reels (in this case “2”) is selected from the selection table shown in FIG. Obtained (step S205), and as the obtained announcement effect, a BONUS finalized image “black 7-black 7-black 7” indicating that SBB was won is displayed (step S206).

As a result, during the game in which the hit continuation effect is performed, the bonus notification effect of the content corresponding to the number of stops of the reel 6 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous operation (the previous start operation or stop button operation) is performed. be able to.
Therefore, the notification mode of the winning notification can be changed according to the player's intention to stop the variable display means (reel 6) before the predetermined time elapses. Can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment will be described.
In the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, when the reel 6 is automatically stopped during the game in which the execution of the bonus notification effect (winning notification effect) is set, the bonus notification effect is not executed in the game. It differs from the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment in that a bonus notification effect is executed at the time of BET of the next game. Therefore, hereinafter, parts having the same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and different parts are mainly described.

[Reel automatic stop processing]
In the slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment, the reel automatic stop process shown in FIG. 37 is performed instead of the reel automatic stop process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 37, in the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, if it is determined in step S83 that there is a bonus winning flag (step S83; Yes), the reel 6 for deriving the above-mentioned chance item is displayed. The number of steps is calculated (step S301), and the process proceeds to step S86. In step S301, the number of steps of the reel 6 for deriving the reach may be calculated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S83 that there is no bonus winning flag (step S83; No), the number of steps of the reel 6 for deriving the outer stitch is calculated (step S85), and the process proceeds to step S86.
As described above, when the reels 6 are automatically stopped, the reels 6 are controlled so that a winning combination is not established (not aligned).
When it is determined that there is a bonus winning flag, chances may be derived with a higher probability than when it is determined that there is no bonus winning flag.

[Game effect control processing]
In the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, the game effect control process shown in FIG. 38 is performed instead of the game effect control process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 38, in the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not a betting number command has been received (step S311). Here, the betting number command is a command transmitted from the game control device 50 when the max bet button 17 is operated.

If it is determined in step S311 that a betting number command has been received (step S311; Yes), it is determined whether there is a BET winning notification setting for performing a winning notification at the time of a BET (step S312).
If it is determined in step S312 that there is a BET winning notification setting (step S312; Yes), a BET winning notification effect is executed (step S313), the process proceeds to step S141, and the subsequent processing is performed.
Further, when it is determined in step S311 that a bet number command has not been received (step S311; No), or when it is determined in step S312 that no BET winning notification is set (step S312; No), The process proceeds to step S141, and the subsequent processing is performed.

[Production mode setting processing]
Next, the effect mode setting process (step S144) in the above-described game effect control process (FIG. 38) will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect mode setting process.

When the effect mode setting process is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first determines whether or not the target game of the process is a bonus winning game (step S321).
If it is determined in step S321 that the game is not a bonus winning game (step S321; No), it is determined whether or not the bonus winning is being carried over (in a state where the bonus combination is not aligned in the game where the bonus is won) (step S321). Step S322).
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S321 that the game is a bonus winning game (step S321; Yes), the process proceeds to step S324.

If it is determined in step S322 that the bonus winning is being carried over (step S322; Yes), it is determined whether or not the winning notification effect has been completed (step S323).
If it is determined in step S323 that the winning notification effect has not been completed (step S323; No), it is determined whether or not a small role has not been won (small role non-winning) (step S324).

When it is determined in step S324 that the small role has not been won (step S324; Yes), execution of the winning notification effect that proceeds step by step each time the reel 6 is stopped is set (step S325). The setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S324 that the small role has been won (step S324; No), execution of a precursor (notice) effect that progresses in stages each time the reel 6 stops is set (step S326). ), The effect mode setting process ends.

  Also, if it is determined in step S323 that the winning announcement effect has been completed (step S323; Yes), it is determined whether or not the small role is not won (small role non-winning) (step S327). .

When it is determined in step S327 that the small role has not been won (step S327; Yes), the execution of the type notification effect for notifying the type of bonus combination at the start of the game is set (step S328). The setting process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S327 that the small role is won (step S327; No), execution of the small role notification effect that progresses step by step each time the reel 6 is stopped is set (step S329). The production mode setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S322 that the bonus winning is not carried over (step S322; No), the winning combination is a specific small role (watermelon winning, cherry winning, single winning winning) that can be won in combination with the bonus winning. It is determined whether or not (step S330).

