JP5936752B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a gaming machine capable of creating a gaming property that does not diminish the expectation for a privilege that enhances the interest of a player. A slot machine 1 stores a count value of a combination lottery means 103 and an upper limit value “7” and a lower limit value “0”, and when the combination lottery result is a replay win, the count value is incremented by “1”. If the addition exceeds the upper limit “7”, the first counter 109 of the loop configuration that returns to the lower limit “0”, the count values of the upper limit “7” and the lower limit “0” are stored, and the lottery When the result is a bell win, the count value is incremented by “1”, and when the sum exceeds the upper limit value “7”, the second counter 110 in the loop configuration returns to the lower limit value “0” and both counters in the same game When the count values of 109 and 110 are “matched”, a privilege-related process execution unit 111 that executes a process of shifting to an AT game or a chance zone is provided. [Selection] Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a privilege that enhances the interest of a player.

  Conventionally, as a privilege to be given to a player, a slot machine equipped with an assist time game (AT game) that makes it easy to win a specific winning combination is known. An AT game is a game in which a player is notified of the stop operation mode of a stop switch necessary for winning in order to win a specific winning combination. Here, if the player follows the notified stop operation mode, a specific winning combination can be won, so the AT game is an advantageous game over the normal game. In addition, there is a game in which an ART game in which a game (replay time game (RT game)) set with a higher probability of winning a re-game player (replay) than in a normal game state and an AT game is combined is installed.

  In this type of slot machine, whether or not to shift to an AT game or an ART game is determined by a transition lottery during a normal game, but in the process of shifting from a normal game to an AT game (or ART game), Ingenuity has been made to enhance the interest of players. For example, Patent Document 1 is a gaming machine in which an ART game is mounted, and is configured such that an ART game transition lottery is performed using a lottery table corresponding to the value of advantageous points acquired during a normal game.

  In this slot machine, in a normal game, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give an advantageous point for each predetermined number of games, and every time the lottery is won, one advantageous point is added. ART game transition lottery is performed when a specific small role or chance role is won in normal games. If the advantageous points earned at that time are equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the transition lottery is advantageous to the player. A table is used. According to this configuration, since the purpose of acquiring more advantageous points in the normal game can be achieved, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.

JP 2014-208155 A (see paragraphs 0108 to 0114, FIG. 21, etc.)

  However, in the above-mentioned slot machine, when the advantage point is lower than a predetermined value, if the player wins a specific small role or chance role related to the transition to the ART game, the player is expected to win the transition lottery. Is low. In this case, since interest in the result of the transfer lottery is diminished, it is required to create a game property that does not diminish the expectation for the privilege such as the ART game in any state. In addition, in conventional slot machines, since it is not possible to shift to bonus games unless a chance role is won, in order to maintain the interest of the player, when the player wins a role other than the chance role, the player's interest is given by granting some privilege. It is desirable to take measures to prevent thinning.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of creating a gaming property that does not diminish the expectation for a privilege that enhances the interest of the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a display unit having a plurality of variable display columns each variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display unit, In a gaming machine having a plurality of stop switches corresponding to each variable display row and stopping the variable display of the corresponding variable display row, any one of a plurality of pre-set combination lottery results is drawn The combination lottery means determined by the display and the display of the variable display row variably displayed by the display means based on the operation of each stop switch corresponding to the combination lottery result determined by the combination lottery means Stop control means for stopping in the mode, and determination of the display mode of the symbol of each variable display row of the display means controlled to stop by the stop control means Based on the determination result by the symbol determination means, the profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player, the count value within the range of the upper limit value and the lower limit value is stored, and predetermined in the initial state A value is stored as an initial count value, and a predetermined addition / subtraction value is set according to a result lottery result by the role lottery means or a determination result by the symbol judgment means, Addition / subtraction means for adding / subtracting the count value stored in the storage means by the predetermined addition / subtraction value set in the combination lottery result or determination result for each determination result by the symbol determination means; When addition exceeding the upper limit is performed, the addition returns to the lower limit, and when subtraction exceeding the lower limit is performed, the addition returns to the upper limit. When the mutual relationship between the counters in a loop configuration and the count values stored in the storage means of the respective counters in the same game is a predetermined relationship set in advance, A privilege-related process executing means for performing a predetermined process as a process related to a privilege to be enhanced is provided.

  According to this configuration, when the count values of the counters in the loop configuration have a predetermined relationship set in advance, the predetermined processing related to the privilege that enhances the interest of the player is performed by the privilege related processing execution means. . Here, each count value of each counter is added or subtracted by a predetermined addition / subtraction value for each combination lottery result of the combination lottery means or determination result of the symbol determination means. According to such a configuration, it is conceivable that the relationship between the count values of the counters deviates from the predetermined relationship, but if the count value is too far away, the loop returns to a value approaching the predetermined relationship. For example, if the role lottery result of the role lottery means for adding or subtracting the counter value is a re-game player win, the re-game player has a higher winning frequency than other chance roles, and thus suppresses a decrease in the player's expectation. obtain. Therefore, even if the count value of each counter is too far from the predetermined relationship, the player can expect a predetermined process related to the privilege to be performed, so that the expectation for the privilege does not fade A game can be created.

  In addition, a plurality of types of the predetermined processes are set, the predetermined relationship is set to be different for each type of the predetermined processes, and the privilege related process execution means is stored in each of the counters in the same game. The predetermined processing may be performed when the mutual relationship between the count values corresponds to one set according to any of the predetermined processing types. According to this configuration, it is possible to execute a process related to a plurality of types of benefits using each counter, and thus it is possible to diversify the benefits related processing.

  The counter may further include first notifying means for notifying the player of the counter values stored in the storage means of the counters or information on the mutual relationship between the counter values. According to this configuration, the count value of each counter or the information regarding the mutual relationship between the counter values is notified to the player by the first notification means, so that the process until the predetermined process is executed is performed. A player can grasp and enjoy.

  Moreover, you may further provide the 2nd alerting | reporting means which alert | reports to the player the information regarding the result lottery result of the said role lottery means for approaching the said predetermined relationship, or the determination result of the said symbol determination means. According to this configuration, the information related to the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means for approaching the predetermined relationship or the determination result of the symbol determining means is notified to the player by the second notifying means, so that the player approaches the predetermined relationship. The player can grasp and enjoy the result lottery result and the determination result.

  Further, at least one of the counters changes the counter value stored in the storage means to a predetermined change value when a predetermined change condition determined in advance is satisfied, or You may further provide the change means which changes to the value used as the said predetermined relationship. According to this configuration, when the predetermined change condition is satisfied, the counter value is changed to the predetermined change value by the changing means, or is changed to the value having the predetermined relationship. It is possible to diversify the process up to.

  According to the present invention, when the count value of each counter in the loop configuration is in a predetermined relationship set in advance, the predetermined processing related to the privilege that enhances the interest of the player is performed by the privilege related processing execution means. . Here, each count value of each counter is added or subtracted by a predetermined addition / subtraction value for each combination lottery result of the combination lottery means or determination result of the symbol determination means. According to such a configuration, it is conceivable that the relationship between the count values of the counters deviates from the predetermined relationship, but if the count value is too far away, the loop returns to a value approaching the predetermined relationship. For example, if the role lottery result of the role lottery means for adding or subtracting the counter value is a re-game player win, the re-game player has a higher winning frequency than other chance roles, and thus suppresses a decrease in the player's expectation. obtain. Therefore, even if the count value of each counter is too far from the predetermined relationship, the player can expect a predetermined process related to the privilege to be performed, so that the expectation for the privilege does not fade A game can be created.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows a winning line. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of a main control board. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a hand and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process until privilege related processing is performed. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of a sub control board. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of the main control board of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the operation | movement of FIG.

