JP6044806B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines include a plurality of determination factors as to whether or not to give a predetermined profit. For example, a slot machine that is a kind of gaming machine includes a plurality of determination targets (so-called overlapping roles) that are won by BB and small roles (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, pachinko machines, which are other types of gaming machines, have a high probability state and a low probability state as gaming states, and there are some that have a big jackpot probability depending on which gaming state they are in. In a gaming machine equipped with a plurality of determination factors as to whether or not to give such a predetermined profit, if it is determined that a predetermined profit is to be given, a predetermined auxiliary effect is performed to give the predetermined profit. It is common to notify.

JP 2010-46154 A

  In the auxiliary effect, if the player visually recognizes the auxiliary effect a plurality of times while repeatedly playing the game, the player gets bored with the auxiliary effect and the game may become monotonous.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a monotonous game by suitably executing an auxiliary effect. It is.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a circulation display unit that circulates and displays a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation unit that is operated to start the cyclic display of the patterns, a lottery unit that performs a lottery of a combination, Based on the stop operation means operated to stop the circulation display of the winning combination and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination winning the lottery of the winning combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped, A bonus granting means for granting a bonus to a player, and when the bonus is granted, the stop operation means is operated in a gaming machine that finishes one game when the bonus grant is terminated. A stop control means for stopping the cyclic display of the picture according to a lottery result by the lottery means, a first gaming state, and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Game to perform It is determined whether to give a special privilege based on the execution means and whether the lottery means of the lottery means in the second gaming state is a predetermined lottery result, and when it is determined that the special privilege is to be granted, the first information The first setting means for setting the game and whether or not to give a special privilege based on information set in advance when a specific gaming state is entered, and the second information if it is determined to give the special privilege A second setting means for setting, and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect in a plurality of games, wherein the first information can be accumulated and stored, wherein the effect execution means is configured to perform the first setting. When the means sets the first information and when the first information is stored, a notification effect is provided to notify that the special privilege is granted during the first period in the plurality of games. First execution means for When the second setting means sets the second information, it comprises at least second execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the special privilege is granted after the end of the first period, When a notification effect for notifying that a special privilege is to be granted is executed, the predetermined second gaming state is executed as the special privilege, and the predetermined lottery result is the first setting means. A first lottery result that is determined to give the special privilege with a first probability, and a second that the first setting means determines to give the special privilege with a second probability that is higher than the first probability. And at least a lottery result.

  It is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by suitably executing the auxiliary effect.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop control of a reel. The flowchart which shows RB state processing. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for RT states. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The flowchart which shows a winning result command process. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The flowchart which shows a winning determination process. The flowchart which shows a continuation determination process. The flowchart which shows a start command process. The figure which shows an example of an auxiliary | assistant effect. The flowchart which shows a continuous production | presentation process. The figure which shows an example of an auxiliary | assistant effect. The figure which shows an example of an auxiliary | assistant effect. The flowchart which shows a stop command command process. The flowchart which shows a state command process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “red bell” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “replay” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), “Red 7” symbol (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Cherry” symbol (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “Youth” symbol (eg, 14th on left reel 32L), “White 7” Design (eg, 10th of left reel 32L), “BAR” design (eg, 8th of left reel 32L), “White bell” design (eg, 6th of left reel 32L), “Blue 7” design (eg, , The third of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle reel 32M. The second line L2 connecting the lower symbol of the middle reel and the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the third line L3 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, and the left reel A fourth line L4 connecting the lower symbol of 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a cherry prize, a first watermelon prize, a second watermelon prize, a bell prize, and a first special bell prize to a twelfth special bell prize. When the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the active line, one medal is paid out as a cherry winning. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R may be any symbol. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the arbitrary symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the cherry prize is established. Here, since the middle stage of the middle reel 32M is a position where four active lines overlap, when the “cherry” symbol stops on the middle stage of the middle reel 32M, a cherry win is awarded on all four active lines. As a result, 4 (= 1 × 4) medals are paid out. When the “watermelon” symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, five medals are paid out as the first watermelon winning. When the “blue 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the active line, one medal is paid out as the second watermelon winning. That is, in the case of the second watermelon winning, any symbol that stops on the active line for the left reel 32L may be any symbol. When the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, nine medals are paid out as a bell winning. In addition, the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of two reels out of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the effective line, and the “replay” symbol of the remaining one reel stops on the effective line. In this case, nine medals are paid out as a special bell prize. For example, when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “red bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the first special bell prize is awarded. As a result, nine medals are paid out.

  An RB prize is given as the state transition prize in which only the game state transition is performed. When the “blue 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, an RB win is awarded. When the RB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the RB state.

  There is a re-game winning as a winning that is given a re-playing privilege that allows the player to play the next game without inserting a medal. The re-game winning is established when the “replay” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the active line.

  In addition, although it is different from winning a prize, “Replay” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol from the left on the active line, “Replay” symbol, “White Bell” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol. When the “Replay” symbol, “Youth” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol stops, and “Replay” symbol, “Youth” symbol, “White bell” symbol stops The gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols in which the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state is referred to as a transition outcome.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the combination of the third special bell symbol is a combination of symbols for the third special bell winning, that is, a combination of a “replay” symbol, a “white bell” symbol, and a “red bell” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the third special bell symbol is a “replay” symbol for the left reel 32L, a “white bell” symbol for the middle reel 32M, and a “red bell” symbol for the right reel 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining game number display unit 61 that displays the number of remaining games until the RB state ends. And a payout number display section 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining game number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate on which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main controller 101, the display controller 81 independently controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 19 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and stop information used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the game status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game among these processes, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining game number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is established in the previous game. If a re-game winning is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when a re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If the re-game winning is not established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process for confirming whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result of the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process is performed. If the error has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, step S204 is performed. Returning to the start waiting process, the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, and an effective line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above as effective lines is performed, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is set in a non-excited state. Switch to prohibit bet reception. Thereafter, in step S208, a start command is set. Here, the start command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp that a start command has been generated, that is, that a game has started. However, in the normal process, various commands such as the start command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above. When the start command is set, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the RB state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process proceeds to step S203. Return.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. The slot machine 10 has three types of game states, that is, a normal game state, an RT state, and an RB state, as game states managed by the main control device 101. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state lottery table is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal gaming state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” normal gaming state. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set in subsequent step S304. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 6, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the bell, the fifth special bell, and the ninth special bell have been won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. .

  Incidentally, if the set winning flag is not a winning flag indicating that the RB has been won (hereinafter referred to as “RB winning flag”), the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is set with the corresponding winning flag. It is cleared after the game ends (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the RB winning flag, the RB winning flag is cleared as one of the conditions that the RB winning is established. In other words, the RB winning flag may be valid for a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the RB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 2 to 18, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and if the current index value IV is 1, it corresponds. Do not set the winning flag. That is, in a game in which the RB winning flag is carried over, if a winning combination other than RB is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, whereas if the RB is won, the RB winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning when IV = 1 is about 1/110, and the probability of winning when IV = 2 is about 96. The probability of winning when 1 / IV, IV = 3 is about 1/260, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1/250, and the probability of winning when IV = 5 is about This is 1/60000. The probability of winning when IV = 6 to 9 is about 1/92, respectively, and the probability of winning when IV = 10 to 17 is about 1/31, respectively. The probability of winning when IV = 18 is about 1 / 7.3. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.9.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. In step S310, stop information setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery processing is terminated.

  Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403 to determine whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated, a stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S405 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S405, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S406, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S406, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, one of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips. Thereafter, in step S407, the calculated number of threads is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel that should be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. Do. Thereafter, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop appearance of the stopped reel. In the slot machine 10, for example, when the winning combination is made when IV = 6 to 17, that is, when the bell and two special bells are won (see FIG. 13), the stop switch 42 that has issued a stop command is issued. The stop information second setting process is performed so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of .about.44.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the winning flag set when IV = 6 to 17, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the winning mode established. For example, when the winning flag “10” corresponding to IV = 10 is set, stop information is set so that the first special bell winning is established when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop is set. Stop information is set so that a bell winning is established when the switch 43 is operated first, and stop information is set so that a ninth special bell winning is established when the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time. However, even if stop information is set in this way, a corresponding winning may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  The symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, the upper and lower stages are stopped. An effective line is set in the middle reel 32M. For this reason, regarding the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, if the interval between similar symbols is 6 symbols or less, the winning symbol is displayed when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 and 44. The middle reel 32M can be stopped on the active line, and if the same symbols are arranged with an interval of 4 symbols or less, the winning symbol is displayed when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 43. Can be stopped on the active line. On the left reel 32L, a “replay” symbol, a “cherry” symbol, and a “watermelon” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is six symbols or less. On the middle reel 32M, a “replay” symbol is arranged. And “Youth” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. On the right reel 32R, the interval between the “replay” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol is 6 symbols or less. It is arranged to become. For this reason, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, with respect to other symbols such as “red bell” symbol and “white bell” symbol, sections are arranged so as to be separated by more than the above interval. It is necessary for the player to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol.

  A case will be described as an example where winning is made when IV = 10 and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed to establish the first special bell winning.

  On the left reel 32L, a “replay” symbol, which is a first special bell symbol, is arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is six symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the “replay” symbol stops at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the 12th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 16A, the 12th “replay”. The symbol stops at the bottom. As a result, there remains room for the first special bell winning in the third line L3 and the fourth line L4.

  On the middle reel 32M, “red bell” symbols, which are the first special bell symbols, are arranged at positions 2, 5, 10, and 20. In the sections No. 20 to No. 10, the “red bell” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 4 or less. In the No. 10 to No. 20 interval, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 9 symbols. It has become. For this reason, the “red bell” symbol may or may not stop on the active line depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any one of the “red 7” symbol of No. 16 and the “red bell” symbol of No. 10 has reached the middle stage, FIG. As shown, the “red bell” symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, stops in the middle. As a result, there remains room for the first special bell winning in the third line L3 and the fourth line L4. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 11th “watermelon” design to the 15th “white bell” design reaches the middle stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 designs. Even if it stops after making it stop, the "red bell" design which is the 1st special bell design cannot be stopped in the middle. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at such timing, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), the 15th “white bell” symbol stops at the middle stage. When the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the “white bell” symbol is stopped in the middle, so that in the situation where the winning combination is not notified, the third special bell winning or the fourth special bell winning It is possible to make the player expect that it will be established.

  On the right reel 32R, “red bell” symbols as first special bell symbols are arranged at positions 9 and 16. In the 9th to 16th sections, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 6 symbols, while in the 16th to 9th segments, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 13 symbols. For this reason, the “red bell” symbol may or may not stop on the active line depending on the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. Specifically, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the “blue 7” symbol of No. 3 to the “red bell” symbol of No. 16 reaches the lower stage, the symbol is the first special bell symbol. The “red bell” symbol stops at the top or bottom. As a result, the first special bell winning is established in the third line L3 or the fourth line L4. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the 16th “red bell” symbol reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), the first special bell is displayed on the fourth line L4. Winning is established. On the other hand, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the “red 7” symbol of No. 17 to the “white bell” symbol of No. 2 reaches the lower stage, the right reel 32R is provided for 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped after being slid, the “red bell” symbol which is the first special bell symbol cannot be stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at such timing, the “watermelon” symbol stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the second “white bell” symbol has reached the lower stage, as shown in FIG. The “Replay”, “White Bell”, and “Watermelon” symbols stop. That is, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the first special bell winning cannot be established, the transition point (see FIG. 8) stops on the active line.

  Next, an example will be described in which winning is achieved when IV = 6 and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in order to establish a bell winning.

  On the left reel 32L, a “red bell” symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at positions 13 and 20, and a “white bell” symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at a sixth position. In this case, the interval between the 6th “white bell” symbol and the 13th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 13th “red bell” symbol and the 20th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols. The interval between the 20th “red bell” symbol and the 6th “white bell” symbol is 6 symbols. That is, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged on the left reel 32L such that the interval between the bell symbols is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the middle reel 32M, the “red bell” symbol, which is the bell symbol, is arranged at positions 20, 20, 5, and 10, and the “white bell” symbol, which is the bell symbol, is arranged at the 15th position. ing. In this case, the interval between the “red bell” symbols in the sections 20 to 10 is 4 or less, and the interval between the “red bell” symbol of 10 and the “white bell” symbol of 4 is 4 symbols. The interval between the 15th “white bell” symbol and the 20th “red bell” symbol is 4 symbols. That is, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged on the middle reel 32M so that the interval between the bell symbols is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated for the second time, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the right reel 32R, a “red bell” symbol as a bell symbol is arranged at positions 9 and 16, and a “white bell” symbol as a bell symbol is arranged at a second position. In this case, the interval between the 2nd “white bell” symbol and the 9th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 9th “red bell” symbol and the 16th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols. The interval between the 16th “red bell” design and the 2nd “white bell” design is 6 designs. That is, on the right reel 32R, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the bell symbols is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated last, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing. As a result, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, and a bell winning is established.

  When winning is made when IV = 6 to 17, stop information is set so that a bell winning is established for two operation orders among the six operation orders of the stop switches 42 to 44, and four kinds are selected. Stop information is set so that a special bell winning is established for the operation sequence. As described above, when the stop information is set so that the bell winning is achieved, the bell winning is achieved regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, when the stop information is set so that the special bell winning is established, the special bell winning is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  In addition, when the “replay” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, the player aims at the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol when the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped. It is assumed that the right stop switch 44 is operated. In such a case, in a situation where the winning combination is not notified, the special bell winning is established with a probability of 1/4, and the transition outcome is stopped on the active line with a probability of 3/4. By the way, in the case of winning when IV = 5, a bell win is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing.

  In the following, it is indicated that the bell winning can be established only when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, that is, the winning is made in any of IV = 6-9. "I won the push bell." In addition, when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are first operated, it is possible to establish a bell prize, that is, when the winning combination is IV = 10-17. It is said that "I won the anomaly pushing bell".

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set in step S413 to cause the display control device 81 to recognize the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process is ended.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is achieved. If the re-game winning is not established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is. finish. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. Displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed.

  The RT state process in step S212 will be described later, and the RB state process in step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RB state. If it is not in the RB state, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not an RB winning has been established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. And when RB winning is established, the RB start process shown to step S503-step S505 is performed. In the RB start process, the RB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S503, and the RB setting flag is set in the state information storing area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S504. In step S505, 7 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the RB state provided in the state information storage area 106c.

  By setting the RB setting flag in step S504, the gaming state shifts to the RB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RB state based on the setting of the RB setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the RB state lottery table is selected. In the RB state lottery table, 65535 is set as the point value PV of the index value IV (IV = 5, see FIG. 13) that is won only for the bell, and 0 is set as the point value PV of the other index values IV. Is set. That is, when the gaming state shifts to the RB state, the bell is always won, and the bell winning is established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  If the RB start process is completed, or if it is determined in step S502 that an RB prize has not been established, a status command is set in step S506, and the process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current game state, that is, the game state of the next game. In step S506, the status information storage area 106c is referred to, and a status command corresponding to the setting flag set in the status information storage area 106c is set. For example, when the RB setting flag is set in the status information storage area 106c, a status command indicating the RB status is set.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the current gaming state is the RB state, it means that one game has been consumed under the RB state. In such a case, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter in step S507, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 in step S508. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process ends after setting a state command indicating the RB state in step S506. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the RB setting flag is cleared in step S509, and the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S510. Thereafter, in step S506, a state command indicating the RT state is set, and then this process ends.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the RB state ends, the gaming state shifts to the RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RT state based on the setting of the RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the RT state lottery table is selected.

  FIG. 18 is an RT state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” RT state. In the RT state lottery table, the same value as the normal game state lottery table is set as each of the point values PV of IV = 1 to 17, while the point value PV of IV = 18, that is, the game is won. The point value PV of the index value IV is set higher than that of the normal gaming state lottery table. When the winning combination determination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 17 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, while in the case of IV = 18. The probability of winning will be about 1 / 1.5. The probability of losing none of the roles will be about 1/66000.

  Here, the RT state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state. If the current gaming state is not the RT state, this processing is terminated as it is. When the current gaming state is the RT state, the process proceeds to step S602, and it is determined whether or not the transition outcome has stopped on the active line. Specifically, whether or not any of the winning flags “6” to “17” is set in the winning information storage area 106a, the bell as the winning combination in the payout information storing area, the first special bell to the twelfth special It is determined whether or not any of the bells is set. If any of the winning flags “6” to “17” is set, and neither the bell nor the first special bell to the twelfth special bell is set as the winning combination, it is on the active line. It is determined that the transition outcome has stopped, and in other cases, it is determined that the transition outcome has not stopped on the active line. If the transition outcome is not stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S603 to determine whether or not the RB winning flag is set. If the RB winning flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. In the case where the transition outcome stops on the active line and the case where the RB winning flag is set, this processing is ended after the RT setting flag is cleared in step S604.