If it is determined in step S330 that the specific small role has been won (step S330; Yes), the execution of the sign (notice) effect is set (step S331), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S330 that the specific small role has not been won (step S330; No), execution of the normal effect is set (step S332), and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

[Production process 2]
Next, the effect progress process 2 (step S149) in the above-described game effect control process (FIG. 38) will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect progress process 2.

When the effect progress process 2 is started, the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70 first determines whether or not there is an automatically stopped reel 6 (step S341).
If it is determined in step S341 that there is an automatically stopped reel 6 (step S341; Yes), it is checked whether or not the execution of the winning notification effect is set (step S342). If it is determined that the execution of the winning notification effect is set (step S343; Yes), the final effect of the winning notification effect is switched to the off effect (step S344), and the BET winning notification at the time of BET in the next game is set. The execution of the effect is set (step S345), and the effect progress process 2 is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution of the winning notification effect is not set (step S343; No), the effect progress process 2 is terminated.

If it is determined in step S341 that there is no automatically stopped reel 6 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not a winning notification effect is executed during the rotation of the reel 6 (step S346).
If it is determined in step S346 that the winning notification effect has been executed (step S346; Yes), the final effect (notification) of the winning notification effect is executed (step S347), and the effect progress process 2 is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S346 that the winning notification effect is not executed (step S346; No), it is determined whether or not the precursor effect is executed (step S348).

If it is determined in step S348 that the sign effect has been executed (step S348; Yes), it is determined whether or not a small role has been missed in the game in which the sign effect has been executed (step S349).
If it is determined in step S349 that the small role has been missed (step S349; Yes), the final effect (notification) of the winning notification effect is executed (step S347), and the effect progress process 2 is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S349 that the small role has not been missed (step S349; No), the final effect of the precursor effect is executed (step S350), and the effect progress process 2 is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S348 that the precursor effect has not been executed (step S348; No), the final effect of the normal effect is executed (step S351), and the effect progress process 2 ends.

  Next, an example of progress of a precursor effect set at the time of winning a bonus in the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42. It is assumed that the freeze effect is not performed in the progress example. Further, in the bonus winning game, the bonus carryover game 1 and the bonus carryover game 2 shown in FIG. 41, the reels 6 are all stopped by a stop operation by the player.

As shown in FIG. 41 (a), when an internal winning is won in a bonus winning (single winning combination & SBB double winning), execution of a precursor (notice) effect is set in the effect mode setting process (see FIG. 39) (step) S326). Then, in the image display device 3, the warning effect (1-1) is executed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), when the left reel 6a is stopped, the sign effect (1-2) is continuously executed, and as shown in FIG. 41 (c), all the reels 6 are stopped ( For example, when stopping at the chance), the sign effect (1-4) at the time of the final stop is executed, the sign effect (1) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next game (bonus carryover game 1). In the next game, it will be internally won for the Bell prize.

As shown in FIG. 41 (d), in the bonus carryover game 1 (step S322; Yes (see FIG. 39)), the bell winning is internally won (step S324; No), so that the sign (notice) effect is executed. Is set (step S326). Then, in the image display device 3, the precursor effect (2-1) is executed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), when the left reel 6a is stopped, the precursor effect (2-2) is continuously executed, and as shown in FIG. -Stop at "Bell-Bell" (downward line), the sign effect (2-4) at the time of the final stop is executed, the sign effect (2) is terminated, and the next game (bonus carryover game 2) is entered. . It is assumed that the next game will be missed and won.

