JP6074101B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A gaming machine capable of preventing an illegal act on a gaming machine without excessively increasing a control load of a main control means. SOLUTION: The gasse warning period setting means is a watermelon winning (YES in step S130), not in the warning period (NO in step S131), not in the warning sign period (NO in step S132), When the possibility presentation is not being performed (NO in step S133), and neither the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state, or the AT period is in effect (NO in step S134), the gasset precursor period is determined from the gasset precursor period table. As described above, the pre-gase period that does not affect the player's advantage is determined by the function provided in the sub-control board 73 that is less secure than the main control board 63. [Selection] Figure 37

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a slot machine that is a type of gaming machine is known that executes an AT game that suggests an operation procedure of a stop switch that is advantageous for a player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-2323201 (paragraphs 0255 to 0296, FIGS. 17 to 19 and the like)

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent an illegal act on the gaming machine without excessively increasing the control load of the main control means.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns. And a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and information transmitted from the main control means in a gaming machine that gives a privilege to the player according to the symbol combination when all the variable display rows are stopped. Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game, and the main control means performs the role lottery for determining whether or not one of a plurality of roles including the specific role is won And means for controlling the stop of variable display according to the result lottery result of the role lottery means and the stop operation of the stop operation means, and when the special combination is won by the role lottery means, When the stop operation means is stopped by the specific operation procedure corresponding to the combination, the stop operation means is controlled so that the symbol combination can be stopped by the first symbol combination, and the stop operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. When the stop operation is performed, the stop control means for controlling so as to be able to stop with the second symbol combination that is disadvantageous to the player than the first symbol combination, the general gaming state, and the general gaming state are different An informing state that is advantageous to the player over the general gaming state by being in a gaming state and informing the player of the specific operation procedure when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, A game state control means for controlling the game state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state control means determines whether or not the game state is set to the reportable state, and when it is determined to set the reportable state. Specific control means for setting a precursor period until the gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the alertable state, and the sub-control means uses the information transmitted from the main control means, The specific control based on the fact that it has been determined that the predetermined control condition has been met but the specific control means has determined that the notification is not possible, or that the precursor period has been set. A possibility of suggesting that there is a possibility that it has been determined to be in the reportable state by means, and that the predetermined condition has been satisfied, but that it has been determined not to be in the reportable state by the specific control means When performing the possibility presentation based on what has been specified, the possibility presentation is performed in a period that does not exceed the maximum precursor period that can be set as the precursor period. It is characterized by executing out.

It is a perspective view of a spinning cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels of the spinning cylinder gaming machine (slot machine) of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the swivel type gaming machine (slot machine) of FIG. 1. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the main control board of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function with which the game control means of FIG. 4 is provided. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the sub control board of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a game. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state in a normal game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a hand and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game state and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows a mode transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT transfer lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the AT transfer lottery table from which the conditions used are different, respectively. It is a figure which shows a precursor period table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the precursor period table from which the conditions used respectively differ. It is a figure which shows a 1st data initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a regulation point setting table. It is a figure which shows a point table. It is a figure which shows a 1st data update value setting table. It is a figure which shows the 2nd data update lottery table. It is a figure which shows a special zone transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows a 2nd data update value setting table, Comprising: (a) shows the table used at the time of a normal alerting | reporting state, (b) shows the table used at the time of a specialization zone. It is a figure which shows an example of the information transmitted to a sub control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows a gasset precursor period table, Comprising: (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the gasset precursor period table from which the conditions used respectively differ. It is a figure showing a special role possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a special role gusset possibility production scenario setting table. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. 27, Comprising: It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a figure which shows a precursor period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation probability setting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation probability setting process of FIG. 30, Comprising: It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special control process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special control process of FIG. It is a figure which shows a gase precursor period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production content determination processing. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing, following FIG. It is a figure which shows the bonus fixed alerting | reporting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows AT start alerting | reporting process. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example of possibility production | generation, Comprising: Each of (a)-(d) is a flowchart which shows the possibility production | presentation of a different pattern. It is a figure which shows the 1st possibility production | presentation performed during AT period, Comprising: (a)-(d) is a figure which shows a different state. It is a figure which shows the 2nd possibility production | presentation performed during AT period, Comprising: (a)-(d) is a figure which shows a different state. It is a figure which shows the effect performed when it transfers to a specialization zone, Comprising: (a)-(f) is a figure which shows a different state. It is a figure which shows the effect performed in the case of a continuous lottery, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows a different state. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen display of a liquid crystal display when the 1st special control process of FIG. 35 is performed, Comprising: (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the example of a different screen display, respectively. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen display of a liquid crystal display when the 2nd special control process of FIG. 36 is performed.