<First Embodiment>
A slot machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
An outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a winning line.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment is based on a player's operation on the condition that a prescribed number of game media such as medals are inserted in any one of a plurality of preset game states. One game is executed, and is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example. That is, in the slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front panel 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and the operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height position of the front panel 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the front plate 9.

  The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long display window 11. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that variably display a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are disposed inside the display window 11. . These left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a total of 21 types of symbols (for example, “7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, “R1”, “R2”). Are provided in each of the arrangements. Further, frame numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to each symbol in order. Then, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is attached to the peripheral surface of the reel to form the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the middle line composed of “middle left”-“middle middle”-“middle right” of the nine frames displayed on the display window 11 is the winning line. Is set.

  Further, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are respectively provided with stepping motors so that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R can be independently driven to rotate. Equivalent to “display means” of the invention.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and the maximum number of cards inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (set to 3). The maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals), the lever-like start switch 19 for rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to start variable display of each symbol, and the left, middle, and right reels 13L , 13M, 13R are provided to stop the variable display of each symbol, left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, a payment switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal insertion slot 25 are provided. It has been. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set. Further, a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R correspond to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Is provided.

  In addition, an animation or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided, and an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and music and music are displayed on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided for performing effects by voice or the like. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout opening 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the payout opening 39 are provided below the lower panel 35. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  A support frame (not shown) that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 4) for discharging medals to the payout opening 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. Also, on the back side near the medal slot 25, a medal selector 48 (see FIG. 4) that selects whether or not the medal inserted into the medal slot 25 is genuine and guides only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43. ) Is arranged. Further, on the left side of the hopper unit 43, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 4) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 4) for switching the power on and off, and a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 (see FIG. 4) for setting change processing which will be described later. Is provided.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine.

  In FIG. 4, the insertion sensor 53 is provided near the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R are for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. For example, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R Each of the photointerrupters that detect the protrusions provided, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 20 is arranged in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The change process start switch 56 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder.

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Further, in this slot machine 1, a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control relating to the progress of the game is mounted, and a sub that performs control of effects in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub control board 73 on which the CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various game information is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction.

  The RAM 65 of the main control board 63 temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1, and various storage areas for storing various data are formed.

  In addition, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 stores a game machine program (a program for the slot machine 1) including preset data (a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and the like).

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Further, the main CPU 61 is operated by a player such as information on the result lottery result (including information necessary for winning a prize, which will be described later) by the part lottery means 103, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19, and the like. Various game information such as information related to the operation of the operating tool is transmitted to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) in a command format.

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 is stored in the memory 75 based on various game information regarding the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61. By executing the program, the contents of the production related to the game for the player are determined. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the main control board, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination and the reel symbol and the number of medals paid out, and FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning lottery result and the command, FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of a process until the privilege-related process is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 controls the game of the slot machine 1 and executes a normal game which is a general game and a special game which is a game advantageous to the player over the normal game. Specifically, in a normal game, a predetermined special role (BB, RB) wins (if “7-7-7” is aligned on the winning line, BB wins, “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed on the winning line. If they are aligned, the game will shift to a special game. Also, in a special game, when a special game end condition such as a predetermined medal being paid out or a predetermined number of games (games) being executed is satisfied, the special game is terminated and a transition is made to a normal game. Has been.

  In the normal game, first, when insertion of three medals is detected by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the middle pay line is activated and the validity display lamp is turned on. When it is detected that the start switch 19 is operated on the condition that a medal is inserted, the winning lottery means 103 performs a lottery to determine whether one of a plurality of winning combinations set in advance has been won or lost. All rotations of the middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are determined according to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Start that.

  Thereafter, when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, the left reel 13L is stopped, and when it is detected that the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and the right stop switch 21R is operated. When detected, the right reel 13R is stopped. As described above, the rotation of the corresponding left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, when a predetermined symbol stops at a predetermined position, a prize is won. Then, the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the payout exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as a winning combination, a special combination (bonus: BB, RB), a small combination (middle bell, single piece combination 1-12, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong watermelon, weak watermelon ), Replaying combinations (replays 1 to 8) are set in advance. Then, the role lottery results of the role lottery means 103 include special role winning (bonus winning), small role winning, re-game winning (replay winning), and loss. In addition, in the lottery result, duplicate winning (winning role group: left bell / middle bell / right bell / replay) for simultaneously winning a plurality of roles is set.

  In addition, the prize includes a special prize (bonus prize) related to the transition to special games, a small prize winning related to the payout of medals, and a replay prize (replay prize) related to execution of replay (replay). There is.

  Then, for example, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in each display mode related to the roles “BB” and “RB” in FIG. 6, a special role winning is performed and the special game is executed. Is done.

  In this embodiment, there is no medal payout due to the special role winning (the specified payout number for the special role is 0), and the game shifts to the special game after the game in which the winning mode relating to the special role is established. Alternatively, a predetermined payout number (for example, 10) may be set for the special combination, and after the medal is paid out, the special game may be started.

  Further, for example, each reel 13L in each display mode relating to the roles “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 12”, “strong cherry”, “weak cherry”, “strong watermelon”, and “weak watermelon” in FIG. , 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 so that a small role winning is achieved, and the number of medals shown in the “paidout number” column of FIG. 6 is paid out.

  In addition, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the display modes related to the roles “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” in FIG. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without throwing it in.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously by the winning lottery means 103. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, a winning combination group (combination lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group has been won is drawn by the combination lottery means 103. Among each winning group, the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” each include a plurality of winning roles, and the winning group “left bell” is “middle bell”. “One piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” is composed of the winning combination group “Middle bell”, “Middle stage bell” “One piece combination 5” to “One piece combination 8”, and the winning combination group The “right bell” includes “middle bell”, “single piece 9” to “single piece 12”.

  Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning group “left bell” has been won, it means that the “middle bell”, “single winning 1” to “single winning 4” are won simultaneously, If it is decided that the role group “Middle Bell” has been won, it means that “Middle Bell”, “One Piece Role 5” to “One Piece Role 8” will be won at the same time, and the elected role group “Right Bell” will be won. If it is determined, “middle stage bell”, “single piece combination 9” to “single piece combination 12” are won simultaneously.

  In addition, in the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”, operation modes (push order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that are advantageous to the player are set in advance. That is, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 7, even if the combination lottery result (winning combination group) by the combination lottery means 103 is the same, the player selects which stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The stop control means 105 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) varies depending on the operation in such an order.

  In this case, the stop control means 105 operates each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R when one of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” shown in FIG. 7 is won. Depending on the order, the symbols (role) to be preferentially aligned on the winning line are configured to be different.