As shown in FIG. 41 (g), in the bonus carryover game 2 (step S322; Yes (see FIG. 39)), since winning out is won (step S324; Yes), execution of the winning notification effect is set ( Step S325). Then, in the image display device 3, the winning notification effect-1 is executed.
Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (h), even when the left reel 6a is stopped, the winning notification effect-2 is executed, and as shown in FIG. 41 (i), all reels 6 are “replay-replay”. When stopped at “-replay”, a BONUS confirmation image is displayed in the final effect of the winning notification effect at the time of final stop (step S347 (see FIG. 40)).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 42A to 42C, when the reel 6 is automatically stopped in the bonus carryover game 2 described above (step S341; Yes), the reel 6 is “replay-watermelon-replay”. The game stops at the chance, a dismissed image (disappearing effect) is displayed in the final effect of the winning notification effect (step S344), and the process proceeds to the next game (bonus carryover game 3). In the next game, it will be internally won for the Bell prize.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), in the bonus carryover game 3, a BONUS confirmed image is displayed on the image display device 3 as a BET winning notification effect at the time of BET of the game (step S 345). And as shown in FIG.42 (e), in the bonus carryover game 3 (step S322; Yes (refer FIG. 39)), since it has won the bell prize internally (step S327; No), a small role notification effect ( For example, “BELL” is displayed on the image display device 3) (step S326). Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), when all the reels 6 stop at “Bell-Bell-Bell (upward line)”, the process proceeds to the next game (bonus carryover game 4). It is assumed that the next game will be missed and won.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (g), in the bonus carryover game 4 (step S322; Yes (see FIG. 39)), since the winning combination is won (step S327; Yes), the type notification effect is executed (step S328). In the image display device 3, the characters “black 7-black 7-black 7” are displayed, and it is notified that the SBB winning is won internally. Then, as shown in FIGS. 42 (h) and (i), the type notification effect is executed until all the reels 6 are stopped, and the SBB winning combination is derived in the bonus carryover game 4.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment described above, a plurality of variation display means (reel 6) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols and a plurality of types of winning combinations for each execution of the game accompanied by the variation display. An internal lottery means (game control device 50) for internal lottery of whether or not the player has won, and the game is started based on the start operation after the bet number is set by the betting operation, and is stopped based on the stop operation. In the slot machine that generates a special gaming state (bonus state) advantageous to the player when the result is a special result mode corresponding to the special winning combination (BB winning combination), the internal winning of the special winning combination is Based on the fact that the winning carry-over means (game control device 50) that can be carried over over a plurality of games until the special winning combination is established, and that the special winning combination is internally won. Based on the result of the internal lottery by the internal lottery means (game control device 50) and the winning lottery means (production control device 70) capable of executing the winning notification for notifying that the player has won internally. Winning notification restricting means (effect control device 70) capable of restricting execution of winning notification by the notification means (effect control device 70), and the internal lottery means (game control device 50) The special winning combination and the normal winning combination to which a predetermined game value is given can be won internally, and the winning notification restricting means (production control device 70) can select the special winning combination and the normal winning combination. Based on the fact that the winning combination overlaps with the internal winning, the winning notification by the winning notification means (production control device 70) is restricted.

In addition, “the special winning combination and the regular winning combination are duplicated internally” means that if the special winning combination and the regular winning combination overlap in the same internal lottery, Including the case where there are duplicates due to the internal winning of the regular winning combination while the internal winning of the winning combination is carried over.
Thereby, when the special winning combination and the regular winning combination are duplicated and the internal winning is made, the winning notification restricting means (the effect control device 70) restricts the execution of the winning notification by the winning notification means (the effect control device 70). Can do. This makes it possible to have a sense of expectation that a special winning combination and a regular winning combination may be won internally even in a game in which the normal winning combination is won by a single winning combination. Thus, the interest can be sustained over a plurality of games. Moreover, since the expectation of the internal winning of the special winning combination can be prolonged according to the result of the internal lottery, it is possible to prevent the execution of the winning notification from being monotonous and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, the winning notification restricting means (production control device 70) is based on the fact that the special winning combination is independently won internally, and the winning notification means (production control). The device 70) is configured to permit the execution of the winning notification.

As a result, when the special winning combination is independently won internally, the winning notification restricting means (effect control device 70) can allow the winning notification means (effect control device 70) to execute the winning notification.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being terminated without noticing that the player has won the special winning combination internally.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, the plurality of variation display means (reels 6) can be automatically stopped based on the fact that the stop operation has not been performed for a predetermined time. A winning means (game control device 50) is provided, and the winning notification restricting means (production control device 70) includes the plurality of variable display means (reels 6) even in a game in which the special winning combination is independently won. ) Is automatically stopped, the execution of winning notification by the winning notification means (production control device 70) in at least the game is restricted.