  One embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a swivel type gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine) as a gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
An outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment plays a game using medals (game value), and pays out a predetermined number of medals when a condition that a predetermined winning symbol (symbol combination) is met is established. The front opening of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so that it can be opened and closed, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally-long rectangular display window 11, and on the inner side of the display window 11, a left and right rotating reel comprising a variable display row for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order. Middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R include, for example, “7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, “R1”, and “R2”. A total of 21 symbols are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

  Also, each symbol on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is sequentially assigned a frame number from 0 to 20, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is the reel. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is formed by being affixed to the peripheral surface. When the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,.

  And when rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stops, it sets so that a total of nine symbols may be seen from the display window 11 about each of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Specifically, a total of nine reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed through the display window 11 with three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. The middle horizontal row is a pay line which will be described later, and if each of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R stops with the winning line aligned with the winning symbol, the winning line is won.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are connected to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R, each of which is formed of a stepping motor, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are independently connected. Driven by rotation. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R constitute a reel unit.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and a predetermined number of games per game (game) from the credit medals. A maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the maximum number of inserted coins (set to three), a lever-shaped start switch 19 for rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R to start variable display of each symbol. In order to stop the rotation of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R to stop the variable display of each symbol, the left, middle and right stop switches 21L and 21M respectively corresponding to the reels 13L, 13M and 13R , 21R, a settlement switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal insertion slot 25.

  In addition, an operation procedure for each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R necessary for displaying a video or the like to notify the player of winning or winning, etc. A liquid crystal display 27 (indication means, display means) for providing an effect of informing the aspect) is provided, and an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27. On the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, speakers 31L and 31R are provided for performing effects by music or voice. Speakers 31L and 31R are also provided on the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, which will be described later.

  Further, a central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

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

  Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, a notification display for notifying (displaying) the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R, the result of the role lottery, and the like. A container 60 is provided. The notification display device 60 is composed of, for example, three 7-segment LEDs, and can display a three-digit number. Therefore, each digit corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R in order from the left, and according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for each digit, By displaying the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3”, it is possible to notify the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R. Further, for example, predetermined numbers for identification are individually assigned to each lottery result (winning role group) described later and described in the explanation panel 29 or the like, and the notification display 60 is in accordance with the result of the lottery. By displaying a predetermined number, the result of the role lottery can be notified.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, a support frame that supports the reels 13 </ b> L, 13 </ b> M, and 13 </ b> R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3, and below the support frame in the housing 3. As shown in FIG. 3, a hopper unit 43 for discharging medals to the medal payout opening 39 is provided. Further, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, a medal selector for selecting whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is genuine and guiding only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3). 48 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON and OFF, as well as a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 (see FIG. 3) for setting change processing described later. ), A change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an insertion sensor 53 is provided in the medal selector 48 in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3, and detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 to detect medals paid out to the medal payout opening 39 one by one.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, left, middle and right position sensors 55L, 55M and 55R for detecting the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R, respectively, are provided. 55M and 55R are, for example, photo interrupters for detecting protrusions provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotated, every round. The protrusion is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In the present embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect protrusions, the symbol of frame number 20 is positioned in the middle of the display window 11, respectively.

  The change process start switch 56 shown in FIG. 3 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder. Further, the hopper motor 57 shown in FIG. 3 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is transmitted from a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 (main control means) that performs control related to the progress of the game is mounted, and the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). A sub-control board 73 on which a sub-CPU 71 (sub-control means) for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information is provided separately. Then, by transmitting various data in one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73, various information (see FIG. 23) regarding the progress of the game controlled by the main CPU 61 is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. Sent.

  The main control board 63 is housed in a board case (not shown) so that it cannot be illegally accessed by inserting a wire or the like from the outside, and the board case is tightly sealed. Has been. In addition, various well-known measures are taken in the substrate case so that it can be surely confirmed that the substrate case has been opened illegally.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and FIG. The lottery result storage unit 651, AT right number storage unit 652, precursor period game number counter 653, flag storage unit 654, AT period game number counter 655, first data storage unit 656, second data storage unit 657, points A storage area for storing data of the counter 658 and the specialized zone game number counter 659 is formed by the RAM 65. As shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 has a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and a mode transition lottery table which are preset data shown in FIG. 673, AT transition lottery table 674, precursor period table 675, first data initial setting table 676, specified point setting table 677, point table 678, first data update value setting table 679, second data update lottery table 680, specialization A program for the slot machine 1 including a zone transfer lottery table 681, a second data update value setting table 682, and the like is stored.