  As described above, the RT state ends when the transition point stops on the active line and when the RB is won. When the RT state ends, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state except when an RB winning is established in the game won for the RB.

  Here, the gaming state in the slot machine 10 will be described. As described above, the main control device 101 manages three types of game states, that is, a normal game state, an RT state, and an RB state. Further, the display control device 81 does not report the AT mode for notifying the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the bell winning, and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the bell winning. Two types of display modes, the non-AT mode, are managed. Therefore, in this slot machine 10, the non-AT mode normal gaming state, the AT mode normal gaming state, the non-AT mode RT state, the AT mode RT state, the non-AT mode RB state, the AT There are six types of gaming states: the mode RB state.

  In the normal gaming state in setting 3, the winning probability of RB is about 1/110, the winning probability of cherry is about 1/96, the winning probability of 1st watermelon is about 1/260, and the winning probability of 2nd watermelon is The probability of winning a replay is about 1 / 7.3, and the probability of winning only the bell is about 16000. In addition, the winning probability of a forward-pressing bell is about 1/23, and the winning probability of an irregularly-pressing bell is about 3.9.

  In the normal gaming state in the non-AT mode, when the forward push bell or the irregular push bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. And if the irregular push bell is won, when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, a special bell winning is established with a probability of 1/4, and the transition outcome is stopped with a probability of 3/4. Something is missing. For this reason, in the normal gaming state of the non-AT mode, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the expected value for paying out medals per game is about 1.4, and each time one game is played, the medal is about 1. It can be expected to decrease by 6 sheets. Incidentally, when the middle stop switch 43 is first operated in the normal game state of the non-AT mode and when the right stop switch 44 is first operated, the expected value of medal payout per game is about 2. It can be expected that the number of medals will be reduced by about 1.0 each time one game is played. Hereinafter, the normal gaming state in the non-AT mode is also referred to as a first non-AT state.

  In the normal game state of the AT mode, when the forward push bell or the irregular push bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. A player can establish a bell prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order. When the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation sequence, the expected value for paying out medals per game is about 3.2, and about 0.2 medals for each game. You can expect to increase. Hereinafter, the normal gaming state in the AT mode is also referred to as a first AT state.

  In the RT state in setting 3, the winning probability of RB is about 1/110, the winning probability of cherry is about 1/96, the winning probability of 1st watermelon is about 1/260, and the winning probability of 2nd watermelon is about The probability of winning a replay is about 1 / 1.5 and the probability of winning only the bell is about 1/66000. In addition, the winning probability of a forward-pressing bell is about 1/23, and the winning probability of an irregularly-pressing bell is about 3.9.

  In the non-AT mode RT state, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the expected value for paying out medals per game is about 3.1, and the number of medals increases by about 0.1 for each game. I can expect that. In addition, the RT state ends when the RB is won and when the transition point stops on the active line. The probability of winning the RB is about 1/110, and the probability that the transitional outcome will stop is three-quarters or about one-fifth when winning the irregular push bell. Therefore, in the non-AT mode RT state, when the left stop switch 42 is first operated, the end probability of the RT state is about 1 / 5.0, and about 0.5 medals until the RT state ends. An increase can be expected. Incidentally, when the middle stop switch 43 is first operated in the RT state of the non-AT mode and when the right stop switch 44 is first operated, an expected value of paying out medals per game is about 4.5. The RT state end probability is about 1 / 7.3. For this reason, an increase of about 11 medals can be expected by the end of the RT state. Hereinafter, the RT state in the non-AT mode is also referred to as a second non-AT state.

  In the AT mode RT state, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation sequence, the expected value for paying out medals per game is about 4.8, and every time one game is played, a medal is obtained. It can be expected to increase by about 1.8 sheets. In addition, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order, a bell winning is always established, and therefore, the transition outcome does not stop on the active line. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the operation order informed by the player, the RT state in the AT mode ends when the RB is won. Since the winning probability of RB is about 1/110, in the AT mode RT state, an increase of about 200 medals can be expected by the end of the RT state. Hereinafter, the RT state in the AT mode is also referred to as a second AT state.

  In the RB state in setting 3, the probability of winning only for the bell is one-tenth. When only the bell is won, a bell winning is always established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, in the RB state, the expected value for paying out medals per game is 9 regardless of whether the AT mode or the non-AT mode is used, and it can be expected that 6 medals increase every time one game is played. Since the RB state ends when seven games are played, an increase of 42 medals can be expected by the end of the RB state.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 has a gameability that increases the number of owned medals in the RB state and the second AT state. Therefore, in the following, various processes performed by the display control device 81 in realizing this gameability will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  The processing of the display control device 81 is roughly divided into a display main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a display timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 1 msec), and the main control device 101. Command interrupt processing that is activated based on the input of a control signal (for example, various commands such as a lottery result command). In the command interruption process, when various commands are received from the main control device 101, the transition of the display mode, the driving control content of the auxiliary effect unit, that is, the content of the auxiliary effect to be executed, and the like are determined. In the display main process and the display timer interrupt process, drive control of the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is executed based on the processing result of the command interrupt process to perform the corresponding auxiliary effect.

  First, the winning result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not a winning result command has been received. If it has not been received, this process is terminated. If a winning result command has been received, the process proceeds to step S702, and it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the winning result command is information indicating that an RB winning has been established. In the case of the information indicating that the RB winning has been established, it means that the RB winning has been established in the current game. Therefore, in step S703, the number of remaining games under the RB state provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is calculated. 7 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting. In a succeeding step S704, it is determined whether or not the AT flag indicating that the current display mode is the AT mode is not set in the RAM of the display control device 81. When the AT flag is not set, that is, when the current display mode is the non-AT mode, display mode determination processing shown in steps S705 to S710 is performed.

  In the display mode determination process, it is determined in step S705 whether or not a penalty flag described later is set in the RAM of the display control device 81. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S706, and AT lottery processing for determining whether or not the display mode is set to the AT mode is performed. In the AT lottery process, whether or not the AT mode is appropriate is determined based on the AT lottery table stored in advance in the ROM of the display control device 81 for each set state and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Incidentally, in the AT lottery table of “Setting 3”, the AT mode is won with a probability of about 1/6. In step S707, it is determined whether or not an AT lottery has been won. If a win is made, an AT flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S708. In continuing step S709, a continuation rate lottery process is performed. The slot machine 10 has three types of continuation rates of 0%, 50%, and 75% as continuation rates of the AT mode. In the continuation rate lottery process, the continuation rate in the AT mode is calculated based on the continuation rate lottery table stored in advance in the ROM of the display control device 81 for each set state and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Decide which type to use. By the way, when the continuation rate lottery table of “Setting 3” is used, the continuation rate is determined to be 0% at a rate of about 80%, the continuation rate is determined to be 50% at a rate of about 15%, The continuation rate is determined to be 75% at a rate of 5%. If the continuation rate lottery process has been performed, the process proceeds to step S710, the continuation rate flag corresponding to the continuation rate determined in the continuation rate lottery process is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and the display mode determination process ends. .

  In step S711, if the display mode determination process is completed, if it is determined that the penalty flag is set in step S705, and if it is determined that the AT lottery is not won in step S707, The normal effect flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and the winning result command processing is terminated. Although the details will be described later, the normal performance flag is a flag for performing an auxiliary performance to notify whether or not to shift to the AT mode in the RB state.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the RB winning is established in the non-AT mode, it is determined whether or not to shift to the AT mode, and the continuation rate of the AT mode is determined when shifting to the AT mode. It has come to be decided.

  Next, various processes performed in the AT mode will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing lottery result command processing.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received. If it has not been received, the present process ends. If a lottery result command has been received, the process proceeds to step S802 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RB state. If the current gaming state is the RB state, the process is terminated as it is. If the current gaming state is not the RB state, is the AT flag set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S803? Determine whether or not. If the AT flag is not set, it means that the current display mode is the non-AT mode, so this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the AT flag is set, it means that the current display mode is the AT mode. Therefore, after performing the AT mode process shown in steps S804 to S810, the present process is terminated.

  In the AT mode process, it is determined whether or not the bell is won in step S804. If the bell is won, it is further determined whether or not the special bell is won in step S805. When both the bell and the special bell are won, information indicating that the winning is made at any of IV = 6 to 17 and the lottery result command is one of the winning flags “6” to “17”. It means that it is information indicating. In such a case, in step S806, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning is grasped, and this process is terminated. When the display control device 81 grasps the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning, the display control device 81 performs the drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 in the display main process, and the auxiliary display unit 65 performs the operation described above. Announce the order. If it is determined in step S804 that the bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S807, and it is determined whether or not the specific combination has been won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is won. If none of the cherry, the first watermelon, or the second watermelon has been won, the present process is terminated. If any one of the cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is won, an accumulation lottery process is performed in step S808. In the ROM of the display control device 81, an accumulated lottery table is stored in advance for each setting state for the cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon. Therefore, in the accumulated lottery process, a predetermined value is acquired based on the accumulated lottery table corresponding to the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. By the way, if you win a cherry in the AT mode of “Setting 3”, you get 0 at a rate of about 90%, 1 at a rate of about 8%, and 2 at a rate of about 2%. To get to. If the first watermelon is elected in the AT mode of “Setting 3”, 0 is acquired at a rate of about 70%, 2 is acquired at a rate of about 20%, and 3 at a rate of about 10%. To get to. When the second watermelon is won under the “setting 3” AT mode, 0 is acquired at a rate of about 85%, and 5 is acquired at a rate of about 15%. When the accumulation lottery process is performed, the value acquired in the first accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S809 is added, and this process ends. Further, if it is determined in step S805 that the special bell has not been won, it means that the winner has been won when IV = 5 and only the bell has been won. In such a case, 10 is added to the first accumulation counter in step S809, and this process ends.

  Next, the winning determination process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The winning determination process is a process performed in step S713 when it is determined in step S702 of the winning result command process (see FIG. 20) that an RB winning is not established.

  In the winning determination process, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the AT flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81. If the AT flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the AT flag is set, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the winning result command is information indicating that a re-game winning is established. If it is information indicating that a re-game winning has been established, 1 is added to the RP counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S903, and whether or not the value of the RP counter is greater than 16 in step S904. Determine. If the value of the RP counter is greater than 16, this process is terminated after adding 1 to the second accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S905, and the value of the RP counter is 16 or less. If there is, the process is terminated without adding 1 to the second accumulation counter. If it is determined in step S902 that the information is not information indicating that a regame prize has not been established, that is, if a regame prize has not been established, the value of the RP counter is set to 0 in step S906, and the process ends.

  As described above, in the first AT state and the second AT state, when one of the cherries, the first watermelon, the second watermelon, and the bell is won, a predetermined value is added to the first accumulation counter, and a re-game prize is won. Is continuously established 17 times or more, one is added to the second accumulation counter. By the way, in the first AT state of “setting 3”, the probability of 17 consecutive regame wins is about 1/480 trillion, and in the second AT state of “setting 3”, 17 consecutive wins of the regame winning are established. Probability is about 1/990.

  Next, the continuation determination process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The continuation determination process is a process in which it is determined in step S702 of the winning result command process (see FIG. 20) that an RB winning has been established and in step S704 that the AT flag is set, that is, an RB winning in the AT mode. This is the process performed in step S712 when is established.

  In the continuation determination process, it is determined in step S1001 whether or not the value of the first accumulation counter is not zero. If the value of the first accumulation counter is not 0, the value of the first accumulation counter is decremented by 1 in step S1002, and the first flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1003. Thereafter, the promotion determination process shown in steps S1004 to S1006 is performed, and this process is terminated. In the promotion determination process, a promotion lottery process is performed in step S1004. In the ROM of the display control device 81, a promotion lottery table corresponding to each continuation rate of 0%, 50%, and 75% is stored in advance for each setting state. In the promotion lottery process, the continuation rate of the AT mode is changed based on the promotion lottery table corresponding to the continuation rate flag set in the RAM of the display control device 81 and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Determine whether or not. By the way, when the promotion lottery table corresponding to the continuation rate of 0% in “Setting 3” is used, the continuation rate is determined to be 50% at a rate of about 99%, and the continuation rate is set to 75 at a rate of about 1%. % Has come to be determined. When the promotion lottery table corresponding to the continuation rate 50% of “Setting 3” is used, the continuation rate is determined to be 50% at a rate of about 75%, and the continuation rate is set to 75% at a rate of about 25%. It comes to decide. When the promotion lottery table corresponding to the continuation rate of 75% in “Setting 3” is used, the continuation rate is determined to be 75% at a rate of 100%. Thus, in the promotion lottery, it is determined whether or not to change to a continuation rate higher than the current continuation rate. In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the result of the promotion lottery is higher than the current continuation rate. If it is not higher, the process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the promotion lottery is higher than the current continuation rate, the process proceeds to step S1006, and the continuation rate flag stored in the RAM of the display control device 81 is changed to the continuation rate flag corresponding to the result of the promotion lottery. Then, this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the value of the first accumulation counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the second accumulation counter is not 0 in step S1007. If the value of the second accumulation counter is not 0, the value of the second accumulation counter is decremented by 1 in step S1008, and the second flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1009. Thereafter, the promotion determination process shown in steps S1004 to S1006 is performed, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1007 that the value of the second accumulation counter is 0, a continuation rate corresponding to the continuation rate flag set in the RAM of the display control device 81 is acquired in step S1010, and step S1011 is performed. Continue lottery processing at. In the continuous lottery process, it is determined whether or not to continue the AT mode based on the acquired continuation rate and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. That is, when the continuation rate is 0%, it is determined that the AT mode is not continued, and when the continuation rate is 50%, it is determined that the AT mode is continued at a rate of 50%. Is 75%, it is determined that the AT mode is continued at a rate of 75%. In step S1012, it is determined whether or not the result of the continuous lottery process is a result of continuing the AT mode. If the result is that the AT mode is continued, the third flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1013. Thereafter, the promotion determination process shown in steps S1004 to S1006 is performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the result is that the AT mode is not continued, the AT flag is cleared in step S1014, the display mode is changed to the non-AT mode, and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the AT mode, it is determined whether or not to continue the AT mode when the RB winning is established. In the continuation determination process, it is determined that the AT mode is continued when the value of the first accumulation counter is not 0, when the value of the second accumulation counter is not 0, and when the continuous lottery is won. The first accumulation counter becomes a non-zero value when winning one of the cherry, first watermelon, and second watermelon and acquiring a value of 1 or more in the accumulation lottery and when winning only the bell. The second accumulation counter becomes a non-zero value when the re-game winning is continuously established 17 times or more. Therefore, in the AT mode, one of the cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is won and a value of 1 or more is acquired in the accumulation lottery (hereinafter, the event is referred to as “accumulation for the accumulation lottery”). ), And it is possible to play a game while expecting that a re-game winning is continuously established 17 times or more, and it is possible to suppress monotonous gaming in the AT mode.

  Next, various processes performed in the RB state will be described.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing start command processing.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not a start command has been received, and if not received, the process is terminated. If the start command is received, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RB state. If the current gaming state is not the RB state, the present process is terminated as it is. If the current gaming state is the RB state, the present process is terminated after performing the RB effect processing shown in steps S1103 to S1111. To do. The slot machine 10 is configured to notify whether or not the AT mode is continued in the RB state. In the RB effect process, the effect content of the auxiliary effect performed under the RB state is determined, and in the display main process and the display timer interrupt process, the upper lamp 63 is used to perform the corresponding auxiliary effect based on the processing result of the RB effect process. Further, drive control of the speaker 64 and the auxiliary display unit 65 is executed.

  In the RB effect process, the value of the remaining game number counter is decremented by 1 in step S1103, and it is determined whether or not the normal effect flag is set in step S1104. When the normal effect flag is set, it means that the RB winning is established in the situation where the AT flag is not set, that is, the RB winning is established in the non-AT mode. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1105, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is zero. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, that is, if it is not the final game in the RB state, it is determined in step S1106 that the RB normal effect is to be performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, that is, if it is the final game in the RB state, the process proceeds to step S1107, and it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set. If the AT flag is set, it is determined in step S1108 that an AT mode transition effect is to be performed, and the normal effect flag is cleared in step S1109, and this process ends. If the AT flag is not set, it is determined in step S1110 that a non-AT mode transition effect is to be performed, and the normal effect flag is cleared in step S1109, and this process ends.

  As described above, when the RB winning is established in the non-AT mode, a transition effect is made as to whether or not to shift to the AT mode in the final game in the RB state.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of an auxiliary effect performed in the RB state when an RB winning is established in the non-AT mode.

  When the RB winning is established in the non-AT mode, an effect of congratulating the RB winning is performed, and as shown in FIG. 25A, from the first game to the sixth game in the RB state, A hero character sprinting through the office district is displayed. In the seventh game (final game) in the RB state, a mission effect that is completed in one game is performed. For example, in the escape effect which is one of the mission effects, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the mission content “run away from tracking” is displayed at the start of the final game, and the main character is tracked by the enemy character. The scene is displayed. Then, in the AT mode transition effect, the main character is displayed to escape from the tracking of the enemy character, and as shown in FIG. 25 (c), the characters “mission complete” indicating the transition to the AT mode are displayed. Is done. On the other hand, in the non-AT mode transition effect, as shown in FIG. 25 (d), the main character is displayed as captured by the enemy character, suggesting that the non-AT mode shifts.