  Next, the mode of special games will be described. In this embodiment, a regular bonus and a big bonus are set as special games. In a normal game, if “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged on the winning line, the special role RB is won and a regular bonus (special game) is executed from the next game. In the regular bonus, the winning lottery table 671 that defines the winning probability of the lottery process by the winning lottery means 103 is based on the normal game lottery table selected in the normal game. By switching to the RB game lottery table defined with a higher probability than the case, the winning probability of the small role is set to be higher than in the normal game. Then, after shifting to the regular bonus game, for example, when a game is performed a preset number of times (for example, 7 times), the regular bonus is ended and the game shifts to the normal game.

  In the normal game, if “7-7-7” is arranged on the winning line, the special game BB is won and a big bonus (special game) is executed from the next game. Like the regular bonus, the big bonus will also have a higher probability of winning the small role than in the normal game by switching to the BB game lottery table in which the winning probability is defined as a higher probability than in the normal game. Is set to Then, for example, after shifting to the big bonus, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the big bonus is ended and the normal game is shifted to. Therefore, the special game (regular bonus, big bonus) is a game advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game.

(2) Setting change means 101
The setting changing means 101 has the same setting (setting 1 to setting 6) for adjusting the payout rate (number of acquired medals ÷ number of inserted medals × 100 [%]) based on a predetermined setting changing operation. Change to a different setting. The payout rate of each setting is adjusted, for example, by changing the winning probability of each winning combination for each set value.

  Here, a setting change operation for changing the set value will be described. For example, if the change process start switch 56 (setting key) is turned on before the slot machine 1 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting change process is started. At this time, if the setting change button 52 (reset switch) is pressed once, the setting value set before the power is turned on is temporarily set to a setting value one level higher (for example, from setting 3 to setting 4) . Thereafter, each time the setting change button 52 is pressed, the setting value is temporarily set to the next higher setting value. However, when the setting change button 52 is pressed when the temporary setting value is 6, the setting value returns to 1 and is temporarily set. Finally, the set value is determined by turning on the start switch 19, and the temporary set value at that time becomes the set value of the slot machine 1. The determined set value is stored, for example, by a set value storage unit (not shown) configured in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 65. The set value stored by the set value storage means is rewritten every time a setting change is made.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 is based on the type of game (normal game and special game) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63 and the setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) set by the setting changing means 101. One lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671. That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 102 selects a role lottery table 671 (normal game lottery table) corresponding to a set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a winning probability as a role lottery table.

(4) Role lottery means 103
The role lottery means 103 performs a lottery process using a random number and a role lottery table 671 using any one of a plurality of role lottery results set in advance (including a loss) as a role lottery result in the current game. To decide. Further, in the combination lottery table 671, a correspondence relationship between the random number value and each combination lottery result is defined. More specifically, for example, in the combination lottery table 671, data indicating an area to which each combination lottery result is associated in the entire range of random numbers generated by the random number generation unit 103a described later is stored.

  Specifically, the role lottery means 103 has won any of a plurality of winning role groups (including a winning role group constituting a duplicate winning role of a small role) shown in FIG. 7, or does not win any of them. A lottery is performed.

a) Random number generation means 103a
The random number generation means 103a generates a random number for lottery drawing within a predetermined random value range. The random number generation means 103a can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number). Note that the random number generation means 103a can be configured by, for example, means for generating a random number by an average sampling method, or means for generating a random number by adding prime numbers. These means can be configured, for example, by causing the main CPU 61 to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number). Further, both hard random numbers and soft random numbers may be provided, and random numbers may be generated in a software manner based on the results.

b) Random number extraction means 103b
The random number extraction unit 103b extracts the random value generated by the random number generation unit 103, and extracts the random value generated by the random number generation unit 103a under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the random number extraction means 103b extracts a random value used for the lottery process of the role lottery means 103 in the current game at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated.

  Further, since the random number generation means 103a is configured by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generation means 103a is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means 103b can be substantially handled as a random number.

c) Lottery result determining means 103c
The lottery result determination unit 103c determines a role lottery result based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 103b in the current game and the game being executed (normal game or special game). Specifically, in this embodiment, the lottery result determination unit 103c refers to the role lottery table 671 corresponding to the current game selected by the table selection unit 102, and the random number extracted by the random number extraction unit 103b Then, by determining which of the random value areas corresponding to each of the lottery results defined by the combination lottery table 671 belongs, the result of the lottery in the current game is determined.

(5) Reel detection means 104
The reel detection means 104 detects the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the number of pulses supplied to the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the above, the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are detected. In other words, the reel detecting means 104 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(6) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R using the stop table 672 based on the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, and variably displayed each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Is stopped in a display mode corresponding to the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103. In other words, for each game, the stop control means 105 controls the stop of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the combination lottery result determined by the lottery result determination means 103c and the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. I do.

  In addition, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 7, when “Bell Group” (one of the winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell” or “Right Bell”) is won, Depending on the stop switch to be operated, the matching combination is set differently. Further, depending on the type of “bell group”, an advantageous operation mode (operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in which the “middle bell” wins) is different.

  In the stop table 672, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 103. This stop table 672 is for determining the stop position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and corresponds to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. Thus, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is predetermined. In this embodiment, the stop table 672 is formed so that the number of sliding symbols differs for each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in accordance with the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. For example, when the left reel 13L is stopped first (first stop), when it is stopped second (second stop), and when it is stopped third (third stop), the sliding piece The stop table 672 is determined so as to correspond to the stop operation order of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the numbers (table data) are different.

  Specifically, the stop table 672 includes, for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, the stop table for the first stop when the corresponding stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated first, and the second stop table. The stop table for the second stop when operated in a separate manner and the stop table for the third stop when operated for the third time are individually provided. The first stop table, the second stop table, and the third stop table corresponding to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R correspond to the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 103, respectively. Therefore, different numbers of sliding frames are set.

  And the stop control means 105 is based on the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 and a plurality of stop switches 13L, 13M, and 13R based on information indicating which stop switch is operated in order. One stop table 672 is selected from the stop tables 672. Next, from the selected one stop table 672 and the rotation position of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the operated stop switch at the time of the stop switch operation, the operated stop switch is changed. Determine the number of sliding frames on the corresponding reel.

  Here, if the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the reel rotation is immediately stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated are stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 as they are. If the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the reel is rotated by one frame and stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated is shifted by one frame in the rotation direction of the reel and is moved to the middle stage of the display window 11. Stopped display.

  Further, if the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is other than “losing”, the stop control means 105 operates the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and the stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed. I do. Further, if the combination lottery result by the combination lottery unit 103 is lost, the stop control unit 105 operates when the stop table 672 selected based on the combination lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of a plurality of roles, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is stopped. Take control.

  By the way, an upper limit may be set for the number of sliding symbols. In such a case, if each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is not operated at a timing when each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is at a predetermined rotational position, even if the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103 is one of the roles Even if it is won, the reels 13L, 13M and 13R cannot be stopped in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination on the winning line. Accordingly, the stop control means 105 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at the timings at which the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are at predetermined rotational positions based on the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. As a condition, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table is defined so that the symbols are stopped in a predetermined priority order when multiple winnings are won simultaneously as the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. . That is, when one of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 7 is won, priority is given to the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. Therefore, the number of sliding frames is determined on the stop table 672 so that the combination of the winning lines is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the left stop switch 21L is first operated. Then, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 105 so that symbols corresponding to the combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player are displayed on the winning line. On the other hand, if the left stop switch 21L is not initially operated, the symbols corresponding to the “middle bell” are not displayed in a state where they are aligned on the winning line. That is, unless the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a preset operation order corresponding to the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”), the winning combination group is included. The symbol is not displayed in a display mode corresponding to the most advantageous combination for the player.