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a program stored in the ROM 67 to control the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 operates data such as data relating to a result lottery in a role lottery process by a role lottery means 103 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, and operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the start switch 19 operated by the player. Various data (see FIG. 23) such as data relating to the operation of is transmitted to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 in a command format.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 73 includes a memory 75 having a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. Specifically, the memory 75 forms storage areas for storing the respective data of the precursor period storage means 751 and the gasse precursor period game number counter 752 shown in FIG. Further, the pre-set data shown in FIG. 6 is a pre-gase sign period table 753, a pre-probability production scenario setting table 754, a pre-gase sign production scenario setting table 755, a special combination possibility production scenario setting table 756, a special combination. Various programs for effects including a gusset possibility effect scenario setting table 757 and the like are stored in the memory 75.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives various data relating to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61, for example, a role lottery by the role lottery means 103 described later. The program stored in the memory 75 is executed based on the result of the lottery in the process, the data regarding whether or not the operation devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the effect switch (not shown) are operated. Thus, the contents of the production related to the game to be provided to the player are determined. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the contents of the decided effect. I do.

(Main control board)
Next, the configuration of the main control board 63 will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the main control board 63 is realized by controlling various functions and hardware realized by executing a game control program stored in the ROM 67. Various functions are installed.

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 performs control related to the game of the slot machine 1 and, as shown in FIG. 7, is a special game that is advantageous to the player with a higher probability of winning the small game than the normal game and the normal game. Bonus (special role) in which a game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) and special role (BB, RB) are carried over as internal winnings Special game inside A game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the normal game includes a general game (RT1) and an RT game (RT4) having a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than a general game. Further, the game control means 100 executes an AT game (AT1) that informs the operation procedure (specific operation procedure) of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player so as to be specified. As will be described later, the AT game (AT1) is one of the general game (RT1), the RT game (RT4), and the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Combined and executed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the game control unit 100 includes an operation mode determination unit 100a, a notification lottery unit 100b, an AT right setting unit 100c, a precursor period setting unit 100d, a notification determination unit 100e, a notification determination unit 100f, and a first data initial stage. Setting means 100g (update means), specified point update means 100h, point update means 100i, first data update lottery means 100j, first data update value setting means 100k (update means), second data initial setting means 100l (update means) ), Second data update lottery means 100m, specialized zone shift lottery means 100n, second data update value setting means 100o (update means), first data upper limit determination means 100p, first data conversion setting means 100q, continuation probability Upper limit determination means 100r, second data conversion setting means 100s, continuous lottery execution means 10 t, and a game state setting means 100u (gaming state control means).

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination means 100a of FIG. 5 determines the mode of operation procedures such as presence / absence of a player's operation on the slot machine 1 and long press, specifically, both bet switches 15 and 17, a start switch 19, Various modes of operation of the slot machine 1 by the player, such as modes of operation by the player with respect to various switches such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and modes of operation of inserting medals by the player into the medal slot 25 judge.

b) Notification lottery means 100b
The notice lottery means 100b of FIG. 5 is an AT game (AT1) that informs the player of the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is different from the general game state and is advantageous to the player. By executing the above, it is determined by lottery (AT transition lottery) whether or not the notification possible state (advantageous game state: AT period) is more advantageous to the player than the general game state in which the general game (RT1) is executed. For example, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “right bell” in FIG. 10, even if the result lottery result is “right bell”, if the player cannot know that fact, The stop switch 21R is not always operated first, and the “middle bell” that is advantageous to the player due to the large number of payouts (10) cannot always be prepared. On the other hand, in the AT game (AT1), when the winning lottery result becomes “right bell”, the fact is notified, and the player is given an opportunity to receive payout by encouraging the right stop switch 21R to be operated first. It becomes possible to increase.

  Further, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “Replay C” in FIG. 11, for example, even if the result lottery result is “Replay C”, if the player cannot know that fact, The right stop switch 21R is not always operated first, and “replay 9” to “replay 20” that are the transition conditions (RT4 transition conditions) to the RT game (RT4) cannot always be prepared. On the other hand, in the AT game (AT1), when the winning lottery result becomes “Replay C”, the fact is notified, and by prompting the right stop switch 21R to be operated first, the RT game (which is advantageous to the player) It is possible to increase the opportunity to shift to RT4).