  If it is determined in step S1104 that the normal performance flag has not been set, it means that an RB prize has been established in a situation where the AT flag is set, that is, an RB prize has been established in the AT mode. In such a case, after performing the continuous effect process for determining the effect content of the continuous effect in step S1111, the present process is terminated.

  In the continuous effect process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the ED flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1201. If the ED flag is not set, the process advances to step S1202 to determine whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 6. When the value of the remaining game number counter is 6, it means that the game is the first game in the RB state, so that it is determined in step S1203 that the OP effect is to be performed, and this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1202 that the value of the remaining game number counter is not 6, it is determined in step S1204 whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 5, 3, or 1. If the value of the remaining game number counter is any of 5, 3, and 1, it is determined in step S1205 that a counter effect is to be performed, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1204 that the value of the remaining game number counter is not 5, 3, or 1, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 4. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 4, that is, the third game in the RB state, this process ends after performing the first effect determination process shown in steps S1207 to S1210. In the first effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the first flag is set in step S1207. If the first flag is set, it means that it is determined to continue the AT mode based on the value of the first accumulation counter. In such a case, it is determined in step S1208 that a victory effect is to be performed, and in step S1209, the ED flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first flag is not set, it is determined in step S1210 that a continuous effect is to be performed, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1206 that the value of the remaining game number counter is not 4, the process proceeds to step S1211 to determine whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 2. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 2, that is, the fifth game in the RB state, this process ends after performing the second effect determination process shown in steps S1212 to S1215. In the second effect determination process, it is determined whether or not the second flag is set in step S1212. When the second flag is set, it means that it is determined to continue the AT mode based on the value of the second accumulation counter. In such a case, it is determined in step S1213 that a victory effect is to be performed, and in step S1214, the ED flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second flag is not set, it is determined in step S1215 that a continuous effect is to be performed, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1211 that the value of the remaining game number counter is not 2, it means that the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, that is, the final game in the RB state. In such a case, after performing the 3rd production determination process shown to step S1216-step S1218, this process is complete | finished. In the third effect determination process, it is determined in step S1216 whether the third flag is set. If the third flag is set, it means that it has been decided to continue in the continuous lottery process. In such a case, it is determined in step S1217 that a victory effect is to be performed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third flag is not set, it means that the AT mode is ended, so that it is determined in step S1218 that the defeat effect is to be performed, and this process is ended.

  Here, in order to facilitate the understanding of the continuous effect process, an example of the auxiliary effect performed in each game in the RB state when it is determined to continue the AT mode in the continuous lottery process is shown in FIGS. Will be described.

  In the first game in the RB state, it is determined that the OP effect is performed in step S1203 of the continuous effect process. And as shown to Fig.27 (a), in the auxiliary | assistant display part 65, OP effect which alert | reports that a hero character and an enemy character confront is performed.

  In the second game in the RB state, it is determined that the confrontation effect is performed in step S1205 of the continuous effect process. And as shown in FIG.27 (b), in the auxiliary | assistant display part 65, the scene where a hero character and an enemy character confront is displayed.

  In the third game in the RB state, the first effect determination process is performed. If it is determined in the continuous lottery process that the AT mode is to be continued, it means that the value of the first accumulation counter is 0 (see FIG. 23) and that the first flag is not set. Therefore, in the first effect determination process, it is determined that the continuous effect is performed. In the continuation effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), it is displayed that the hero character attacks the enemy character, and then the enemy character avoids the attack. Then, as shown in FIG. 27D, the characters “next” indicating that the confrontation continues are displayed.

  In the fourth game in the RB state, it is determined that the confrontation effect is performed in step S1205 of the continuous effect process. And as shown in FIG.27 (b), in the auxiliary | assistant display part 65, the scene where a hero character and an enemy character confront is displayed.

  In the fifth game in the RB state, the second effect determination process is performed. If it is determined in the continuous lottery process that the AT mode is to be continued, it means that the value of the second accumulation counter is 0 (see FIG. 23) and that the second flag is not set. Therefore, in the second effect determination process, it is determined that the continuous effect is performed. In the continuation effect, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), it is displayed that the enemy character attacks the hero character, and the hero character that is attacked is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 27D, the characters “next” indicating that the confrontation continues are displayed.

  In the sixth game in the RB state, it is determined that the confrontation effect is performed in step S1205 of the continuous effect process. And as shown in FIG.27 (b), in the auxiliary | assistant display part 65, the scene where a hero character and an enemy character confront is displayed.

  In the seventh game in the RB state, the third effect determination process is performed. If it is determined that the AT mode is continued in the continuous lottery process, it means that the third flag is set. Therefore, in the third effect determination process, it is determined that the victory effect is performed. In the victory effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), it is displayed that the hero character attacks the enemy character, and then the enemy character is attacked and falls down. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), a “mission complete” character indicating that the AT mode is continued is displayed.

  As described above, when an RB winning is established under the AT mode, continuous effects are performed over seven games. If it is determined to continue the AT mode based on the value of the first accumulation counter being non-zero, the continuation of the AT mode is notified in the third game in the RB state, and the value of the second accumulation counter is not zero. If it is determined that the AT mode is to be continued based on that, the continuation of the AT mode is notified at the fifth game in the RB state, and if it is determined to continue the AT mode in the continuous lottery process, The continuation of AT mode is notified at the game eyes. If the continuation of the AT mode is notified in the third game in the RB state, the ED flag is set in step S1209 of the first effect determination process. Therefore, in the continuous effect process after the fourth game, affirmative in step S1201. Judgment will be made. As a result, when the continuation of the AT mode is notified in the third game in the RB state, the “mission complete” character (see FIG. 28B) continues to be displayed until the RB state ends.

  The auxiliary effect when the AT mode ends is the same as when the AT mode is determined to be continued in the continuous lottery process, except that the defeat effect is performed in the seventh game in the RB state. In the defeat effect, as shown in FIG. 28A, it is displayed that the enemy character attacks the hero character, and the hero character is attacked and falls down. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, a character “END” indicating that the AT mode is ended is displayed.

  Next, various processes performed in the non-AT mode will be described.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing stop command command processing.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not a stop command command has been received. If not received, the process ends. If a stop command command is received, the process advances to step S1302 to determine whether or not the AT flag is set. If the AT flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If the AT flag is not set, the penalties determination process shown in steps S1303 to S1308 is performed.

  In the penalty determination process, it is determined in step S1303 whether or not the current gaming state is the RB state. If the current gaming state is the RB state, this process is terminated as it is. If the current gaming state is not the RB state, the process proceeds to step S1304 and occurs whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, while all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating. It is determined whether or not it is a stop command. If it is not the first stop command, this processing is terminated as it is, and if it is the first stop command, it is determined in step S1305 whether or not the left stop switch 42 has been operated as the first stop command. When the left stop switch 42 is operated and the first stop command is generated, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated and the first stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S1306, and it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81. . If the penalty flag is not set, the penalty flag is set in step S1307. After that, or when the penalty flag has already been set, 5 is added to the value of the penalty counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1308, and this process ends.

  The status command process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether or not a status command has been received. If not received, this processing ends. When the state command is received, the process proceeds to step S1402, and the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81. In step S1403, it is determined whether a penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, this process is terminated as it is. If the penalty flag is set, it is determined in step S1404 whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, the process is terminated as it is. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, it is determined whether or not RB is won in step S1405. . If the RB is won, the process is terminated as it is. If the RB is not won, the penalty counter value is decremented by 1 in step S1406. In a succeeding step S1407, it is determined whether or not the penalty counter value is zero. If the penal counter value is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the penal counter value is 0, the penalties flag is cleared in step S1408 and the process is terminated.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the left stop switch 42 is not operated first in the normal gaming state and the RT state in the non-AT mode, the penalty flag is set and 5 is added to the value of the penalty counter. . The penalty counter value is decremented by 1 when the left stop switch 42 is first operated in the normal gaming state, and the penalty flag is cleared when the penalty counter value becomes 0. That is, the penalty flag is cleared when the game in which the left stop switch 42 is first operated is played five times in the normal gaming state. When the penalty flag is set, AT lottery or the like is not performed in the winning result command process (see FIG. 20), so even if an RB winning is established, the mode does not shift to the AT mode. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated in the normal gaming state and the RT state in the non-AT mode, the medal per game is compared with the case where the left stop switch 42 is first operated. Although the expected value of payout becomes large, it is disadvantageous for the player by not shifting to the AT mode.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When the RB winning is established under the AT mode, a continuous effect is provided over 7 games, and when it is determined that the AT mode is continued based on the fact that the value of the first accumulation counter is not 0, the continuous effect is provided. If it is determined that the AT mode is to be continued based on the fact that the value of the second accumulation counter is not 0 in the third game, the AT mode is continued in the fifth game of the continuous performance. When it is determined that the AT mode is to be continued in the continuous lottery process, the continuation of the AT mode is notified at the seventh game of the continuous performance. With this configuration, the player can be made aware of the reason why the AT mode continues through the number of games in which the continuation of the AT mode is notified. As a result, it is possible to make the player gaze at the continuous performance in order to understand the reason why the AT mode continues, and even if the player sees the continuous performance multiple times, the player will be bored with the continuous performance. It becomes possible to suppress.

  Here, let us consider a case where the number of games for notifying the continuation of the AT mode is fixed to the seventh game regardless of the reason for the continuation. In such a configuration, since the continuation of the AT mode is not notified between the first game and the sixth game, the player is not interested in the effects up to the sixth game and the seventh game. There is a possibility of gazing only at the production. This can lead to the fact that the meaning of performing a continuous effect over seven games is diminished, and the player is quickly bored with the continuous effect. In order to eliminate such a concern, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the number of games for notifying the continuation of the AT mode is determined by lottery or the like. However, in such a configuration, when the number of visual recognitions of the continuous effect of the player is small, it is possible to keep an eye on the continuous effect while expecting what game the continuation of the AT mode is expected. When the number of visual recognitions of the continuous production increases, there is a possibility that the number of games that are easily informed of the continuation of the AT mode is detected and only the production in the game is watched. This can lead to the player getting bored with the continuous performance. Furthermore, in these configurations, even if there are a plurality of conditions for continuing the AT mode as in the slot machine 10, it is possible to grasp the reason for continuing the AT mode based on which condition is continued. Since this is not possible, the relevance between the continuous performance and the game under the AT mode is poor, and the game under the AT mode may become monotonous. Despite the fact that multiple items based on the game results in the AT mode such as the accumulation lottery and the continuous establishment of re-game winnings are set as the determination factors as to whether or not to continue the AT mode, these determination results are determined by the player. If it cannot be grasped, there is no difference from the configuration for determining whether or not to continue the AT mode only by continuous lottery irrelevant to the game in the AT mode, and the player's interest in the AT mode is suitable for the subsequent continuous performance. This is because there is a possibility that the

  On the other hand, in this configuration in which the number of games that are notified of the continuation of the AT mode and the reason for the continuation of the AT mode are associated with each other, it is possible to immerse the player in each game. In other words, in the first AT state and the second AT state, it is possible to play a game under these gaming states while expecting a continuous lottery win or a re-game winning. In an RB state, that is, a situation where a continuous production is being performed, it is possible to cause the player to watch the production of the third game while expecting that the accumulation lottery is won in the AT mode. If the continuation of the AT mode is not notified in the third game, the player will pay attention to the effect of the fifth game while expecting that the re-game winning prize has been continuously established 17 times or more under the AT mode. It becomes possible to make it. If the continuation of the AT mode is not notified in the fifth game, the player can watch the production of the seventh game while expecting that the continuation lottery is won. In this way, it is desired to grasp the reason for continuation of the AT mode by providing a plurality of conditions for continuation of the AT mode and having the player grasp the reason for continuation of the AT mode according to the number of games in which the AT mode continuation is notified. It is possible to clarify the intention to produce effects over a plurality of games while responding to the needs of the player who thinks. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by suitably executing the continuous performance.

  In the continuation determination process, it is determined whether or not the AT mode is to be continued in the order of the first accumulation counter → the second accumulation counter → the continuous lottery. In the third game of the continuous performance, the determination result based on the first accumulation counter is notified. In the fifth game of the continuous effect, the victory effect or the continuous effect is performed to notify the determination result based on the second accumulation counter. In the seventh game of the continuous effect, the determination result of the continuous lottery is performed. It is set as the structure which performs victory effect or defeat effect in order to alert | report. Thus, by making the determination order of whether or not to continue the AT mode coincide with the notification order of the determination result, it becomes possible for the player to grasp one determination result by the effect of one game, When the AT mode continues, the player can be immersed in the bag.

  For example, the order of determining whether or not to continue the AT mode is not changed, and it is also possible to perform an effect of notifying the determination result of the continuous lottery instead of the determination result of the first accumulation counter in the third game. . However, in the case of such a configuration, when the victory effect is performed in the third game, the player not only wins the continuous lottery but also the values of the first accumulation counter and the second accumulation counter are 0. I can understand up to. This is because the joy of continuing the AT mode and the disappointment that the values of the first accumulation counter and the second accumulation counter were 0 occur in one game, and the AT mode continues. Regardless, there is a possibility that the player may not be fully pleased. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even if the victory effect is performed in the third game, it means that the determination based on the second accumulation counter and the determination of the continuous lottery are not performed. Since there is room for the counter value to be non-zero, the user can be fully pleased with the continued AT mode. Also, even if the player can grasp that the continuation effect is performed in the third game and the value of the first accumulation counter is 0, the determination based on the second accumulation counter or the determination of the continuous lottery is performed in the AT mode. For example, when the victory effect is performed in the seventh game, the values of the first accumulation counter and the second accumulation counter are 0. We can be pleased that the end of AT mode was avoided by continuous lottery. Therefore, the player can be immersed in the bag when the AT mode continues.

  The first accumulation counter is configured so that a value of 1 or more is added when the accumulation lottery is won under the AT mode and when only the bell is won under the AT mode. With this configuration, it becomes possible to play a game under the AT mode while expecting the AT mode to continue by adding a value of 1 or more to the first accumulation counter, and the game in the AT mode becomes monotonous. It is possible to suppress this. In addition, when the accumulation lottery is won, a value of 2 or more may be added to the first accumulation counter. When only the bell is won, 10 is added to the first accumulation counter. In other words, when the value of the first accumulation counter is updated, the AT mode may be continued a plurality of times. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to gaze at the continuous effect while expecting the victory effect to be performed in the third game of the continuous effect, and in the AT mode when the victory effect is performed in the third game It is possible to play a game under the AT mode while expecting how many times will continue. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest.

  The second accumulation counter is configured so that a value is incremented by 1 when a re-game winning is established 17 times or more continuously in the AT mode. In the RT mode of the AT mode, the winning probability of replay is as high as about 1 / 1.5, so the probability that a replay winning prize is established is increased. Here, when a re-game prize is established, a re-game privilege is granted, but the owned medals do not increase. Conceivable. However, in the configuration in which the value of the second accumulation counter is updated when the re-game winnings are continuously made 17 times or more, the re-game winnings are continuously made and the owned medals do not increase. However, it is possible to play a game while expecting to be established 17 times or more continuously. Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent the game under the AT mode from becoming monotonous.

  In the continuation determination process, in addition to determining the values of the first accumulation counter and the second accumulation counter based on the game result in the AT mode, a continuous lottery unrelated to the game result in the AT mode is performed. By adopting such a configuration, the player can continue even if he / she knows that he / she has not won a specific role in the AT mode and that a re-game winning is not continuously established more than 17 times. It is possible to watch the continuous production while expecting the AT mode to continue after winning the lottery.

  Since the continuous effect that informs whether or not the AT mode continues is performed in the RB state, the player can watch the continuous effect while increasing the medal owned by the player.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the AT mode is continued in the order of the first accumulation counter → second accumulation counter → continuous lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The order is arbitrary. In addition, the determination whether or not to continue the AT mode is performed three times at maximum in one game. However, the structure may be performed twice or may be performed four or more times.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the determination order for determining whether or not to continue the AT mode and the notification order for the determination result are made to coincide with each other. For example, the determination result based on the second accumulation counter is notified in the third game, the determination result based on the first accumulation counter is notified in the fifth game, and the determination result of the continuous lottery is notified in the seventh game.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a player can select the alerting | reporting order of a determination result.