  Thereby, when at least a part of the plurality of change display means (reels 6) are automatically stopped, the execution of the winning notification can be carried over from the next game onward, so that the execution of the winning notification becomes monotonous. Can be improved and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, the winning notification means (the effect control device 70) is configured such that when the execution of the winning notification is restricted by the automatic stop of the fluctuation display means (reel 6). The winning notification is executed at the time of a betting operation for executing the next game.

  Thereby, when the winning notification means (the effect control device 70) restricts the execution of the winning notification by the automatic stop of the fluctuation display means (reel 6), the winning notification is made at the time of a betting operation for executing the next game. Can be executed, so that even if the result mode of the game is a disapproval result mode, the expectation of winning notification can be continued until the next game, and the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, the interest at the time of betting operation can also be improved.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, a notice effect means (effect control device) capable of giving a notice effect over a plurality of games with a predetermined probability based on the internal winning of the special winning combination. 70), the winning notification means (effect control device 70), when the notice effect is executed by the notice effect means (effect control device 70), the winning notification as a result of the notice effect. The winning notification restricting means (effect control device 70) executes at least the relevant display when at least a part of the plurality of change display means (reels 6) is automatically stopped in the final game in which the notice effect is performed. The winning notification by the winning notification means (production control device 70) in the final game is restricted from being executed.

  As a result, after the player's expectation is lost once in the final game where the notice effect is performed, the winning notification can be executed at the time of the betting operation of the next game. Can amplify your joy.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the third embodiment, the game result mode includes a case where a specific normal winning combination that can be won internally in an internal lottery overlaps with the special winning combination is won internally. A chance result mode (chance eye) that can be stopped is included, and the automatic stop means (game control device 50), when performing an automatic stop in the game in which the special winning combination is internally won, Regardless of whether the winning combination is won internally or not, the variable display means (reel 6) is automatically stopped so that it becomes the chance result mode (chance), while the special winning combination is not won internally. When the automatic stop is performed, the variable display means (reel 6) is automatically stopped so as to be in the disengagement result mode regardless of whether or not the normal winning combination is won. It has been.

  As a result, when an automatic stop is performed in a game in which a special winning combination is won internally, a chance result mode (chance item) can be derived, which overlaps with a special winning combination and a specific regular winning combination. This makes it possible to have a sense of expectation that the player has won the game internally, and to maintain interest throughout a plurality of games.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. Moreover, you may apply combining the structure of each above-mentioned embodiment. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

For example, the gaming state is not limited to the state transition shown in FIG.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), when the NBB state ST22 ends, the process proceeds to a probability change gaming state 1 (normal probability change) ST31, and when the SBB state ST23 ends, a probability change game state 2 (special probability change). You may make it transfer to ST32.
In the probability variation gaming state 1 (normal probability variation) ST31, the internal winning probability of the NBB winning is set to be remarkably improved over the SBB winning. In the probability variation gaming state 1 (normal probability variation) ST31, the internal winning probability of the SBB winning may be improved or may be maintained.
On the other hand, in the probability variation gaming state 2 (special probability variation) ST32, the internal winning probability of the SBB winning is set to be significantly improved as compared to the NBB winning. In the probability variation gaming state 2 (special probability variation) ST32, the internal winning probability of the NBB winning may be improved or may be maintained.

Also, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), when there is no RB winning, the BB winning is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the NBB state ST22 as a normal big win or the SBB state as a probable big hit You may make it transfer to ST23.
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when a special winning is won internally, the probability of being allocated to a normal jackpot is set to 40% and the probability of being allocated to a probable bonus is set to 60%.
Then, when the NBB state ST22 ends, the state shifts to the normal gaming state ST10, and when the SBB state ST23 ends, the state shifts to the probability change gaming state ST30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), an NBB state ST22 and an NRB state ST21a are provided as normal big hits, and when the NBB state ST22 or the NRB state ST21a is terminated, the normal gaming state ST10 may be entered. Good.
On the other hand, an SBB state ST23 and an SRB state ST21b may be provided as probability variation big hits, and when the SBB state ST23 or SRB state ST21b ends, a transition to the probability variation gaming state ST30 may be made.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), in the normal gaming state ST10, when the BB winning is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the state shifts to the NBB state ST22 or the SBB state ST23, When the RB winning is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the NRB state ST21a or the SRB state ST21b may be entered.