  More specifically, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, it corresponds according to the type of the stop switch operated for the first time. In the reel, the symbol having the most types of winning combination to win is preferentially stopped and displayed on the winning line. For example, when the left stop switch 21L is operated for the first time, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, all winning combinations included in the winning combination group “left bell” (“middle stage” "Bell", "One piece combination 1" to "One piece combination 4") can be won, and the symbol "Bell" is controlled to be stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated for the first time, if the symbol “R1” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations (“ If the winning combination is “One piece combination 1” and “One piece combination 2”) and the symbol “R2” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations included in the winning combination group “left bell” (“ It is possible to win a single piece 3 ”and“ single 4 ”). On the other hand, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, only one type of winning combination (“middle bell”) included in the winning group “left bell” can be awarded. It becomes. Therefore, in this case, the middle reel 13M is not controlled to stop so that the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the symbols “R1” and “R2” are changed according to the operation timing of the middle stop switch 21M. The middle reel 13M is controlled to stop so that one of them is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  In addition, when the right stop switch 21L is operated for the first time, if the symbol “R1” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the two types of winning combinations (“ If a single winning combination 1 and “single winning 3” can be won and the symbol “R2” is stopped on the winning line, the two winning combinations included in the winning group “left bell” (“ It is possible to win a single piece combination 2 ”or“ single piece combination 4 ”). On the other hand, if the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, only one type of winning combination (“middle bell”) included in the winning group “left bell” can be awarded. It becomes. Therefore, in this case, the right reel 13R is not controlled to stop so that the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the symbols “R1” and “R2” are changed according to the operation timing of the right stop switch 21R. The right reel 13R is controlled to stop so that one of them is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  Next, after the second operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, each reel 13L, 13L, 13M and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 105. For example, when the left stop switch 21L is operated for the first time, the symbol “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and the winning combination “middle stage bell” “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” You can win any of the above. Therefore, the middle / right reels 13M and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 105 so as to win the winning combination “middle bell” having the largest number of medals when winning.

  Further, when the middle stop switch 21M is operated for the first time, one of the symbols “R1” and “R2” is stopped on the winning line, and “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” are displayed. Can win a prize. At this time, since the number of medals to be paid out in any of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4” is the same number (one), the operation timing of the left / right stop switches 21L, 21R is Accordingly, the left and right reels 13L and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 105 so as to win any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4”.

  Further, when the right stop switch 21R is operated for the first time, one of the symbols “R1” and “R2” is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 4” are displayed. Can win a prize. At this time, since the number of medals to be paid out in any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4” is the same number (one), the operation timing of the left / middle stop switches 21L and 21M depends on the operation timing. Thus, the left and middle reels 13L and 13M are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 105 so as to win any one of “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4”.

  Similarly, for example, if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is won for the winning combination group “medium bell”, when the middle stop switch 21M is first operated, The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 105 so that symbols corresponding to the advantageous combination “middle bell” are displayed on the winning line. Similarly, for example, if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “Right Bell”, when the right stop switch 21R is first operated, The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 105 so that symbols corresponding to the advantageous combination “middle bell” are displayed on the winning line.

  When the “middle bell” is ready for winning, the symbols related to the “middle bell” are always aligned on the winning line regardless of the timing of the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Since the symbols of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged, the “middle bell” is always won. That is, when one of the winning groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, each stop switch 21L, 21M is operated in an advantageous manner for the player set in advance in each winning combination group. , 21R is operated by the player, no matter what timing each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, each reel 13L, so that the symbols corresponding to the “middle bell” are aligned on the winning line. 13M and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 105.

(7) Symbol determination means 106
The symbol determination means 106 determines the symbol of each symbol by the reels 13L, 13M, 13R stopped by the stop control means 105 based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R detected by the reel detection means 104. It is determined whether the display mode is a predetermined display mode.

  Specifically, the symbol determination means 106 determines that the special combination is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes indicated by the combinations “BB” and “RB” in FIG. In addition, the symbol determination means 106 displays the symbols in the display forms shown in “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 12”, “strong cherry”, “weak cherry”, “strong watermelon”, and “weak watermelon” in FIG. Is determined to be a small role winning. Further, the symbol determining means 106 determines that a re-game role winning is achieved when symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in “Replay 1” to “Replay 8” of FIG.

(8) Dispensing control means 107
The payout control means 107 (corresponding to the “profit giving means” of the present invention) gives a predetermined profit to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 106. In this embodiment, the payout control unit 107 determines that the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit if the symbol determination unit 106 determines that a winning of any of a plurality of combinations has been won, and if the medal payout is a winning. After reaching 50 (in this embodiment, for example), the hopper unit 43 is operated to give out a medal to the player by paying out medals corresponding to the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 107 increases the credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as the medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  The payout control means 107 validates the winning line for the next game as if a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted when it is determined by the symbol determination means 106 that the player has won a re-game.

(9) Medal control means 108
The medal control means 108 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-acceptance.

(10) Benefit related process execution means 111
The privilege related processing execution means 111 performs processing related to a privilege that enhances the interest of the player using a plurality of counters, and includes a processing content determination means 111a. In this embodiment, the main control board 63 is provided with a first counter 109 (counter A) and a second counter 110 (counter B).

  Each of the first and second counters 109 and 110 stores storage means 109a and 110a that store count values within a range between an upper limit value and a lower limit value, and stores in the storage means 109a and 110a each time a predetermined addition condition is satisfied. Adding means 109b and 110b (corresponding to "addition / subtraction means" of the present invention) for adding a predetermined value to the counted value. Each of the first and second counters 109 and 110 is a loop-structured counter that is added back to the lower limit value when addition exceeding the upper limit value is performed by the adding means 109b and 110b.

  Each of the first and second counters 109 and 110 is provided with a count value storage area for storing a count value (numerical value) in the RAM 65 of the main control board 63, and every time the condition for adding the count value in the area is satisfied. Alternatively, a predetermined value may be added and the count value after the addition may be stored again. In addition, individual storage positions corresponding to the respective count values are set in the RAM 65 of the main control board 63, and the pointer data stored in predetermined storage positions among the respective storage positions are sequentially shifted in the storage positions. The pointer data at the final storage position may be returned to the first storage position, and the count value may be found from the storage position where the pointer data is stored.

  In this embodiment, the first and second counters 109 and 110 both have an upper limit value set to “7” and a lower limit value set to “0”. The storage means 109a of the first counter 109 stores the count value “4” (initial count value) in the initial state, and the storage means 110a of the second counter 110 stores the count value “2” (initial count value) in the initial state. ) Is remembered. Then, every time a predetermined addition condition is satisfied from this state, the count values stored in the storage means 109a and 110a are added by a predetermined value by the addition means 109b and 110b.

  In this embodiment, the addition condition of the first counter 109 is that the winning lottery means 103 internally wins the winning combination group “Replay”, and is stored in the storage means 109a every time the winning group is won. The count value is incremented by “1” which is the predetermined value. Further, the addition condition of the second counter 110 is that the winning lottery means 103 internally wins any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”, and every time the winning group is won. The count value stored in the storage means 110a is incremented by “1” which is the predetermined value.