  Specifically, when an RB winning is established, a notification order selection effect is executed in the game. In the notification order selection effect, for example, the first effect that is notified in the order of “determination result of the first accumulation counter → determination result of the second accumulation counter → determination result of the continuous lottery” and “determination result of the second accumulation counter” → The second effect that is notified in the order of “the determination result of the first accumulation counter → the determination result of the continuous lottery” and “the determination result of the continuous lottery → the determination result of the first accumulation counter → the determination result of the second accumulation counter” The third effect that is notified in order, the fourth effect that is notified in the order of “continuation lottery determination result → the determination result of the second accumulation counter → the determination result of the first accumulation counter”, and “the first accumulation counter of The fifth effect that is notified in the order of the determination result → the determination result of the continuous lottery → the determination result of the second accumulation counter ”and the determination result of the second accumulation counter → the determination result of the continuous lottery → the determination result of the first accumulation counter The 6th production that is notified in the order of " In the auxiliary display unit 65 to switch the display at predetermined time intervals (e.g., 2 seconds). And when a medal is betted to start the next game or when a start command is generated, the notification order corresponding to the effect displayed at that time is stored. In the third game, the fifth game, and the seventh game under the RB state, each determination result is notified in the stored notification order.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to notify each determination result in the order desired by the player, and it is possible to provide a continuous performance according to the player's preference.

  In addition, it is not restricted to the structure which selects the alerting | reporting order of a determination result in the game in which the RB winning combination was established, but as a structure which selects the determination result notified in each game of the 3rd game in the RB state, the 5th game, and the 7th game Also good.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the continuous lottery is performed when the values of the first accumulation counter and the second accumulation counter are 0. However, the continuous lottery may not be performed.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the factors that determine the continuation of the AT mode in the AT mode are winning the accumulation lottery, winning only the bell, and 17 consecutive replay prizes. However, if the configuration includes at least one factor that determines the continuation of the AT mode under the AT mode, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

  Other examples of factors that determine the continuation of the AT mode under the AT mode include that the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without winning a predetermined role such as RB, and 1 after the end of the RB state. For example, winning an RB in the game.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the value of the second accumulation counter is incremented by 1 when the re-game winning is continuously established 17 times or more in the AT mode. The addition value of the accumulation counter is arbitrary. Therefore, the value of the second accumulation counter may be incremented by 1 when the re-game winning is established 10 times consecutively, or when the re-game winning is established 20 times consecutively, A configuration in which 5 is added to the value may be adopted.

  (6) In the above embodiment, when the re-game winning is continuously established 17 times or more in the AT mode, the value of the second accumulation counter is incremented by 1. However, this configuration is changed.

  For example, when the re-game winning is established eight times in succession under the AT mode, the second accumulation lottery process for determining whether or not 1 is added to the value of the second accumulation counter is performed, and the second accumulation is performed. When the lottery is won, 1 is added to the value of the second accumulation counter.

  In such a configuration, even if the re-game winnings are established eight times continuously in the AT mode, the continuation of the AT mode is not determined. That is, as in the case of the cherry winning, etc., it can be grasped from the stop appearance (eight game results) that the determination as to whether or not the AT mode is continued, but the determination result is grasped through the continuous performance. Need arises. Therefore, in the AT mode, when a situation occurs in which the re-game winnings are continuously established and the owned medals do not increase, the game is expected by allowing the player to expect that the number of consecutive re-game winnings will be 8 times. Can be prevented from becoming monotonous, and in the RB state, it is possible to cause the player to watch the continuous performance in order to understand the reason why the AT mode continues.

  Further, in the above configuration, for example, a configuration difference may be provided in the winning probability of the second accumulation lottery such that the higher the setting state, the higher the winning probability of the second accumulation lottery. In such a configuration, when a re-game winning is established eight times in succession in the AT mode, the set state can be estimated depending on whether or not the continuation of the AT mode is notified in the fifth game of the continuous performance. Become. Since the expected value of the medal payout becomes higher as the setting state of the slot machine 10 becomes higher, the player determines whether the setting state of the slot machine 10 playing the game is “setting 1” to “setting 6”. It is assumed that you want to grasp. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the setting state can be estimated based on the result of the continuous performance, it is possible to make the player watch the continuous performance.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the counter has only the first accumulation counter as a counter for storing the value when winning the accumulation lottery, but stores the value when winning the accumulation lottery when winning the cherry. A storage counter for storing, a storage counter for storing a value when winning the storage lottery when winning the first watermelon, and a storage for storing a value when winning the storage lottery when winning the second watermelon It is good also as a structure provided with a counter separately.

  In such a configuration, in the continuous performance, for example, the determination result based on the accumulation counter for cherry is notified in the second game, and the determination result based on the accumulation counter for second watermelon is notified in the third game. If it is set as the structure which alert | reports the determination result based on the accumulation counter for 1st watermelons to a game, it will become possible to improve game entertainment suitably.

  In the above embodiment, when “Cherry” is won in “Setting 3”, 1 is added at a rate of about 8%, and 2 is added at a rate of about 2%. If the first watermelon is won, 2 is added at a rate of about 20% and 3 is added at a rate of about 10%. If the second watermelon is won, 5 is added at a rate of about 15%. In other words, when the cherry is won, the accumulated lottery is won at a rate of about 10%, and the additional value that can be expected when the accumulated lottery is won is 1.2. When the first watermelon is won, the player wins the accumulation lottery at a rate of about 30%, and the additional value that can be expected when the accumulation lottery is won is 2.3. When the second watermelon is won, the accumulation lottery is won at a rate of about 15%, and the additional value that can be expected when the accumulation lottery is won is 5.

  As described above, the winning probability of the accumulation lottery is different and the value added to the accumulation counter is different between the cherry winning, the first watermelon winning, and the second watermelon winning. In such a configuration, if the determination result based on each accumulation counter is individually notified, it is possible to increase the number of games in which the winning effect may be performed in the continuous effect. It is possible to expect the AT mode to continue in more games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from getting bored with the continuous performance. In addition, when the victory effect is performed, the player can predict the number of continuations in the subsequent AT mode depending on what game the victory effect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to play a game under the AT mode while immersing in a sense of superiority, and it is possible to suitably suppress monotonization of the game in the AT mode.

  At this time, if the winning lottery win probability is higher, the number of games in which the victory effect is performed becomes later. It is possible to make the player gaze at the continuous performance to the end while expecting to be performed.

  In addition, a configuration difference is set for each of the winning probability of the accumulated lottery when winning the cherry, the winning probability of the accumulating lottery when winning the first watermelon, and the winning probability of the accumulating lottery when winning the second watermelon It is possible to provide a plurality of elements that can guess the setting state in one continuous performance. It is assumed that some players want to play the slot machine 10 that can guess the set state in the course of playing the game. If such a player has few factors that can guess the setting state, or if there are few opportunities to guess the setting state, there is a possibility that the player will avoid the game of the slot machine 10. However, if there are multiple elements that can guess the setting state in one continuous performance, even if the number of occurrences of continuous performance is small, that is, the number of times of transition to AT mode is small, it is set from multiple elements. It is possible to guess the state, and it is possible to cause the player to play the game.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the continuation determination process is performed in the game in which the RB winning is established, but it is determined whether or not the value of the first accumulation counter is not 0 in the third game under the RB state. When the value of the first accumulation counter is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the second accumulation counter is not 0 in the fifth game under the RB state, and the value of the second accumulation counter is 0. May be configured to continue lottery in the seventh game in the RB state. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it can anticipate having the effect similar to the said embodiment.

  However, when diversifying the continuous production, it is desirable that the continuation determination process is performed in the game in which the RB winning is established as in the above embodiment. This is because it is possible to determine the production contents of each game of continuous production based on each determination result.

  (9) In the above embodiment, a continuous effect is provided to notify whether or not the AT mode is continued in the RB state. However, the continuous effect may be configured to be performed in the normal gaming state, and RT. It is good also as a structure which performs the said continuous production under a state. As a configuration for performing the continuous effect in the normal gaming state, a configuration in which the continuous effect is performed from the next game in which the RT state is won by winning the RB is considered. Further, as a configuration for performing the continuous effect under the RT state, a configuration in which the continuous effect is performed from the next game in which the RB state is completed is conceivable.

  (10) In the above embodiment, a configuration has been described in which continuous presentation is performed over seven games and the continuation of the AT mode can be notified in the third game, the fifth game, and the seventh game. The number of games that can be played is arbitrary. Therefore, it is good also as a structure which can alert | report continuation of AT mode to the 5th game, the 6th game, and the 7th game, and a structure which can alert | report continuation of AT mode to the 2nd game, 4th game, and 7th game. Also good. Further, among the RB states of 7 games, for example, a continuous production is performed over 3 games such as the 5th game to the 7th game, and the continuation of the AT mode is notified to the 1st game, the 2nd game, and the 3rd game of the continuous production. Needless to say, a configuration that can be used is also possible.

  In another example (2), the number of games that can be notified of the continuation of the AT mode may be changed depending on the selected effect. For example, when the first effect is selected, the continuation of the AT mode may be notified in the third game, the fifth game, and the seventh game, and when the second effect is selected, 2 It is assumed that the continuation of the AT mode may be notified in the game, the fourth game, and the sixth game.

  (11) In the above embodiment, when the continuation of the AT mode is notified in a game other than the final game such as the third game in the RB state, the “mission complete” character is continuously displayed until the RB state ends. That is, although the predetermined display mode is configured to be continuously displayed until the production period ends, another display mode may be displayed until the production period ends. For example, when the continuation of the AT mode is notified in the third game in the RB state, the introduction effect of the characters appearing in the slot machine 10 is performed in each game after the fourth game.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, the number of continuous effect games in which the victory effect is performed varies depending on the factor determined to continue the AT mode. Is possible.

  For example, when the RB winning is established, the period of 7 games until the RB state is ended is set as the effect period as in the above embodiment. If the AT mode is not continued, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays “If the AT mode is continued, the hero character will be displayed!” In the first game of the production period. In the second game to the sixth game, no effect is performed, and “AT mode end” is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the seventh game. If it is determined that the AT mode is to be continued based on the value of the first accumulation counter, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays “If the AT mode is continued, the main character will be displayed!” In the first game of the production period. . In the second game, no effect is performed, and the main character is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the third game. If it is determined that the AT mode is to be continued based on the value of the second accumulation counter, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays “If the AT mode is continued, the main character will be displayed!” In the first game of the production period. . Then, no effect is performed in the second game to the fourth game, and the main character is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the fifth game. If it is determined that the AT mode is to be continued based on the continuous lottery, “the main character is displayed if the AT mode is continued!” Is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the first game of the production period. Then, no effect is performed in the second game to the sixth game, and the main character is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the seventh game.

  Even in such a configuration, although there are games where no production is performed, it is possible to cause each game to be performed during the production period while expecting the hero character to be displayed. It can be expected that the same effects can be achieved.

  (13) In the above embodiment, a value of 1 or more is added to the value of the first accumulation counter when the accumulation lottery is won in the AT mode, and the value of the first accumulation counter is 1 or more in the continuation determination process. In such a case, it is determined that the AT mode is continued, but the configuration is changed.

  For example, when a specific combination is won in the AT mode, a value corresponding to the winning combination is added to the first accumulation counter. Specifically, if the cherry is won, 1 is added to the value of the first accumulation counter, and if the first watermelon is won, 3 is added to the value of the first accumulation counter, and the second watermelon In the case of winning, the configuration is such that 2 is added to the value of the first accumulation counter. In the continuation determination process, the continuation lottery is performed based on the value of the first accumulation counter. The continuous lottery is configured to increase the probability of winning as the value of the first accumulation counter increases. Even in the case of this configuration, since the presence or absence of the AT mode is determined by the value of the first accumulation counter added in the game under the AT mode, it is expected that the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained. it can.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the continuous effect is not performed at the first hit of the AT mode, but the continuous effect is performed when notifying the presence or absence of the AT mode. This is because there was only one AT lottery process. Therefore, in the configuration including a plurality of factors that are the first hits in the AT mode, the same continuous effect as in the case of informing whether or not the AT mode is continued is performed, and the first hit factors are determined by the number of games in which the first hit in the AT mode is notified. May be configured to allow the player to grasp. In addition, the game playability in the above-described embodiment is an example, and a slot machine having other game play can be used.

  For example, when the BB state is completed, a transition is made to a so-called complete running RT state that continues until a predetermined number of games such as 55 games are played. The RT state lottery table includes only the index value IV that is won only for cherries, the index value IV that is won only for the first watermelon, the index value IV that is won only for the second watermelon, and only BB. Index value IV to be selected, Index value IV to be selected for both Cherry and BB, Index value IV to be selected for both the first watermelon and BB, and Index value IV to be selected for both the second watermelon and BB , At least. When the RT state is finished and the game state is shifted to the normal game state, a continuous production performed over a maximum of four games is started. And if the continuous production is won for the index value IV, which is won for both Cherry and BB under RT, the BB win is announced in the first game, and both the first watermelon and BB are won under RT. When the index value IV is won, the BB win is announced in the second game, and when the second watermelon and BB are both won in the RT state, the index value IV is won in the third game. When the BB winning is notified and the index value IV is won only for the BB in the RT state, the BB winning is notified at the fourth game. In such a configuration, in a slot machine having a plurality of factors for winning the BB in the RT state, the player is made aware of the factors that won the BB through the number of games notified of the BB winning. It becomes possible.

  For example, when a predetermined stop appearance that stops only when a stop switch is operated in a predetermined operation order appears, a so-called complete running type that continues until a predetermined number of games such as 50 games are played. A configuration for shifting to the RT state is adopted. In the RT state, a configuration in which the accumulation lottery described in the above embodiment is performed in the case of winning a cherry, the case of winning a first watermelon, and the case of winning a second watermelon. To do. In other words, if the cherry is won, 0 is acquired at a rate of about 90%, 1 is acquired at a rate of about 8%, 2 is acquired at a rate of about 2%, and the first watermelon is selected. If it becomes, if you get 0 at a rate of about 70%, get 2 at a rate of about 20%, get 3 at a rate of about 10%, and you win the second watermelon Is configured to acquire 0 at a rate of about 85% and 5 at a rate of about 15%. When winning the accumulation lottery at the time of winning the cherry, the value acquired to the cherry accumulation counter is added. When winning the accumulation lottery at the time of the first watermelon winning, the value acquired to the first watermelon accumulation counter is added. If the accumulation lottery at the time of winning the second watermelon is won, the acquired value is added to the second watermelon accumulation counter. When the RT state is ended and the game state is shifted to the normal game state, a continuous production performed over a maximum of three games is started. Then, if the value of the cherry accumulation counter is not 0, the AT mode win is notified at the first game, and the AT mode winning is notified at the second game when the value of the first watermelon accumulation counter is not 0. When the value of the second watermelon accumulation counter is not 0, the AT mode winning is notified at the third game. When the AT mode winning is notified, the operation order of the stop switch that can cause the predetermined stop appearance to appear in the subsequent game is notified so that the player can easily shift to the RT state. To do. In such a configuration, in the slot machine having a plurality of factors for winning the AT mode in the RT state, the player can determine which factor has won the AT mode through the number of games informed of the AT mode winning. Can be grasped.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which the reason for continuation is grasped based on the number of games of continuous effects in which AT mode continuation is notified, that is, a privilege that is subsequently given according to the number of games of continuous effects in a predetermined display mode. However, it is also possible to have a configuration in which a privilege that has been given in advance according to the number of games of a continuous effect that becomes a predetermined display mode is recognized.

  For example, the RB state is configured to end when seven games are played, and in the RB state, when the stop switch is operated in the operation order corresponding to the lottery result of the combination, 12 medals are paid out. When a winning (hereinafter referred to as “12 winnings”) is established and the stop switch is operated in an operation order not corresponding to the winning lottery result, a winning is achieved in which three medals are paid out. To do. And the display control device is configured to perform a predetermined internal lottery regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination or the stop appearance, and a configuration that does not perform an effect suggesting the event or the result in the game in which the internal lottery is performed To do. In other words, the display control device is configured to perform a predetermined internal lottery, and the player cannot grasp the time when the internal lottery was performed and the result of the internal lottery in the game. When the result of the internal lottery becomes the first result, the display control device is shifted to a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as “first chance zone”) that continues until 30 games are played, and the result of the internal lottery. Is the second result, the game is shifted to a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as “second chance zone”) that continues until 100 games are played, and the internal lottery result is the third result. It is configured to shift to a chance zone that continues until the game is played (hereinafter referred to as “third chance zone”). When the RB is won outside the chance zone, the display control device does not notify the operation sequence of the stop switch that can establish the 12-sheet winning in the RB state. On the other hand, when the RB is won in the chance zone, the display control device notifies the operation sequence of the stop switch that can establish a 12-sheet winning in the RB state and performs a continuous effect. When the chance zone at the time of RB winning is the first chance zone, an effect of displaying a predetermined character in the third game is performed, and when the chance zone at the time of RB winning is the second chance zone, An effect of displaying a predetermined character in the fifth game is performed, and when the chance zone at the time of RB winning is the third chance zone, an effect of displaying the predetermined character in the seventh game is performed.