  When the SBB state ST23 is finished, the game shifts to a probability change gaming state 1ST41, and a game in which the internal winning probability of the RB winning or the BB winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10 is executed 100 times at the maximum. Then, in the probability variation gaming state 1ST41, when an internal winning is made for the RB winning (ordinary winning) or the BB winning (probable winning per), and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the game proceeds to the special gaming state ST20. On the other hand, in the probability change gaming state 1ST41, when the RB winning (normal winning) or the BB winning (per winning change) is not won internally, the process shifts to the normal gaming state ST10.

  Similarly, when the NBB state ST22 ends, the game proceeds to a probability change gaming state 2ST42, and a game in which the internal winning probability of the RB winning or BB winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10 is executed 50 times at the maximum. Then, in the probability variation gaming state 2ST42, when the RB winning (ordinary winning) or the BB winning (probable winning per winning) is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the game proceeds to the special gaming state ST20. On the other hand, in the probability change gaming state 2ST42, when the internal winning is not made in the RB winning (normal winning) or the BB winning (per winning change), the process shifts to the normal gaming state ST10.

  Further, when the NRB state ST21a is finished, the game shifts to a probability-changing gaming state 3ST43, and a game in which the internal winning probability of the RB winning or BB winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10 is executed 20 times at the maximum. Then, in the probability variation gaming state 3ST43, when the RB winning (ordinary winning) or the BB winning (probable winning per winning) is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the game proceeds to the special gaming state ST20. On the other hand, in the probability change gaming state 3ST43, when the internal winning is not made in the RB winning (normal winning) or the BB winning (per winning change), the process shifts to the normal gaming state ST10.

  When the SRB state ST21b ends, the game changes to a probability change gaming state 4ST44, and a game in which the internal winning probability of the RB winning or BB winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10 is executed 10 times at the maximum. Then, in the probability variation gaming state 4ST44, when an RB winning (ordinary winning) or a BB winning (probable winning per winning) is won internally, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the game proceeds to the special gaming state ST20. On the other hand, in the probability change gaming state 4ST44, when the internal winning is not made in the RB winning (normal winning) or the BB winning (per winning change), the process shifts to the normal gaming state ST10. The number of continuous games may be the same by changing the internal winning probabilities of the RB winning or the BB winning in the probability variation gaming states 1 to 4. In that case, the internal winning probability of the RB winning or BB winning in the probability changing gaming state 1ST41 is the highest, and the internal winning probability of the RB winning or BB winning in the probability changing gaming state 4ST44 is set to be the lowest.

1 slot machine 3 image display device 6 reel (variable display means)
50 Game control device (internal lottery means, winning carryover means, automatic stop means, game value giving means, special game state generating means, probability changing means, stop control means)
70 effect control device (winning notification determining means, winning notification means, notice effecting means, winning notification restricting means)

Claims (1)

A plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, an internal lottery means for internally drawing whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are won for each execution of a game with the variation display, and the plurality of variation displays Stop operation means for stopping the variable display by the means, and stop control means capable of performing stop control of the variable display according to the result of the internal lottery based on a predetermined stop condition. Prepared,
Based on the stop operation by the stop operation means, when the game stop result is a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery, in the slot machine where the winning combination of the winning combination is established,
The plurality of types of winning combinations include a plurality of normal winning combinations and special winning combinations,
A game value providing means for providing a game value corresponding to the normal winning combination for which the winning is achieved based on at least one of the plurality of normal winning combinations being established;
Special game generating means for generating a special gaming state for winning the normal winning combination with a higher probability than the normal gaming state based on the winning of the special winning combination;
Probability variation means for generating a probability variation state for winning the special winning combination with a higher probability than the normal gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined condition,
The result of the internal lottery includes a normal winning that the normal winning combination wins, a special winning that the special winning combination wins, a duplicate winning that overlaps the normal winning combination and the special winning combination, Contains
The internal lottery means, the winning probability of the overlapping winning the elevated normal game state by remote in the probability change state,
The stop control means corresponds to the normal winning combination won by the duplicate winning when the first fluctuation display means is first stopped among the plurality of fluctuation display means based on the stop operation by the stop operation means. The symbol combination mode corresponding to the normal winning combination won by the duplicate winning is not possible when the symbol combination mode to be derived cannot be derived and the first variation display unit other than the first variation display unit is first stopped. slot machine according to claim can be derived der Rukoto a.