  The processing content determination means 111a determines the content of the privilege related processing to be executed based on the count values of the first and second counters 109 and 110. The processing content determination unit 111a shifts to an AT game or chance zone (CZ) described later when the relationship between the count values of the first and second counters 109 and 110 is a predetermined relationship set in advance. The process is determined as the content of the privilege related process to be executed. Specifically, the processing content determination means 111a first compares the count values in the same game stored in the storage means 109a and 110a of the first and second counters 109 and 110, respectively, It is determined whether or not they match, and the corresponding count value (numerical value) is determined. Next, when it is determined that the count values of both counters 109 and 110 match, the processing content determination unit 111a determines the content of the privilege related processing to be executed according to the matching count value.

  In this embodiment, when the count values of both counters 109 and 110 match 1, 3, 6, and 7, the processing content determination means 111a sets the content of the privilege related processing to be executed to “AT game”. If “0”, “2”, “4”, and “5” match, the contents of the privilege-related processing to be executed are determined as “transition processing to the chance zone (CZ)”. The privilege-related process execution unit 111 executes the process (transition process to AT game or transition process to CZ) determined by the process content determination unit 111a. After executing the process, the privilege related process execution unit 111 resets the count values of the counters 109 and 110 to the initial count values.

  An AT game, which is an example of a privilege given to a player, is a game in which the player is notified of the lottery result of the role lottery means 103. That is, during the AT game, the lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is notified to the player before the stop operation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. The notification of the winning lottery result can be performed, for example, by displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning lottery result on the liquid crystal display 27. If the winning lottery result is one of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, or “right bell”, the winning combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player will be won. The operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, for example. In this way, when the result of the winning lottery is notified before the stop operation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the player can determine which symbols should be aligned with the winning line, or in which operation sequence the stop switches 21L, 21M, It can be seen whether 21R should be operated. Therefore, when the lottery result by the combination lottery means 103 is a win for a small role, winning for the small role is facilitated, and the number of medals can be increased.

  In this embodiment, the AT game is shifted depending on whether the AT game lottery is won in the normal game or the chance zone, or the shift process to the AT game by the privilege related process execution means 111 is executed. It is configured. For example, in a normal game, if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is a winning combination group “strong cherry”, “weak cherry”, “strong watermelon”, or “weak watermelon”, is the AT game executed? A lottery of no (AT lottery) is performed. Here, the level of the winning probability in the AT lottery is determined in advance according to the type of the winning combination group.

  A chance zone, which is another example of a privilege, is a game period in which an AT lottery is easier to win than a normal game. In this embodiment, it shifts to a chance zone for 10 games from the next game in which the shift process to the chance zone by the privilege related process execution means 111 is executed. In the chance zone, for example, even if the same winning combination group is won internally, the probability of winning in the AT lottery is higher than in the normal game.

  Note that an ART game may be adopted instead of the AT game. The “ART game” is a game in which an AT game and a replay time game are combined. During the ART game, since the winning probability of the re-game combination is set higher than that in the normal game, the ratio that the lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is lost is low. Also, if you win a small role (“Bell”, “Strong Cherry”, “Weak Cherry”, “Strong Watermelon”, “Weak Watermelon”, as with AT games, the symbol corresponding to the winning small role or “middle bell” The operation order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, so that it is easy to win the winning combination. In this case, the chance zone may be set to a game period in which it is easy to win the ART game lottery (ART lottery).

  An example of the process until the above-described privilege related processing is executed will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the storage unit 109a of the first counter 109 stores “4” as the initial counter value. In the storage unit 110a of the second counter 110, “2” is stored as the initial counter value. When the result of lottery in the first game of the normal game is a winning combination “replay”, the count value is incremented by one by the adding means 109b of the first counter 109 and stored in the storage means 109a. The count value is updated to “5” (see FIG. 8B).

  When the winning lottery results of the second and third games are both winning the winning combination group “Replay” (three consecutive replay winning), the adding means 109b of the first counter 109 increments the counter value by one. In the third game, the count value of the storage means 109a of the first counter 109 is updated to “7” (see FIG. 8C). When the winning combination lottery result of the fourth game is also won to the winning combination group “replay” (four consecutive replay winning), the adding means 109b of the first counter 109 adds one counter value. At this time, since the upper limit “7” of the first counter 109 is exceeded, in such a case, the first counter 109 returns to its lower limit “0” and is added. That is, the count value “7” in the storage unit 109a of the first counter 109 is updated to the count value “0” (see FIG. 8D).

  In the case where the winning lottery result of the fifth game is a winning combination “left bell”, “middle bell”, or “right bell”, one counter value is added by the adding means 110b of the second counter 110, The count value stored in the storage unit 110a is updated from “2” to “3” (see FIG. 8E).

  When the winning lottery results of the sixth, seventh, and eighth games are all winning the winning group “Replay” (three consecutive replay winning), the counter value is incremented by one by the adding means 109b of the first counter 109. Then, the count value of the storage means 109a of the first counter 109 is updated to “3” in the eighth game (see FIG. 8F). In this case, since both the count values of the first counter 109 and the second counter 110 coincide with “3”, the privilege related process execution unit 111 executes a process of shifting to the AT game which is a privilege related process.

  In this embodiment, the winning groups are configured to correspond to the counters 109 and 110 one by one. However, for example, the first counter 109 has two types of winning groups of “Replay” and “Weak watermelon”. If the winning lottery result corresponds to any of these, a plurality of types of winning group for one counter 109, 110, such as adding “1” to the count value of the first counter 109, is added. May be made to correspond. In this way, the process until the count values of both counters 109 and 110 “match” can be diversified, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

  Further, the adding means 109b and 110b of the counters 109 and 110 are both configured to add “1”, but for example, the adding means 109b of the first counter 109 adds “1” to each of the second counters. The addition means 110b 110 may change the addition value according to the counters 109 and 110, for example, by adding “2”. Also, if the winning lottery result is winning the winning role group “Replay”, “1” is added, and if the winning role group is “left bell”, “2” is added. Different addition values may be set. Also in this case, the process until the count values of both counters 109 and 110 “match” can be diversified, and the interest of the player can be further improved.

(11) AT flag setting means 112
The AT flag setting means 112 sets ON / OFF of an AT flag indicating whether or not an AT game is being played. The AT flag setting means 112 sets the AT flag to ON when the benefit-related process execution means 111 executes the process for shifting to the AT game, and sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 games (games)). When the AT game is executed, the AT flag is set to OFF. Such a state of the AT flag can be stored by, for example, assigning any one of the bits forming the storage area of the RAM 65 to the AT flag and setting the bit to ON or OFF. In an AT game, when one of the winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, or “Right Bell” is won, there is an operation mode (operation order) advantageous to the player set in advance in each winning group. Informed to the player.

(12) Counter display means 113a
The counter display means 113a (corresponding to the “first notification means” of the present invention) displays the mutual relationship between the count values of the first and second counters 109 and 110. This display is performed using, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 or an LED lamp. When the liquid crystal display 27 is used, for example, an image showing the current count values of the first counter 109 and the second counter 110 as shown in FIG. To understand the relationship. When a change occurs in the count value of any of the counters 109 and 110, the count value after the change is updated and displayed.