  In such a configuration, the number of medals that can be acquired by the player under the RB state changes depending on whether or not the RB winning game is in the chance zone. Further, since the number of RBs that can be expected changes depending on which chance zone has been changed, it is assumed that the player wants to know which chance zone has been changed. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that allows the player to grasp which chance zone has been shifted according to the number of continuously produced games in which a predetermined character is displayed, it is expected that the player has shifted to the chance zone except in the RB state. In the RB state in which a continuous effect is performed, it is possible to watch the continuous effect while expecting what game a predetermined character is displayed. Therefore, it is provided with a plurality of benefits (the first chance zone to the third chance zone) that cannot be recognized that the player has been given the privilege in the game to which the privilege is given, and depending on the number of games of continuous effects that become a predetermined display mode Even if it is a case where it is the composition which grasps the privilege given beforehand, it can be expected to show the same operation effect as the above-mentioned embodiment.

  Note that the game is not limited to a configuration including a plurality of privileges that cannot be recognized that the player has been granted a privilege in a game to which a privilege has been granted, and a player who has a privilege and is given a bonus It is good also as a structure where it is difficult to grasp whether the privilege was given. For example, the display control device is configured to perform a predetermined auxiliary effect when the result of the internal lottery is one of the first to third results. In addition to this, the predetermined auxiliary effect is configured not to notify which chance zone the transition is made, and is configured to be performed with a predetermined probability even when the chance zone is not shifted. Even in the case of such a configuration, the transition to any one of the chance zones is not always performed because a predetermined auxiliary effect is performed, and thus the above-described effects can be expected.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the combination of symbols for which winning a prize is established is an example, and is not limited to the combination of these symbols. In addition, the number of symbol combinations for winning a prize is also arbitrary.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the RB state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the slot machine has another gaming state such as the BB state or the SB state. Also good.

  (18) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals are betted. However, the start command is also issued after one or two bets are placed. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, as a privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege that the gaming state shifts and the privilege of re-playing, it is configured to include the privilege to pay out medals, but is limited to this configuration Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (20) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having four lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (21) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a game machine having a game ball insertion and game ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only gaming balls can be handled as gaming value in the gaming hall. Problems such as a burden on equipment due to separate handling of a medal and a game ball and restrictions on a place where a game machine is installed can be solved.

  It can also be applied to a pachinko machine.

  In the pachinko machine, when a game ball passes through the operating port, the first identification information is variably displayed in 7 segments and the like, while the first identification information is variably displayed, the variation display of the symbols is performed on the liquid crystal display device or the like. There is something to do. Also, in recent pachinko machines, until the variable display of the first identification information ends, that is, until the end of one game round, the combination of symbols that will not be a big hit is temporarily stopped, and then all the symbols are again displayed. There are some which perform re-variation production to display fluctuating. In such a pachinko machine, it is common that the reliability of the jackpot increases as the number of re-variations increases. However, in such a configuration, if the player views the re-variation effect a plurality of times while repeatedly playing the game, the player may get bored with the re-change effect and the game may become monotonous.

  Below, the specific example at the time of applying this invention to the pachinko machine which can perform predetermined effects, such as a re-change effect, in multiple times is demonstrated.

  First, the determination whether or not to generate a jackpot is made not when starting variable display of the first identification information but when the game ball passes through the operating port. When the game ball passes through the operating port during the variable display of the first identification information by determining whether or not the big hit is generated when the game ball passes through the operating port. A plurality of determination results as to whether or not to generate a jackpot with the maximum number of reserved memories as an upper limit can be stored in a reserved manner.

  When the variable display of the first identification information is finished, the main control device performs a time setting process for setting the variable display time of the first identification information of the next game time. In the time setting process, the number of reserved memories is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination result is included in the determination results stored on hold. When the jackpot determination result is included, it is grasped what number determination result (holding storage) the jackpot determination result is. In the case of the first reserved storage, it means that a big hit is generated in the next game round, so the variable display time for jackpot is selected as the variable display time of the first identification information, and this processing is ended. At this time, the time when the re-variation effect can be performed four times is selected with the highest probability, and the time when the re-variation effect cannot be performed is selected with the lowest probability. The variable display time of the first identification information is selected so that the reliability of the jackpot increases as the number of times increases. When the jackpot determination result is the second or subsequent hold memory, it means that a jackpot is generated in the game game after the next game game. In such a case, a time during which the re-variation effect can be performed four times is set as the variable display time of the first identification information of the next game time, and this process is terminated. When the time setting process is completed, a time command indicating the variable display time and a determination result command indicating whether or not a big jackpot is generated and the time of occurrence of the big jackpot are transmitted to the slave control device.

  Processing performed by the slave control device based on the reception of the command will be described. When the slave control device receives the command, the slave control device performs a display mode setting process for setting the variable display mode of the symbol. In the display mode setting process, the variable display mode is set so that the variable display of the symbols ends within the time range set in the time setting process. When receiving the time command indicating the time when the re-variable effect can be performed four times, and receiving the determination result command indicating the first as the jackpot occurrence time, generating the jackpot in the next game round In order to make sense, a re-variation effect is performed four times, and a display mode in which the combination of jackpot symbols is finally stopped in subsequent variation display is set, and this processing is terminated. When receiving a time command indicating the time during which the re-variation effect can be performed four times, and receiving a determination result command indicating the fourth as the jackpot occurrence time, generating a jackpot after four game times means. In such a case, as the display mode of the next game time, a display mode is set in which the re-variation effect is performed four times and the combination of the outlier symbols is finally stopped in the subsequent variation display. In addition to this, a display mode for displaying a predetermined character (for example, a school of fish) in the fourth symbol variation display is set. When the determination result command indicating the third as the jackpot occurrence time is received, a display mode for displaying a predetermined character (for example, a school of fish) is set in the third symbol variation display, and the second as the jackpot occurrence time is set. When a determination result command is received, a display mode for displaying a predetermined character (for example, a school of fish) in the second symbol variation display is set.

  In such a configuration, in addition to letting the player watch the symbol variation display while expecting more re-variation effects, a predetermined character is displayed in the number of symbol variation displays. That is, it is possible to make the player gaze at the change display of the design while expecting the number of times of the re-change effect to be displayed. In addition, when a predetermined character is displayed, a big hit is generated at the game time corresponding to the display timing of the predetermined character, even though the big hit is not generated at the game time, so that the re-variation effect is performed. It is possible to suppress the disappointment that the jackpot did not occur. As a result of the above, as in the above embodiment, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change display of the symbol in order to grasp the cause of the jackpot occurrence (timing occurrence timing of the jackpot), and the player gets bored with the re-variation effect. It can be suppressed.

  It can also be applied to other pachinko machines.

  Recent pachinko machines have a high-probability state with a high probability of jackpot occurrence and a low-probability state with a low probability of jackpot occurrence, and do not notify the event even if it has shifted to a high-probability state There is something. In such a pachinko machine, while it is possible to play a game while expecting the current gaming state to be a high probability state, for example, when a big hit occurs again with a small number of game times after a big hit occurs, It is assumed that there is a player who wants to know whether the event has occurred because of a high probability state or whether the event has occurred because he was lucky in a low probability state.

  Therefore, in the case of jackpot occurrence, when it is determined that a jackpot will be generated in a high probability state by performing a re-variation effect four times and setting a display mode for finally stopping the combination of jackpot symbols in the subsequent variation display Sets a display mode for displaying a predetermined character (for example, a school of fish) in any one of the first to third symbol variation displays, and if it is determined that a jackpot will be generated in a low probability state, A display mode in which a predetermined character is not displayed in the variable display is also set. With such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the gaming state when it is determined that a big hit will be generated through whether or not a predetermined character is displayed. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to watch the variation display of the symbol in order to grasp the factor that causes the jackpot (the game state at the time of the jackpot determination), and to suppress the player from getting bored with the re-variation effect. Is possible.

  It should be noted that a predetermined number of histories that have been determined to generate jackpots in any gaming state can be stored, and a display mode such as a character that differs depending on the histories is set in the process of symbol variation display, If the configuration is such that it is reflected in the number of display variations of the symbol displayed by the predetermined character, the player can more suitably watch the symbol variation display.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, RB state processing S213, etc.)
Game state transition means (RT setting flag set of main control device 101) for shifting to the second gaming state (second AT state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (first non-AT state, second non-AT state) Processing function S510 and AT flag setting processing function S708 of the display control device 81),
First game information storage means (first accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81) for storing first game information (one or more values of the first accumulation counter) relating to the game result in the second gaming state; ,
Second game information storage means (RAM of the display control device 81) for storing second game information (continuation rate flag);
First determination means for determining whether to give a special privilege (continuation of AT mode) based on the storage result of the first game information storage means (first accumulation counter value determination processing function S1001 of the display control device 81) When,
Second determination means (continuous lottery processing function S1011 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not to grant the special privilege based on the storage result of the second game information storage means;
When the first determination means or the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the special privilege granting means (RT setting flag set of the main control device 101) that grants the special privilege after the end of the second gaming state. Processing function S510 and AT flag holding function of the display control device 81),
An effect period setting for setting an effect period (a period during which a continuous effect is performed) configured by a plurality of game times (seven times) and executing a predetermined auxiliary effect based on the end of the second gaming state. Means (remaining game number counter setting function S703 of the display control device 81),
If the first determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, a grant suggestion effect (a victory effect) suggesting that the special privilege is to be granted is executed in the first game round (third game) in the effect period. First execution means (a victory effect execution function S1208 of the display control device 81);
When the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, second execution means (display) that executes the grant suggestion effect in a second game time (seventh game) different from the first game time in the effect period. A gaming machine comprising a victory effect execution function S1217) of the control device 81.

  According to this gaming machine, the special privilege is determined to be granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, and the case is determined to be granted based on the storage result of the second game information storage means. There is. Since the first game information storage means is configured to store the first game information related to the game result in the second game state, the second game state is expected while a special privilege is given after the second game state is finished. It is possible to cause the game in the second game state to be performed, and the game in the second game state can be suppressed from becoming monotonous.

  Further, based on the end of the second gaming state, an effect period in which a predetermined auxiliary effect is executed while being configured by a plurality of game times is set. When a special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, the grant suggestion effect is executed in the first game times of the effect period, and special based on the storage result of the second game information storage means When a privilege is granted, a grant suggestion effect is executed in the second game round of the effect period. With this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that the special privilege is granted through the giving suggestion effect, and through the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is executed, the first game information and the second game information are provided. It becomes possible for the player to grasp which of the game information the special privilege is given to. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to keep an eye on the auxiliary effect so as to understand the reason why the special privilege is granted, and even if the player sees the auxiliary effect more than once, the player gets bored with the auxiliary effect. Can be suppressed. In addition, there are a plurality of triggers for determining that a special privilege is to be granted, and at least one is related to a game result in the second gaming state, and by adopting a configuration that suggests which trigger is used to grant the special privilege, It is possible to closely associate the auxiliary effect and the game in the second game state.

  As a result of the above, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by suitably executing the auxiliary effect.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, when the second determination unit determines that the first determination unit does not grant the special privilege, the special privilege is granted based on a storage result of the second game information storage unit. A game machine characterized in that it is configured to determine whether or not, and the second game time is a game time after the first game time.

  According to this gaming machine, first, it is determined whether or not to give a special privilege based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, and when it is determined that the special privilege is not given, the second game information storage means. Whether or not a special privilege is to be granted is determined based on the stored result. In such a configuration, the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is performed when the second determining means determines that the special privilege is given, and the game times in which the grant suggesting effect is given in the case where the first determining means determines to give the special privilege. By making it a later game round, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the judgment result of one judgment means by the effect of one game round, and when giving a special privilege, the player can be immersed in a bag. It becomes.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, when the first determination unit determines that the second determination unit does not grant the special privilege, the special privilege is granted based on a storage result of the first game information storage unit. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to determine whether or not, and the first game time is a game time after the second game time.

  According to this gaming machine, first, it is determined whether or not to give a special privilege based on the storage result of the second game information storage means, and when it is determined that the special privilege is not given, the first game information storage means. Whether or not a special privilege is to be granted is determined based on the stored result. In such a configuration, the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is performed when the first determination means determines to give the special privilege, and the game times in which the grant suggestion effect is given when the second determination means determines to give the special privilege. By making it a later game round, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the judgment result of one judgment means by the effect of one game round, and when giving a special privilege, the player can be immersed in a bag. It becomes.

  Gaming machine4. In the gaming machine 2 or the gaming machine 3, when the first execution unit determines that the first determination unit does not grant the special privilege, the first game round has an effect (continuous effect) different from the grant suggestion effect. ) Is executed.

  According to the gaming machine, in the first game round, when the first determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the grant suggestion effect is performed, and when the first determination means determines that the special privilege is not granted, the grant is given. An effect different from the suggested effect is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player grasp the determination result of the first determination means through whether or not the giving suggestion effect is performed in the first game round.

  Gaming machine5. In any one of the gaming machine 2 to the gaming machine 4, when the second execution unit determines that the second determination unit does not grant the special privilege, the second game round has an effect different from the provision suggestion effect. A gaming machine characterized by executing (defeat production).

  According to this gaming machine, in the second game round, when the second determining means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the giving suggestion effect is performed, and when the second determining means determines not to give the special privilege, the grant is given. An effect different from the suggested effect is performed. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player grasp the determination result of the second determination means through whether or not the giving suggestion effect is performed in the second game time.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, when the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific winning combination in the second gaming state, the first gaming information is stored in the first gaming information storage means. Storage determination means (accumulation lottery processing function S808 of the display control device 81) is provided, and the first determination information is stored in the first game information storage means. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is determined to give the special privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific combination winning is made in the second gaming state, it is determined whether or not the first gaming information is stored in the first gaming information storage means. And when 1st game information is memorize | stored, a special privilege is provided. In such a configuration, if a special privilege is granted after winning the specified role in the second gaming state, is the grant of the special privilege based on the specified role winning or based on the second game information? , It is assumed that there is a player who wants to grasp. Therefore, by using a configuration that allows the player to grasp through the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is executed based on which of the first game information and the second game information is given, get bored with the auxiliary effect. It can be suitably suppressed.

  Gaming machine7. In the gaming machine 6, when the storage determination unit determines to store the first game information in the first game information storage unit, the special privilege may be given a plurality of times. Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, there is a possibility that a special privilege will be given a plurality of times when a specific combination is won in the second gaming state and the first gaming information is stored in the first gaming information storage means. In the case of such a configuration, when the player can grasp that the special privilege grant is based on the special role winning, the player can perform the subsequent game while expecting how many times the special privilege is granted. Become. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the second game information is information irrelevant to a game result in the second gaming state, and the second determination means is the second game information storage means. A gaming machine that executes a grant lottery to determine whether or not to grant the special privilege based on a stored result.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the game result in the second gaming state, a special privilege is granted if the grant lottery is won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause a possibility that a special privilege is granted even if the first game information is not stored in the second game state even if the predetermined game result is not obtained. It is possible to keep an eye on the auxiliary performance while expecting a special privilege to be granted.

  8. gaming machine In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 8, the first determination unit and the second determination unit determine whether or not the special benefit is granted in the game times in which the production period setting unit sets the production period. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination as to whether or not the special privilege is to be given is made at the game times in which the production period is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the determination result of each determination means in a game time other than the first game time and the second game time in the effect period, and in each game time in the effect period It is possible to make the player gaze at the effect made.

  Gaming machine 10. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, the special privilege granting unit determines that the first determination unit or the second determination unit grants the special privilege. A gaming machine characterized by giving a privilege to shift to the second gaming state after completion.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first determination unit or the second determination unit determines to give a special privilege, the gaming state transitions to the second gaming state again after the end of the effect period. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to repeatedly play the game under the second gaming state advantageous to the player, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine 11. Based on the end of the second gaming state in any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is based on the number of gaming media required per gaming round. Transition means (RB setting flag set processing function S504 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a third gaming state (RB state) that is also increased, and the effect period setting means is a predetermined number of games in the third gaming state. A game machine characterized in that times are set as the production period.

  According to this gaming machine, the stage is set in the third gaming state in which the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is greater than the number of gaming media required per gaming round. It is possible to watch the auxiliary effects while increasing the game media owned by the player.

Gaming machine 12. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, RB state processing S213, etc.)
Game state transition means (RT setting flag set of main control device 101) for shifting to the second gaming state (second AT state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (first non-AT state, second non-AT state) Processing function S510 and AT flag setting processing function S708 of the display control device 81),
A plurality of determination execution means (first accumulation counter value determination of the display control device 81) for determining whether to give a special privilege (continuation of the AT mode) based on the end of the second gaming state Processing function S1001, continuous lottery processing function S1011),
An effect period setting for setting an effect period (a period during which a continuous effect is performed) configured by a plurality of game times (seven times) and executing a predetermined auxiliary effect based on the end of the second gaming state. Means (remaining game number counter setting function S703 of the display control device 81),
If any of the plurality of determination execution means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the grant suggestion effect execution means (execution suggestion effect means (winning effect)) suggesting that the special privilege is granted during the effect period ( The victory effect execution function S1208, S1217) of the display control device 81;
When it is determined that any of the plurality of determination execution means grants the special privilege, the special privilege granting unit that grants the special privilege after the end of the effect period (RT setting flag set processing function S510 of the main control device 101 and Display control device 81 AT flag holding function),
At least one of the plurality of determination execution means is configured to execute the assignment determination based on a game result in the second gaming state, and the plurality of determination execution means perform the assignment determination in a predetermined specific order. When the previous determination execution means determines not to grant the special privilege, the next determination execution means executes the grant determination when the previous determination execution means determines not to grant the special suggestion effect execution means. Then, the game machine is configured to execute the giving suggestion effect in the game times having the later effect period as the determined order of the determination execution means is later.