  When using an LED lamp, for example, an LED lamp is provided for each of the count values 0 to 7 of both counters 109 and 110, the LED lamp corresponding to the current count value is turned on, and the other LED lamps are turned on. Is turned off so that the player can recognize the relationship between the current count values of both counters 109 and 110. Note that the above counter value display method is an example, and any change can be made as long as it is possible to inform the player of the count values of both counters 109 and 110, or information on the relationship between the two counter values. can do.

(13) Advantage notifying means 113b
The advantage combination notification means 113b (corresponding to the “second notification means” of the present invention) notifies the player of information on the result lottery result (winning combination) for the count values of both counters 109 and 110 to approach “match”. To do. Based on the current count values of both counters 109 and 110, the advantage combination notifying means 113b determines which winning group should be won in order for both count values to approach “match”. The information is notified to the player. For example, until FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b), it is notified that the informing role is one of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”, and FIGS. In (e) and (e), it is notified that the notifying role is the winning combination group “replay”. Here, when both count values coincide with each other (for example, one difference), the notification may be emphasized. Note that such notification can be performed, for example, by displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning combination group in which both count values are close to coincide with each other when the winning is made.

(14) Command creation means 114
The command creation means 114 executes information related to the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, information related to the operation of the operation tools operated by the players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the AT game. A command for transmitting various game information such as information indicating whether or not there is to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is generated. Then, the command generated by the command creation unit 114 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmission unit 115 as described later.

  In this embodiment, when the lottery by the combination lottery means 103 is executed, a command including “0” to “11” is created as a command for identifying the lottery result. As will be described later, the sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the sent command.

  Then, when the command creation means 114 wins any of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” during the normal game, the command creation means 114 identifies that one of these has been won. A command that can be identified but cannot identify the type of the winning group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) that has been won is created. Further, the command creating means 114, when the AT game is executed, wins the winning group (“left bell”) when the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, or “right bell” is won. Create a command that can identify the type of “middle bell” or “right bell”.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, during the normal game, regardless of which of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, The same command “No. 1” is created so that it cannot be identified. On the other hand, the command creation means 114 receives the “No. 2” command when winning “Left Bell” during AT games, the “No. 3” command when winning “Middle Bell”, and the “Right Bell”. If you win, create command "No. 4." That is, the command creation means 114 is only in the case where an AT game is executed when the role lottery result by the role lottery means 103 is one of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. A command (game information) that can identify the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R necessary for winning the “middle bell” that becomes the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player among the winning combinations of the corresponding winning group. create.

  Note that the command creation means 114 creates the same command for the other lottery results, whether during the normal game or during the special game. Specifically, if the winning group “Strong Cherry” is won, the “No. 5” command is won. If the “Weak Cherry” is won, the “No. 6” command is won for the “Strong Watermelon”. Command “7”, “8” command when “weak watermelon” is won, “9” command when “BB (Big Bonus)” is won, “RB ( If “Regular Bonus” is won, a command “No. 10” is created. If “Re-Gamer (Replay)” is won, a command “No. 11” is created. In case of a loss, a command “No. 0” is created.

(15) Sub-control command transmission means 115
The sub control command transmission means 115 transmits the command including various information created by the command creation means 114 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. That is, the sub-control command transmission means 115 includes information on the setting values set by the setting change means 101 (setting value commands), information including whether or not an AT game execution lottery has been won (AT winning command), role lottery A command including information such as a winning lottery result (winning winning command) of the means 103, a symbol determination result by the symbol determining means 106, a rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, a medal payout state by the payout control means 107, etc. Created by the command creation means 114 and transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  As described above, information (game information) regarding the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 as the winning combination commands “No. 0” to “No. 11”. Here, the command creating means 114 determines that the middle lot is only in the case where the AT game is being executed when the winning lottery result is any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. A command capable of identifying the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R necessary for winning is created. Therefore, the sub-control command transmission means 115, when the winning combination lottery result is winning of any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, or when an AT game is being executed. Only information (operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R) necessary for winning the winning combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player among the winning combinations included in the winning combination group is the sub-control board 73. Will be sent to.

  Further, the sub control command transmission unit 115 subcommands a command including information indicating the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 in addition to the detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53 created by the command creating unit 114. Transmit to the control board 73. The sub-control command transmission means 115 also receives commands including information indicating that the various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R created by the command creation means 114 have been operated by the player. Transmit to the control board 73.

  Regarding the winning combination command indicating the winning lottery result, when the sub control command transmission means 115 transmits a command indicating winning to any of the winning combination “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”, the AT game Regardless of whether or not it is executed, a command (“No. 2” to “No. 4”) that can identify the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R necessary for winning the “middle bell” is always transmitted. May be. In this case, the sub-control command transmission means 115 transmits the identifiable command (“No. 2” to “No. 4”) as game information to the sub-control board 73 and relates to whether or not an AT game is being executed. The game information including information is transmitted to the sub control board 73. Then, only when the AT game is being executed on the side of the sub control board 73 that has received these game information, the operation mode of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R necessary for winning the “middle bell” is given to the player. What is necessary is just to control to perform the alerting | reporting effect to alert | report.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub control board 73 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. Yes.

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 200
The sub control command receiving unit 200 receives commands including various information transmitted by the sub control command transmitting unit 115 of the main control board 63. The sub control command receiving means 200 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and, when receiving the command, notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production selection means 201
The effect selection unit 201 determines the content of the effect according to the command received by the sub control command receiving unit 200. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined.

  An example of effects in normal games and AT games will be described as an example. The memory 75 of the sub control board 73 stores an effect selection table 751 in which a plurality of effects are set. One effect is selected as an execution effect from the effect selection table 751 based on the information regarding whether or not the AT game received by the receiving unit 200 is being executed and the information (command) regarding the result lottery result.

  For example, the production selection means 201 indicates that the command relating to the result lottery result indicates winning of any of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”, and corresponds to the AT game being executed. If it is, a notification effect that shows an operation mode advantageous to the player is selected as an execution effect, and if the received command corresponds to a normal game during execution, an operation that does not know the operation mode advantageous to the player is executed. Select as production. Specifically, when receiving the command “No. 1” as the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, the effect selection unit 201 selects “left bell” from the effect group set in the selected effect selection table. You can see that you have won the winning group of “Middle Bell” or “Right Bell”, but select an effect that you do not know the type of. In addition, when the “No. 2” command is received, the left stop switch 21 </ b> L is first operated or an effect indicating that “Left Bell” is selected from the effect group set in the selected effect selection table. An effect (notification effect) to be urged is selected. When the “No. 3” and “No. 4” commands are received, the effects are selected in the same manner.

  When the commands “No. 2” to “No. 4” are received, the effect selected by the effect selection unit 201 is, for example, the operation order of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is notified by voice through the speakers 31L and 31R, and the respective lamps provided on the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are blinked in a predetermined order to thereby stop the stop switches 21L. , 21M, 21R and the effect of notifying the operation sequence of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player by flashing the backlight provided in each reel 13L, 13M, 13R in a predetermined order It is an effect that notifies the operation order.

(3) Production execution means 202
The effect executing unit 202 executes an effect according to the effect selected by the effect selecting unit 201, and includes a display control unit 202a and a sound control unit 202b.

a) Display control means 202a
The display control unit 202a displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the information included in the signal transmitted from the effect selection unit 201, and displays the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R. An effect such as flashing light sources all at once or individually is executed.

b) Voice control means 202b
The sound control unit 202b executes effects such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting sound based on information included in the signal transmitted from the effect selection unit 201.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, when the count values of the first and second counters 109 and 110 coincide with each other, the privilege-related process execution unit 111 performs the process of shifting to the AT game or the chance zone (CZ). Is done. Here, the first counter 109 increments the count value by “1” every time the winning group “Replay” is won (replay winning), and the second counter 110 counts the winning group “Left Bell” “Middle Bell”. Every time “Right Bell” is won, the count value is incremented by “1”. In this case, for example, when the replay winning is continued, the count value of the first counter 109 is far from “match”. However, since both counters 109 and 110 have a loop configuration, if the replay win continues and the upper limit of the first counter 109 is exceeded, the count of the first counter 109 is now counted each time the replay wins. The value approaches the count value of the second counter 110. Therefore, even if the count value of both counters 109 and 110 is too far from “match”, the player can have an expectation for the transition process to the AT game or CZ, and the privilege (AT It is possible to create a game that does not diminish the expectation for the game or the transition process to CZ.

  Further, according to the count value at the time of matching, the game shifts to AT game or shifts to CZ, so that the player not only determines whether the count value “matches” but also plays the game while paying attention to the value. Can enjoy. Further, since the presence or absence of execution of two types of processing (AT transition processing and CZ transition processing) is determined by “match” / “non-match” of the count values of both counters 109 and 110, diversification of processing related to a privilege Can be achieved.

  In addition, since the counter display means 113a displays the count values of both counters 109, 110 or the mutual relationship between the two count values to the player, the AT game or CZ transition processing is executed. The player can grasp and enjoy the process up to.

  In addition, since the information regarding the winning combination for the count values of both counters 109 and 110 to approach “match” is notified to the player by the advantage notification means 113b, the winning for the both count values to approach “match” is notified. The player can grasp and enjoy the role. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b), from the state where the informing role is one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”, FIGS. 8c), (d), As shown in (e), after the third game, the informing role becomes a winning combination group “Replay”, and “Replay” with a high winning frequency is more likely to be closer to “match” for both count values. Can play with higher expectations.

Second Embodiment
A slot machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the main control board of the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the operation of FIG.

  This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a third counter 116 (counter C) is further provided as shown in FIG. 10, and changing means 109c, 110c, 116c are provided in the counters 109, 110, 116, respectively. Is further provided. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used and description thereof is omitted.

  In this case, in addition to the first and second counters 109 and 110, a third counter 116 is provided, and the privilege related process execution means 111 is set when the count values of all the counters 109, 110, and 116 "match". , A transition process to an AT game or a chance zone (CZ) is executed. In addition, when the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 “match” at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 11, the processing content determination unit 111a sets the contents of the privilege-related processing to be executed to “AT”. If the process is determined to be “process to shift to game” and “match” is found in 0, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, or 13, the content of the privilege related process to be executed is “chance zone (CZ ) ”. The privilege-related process execution unit 111 executes the process (transition process to AT game or transition process to CZ) determined by the process content determination unit 111a. After executing the process, the privilege related process execution unit 111 resets the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 to their initial count values.

  In each of the first, second, and third counters 109, 110, and 116, the upper limit value is set to “13” and the lower limit value is set to “0”. The storage means 109a of the first counter 109 stores the count value “5” (initial count value) in the initial state, and the storage means 110a of the second counter 110 stores the count value “2” (initial count value) in the initial state. ) And the storage means 116a of the third counter 116 stores the count value “4” (initial count value) in the initial state. Then, every time a predetermined addition condition is satisfied from this state, the count values stored in the storage means 109a, 110a, 116a are added by a predetermined value by the addition means 109b, 110b, 116b.

  The addition condition of the third counter 116 is that the winning lottery means 103 internally wins either of the winning combination groups “weak cherry” or “weak watermelon”, and each time the winning combination group is won, the storing means The count value stored in 116a is added by the adding means 116b by "1" which is the predetermined value. Note that the addition conditions of the first and second counters 109 and 110 are the same as in the first embodiment.

  Further, each of the counters 109, 110, and 116 changes the count value stored in the storage means 109a, 110a, and 116a of the counter 109, 110, and 116 to a predetermined change value when a predetermined change condition is satisfied. It further comprises changing means 109c, 110c, 116c for changing.

  The changing means 109c, 110c, 116c of the counters 109, 110, 116 memorize when the winning lottery result is internally won by the winning combination group “strong watermelon” (corresponding to “predetermined changing condition is met” of the present invention). The count values stored in the means 109a, 110a, 116a are changed to respective initial count values (change values). That is, the count value of the first counter 109 is changed to “5” by the changing means 109c, the count value of the second counter 110 is changed to “2” by the changing means 110c, and the count value of the third counter 116 is changed. Then, it is changed to “4” by the changing means 116c.

  Further, the changing means 116c of the third counter 116, when the winning lottery result is an internal winning to the winning combination group “strong cherry” (corresponding to “predetermined changing condition is met” of the present invention), The count value stored in the storage means 116a is changed to the same value (change value) as the count value stored in the storage means 110a of the second counter 110 in the game in which the winning group “strong cherry” is won internally. To do.

  An example of the operation of each counter 109, 110, 116 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in the initial state (0th game), the initial count value “5” is stored by the storage means 109a of the first counter 109, the initial count value “2” is stored by the storage means 110a of the second counter 110, and The initial count value “4” is stored in the storage means 116a of the three counter 116 (see FIG. 11A).

  When the winning combination result of the first game is winning the winning combination group “Replay”, the addition condition of the first counter 109 is satisfied. In this case, in the first counter 109, one count value stored in the storage means 109a is added by the adding means 109b (see FIG. 11B).

  When the winning combination drawing result of the second game is one of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”, the addition condition of the second counter 110 is satisfied. In this case, in the second counter 110, one count value stored in the storage unit 110a is added by the addition unit 110b (see FIG. 11C).

  When the winning combination result of the third game is a winning combination “weak cherry”, the addition condition of the third counter 116 is satisfied. In this case, in the third counter 116, one count value stored in the storage means 116a is added by the adding means 116b (see FIG. 11D).

  If the winning combination result of the fourth game is a winning combination “strong cherry”, the condition for changing the third counter 116 is established. In this case, in the third counter 116, the count value stored in the storage means 116a is changed to the same value as the count value “3” of the second counter 110 of the game by the changing means 116c (FIG. 11 (e) )reference).

  When the winning lottery result of the fifth game is a winning combination “strong watermelon”, the changing conditions of the counters 109, 110, and 116 are satisfied. In this case, in each counter 109, 110, 116, the count value is changed to the respective initial count value by the changing means 109c, 110c, 116c (see FIG. 11 (f)).

  In the subsequent games, the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 are added or changed according to the winning lottery result, as in the operations of the 0th to 5th games. Then, when all the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 are “matched”, the privilege-related process execution means 111 performs a transition process to AT game or CZ according to the value at the time of “match”. Executed.

  Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects obtained in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not to perform privilege-related processing (such as AT game or CZ transition processing) using the three counters 109, 110, and 116. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the process until the process is executed.

  Further, by providing the changing means 109c, 110c, and 116c for each of the counters 109, 110, and 116, when the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 are monotonously added, Since it becomes difficult to predict whether it will be complete, the interest of the player can be improved.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the adding means 109b, 110b, and 116b are provided in the first to third counters 109, 110, and 116 has been described, but the adding means 109b is provided in each of the counters 109, 110, and 116, respectively. 110b, 116b, or in addition thereto, subtracting means (corresponding to "addition / subtraction means" of the present invention) may be provided. In this case, every time a predetermined winning combination group is won, the count value is subtracted by a predetermined value (one or more), and each counter 109, 110, 116 is subtracted by the subtracting means so that the subtraction exceeds the lower limit value. It is preferable to make a loop configuration that returns to the upper limit value and is subtracted. Further, “0” may be included as a predetermined value.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the adding means 109b, 110b, 116b are configured to add based on the winning lottery result predetermined by the winning lottery means 103, but add based on the determination result of the symbol determining means 106. You may do it. That is, in each of the above-described embodiments, the adding means 109b, 110b, 116b are configured to add a count value every time an internal winning is made to a predetermined winning combination group, but the symbol determining means 106 wins a predetermined winning combination. Each time it is determined that the count value is determined, the count value may be added by a predetermined value. In this way, since the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 are not added unless the corresponding winning combination (predetermined winning combination) is won, the player's technical intervention elements are expanded and the player's interest is improved. be able to.

  In addition, in the configuration of adding according to the winning mode, when a plurality of winning combinations are set in the winning combination group, the value to be added (predetermined value) is changed according to the type of winning combination. You may do it. That is, for example, when the winning group “left bell” is won internally, the adding means 110b of the second counter 110 adds “2” to the count value when winning the “middle bell” role, “1” may be added when winning one of “1” to “single winning combination 4”. In this way, since the added values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 change according to the winning combination, it is possible to diversify the process until the privilege-related processing is executed.

  In addition, the privilege related processing execution means 111 is configured to execute privilege related processing such as AT game or transition processing to CZ when all the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 "match". However, the relationship between the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 for executing the privilege-related processing (corresponding to the “predetermined relationship” in the present invention) can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first embodiment, the case where the difference or sum of the count values of both counters 109 and 110 becomes a predetermined value may be a predetermined relationship. For example, in the second embodiment, each of FIG. The case where the counter values are arranged in a diagonal line may be set as the predetermined relationship.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the AT game and the CZ are described as an example as a privilege to be given to the player. For example, as long as the special game (BB, RB) or the like increases the interest of the player, Any thing is acceptable. In addition, the privilege-related processing is not limited to the transition processing to AT games and CZs, but is, for example, execution processing of premium effects, high probability states that are easy to transition to AT games in normal games, and low probability that transition is difficult In the gaming machine in which the state is set, these state transition processes may be performed or the state transition lottery process may be performed. In addition, when the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 are “matched”, the privilege related processing execution unit 111 determines whether or not to shift to the AT game instead of the AT game or CZ shift processing. Alternatively, a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to CZ may be performed.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, each counter 109, 110, 116 has been described as being reset to the initial count value when all the count values “match” and the privilege-related processing is executed. However, for example, the next privilege-related process may be executed when each count value “matches” again, starting from the state of matching.

  Further, one or all of the counter display unit 113a and the advantage combination notification unit 113b may be provided on the sub-control board 73. In this case, information (commands) related to the count values of the counters 109, 110, and 116 may be transmitted from the sub control command transmission means 115 to the sub control board 73.

  Further, in the first embodiment, at least one of the counters 109 and 110 may be provided with changing means as in the second embodiment.

  Further, the combination (winning combination group) involved in the addition of the counters 109, 110, and 116 may be changed as appropriate according to the type of combination set in the gaming machine and the winning probability.

  Further, the added values of the counters 109, 110, and 116, and the roles related to the addition (winning role group) may be changed according to the type of game such as a normal game or a special game (BB, RB). .

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a case where one winning combination group is associated as a group related to addition of one counter 109, 110, 116 has been described, but it is associated with a plurality of counters 109, 110, 116. It may be done. In this case, for example, in the case of replay winning, the count value of the first counter 109 may be added by “1” while the count value of the second counter 110 may be added by “2”.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the slot machine 1 is described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, a gaming machine (so-called parrot) in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined, or a computer program is executed. The present invention may be applied to a video game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 19 ... Start switch, 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch, 103 ... Role lottery means, 105. Stop control means, 106. Symbol determination means, 107... Payout control means (profit giving means), 109... 1st counter (counter), 110 ... 2nd counter (counter), 116. Counter (counter), 109a, 110a, 116a ... storage means, 109b, 110b, 116b ... addition means (addition / subtraction means), 109c, 110c, 116c ... change means, 111 ... privilege related process execution means, 113a ... counter display means ( (First notification means), 113b... Advantage notification means (second notification means)

Claims (5)

Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and each of the variable display columns corresponding to each of the variable display columns In a gaming machine having a plurality of stop switches for stopping variable display,
A role lottery means for determining any one of a plurality of role lottery results set in advance by lottery;
Stop control means for stopping the symbols of the variable display columns variably displayed by the display means in a display mode corresponding to the result lottery result determined by the role lottery means based on the operation of each stop switch. ,
A symbol determination unit that determines a display mode of a symbol of each variable display row of the display unit that is controlled to be stopped by the stop control unit;
Based on the determination result by the symbol determination means, a profit granting means for giving a predetermined profit to the player;
Stores count values within the range between the upper limit value and the lower limit value, and stores a predetermined value as an initial count value in an initial state, and the result lottery result by the role lottery means or the determination result by the symbol determination means A predetermined addition / subtraction value is set, and for each combination lottery result by the combination lottery means or determination result by the symbol determination unit, the predetermined addition / subtraction value set in the combination lottery result or determination result is stored in the storage unit. Addition / subtraction means for performing addition / subtraction of the stored count value, and when addition exceeding the upper limit value is performed by the addition / subtraction means, addition is performed by returning to the lower limit value, and subtraction exceeding the lower limit value is performed. And a plurality of counters in a loop configuration to be subtracted back to the upper limit value,
When the mutual relationship between the count values stored in the storage means of the respective counters in the same game is a predetermined relationship set in advance, the processing is predetermined as a process related to a privilege that enhances the interest of the player. And a bonus related process executing means for performing the predetermined processing. A plurality of types of the predetermined processing are set,
The predetermined relationship is set to be different for each type of the predetermined process,
The privilege-related process execution means, when the mutual relationship between the count values stored in each of the counters in the same game corresponds to one set according to the type of the predetermined process, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined processing is performed.   The first notification means for notifying a player of the counter values stored in the storage means of each of the counters or information on the mutual relationship between the counter values. The gaming machine according to 1 or 2.   4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a second notification unit that notifies a player of information related to a combination lottery result of the combination lottery unit or a determination result of the symbol determination unit to approach the predetermined relationship. A gaming machine according to any one of the above.   At least one of the counters changes the counter value stored in the storage means to a predetermined change value when a predetermined change condition determined in advance is satisfied, or 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising changing means for changing to a value that satisfies the following relationship.

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