  According to this gaming machine, a plurality of determinations as to whether or not to grant a special privilege are executed based on the end of the second gaming state. The grant determination is sequentially performed in a predetermined specific order, and the next grant determination is performed when it is determined in the previous grant determination that the special privilege is not granted. By adopting a configuration in which at least one of the granting determinations is executed based on the gaming result in the second gaming state, the second gaming state is expected to be given a special privilege after the second gaming state is finished. A game can be performed, and the game in the second game state can be suppressed from becoming monotonous.

  Further, based on the end of the second gaming state, an effect period in which a predetermined auxiliary effect is executed while being configured by a plurality of game times is set. In the effect period, when it is determined that the special privilege is granted in any of the grant determinations, an application suggesting effect that suggests that the special privilege is granted is executed. Here, by giving a configuration in which the game times in which the grant suggestion effects are executed become slower as the order of the grant determinations determined to give the special benefits is slower, any grant determination is made through the game times in which the grant suggestion effects are executed. Thus, it is possible to suggest whether or not the determination of giving the special privilege has been made. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to keep an eye on the auxiliary effect so as to understand the reason why the special privilege is granted, and even if the player sees the auxiliary effect more than once, the player gets bored with the auxiliary effect. Can be suppressed. In addition, in the configuration in which there are a plurality of grant determinations and at least one is executed based on the game result in the second gaming state, by the configuration suggesting which grant determination determines to give the special privilege, It is possible to closely associate the auxiliary effect and the game in the second game state. Furthermore, the player can obtain the determination result of one determination means according to the effect of one game time by making the game times in which the grant suggestion effect is executed slower as the order of the determination of grant determined to give the special privilege is slower. Can be grasped, and when a special privilege is granted, the player can be immersed in the bag.

  As a result of the above, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by suitably executing the auxiliary effect.

  Gaming machine 13. In the gaming machine 12, predetermined game information storage means (first storage counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81) for storing predetermined game information (one or more values of the first storage counter), and the second game Storage decision means for determining whether or not to store the predetermined game information in the predetermined game information storage means (accumulated lottery processing function of the display control device 81) S808), and the predetermined determination means (first accumulation counter value determination processing function S1001 of the display control device 81) among the plurality of determination means stores the predetermined game information in the predetermined game information storage means. If it is, it is determined that the special privilege is granted.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific combination is won in the second gaming state, it is determined whether or not the predetermined game information is stored in the predetermined game information storage means. And when predetermined game information is memorize | stored, a special privilege is provided. In such a configuration, if a special privilege is granted after winning the specified role in the second gaming state, whether the grant of the special privilege is based on the specified role winning or other grant determination , It is assumed that there is a player who wants to grasp. Therefore, by adopting a configuration that allows the player to grasp through the game times in which the grant suggestion effect is executed in which grant determination is determined to give the special privilege, it is preferable to prevent the player from getting bored with the auxiliary effect It becomes possible to do.

  Gaming machine 14. In the gaming machine 13, when the storage determining unit determines to store the predetermined game information in the predetermined game information storage unit, the special privilege may be given a plurality of times. .

  According to this gaming machine, there is a possibility that a special privilege is given a plurality of times when the specific combination is won in the second gaming state and the predetermined game information is stored in the predetermined game information storage means. In the case of such a configuration, when the player can grasp that the special privilege grant is based on the special role winning, the player can perform the subsequent game while expecting how many times the special privilege is granted. Become. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine 15. In the gaming machine 13 or the gaming machine 14, second predetermined determination means (continuous lottery processing function S1011 of the display control device 81) among the plurality of determination means is information (continuation that is not related to the game result in the second gaming state). Based on a rate flag), a gaming machine for executing a grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the special privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the game result in the second gaming state, a special privilege is granted if the grant lottery is won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause a possibility that a special privilege will be given even if the specific role is not won in the second gaming state, and a special privilege is given to the player It is possible to watch the auxiliary performance while expecting that.

  Gaming machine 16. In the gaming machine 15, the second predetermined determining means executes the grant lottery when the predetermined determining means determines that the special privilege is not granted, and the giving suggestion effect executing means is executed by the predetermined determining means. If it is determined that the special privilege is to be granted, the grant suggesting effect is executed in the first game time (third game) of the effect period, and if the second predetermined determination unit is determined to grant the special privilege, A gaming machine, wherein the giving suggestion effect is executed in a second game time (seventh game) after the first game time in an effect period.

  According to this gaming machine, whether or not the second predetermined determination means grants the special privilege when the predetermined determination means determines whether or not to give the special privilege and the predetermined determination means determines that the special privilege is not granted. Determine whether. If the predetermined determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the grant suggestion effect is executed in the first game times of the effect period, and if the second predetermined determination means determines to give the special privilege, The giving suggestion effect is executed in the second game time after the one game time. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suitably suppress the player from getting bored with the auxiliary performance. For example, when the second predetermined determination unit determines not to give a special privilege, the predetermined determination unit determines whether to give a special privilege, and the determination result of the second predetermined determination unit is given to the first game time. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which an effect that suggests and an effect that suggests the determination result of the predetermined determination means is performed in the second game time. However, in the case of such a configuration, there may be an opportunity that the sense of expectation for the provision of the special privilege is killed in the middle of the auxiliary effect when the provision suggestion effect is not executed in the first game time. This is because if the second gaming state is ended without winning the specific combination, there is no possibility that the giving suggestion effect will be executed in the second gaming times after the first gaming times. On the other hand, in the configuration of the gaming machine, when the second gaming state is finished without winning the specific combination, it is not expected that the giving suggestion effect is executed in the first gaming round, It can be expected that the giving suggestion effect is executed in two game times. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the expectation for giving the special privilege in the middle of the auxiliary effect from being killed, and it is possible to suitably suppress the player from getting bored with the auxiliary effect.

  Gaming machine 17. In any one of the gaming machines 12 to 16, the plurality of determination means execute the grant determination in a game round in which the effect period setting means sets the effect period.

  According to this gaming machine, the grant determination is made at the game times in which the production period is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect or the like that suggests the determination result of each determination means in the game times where there is no possibility of performing the effect suggestion of the effect period, and in each game time of the effect period It is possible to make the player gaze at the effect made.

  Gaming machine 18. In any one of the gaming machines 12 to 17, the special privilege granting unit grants a privilege to be shifted to the second gaming state as the special privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, when it is determined that any of the plurality of determination means grants the special privilege, the gaming state transitions to the second gaming state again after the end of the effect period. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to repeatedly play the game under the second gaming state advantageous to the player, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine 19. Based on the end of the second gaming state in any one of the gaming machines 12 to 18, the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is based on the number of gaming media required per gaming round. Transition means (RB setting flag set processing function S504 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a third gaming state (RB state) that is also increased, and the effect period setting means is a predetermined number of games in the third gaming state. A game machine characterized in that times are set as the production period.

  According to this gaming machine, the stage is set in the third gaming state in which the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is greater than the number of gaming media required per gaming round. It is possible to watch the auxiliary effects while increasing the game media owned by the player.

Gaming machine 20. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, RB state processing S213, etc.)
Game state transition means (RT setting flag set of main control device 101) for shifting to the second gaming state (second AT state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (first non-AT state, second non-AT state) Processing function S510 and AT flag setting processing function S708 of the display control device 81),
First determination means (display control device) for determining whether or not to give a special privilege (continuation of AT mode) when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result (cherry winning) under the second gaming state 81 accumulation lottery processing function S808),
First storage means for storing the determination result of the first determination means (the cherry accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81);
When the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result (first watermelon winning) under the second gaming state, second determination means for determining whether or not to grant the special privilege (accumulation of the display control device 81) Lottery processing function S808),
Second storage means (accumulation counter for the first watermelon provided in the RAM of the display control device 81) for storing the determination result of the second determination means;
In the case where grant determination information (a value of 1 or more) indicating that it is determined to grant the special privilege is stored in the first storage unit or the second storage unit, the special privilege after the end of the second gaming state. Special privilege granting means (RT setting flag set processing function S510 of the main control device 101 and AT flag holding function of the display control device 81),
An effect period setting for setting an effect period (a period during which a continuous effect is performed) configured by a plurality of game times (seven times) and executing a predetermined auxiliary effect based on the end of the second gaming state. Means (remaining game number counter setting function S703 of the display control device 81),
When the special privilege grant means grants the special privilege, the grant suggestion effect execution means (a victory of the display control device 81) that executes the grant suggestion effect (victory effect) suggesting that the special privilege is granted during the effect period. Production execution function)
The first determination unit and the second determination unit are set such that a probability that the second determination unit determines to give the special privilege is higher than a probability that the first determination unit determines to give the special privilege. When the special offer granting means grants the special benefit based on the storage result of the first storage means, the grant suggesting effect executing means is configured to be the first game time (second game) of the effect period. When the giving suggestion effect is executed and the special privilege granting unit grants the special privilege based on the storage result of the second storage unit, the second game times after the first game times in the effect period. A gaming machine (another example (6)) characterized in that the above-mentioned giving suggestion effect is executed at (fourth game).

  According to this gaming machine, the special privilege is granted based on the fact that the grant determination information is stored in the first storage means, and the fact that the grant determination information is stored in the second storage means. And may be granted. The first storage means stores grant determination information when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result under the second gaming state and the first determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, and the second storage means stores the grant determination information. When the second lottery result is the second result under the second gaming state and the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the grant determination information is stored. That is, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result under the second gaming state and when the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result under the second gaming state, There is a possibility that special benefits will be granted after completion. With this configuration, it is possible to play a game in the second gaming state while expecting that the lottery result of the combination will be the first result or the second result in the second gaming state. It becomes possible to suppress the monotonization of the game under the gaming state.

  Further, based on the end of the second gaming state, an effect period in which a predetermined auxiliary effect is executed while being configured by a plurality of game times is set. When the special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the first storage means, the giving suggestion effect is executed in the first game times of the effect period, and the special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the second storage means. In the case of performing, the giving suggestion effect is executed in the second game time after the first game time in the effect period. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that the special privilege is granted through the giving suggestion effect, and the storage result of the first storage means through the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is executed. And whether the special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the second storage means, that is, whether the special privilege is granted based on the fact that the lottery result of the role becomes the first result, It becomes possible for the player to grasp whether or not a special privilege is given based on the second result. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to keep an eye on the auxiliary effect so as to understand the reason why the special privilege is granted, and even if the player sees the auxiliary effect more than once, the player gets bored with the auxiliary effect. Can be suppressed. In addition, in the case where there are a plurality of triggers for determining that a special privilege is to be granted based on the lottery result of the role in the second gaming state, by adopting a configuration that suggests which trigger to grant the special privilege, It is possible to closely associate the auxiliary effect and the game in the second game state.

  Further, the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted with a higher probability than the first determination means, and when the special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the second storage means, the first of the effect period It was set as the structure by which the provision suggestion effect is performed in the 2nd game time after game times. In this way, by associating an opportunity with a high probability of determining that a special privilege is granted with a game time with a late production period, it is possible to increase the probability that a game suggestion effect will be executed as a game time with a late production period, It is possible to increase the expectation that the provision suggesting effect will be executed as the game times progress during the effect period.

  As a result of the above, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by suitably executing the auxiliary effect.

  Gaming machine 21. In the gaming machine 20, the first determination means can determine that the special privilege is to be given a plurality of times.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result under the second gaming state, there is a possibility that the special privilege is given a plurality of times. In such a configuration, the player expects how many times the special privilege will be granted when the special privilege grant is based on the fact that the lottery result of the role is the first result. Subsequent games can be played. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine 22. In the gaming machine 20 or the gaming machine 21, the second determination unit can determine that the special privilege is given a plurality of times.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result under the second gaming state, there is a possibility that the special privilege is given a plurality of times. In such a configuration, the player expects how many times the special privilege will be granted when the special privilege grant is based on the fact that the lottery result of the role has become the second result. Subsequent games can be played. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine 23. In any one of the gaming machines 20 to 22, the first determination unit and the second determination unit can determine that the special privilege is to be given a plurality of times, and the first determination unit is configured to perform the special determination. The number of times of granting the special privilege that can be expected when it is determined that the privilege is granted is different from the number of times of granting the special privilege that can be expected when the second determination unit determines that the special privilege is granted. To play.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result or the second result in the second gaming state, there is a possibility that the special privilege is given a plurality of times. In addition, in the case where the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result under the second gaming state and the case where the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result under the second gaming state, the special privilege that can be expected is given. The number of times is different. In such a configuration, when a special privilege is granted, it is assumed that there is a player who wants to know whether the grant of the special privilege is based on the first result or the second result. Therefore, it is possible to make the player keep an eye on the supplementary effect while making the player hold a sense of expectation by adopting a configuration in which the player knows through which the special suggestion grant is based on the game times in which the grant suggestion effect is executed. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to suppress suitably getting tired of the auxiliary performance.

  Gaming machine 24. In any one of the gaming machine 20 to the gaming machine 23, the first determination unit and the second determination unit can determine that the special privilege is given a plurality of times, and the first determination unit includes the special determination unit. A game in which the maximum number of grants of the special privilege when it is determined to grant a privilege and the maximum number of grants of the special privilege when the second determination unit determines to grant the special privilege are different. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result or the second result in the second gaming state, there is a possibility that the special privilege is given a plurality of times. In addition, the maximum number of times that a special privilege is granted when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result under the second gaming state and when the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result under the second gaming state Is different. In such a configuration, when a special privilege is granted, it is assumed that there is a player who wants to know whether the grant of the special privilege is based on the first result or the second result. Therefore, it is possible to make the player keep an eye on the supplementary effect while making the player hold a sense of expectation by adopting a configuration in which the player knows through which the special suggestion grant is based on the game times in which the grant suggestion effect is executed. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to suppress suitably getting tired of the auxiliary performance.

  Gaming machine 25. In any one of the gaming machines 20 to 24, when the grant determination information is not stored in the first storage means, an effect executing means for executing an effect different from the grant suggesting effect in the first game times. A gaming machine characterized by having it.

  According to the gaming machine, in the first game round, when the grant determination information is stored in the first storage means, the grant suggestion effect is performed, and when the grant determination information is not stored in the first storage means, An effect different from the assignment suggestion effect is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player grasp the determination result of the first determination means through whether or not the giving suggestion effect is performed in the first game round.

  Gaming machine 26. In any one of the gaming machines 20 to 25, when the grant determination information is not stored in the second storage means, an effect execution means for executing an effect different from the grant suggesting effect in the second game times. A gaming machine characterized by having it.

  According to this gaming machine, in the second game round, when the grant determination information is stored in the second storage means, the grant suggestion effect is performed, and when the grant determination information is not stored in the second storage means, An effect different from the assignment suggestion effect is performed. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player grasp the determination result of the second determination means through whether or not the giving suggestion effect is performed in the second game time.

  Gaming machine 27. In any one of the gaming machines 20 to 26, whether or not the grant determination information is stored in the first storage means or the second storage means in the game times in which the effect period setting means sets the effect period. A gaming machine comprising a memory judging means for judging whether or not.

  According to this gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the provision determination information is stored in the first storage means or the second storage means in the game times in which the effect period is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the determination result of each determination means in a game time other than the first game time and the second game time in the effect period, and in each game time in the effect period It is possible to make the player gaze at the effect made.

Gaming machine 28. In any one of the gaming machine 20 to the gaming machine 27, the special privilege granting means, when the grant determination information is stored in the first storage means or the second storage means, the effect period as the special benefit. According to the present gaming machine, a privilege for shifting to the second gaming state is granted after the end of the game, when the grant determination information is stored in the first storage means or the second storage means. After the end, the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state again. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to repeatedly play a game under the second gaming state advantageous for the player, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine 29. In any one of the gaming machines 20 to 28, based on the end of the second gaming state, the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is based on the number of gaming media required per gaming round. Transition means (RB setting flag set processing function S504 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a third gaming state (RB state) that is also increased, and the effect period setting means is a predetermined number of games in the third gaming state. A game machine characterized in that times are set as the production period.

  According to this gaming machine, the stage is set in the third gaming state in which the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is greater than the number of gaming media required per gaming round. It is possible to watch the auxiliary effects while increasing the game media owned by the player.

Gaming machine 30. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, RB state processing S213, etc.)
Game state transition means (RT setting flag set of main control device 101) for shifting to the second gaming state (second AT state) which is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (first non-AT state, second non-AT state) Processing function S510 and AT flag setting processing function S708 of the display control device 81),
First game information storage means (first accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81) for storing first game information (one or more values of the first accumulation counter) relating to the game result in the second gaming state; ,
Second game information storage means (RAM of the display control device 81) for storing second game information (continuation rate flag);
First determination means for determining whether to give a special privilege (continuation of AT mode) based on the storage result of the first game information storage means (first accumulation counter value determination processing function S1001 of the display control device 81) When,
Second determination means (continuous lottery processing function S1011 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not to grant the special privilege based on the storage result of the second game information storage means;
When the first determination means or the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the special privilege granting means (RT setting flag set of the main control device 101) that grants the special privilege after the end of the second gaming state. Processing function S510 and AT flag holding function of the display control device 81),
An effect period setting for setting an effect period (a period during which a continuous effect is performed) configured by a plurality of game times (seven times) and executing a predetermined auxiliary effect based on the end of the second gaming state. Means (remaining game number counter setting function S703 of the display control device 81),
If the first determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, a first execution means (of the display control device 81) that executes an assignment suggestion effect (a victory effect) suggesting that the special privilege is to be granted is performed during the effect period. Victory effect execution function S1208),
A second execution means (a victory effect execution function S1217 of the display control device 81) for executing the assignment suggestion effect during the effect period when the second determination means determines to give the special privilege;
An operation result information storage means for storing operation result information related to an operation performed by the player,
When the first operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage unit, the first execution unit executes the giving suggestion effect in the first game time of the effect period, and the second execution unit includes: When the giving suggestion effect is executed in the second game time after the first game time in the effect period, and the second operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage means, the first execution means is The giving suggestion effect is executed in the third game time of the effect period, and the second execution means executes the giving suggestion effect in the fourth game time before the third game time of the effect period. A gaming machine characterized by the above (another example (2)).

  According to this gaming machine, the special privilege is determined to be granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, and the case is determined to be granted based on the storage result of the second game information storage means. There is. Since the first game information storage means is configured to store the first game information related to the game result in the second game state, the second game state is expected while a special privilege is given after the second game state is finished. It is possible to cause the game in the second game state to be performed, and the game in the second game state can be suppressed from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, based on the end of the second gaming state, an effect period in which a predetermined auxiliary effect is executed is set and a special benefit is provided and the effect period is set. An assignment suggestion effect is executed. At this time, when the first operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage means, when the special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, When the giving suggestion effect is executed and the special privilege is given based on the storage result of the second game information storage means, the giving suggestion effect is executed in the second game time after the first game time in the effect period. . When the second operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage means, when a special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, it is given to the third game round of the effect period When the effect is executed and the special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the second game information storage means, the giving suggestion effect is executed in the fourth game time before the third game time in the effect period. With this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that the special privilege is granted through the giving suggestion effect, and through the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is executed, the first game information and the second game information are provided. It becomes possible for the player to grasp which of the game information the special privilege is given to. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to keep an eye on the auxiliary effect so as to understand the reason why the special privilege is granted, and even if the player sees the auxiliary effect more than once, the player gets bored with the auxiliary effect. Can be suppressed. In addition, there are a plurality of triggers for determining that a special privilege is to be granted, and at least one is related to a game result in the second gaming state, and by adopting a configuration that suggests which trigger is used to grant the special privilege, It is possible to closely associate the auxiliary effect and the game in the second game state.

  Furthermore, since the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is executed are changed based on the operation performed by the player, either the determination result of the first determination means or the determination result of the second determination means is first performed. It is possible to let the player select what he wants to grasp. As a result, it is possible to provide an auxiliary effect that matches the player's preference.

  As a result of the above, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by suitably executing the auxiliary effect.

  In addition, by the operation result information memorize | stored in the operation result information memory | storage means, the context of the game time in which a 1st execution means performs a provision suggestion effect, and the game time in which a 2nd execution means performs a provision suggestion effect If it is the structure which changes, the said effect can be show | played. Accordingly, the first game time and the fourth game time may coincide with each other, and the second game time and the third game time may coincide with each other.

  Gaming machine 31. In the gaming machine 30, if the first execution unit determines that the first determination unit does not grant the special privilege, the first operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage unit. An effect different from the giving suggestion effect is executed in the first game time, and if the second operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage means, an effect different from the giving suggestion effect is executed in the third game time. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage unit, in the first game round, if the first determination unit determines that the special privilege is to be provided, the giving suggestion effect is performed. If the first determination means determines that the special privilege is not granted, an effect different from the assignment suggesting effect is performed. Further, when the second operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage means, in the third game round, if the first determination means determines that the special privilege is to be provided, an assignment suggestion effect is performed, and the first determination means If it is determined that the special privilege is not granted, an effect different from the assignment suggesting effect is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player grasp the determination result of the first determination means through whether or not the giving suggestion effect is performed in the corresponding game times.

  Gaming machine 32. In the gaming machine 30 or the gaming machine 31, when the second execution unit determines that the second determination unit does not grant the special privilege, the first operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage unit. If so, an effect different from the giving suggestion effect is executed in the second game time, and if the second operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage means, the giving suggestion effect is given to the fourth game time. A gaming machine characterized by performing different effects.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage unit, in the second game round, if the second determination unit determines that the special privilege is to be provided, the giving suggestion effect is performed. If the second determination means determines that the special privilege is not granted, an effect different from the assignment suggesting effect is performed. In addition, when the second operation result information is stored in the operation result information storage means, in the fourth game round, if the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be given, an assignment suggestion effect is performed, and the second determination means. If it is determined that the special privilege is not granted, an effect different from the assignment suggesting effect is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player grasp the determination result of the second determination means through whether or not the giving suggestion effect is performed in the corresponding game times.

  Gaming machine 33. In any one of the gaming machines 30 to 32, when the lottery result of the winning combination is a specific winning combination in the second gaming state, the first gaming information is stored in the first gaming information storage means. Storage determination means (accumulation lottery processing function S808 of the display control device 81) is provided, and the first determination information is stored in the first game information storage means. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is determined to give the special privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific combination winning is made in the second gaming state, it is determined whether or not the first gaming information is stored in the first gaming information storage means. And when 1st game information is memorize | stored, a special privilege is provided. In such a configuration, if a special privilege is granted after winning the specified role in the second gaming state, is the grant of the special privilege based on the specified role winning or based on the second game information? , It is assumed that there is a player who wants to grasp. Therefore, by using a configuration that allows the player to grasp through the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is executed based on which of the first game information and the second game information is given, get bored with the auxiliary effect. It can be suitably suppressed.

  Gaming machine 34. In the gaming machine 33, when the storage determining unit determines to store the first game information in the first game information storage unit, the special privilege may be given a plurality of times. Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, there is a possibility that a special privilege will be given a plurality of times when a specific combination is won in the second gaming state and the first gaming information is stored in the first gaming information storage means. In the case of such a configuration, when the player can grasp that the special privilege grant is based on the special role winning, the player can perform the subsequent game while expecting how many times the special privilege is granted. Become. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine 35. In any one of the gaming machines 30 to 34, the second game information is information irrelevant to a game result in the second gaming state, and the second determination means is stored in the second game information storage means. A gaming machine that executes a grant lottery to determine whether or not to grant the special privilege based on a stored result.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the game result in the second gaming state, a special privilege is granted if the grant lottery is won. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause a possibility that a special privilege is granted even if the first game information is not stored in the second game state even if the predetermined game result is not obtained. It is possible to keep an eye on the auxiliary performance while expecting a special privilege to be granted.

  Gaming machine 36. In any one of the gaming machine 30 to the gaming machine 35, the first determination unit and the second determination unit determine whether or not to give the special privilege in a game round in which the production period setting unit sets the production period. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination as to whether or not the special privilege is to be given is made at the game times in which the production period is set. By adopting such a configuration, the determination result of each determination means is suggested in a game time other than the first game time and the second game time in the effect period, or a game time other than the third game time and the fourth game time in the effect period. It is possible to perform an effect or the like to be performed, and it is possible to make the player gaze at the effect made at each game time in the effect period.

  Gaming machine 37. In any one of the gaming machine 30 to the gaming machine 36, the special privilege granting unit determines that the first determination unit or the second determination unit grants the special privilege as the special privilege of the effect period. A gaming machine characterized by giving a privilege to shift to the second gaming state after completion.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first determination unit or the second determination unit determines to give a special privilege, the gaming state transitions to the second gaming state again after the end of the effect period. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to repeatedly play the game under the second gaming state advantageous to the player, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  Gaming machine 38. In any one of the gaming machines 30 to 37, based on the end of the second gaming state, the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is based on the number of gaming media required per gaming round. The game machine is characterized by comprising transition means for making a transition to a third gaming state that becomes larger, wherein the effect period setting means sets a predetermined number of game times in the third game state as the effect period.

  According to this gaming machine, the stage is set in the third gaming state in which the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is greater than the number of gaming media required per gaming round. It is possible to watch the auxiliary effects while increasing the game media owned by the player.

Gaming machine 39. First determination means (first storage counter value determination processing function S1001 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not to give a special privilege (continuation of AT mode) based on the first factor (accumulation lottery);
Second determination means (continuous lottery processing function S1011 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not to grant the special privilege based on a second factor (continuous lottery) different from the first factor;
When the first determination unit or the second determination unit determines to give the special privilege, the special privilege granting unit (RT setting flag set processing function S510 of the main control device 101 and the display control device 81) grants the special privilege. AT flag retention function)
An auxiliary effect executing means for executing an auxiliary effect (continuous effect) based on whether the first determination means or the second determination means determines whether or not to grant the special privilege;
The auxiliary effect execution means performs different auxiliary effects depending on whether the first determination means determines to give the special privilege and the second determination means determines to give the special privilege. A gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, there are a case where it is determined that the special privilege is granted based on the first factor and a case where it is determined that the special privilege is granted based on the second factor. Then, different auxiliary effects are performed when the special privilege is granted based on the first factor and when the special privilege is granted based on the second factor. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to grasp whether the special privilege is given based on which of the first factor and the second factor depending on what kind of auxiliary effect is performed. . As a result, it becomes possible for the player to keep an eye on the supplementary effect in order to understand the factors that give the special benefit, and even if the player sees the supplementary effect multiple times, the player will get bored with the supplemental effect. Can be suppressed.

  Gaming machine 40. In the gaming machine 39, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of patterns, random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number when a start condition is satisfied, and variable of the plurality of patterns based on the start condition being satisfied A starting means for starting display; an ending means for ending variable display of the plurality of patterns when an end condition is satisfied; and the random number acquiring means acquires the random numbers during variable display of the patterns. In this case, the storage unit stores a random number acquired with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and the first determination unit stores the first determination unit nth (n is a natural number). Whether the random number is a value to which the special privilege should be given is determined during the variable display of the picture, and the second determination means stores n + 1 (n Is a natural number Gaming machine, characterized in that whether or not the pending stored random number is a value to be assigned to the special benefits is to determine in the middle of performing a variable display of the picture to th.

  According to the present gaming machine, when the random number acquisition means acquires a random number during the variable display of the pattern, the random number acquired with a predetermined number as an upper limit is held and stored. Then, the determination as to whether or not the stored random number is a value to which a special privilege is to be given is performed during the variable display of the pattern. By adopting such a configuration, when one of the random numbers stored on hold is a value to which a special privilege should be given, the game times before the game times in which the variable display of the picture based on the random numbers is performed are special. It becomes possible for the player to grasp through the auxiliary effect that the privilege is given and what number the special privilege is given based on the random number stored and stored.

  Gaming machine 41. In the gaming machine 40, the auxiliary effect executing means ends the variable display of the pattern in a situation where a plurality of the random numbers are stored in the holding storage means and at least one of them is a value to which the special privilege should be given. When the next game round is not a game round that gives the special privilege, in the next game round, when the first determination unit determines to give the special privilege, and the second determination unit gives the special privilege. A gaming machine characterized in that it provides different auxiliary effects when it is determined to be granted.

  According to this gaming machine, a plurality of random numbers are stored in the holding storage means, and at the time when at least one of them is a value to which a special privilege is to be given, the variable display of the pattern is finished, and the next game round gives the special privilege. If it is not a game time to be performed, different auxiliary effects are performed in the next game time when the first determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted and when the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted. By adopting such a configuration, in addition to the special privilege being given at the current game round, an auxiliary effect suggesting that the special bonus will be given after the next game round at the current game round is performed. It is possible to make the player expect, and it is possible to make the player pay attention to the auxiliary effects performed at each game time.

  Gaming machine 42. In the gaming machine 41, the auxiliary effect execution means can execute a re-variation effect that temporarily stops and then restarts the variable display of the pattern, and the first determination means determines that the special privilege is granted. The number of times of the re-variation effect that displays the specific display mode when the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted is different from the number of times of the re-change effect that displays the specific display mode. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, specified when the first determination means determines that a special privilege is to be granted, the number of re-variation effects in which the specific display mode is displayed, and when the second determination means determines that the special privilege is granted. The number of re-variation effects in which the display mode is displayed is different. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to grasp how many times the special privilege is granted based on the random number stored and stored by the number of re-variation effects in which the specific display mode is displayed. . In addition, in one game round, a re-variation effect is performed a plurality of times and a special privilege is given to the game time. It is possible to make the player expect that a privilege will be given, and it is possible to cause the player to watch the auxiliary effect.

  Gaming machine 43. The gaming machine 39 has at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state with a higher probability that the special privilege is given than the first predetermined gaming state as a gaming state, and a transition condition is established Game state transition means for transitioning the game state in the case of being played, and difficulty means for making it difficult for the player to grasp the game state of the transition destination when the game state transition means transitions the game state The first determination means determines whether or not to give the special privilege when the gaming state is the first predetermined gaming state, and the second determination means determines whether the gaming state is the first 2. A gaming machine characterized by determining whether or not to grant the special privilege when in a predetermined gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine, the game machine has at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state with a higher probability of giving a special privilege than the first predetermined gaming state, and the transition condition is satisfied. The gaming state transitions. And when a game state transfers, it is difficult for a player to grasp | ascertain the game state of a transfer destination. In such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while expecting that the current gaming state is the second predetermined gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. However, for example, when an event such as a special privilege being granted again with a small number of games since the special privilege was granted, the above-mentioned event occurred because the gaming state was the second predetermined gaming state, It is assumed that there is a player who wants to know whether the event has occurred fortunately under the first predetermined gaming state. Therefore, the player is configured to perform different auxiliary effects when it is determined that the special privilege is granted under the first predetermined gaming state and when it is determined that the special privilege is granted under the second predetermined gaming state. It is possible to perform an auxiliary performance that meets the needs of the customer.

  Gaming machine 44. In the gaming machine 39, specific game period transition means (RT setting flag set processing function S510 of the main control device 101 and AT flag set processing function S708 of the display control device 81) for shifting to the specific game period (second AT state); First game information storage means (first accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81) for storing first game information (one or more values of the first accumulation counter) relating to the game result in the specific game period; Second game information storage means (RAM of the display control device 81) for storing second game information (continuation rate flag), and the first determination means based on the storage result of the first game information storage means. And determining whether or not to grant the special privilege, and the second determination means is configured to determine whether the special determination is based on a storage result of the second game information storage means. It is configured to determine whether to grant a game, and when the special privilege granting unit determines that the first determination unit or the second determination unit grants the special privilege, after the end of the specific game period, A gaming machine characterized in that a special privilege is given.

  According to this gaming machine, the special privilege is determined to be granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, and the case is determined to be granted based on the storage result of the second game information storage means. There is. Since the first game information storage means is configured to store the first game information related to the game result in the specific game period, the game in the specific game period is performed with the expectation that a special privilege will be granted after the end of the specific game period. It becomes possible to prevent the game during the specific game period from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 45. In the gaming machine 44, based on the end of the specific game period, an effect period (a period during which a continuous effect is performed) configured by a plurality of game times (seven times) and executing the auxiliary effect is set. Providing an effect period setting means (remaining game number counter setting function S703 of the display control device 81), and the auxiliary effect executing means grants the special privilege when the first determining means determines to give the special privilege. If the second suggestion means determines to grant the special privilege, the grant suggestion effect (victory effect) that suggests performing is executed in the first game round (third game) of the effect period. Is executed in a second game time (seventh game) different from the first game time in the production period.

  According to this gaming machine, based on the end of the specific game period, an effect period in which an auxiliary effect is executed while being configured by a plurality of game times is set. When a special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, the grant suggestion effect is executed in the first game times of the effect period, and special based on the storage result of the second game information storage means When a privilege is granted, a grant suggestion effect is executed in the second game round of the effect period. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to grasp whether the special privilege is given based on either the first game information or the second game information through the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is executed. . As a result, it becomes possible for the player to keep an eye on the auxiliary effect so as to understand the reason why the special privilege is granted, and even if the player sees the auxiliary effect multiple times, the player will get bored with the auxiliary effect Can be suppressed. In addition, there are a plurality of factors for determining that a special privilege is to be granted, and at least one of the factors relating to the game result in the specific game period is configured to suggest which factor is to be used to grant the special privilege. It is possible to closely associate the performance and the game in the specific game period.

  As a result of the above, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by suitably executing the auxiliary effect.

  Gaming machine 46. In the gaming machine 45, when the second determination means determines that the first determination means does not grant the special privilege, the special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the second game information storage means. A game machine characterized in that it is configured to determine whether or not, and the second game time is a game time after the first game time.

  According to this gaming machine, first, it is determined whether or not to give a special privilege based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, and when it is determined that the special privilege is not given, the second game information storage means. Whether or not a special privilege is to be granted is determined based on the stored result. In such a configuration, the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is performed when the second determining means determines that the special privilege is given, and the game times in which the grant suggesting effect is given in the case where the first determining means determines to give the special privilege. By making it a later game round, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the judgment result of one judgment means by the effect of one game round, and when giving a special privilege, the player can be immersed in a bag. It becomes.

  Gaming machine 47. In the gaming machine 45, when the first determination unit determines that the second determination unit does not grant the special privilege, the special privilege is granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage unit. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to determine whether or not, and the first game time is a game time after the second game time.

  According to this gaming machine, first, it is determined whether or not to give a special privilege based on the storage result of the second game information storage means, and when it is determined that the special privilege is not given, the first game information storage means. Whether or not a special privilege is to be granted is determined based on the stored result. In such a configuration, the game times in which the giving suggestion effect is performed when the first determination means determines to give the special privilege, and the game times in which the grant suggestion effect is given when the second determination means determines to give the special privilege. By making it a later game round, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the judgment result of one judgment means by the effect of one game round, and when giving a special privilege, the player can be immersed in a bag. It becomes.

  Gaming machine 48. In the gaming machine 46 or the gaming machine 47, the auxiliary effect executing means, when the first determining means determines not to give the special privilege, an effect (continuous effect) different from the giving suggestive effect in the first game times. ) Is executed.

  According to the gaming machine, in the first game round, when the first determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the grant suggestion effect is performed, and when the first determination means determines that the special privilege is not granted, the grant is given. An effect different from the suggested effect is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player grasp the determination result of the first determination means through whether or not the giving suggestion effect is performed in the first game round.

  Gaming machine 49. In any one of the gaming machine 46 to the gaming machine 48, when the auxiliary effect execution means determines that the second determination means does not grant the special privilege, the effect different from the grant suggestion effect in the second game times. A gaming machine characterized by executing (defeat production).

  According to this gaming machine, in the second game round, when the second determining means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the giving suggestion effect is performed, and when the second determining means determines not to give the special privilege, the grant is given. An effect different from the suggested effect is performed. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player grasp the determination result of the second determination means through whether or not the giving suggestion effect is performed in the second game time.

  Gaming machine 50. In any one of the gaming machine 45 to the gaming machine 49, the first determination unit and the second determination unit determine whether or not to give the special privilege in a game round in which the production period setting unit sets the production period. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination as to whether or not the special privilege is to be given is made at the game times in which the production period is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the determination result of each determination means in a game time other than the first game time and the second game time in the effect period, and in each game time in the effect period It is possible to make the player gaze at the effect made.

  Gaming machine 51. In any one of the gaming machines 44 to 50, the second game information is information irrelevant to a game result in the specific game period, and the second determination means stores the second game information storage means. A gaming machine that executes a grant lottery to determine whether or not to grant the special privilege based on a result.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the game result in the specific game period, a special privilege is granted if the grant lottery is won. By adopting such a configuration, even if the first game information is not stored in the specific game period, the special privilege can be given to the player. It is possible to watch the auxiliary effect while expecting the special privilege to be given.

  Gaming machine 52. In any one of the gaming machine 44 to the gaming machine 51, when the special privilege granting unit determines that the first determination unit or the second determination unit grants the special privilege, A gaming machine characterized by providing a privilege to be shifted to the specific game period after completion.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first determination unit or the second determination unit determines to give a special privilege, the gaming state shifts again to the specific game period after the end of the effect period. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to repeatedly play a game in a specific game period, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

  Gaming machine 53. In any one of the gaming machines 44 to 52, based on the end of the specific gaming period, the expected value assigned to the gaming media in one gaming round is greater than the number of gaming media required per gaming round. A transition means (RB setting flag set processing function S504 of the main control device 101) for shifting to an advantageous state (RB state) to be increased is provided, and the presentation period setting means performs a predetermined number of game times in the advantageous state in the presentation period. A gaming machine characterized by being set as

  According to this gaming machine, the stage is set in an advantageous state in which the expected value assigned to the game media in one game round is greater than the number of game media required per game round. It is possible to watch the auxiliary effects while increasing the game media owned by.

Gaming machine 54. First determination means (first accumulation counter value determination processing function S1001 of the display control device 81) for determining whether to give a special privilege (continuation of the AT mode) based on the first factor;
Second determination means (continuous lottery processing function S1011 of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not to grant the special privilege based on a second factor different from the first factor;
When the first determination unit or the second determination unit determines to give the special privilege, the special privilege granting unit (RT setting flag set processing function S510 of the main control device 101 and the display control device 81) grants the special privilege. AT flag retention function)
An effect capable of executing a predetermined effect (a confrontation effect between a hero character and an enemy character) a plurality of times based on whether or not the first determination means or the second determination means determines whether or not to give the special privilege. Production period setting means (remaining game number counter setting function S703 of the display control device 81) for setting a period (period in which continuous production is performed);
If the first determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, an execution suggestion effect (a victory effect) suggesting that the special privilege is to be granted is executed in the first execution time (third game) of the predetermined effect. First execution means (a victory effect execution function S1208 of the display control device 81),
When the second determination means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, second execution means (display) that executes the giving suggestion effect in a second execution time (seventh game) different from the first execution time of the predetermined effect. A gaming machine comprising a victory effect execution function S1217) of the control device 81.

  According to this gaming machine, there are a case where it is determined that the special privilege is granted based on the first factor and a case where it is determined that the special privilege is granted based on the second factor. An effect period in which the predetermined effect can be executed a plurality of times is set based on whether or not the first determination means or the second determination means determines whether to give the special privilege. If the first determining means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the giving suggestion effect is executed at the first execution time of the predetermined effect, and if the second determining means determines that the special privilege is to be granted, the predetermined effect is given. The giving suggestion effect is executed in the second execution time. With this configuration, it is possible to allow the player to grasp that the special privilege is granted through the giving suggestion effect, and through the number of times the given suggestion effect is executed, the first This makes it possible for the player to grasp whether the special privilege is granted based on either the second factor or the second factor. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to keep an eye on the supplementary effect in order to understand the factors that give the special benefit, and even if the player sees the supplementary effect multiple times, the player will get bored with the supplemental effect. Can be suppressed.

  Gaming machine 55. In the gaming machine 54, specific game period transition means (RT setting flag set processing function S510 of the main control device 101 and AT flag set processing function S708 of the display control device 81) for shifting to the specific game period (second AT state); First game information storage means (first accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81) for storing first game information (one or more values of the first accumulation counter) relating to the game result in the specific game period; Second game information storage means (RAM of the display control device 81) for storing second game information (continuation rate flag), and the first determination means based on the storage result of the first game information storage means. And determining whether or not to grant the special privilege, and the second determination means is configured to determine whether the special determination is based on a storage result of the second game information storage means. It is configured to determine whether to grant a game, and when the special privilege granting unit determines that the first determination unit or the second determination unit grants the special privilege, after the end of the specific game period, A gaming machine characterized in that a special privilege is given.

  According to this gaming machine, the special privilege is determined to be granted based on the storage result of the first game information storage means, and the case is determined to be granted based on the storage result of the second game information storage means. There is. Since the first game information storage means is configured to store the first game information related to the game result in the specific game period, the game in the specific game period is performed with the expectation that a special privilege will be granted after the end of the specific game period. It becomes possible to prevent the game during the specific game period from becoming monotonous. In addition, there are a plurality of triggers for determining that a special privilege is to be granted, and at least one is related to a game result in a specific game period, the player wants to know which trigger is used to grant the special privilege. Assuming that the player knows on which basis the special privilege will be granted, the first game information storage means expects the first game information to be stored and the subsequent specific game period It is assumed that a game is performed. As a result, it is possible to closely associate the auxiliary effect and the game in the specific game period, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous by suitably executing the auxiliary effect.

  Gaming machine 56. In the gaming machine 55, the second game information is information irrelevant to a game result in the specific game period, and the second determination unit is configured to use the special privilege based on a storage result of the second game information storage unit. A game machine characterized by executing a grant lottery to determine whether or not to grant.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the game result in the specific game period, a special privilege is granted if the grant lottery is won. By adopting such a configuration, even if the first game information is not stored in the specific game period, the special privilege can be given to the player. It is possible to watch the auxiliary effect while expecting the special privilege to be given.

  Gaming machine 57. In any one of the gaming machines 54 to 56, the second determination unit determines whether or not to grant the special privilege when the first determination unit determines that the special privilege is not granted. A gaming machine, characterized in that the second execution time is an execution time after the first execution time.

  According to this gaming machine, the first determination means first determines whether or not to give a special privilege, and if it is determined that the special privilege is not given, whether or not the second determination means gives a special privilege. Judgment is made. In such a configuration, the execution time for performing the hint suggestion effect when the second determination means determines to give the special privilege, and the execution time for performing the assignment suggestion effect when the first determination means determines to give the special privilege. By making it a later execution time, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the determination result of one determination means by a predetermined performance of one execution time, and when giving a special privilege, the player can be immersed in a bag. It becomes possible.

  Gaming machine 58. In any one of the gaming machines 54 to 56, when the first determination unit determines that the second determination unit does not grant the special privilege, the first determination unit determines whether to give the special privilege. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first execution time is a game time after the second execution time.

  According to this gaming machine, first, whether or not the second determination means gives a special privilege is determined, and if it is determined that no special privilege is given, whether or not the first determination means gives a special privilege. Judgment is made. In this configuration, when the first determination unit determines to give the special privilege, the execution time when the provision suggestion effect is performed, and when the second determination unit determines that the special privilege is granted, than the execution time when the provision suggestion effect is performed. By making it a later execution time, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the determination result of one determination means by a predetermined performance of one execution time, and when giving a special privilege, the player can be immersed in a bag. It becomes possible.

  Gaming machine 59. In any one of the gaming machine 54 to the gaming machine 58, the first determination unit and the second determination unit determine whether or not to give the special privilege in a game round in which the production period setting unit sets the production period. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination as to whether or not the special privilege is to be given is made at the game times in which the production period is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the determination result of each determination means at an execution time other than the first execution time and the second execution time of the effect period, and a player is assigned to each predetermined effect. It becomes possible to watch.

  Gaming machine 60. In any one of the gaming machine 54 to the gaming machine 59, when the special privilege granting unit determines that the first determination unit or the second determination unit grants the special privilege, A gaming machine characterized by providing a privilege to be shifted to the specific game period after completion.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first determination unit or the second determination unit determines to give a special privilege, the gaming state shifts again to the specific game period after the end of the effect period. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to repeatedly play a game in a specific game period, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Gaming machine 61. A predetermined lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery;
When the lottery result of the predetermined lottery means is the first result, first game period transition means for shifting the game period to the first game period;
When the lottery result of the predetermined lottery means is the second result, second game period transition means for shifting the game period to the second game period;
When the first game period transition means or the second game period transition means shifts the game period, the difficulty making means that makes it difficult for the player to grasp the game period of the transfer destination;
Predetermined profit determining means for determining whether or not to give a predetermined profit to the player;
An auxiliary effect executing means for executing an auxiliary effect based on the determination that the predetermined profit determining means gives the predetermined profit;
When the predetermined profit determining means determines that the predetermined profit determining means grants the predetermined profit during the first game period, and when the predetermined profit determining means grants the predetermined profit during the second game period. A gaming machine (another example (15) or the like) characterized in that an auxiliary effect is performed differently from the case of determination.

  According to this gaming machine, the game period has a first game period and a second game period, and the game period shifts depending on a result of a predetermined lottery. And when a game period shifts, it is difficult for the player to grasp the game period of the transfer destination. In such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while guessing whether the current game period is the first game period or the second game period, thereby suppressing the monotonization of the game. Is possible. However, when a predetermined profit is given, it is assumed that there is a player who wants to know in which game period it is determined to give the predetermined profit. Therefore, when it is determined that the predetermined profit is given during the first game period and when it is determined that the predetermined profit is given during the second game period, the auxiliary profit is different, so that the predetermined profit is obtained. It is possible to make the player gaze at the auxiliary effect to grasp the granted situation, and even if the player sees the auxiliary effect multiple times, it is possible to suppress getting bored with the auxiliary effect. It becomes.

  Gaming machine 62. In the gaming machine 61, the auxiliary effect executing means sets effect period setting means for setting an effect period in which the predetermined effect can be executed a plurality of times based on the determination that the predetermined profit determining means gives the predetermined profit. If the predetermined profit determining means determines that the predetermined profit is to be granted during the first game period, a grant suggesting effect that suggests that the predetermined profit is to be granted is a first execution time of the predetermined effect. When the first execution means to execute and the predetermined profit determination means determine that the predetermined profit is to be given during the second game period, the second suggestion is different from the first execution time of the predetermined effect. And a second execution means for executing at a time.

  According to this gaming machine, an effect period in which the predetermined effect can be executed a plurality of times is set based on the determination that the predetermined profit is to be given. If it is determined that a predetermined profit is to be given during the first game period, a provision suggesting effect is executed during the first execution of the predetermined effect, and if it is determined that a predetermined profit is to be granted during the second game period, The giving suggestion effect is executed at the second execution time of the effect. With this configuration, it is possible to let the player know that a predetermined profit is granted through the giving suggestion effect, and through the number of times the given suggestion effect is executed, It becomes possible for the player to grasp which of the one game period and the second game period it is determined to give the predetermined profit. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to watch the auxiliary effect so as to grasp the situation where the predetermined profit is given, and even if the player views the auxiliary effect a plurality of times, the player gets bored with the auxiliary effect. This can be suppressed.

  Gaming machine 63. In the gaming machine 61 or the gaming machine 62, the difficulty means is configured such that when the first game period transition means or the second game period transition means shifts the game period, the game period has not shifted. A game machine characterized by executing an effect that can be executed in a game.

  According to this gaming machine, when transitioning to the first gaming period or the second gaming period, an effect that can be executed in a situation where the gaming period has not shifted is executed. With this configuration, it is possible for the player to have difficulty grasping the transition of the game period through the performance.

  Gaming machine 64. In any one of the gaming machine 61 to gaming machine 63, the ratio at which the predetermined profit is given when the gaming period is the first gaming period and when the gaming period is the second gaming period And at least one of the number of times that the predetermined profit can be expected to be given.

  According to this gaming machine, at least one of the ratio of granting a predetermined profit and the number of times that the predetermined profit can be expected varies depending on whether the first game period or the second game period. Yes. In such a configuration, the profit obtained by the player varies depending on whether it is the first game period or the second game period. Therefore, when a predetermined profit is granted, the predetermined profit in any game period It is assumed that there is a player who wants to know whether or not it is determined to be granted. Therefore, the player's request is obtained by adopting a configuration in which a different supplementary effect is performed in a case where it is determined that a predetermined profit is given in the first game period and a case where it is determined that a predetermined profit is given in the second game period. It is possible to execute an auxiliary effect in accordance with the above.

  Note that the configurations of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 64 may be combined after appropriately matching, and even in such a case, the above-described effects can be expected.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Constructing circulation display means and reel as a circulating body, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56... First credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57... Second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58... Third credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63: upper lamp constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 64: speaker constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 65 ... auxiliary display part constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 81 ... sub-control board or suggestion Display control device as determining means, 101... Main control device as main control board, 102. CPU constituting the various control means such as means and the main control unit.

Claims (2)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped, a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination, In the gaming machine that ends the one-time game when granting the privilege is finished,
Stop control means for stopping the cyclic display of the picture according to the lottery result by the lottery means when the stop operation means is operated,
Game state executing means for executing a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state;
A determination is made as to whether or not to grant a special privilege based on the fact that the lottery means in the second gaming state results in a predetermined lottery result. 1 setting means;
A second setting means for determining whether or not to give a special privilege based on information set in advance when a specific gaming state is set, and setting second information when it is determined that the special privilege is given;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production in a plurality of games,
The first information can be accumulated and stored.
The production execution means
When the first setting means sets the first information, and when the first information is stored, the fact that the special privilege is granted in the first period in the plurality of games is notified. First execution means for executing a notification effect;
Second execution means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the special privilege is granted after the end of the first period when the second setting means sets the second information;
Comprising at least
When a notification effect for notifying that the special privilege is granted is executed, the predetermined second gaming state is executed as the special privilege,
The predetermined lottery result includes a first lottery result determined by the first setting means to give the special privilege with a first probability, and a second lottery with a higher probability than the first probability. A gaming machine comprising at least a second lottery result determined to grant the special privilege with a probability. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.

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