  Here, the notification lottery means 100b has a plurality of probability modes (low accuracy mode, high accuracy mode: see FIG. 13) each having a different winning probability, and performs AT transition lottery in any of the plurality of probability modes. . More specifically, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “one piece combination 13” in FIG. 10 and the mode transition lottery table 673 in FIG. The mode transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift the probability mode of the AT transition lottery from the low probability mode to the high probability mode is performed with a winning probability of 1/2. Transition from mode to high accuracy mode.

  On the other hand, after shifting to the high probability mode, the notification lottery means 100b performs a mode transition (falling) lottery that determines whether or not to shift from the high probability mode to the low probability mode for each game (game). If the winning probability is selected, the AT transition lottery probability mode is shifted from the high-accuracy mode to the low-accuracy mode. As will be described in detail later, a command capable of specifying the current probability mode in which the AT transition lottery is performed is created by the command creation means 104 described later, and the created command is a timer executed by the main CPU 61. In the interrupt processing (see FIG. 28), the data is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmission means 109 described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, based on the information obtained from the command received by the sub control command receiving means 200 of the sub control board 73, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 specifies the current probability mode.

  Further, the notice lottery means 100b is subject to the AT transition of FIG. 13 (a) on the condition that the winning combination group “middle stage cherry” (special role: hereinafter simply referred to as “cherry”) in FIG. 10 has been won. AT lottery is performed using the lottery table 674, and the number of AT rights (0 to 3) is determined based on the winning probabilities set for each. Further, the notification lottery means 100b uses the AT transition lottery table 674 of FIG. 14 (b) in the low probability mode on the condition that the winning combination group “watermelon” (special role) of FIG. 10 is won as a predetermined condition. In the high-accuracy mode, the AT shift lottery table 674 in FIG. 14C is used to perform the AT shift lottery, and the number of AT rights (0 to 3) is determined based on the winning probability set for each. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), in the AT transition lottery when the “middle cherries” are won, the winning probability that the number of AT rights is determined to be 0 is set to 0%. Make sure to win (AT win) by setting 3 AT rights. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, in the AT shift lottery when “watermelon” is won, the AT right number is determined to be 0 (low probability mode: 50%, high (Probable mode: 20%) There may be a loss. In the present embodiment, 50 AT games (AT1) are set to be executed when one AT right is consumed. Further, the number of AT rights set by the AT migration lottery is not limited to the number set in the AT migration lottery table 674 of FIGS. 14A to 14C, and according to the design of the slot machine 1, An optimal number of AT rights may be set as appropriate.

  Further, during the game, for example, the display content of the liquid crystal display 27 may be switched according to the current probability mode (low accuracy mode, high accuracy mode). In this way, the player can recognize the current probability mode based on the display content of the liquid crystal display 27, so that the player's expectation can be improved and the player's interest can be enhanced. it can.

c) AT right setting means 100c
The AT right setting means 100c shown in FIG. 5 performs an AT game (AT1) as a gaming state when the notice lottery means 100b wins the AT shift lottery and determines 1 to 3 AT rights. The determined AT right number is set as the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652.

  Note that when the “middle cherry” or “watermelon” is won, the AT lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100b regardless of the gaming state, but when the AT shift lottery is won and the number of AT rights is determined, the AT has already been established. When the AT right number is stored in the right number storage means 652, the AT right setting means 100c stores the AT right number by adding the newly determined AT right number to the already stored AT right number. Set to means 652.

d) Precursor period setting means 100d
The precursor period setting means 100d in FIG. 5 is set as a gaming state when the AT right setting means 100c sets the AT right number storage means 652 to the AT right number determined by the notification lottery means 100b winning the AT shift lottery. The precursor period until control to the notification enabled state (AT period) for executing the AT game (AT1) is set by the precursor period setting lottery. Specifically, when the bonus period setting means 100d is not in the bonus internal winning, the AT transition lottery is won (AT winning) when the “middle cherry” is won (cherry winning), and the AT right number is set. At the time, the precursor period setting lottery is performed using the precursor period table 675 shown in FIG. 15A, and the precursor periods (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) are determined based on the winning probabilities set respectively. The determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653 (precursor period storage means).

  Also, when the predecessor period setting means 100d wins the AT transition lottery when the “watermelon” is won (watermelon win) when the bonus internal is not being won, the AT right number is set when FIG. 15B is set. The precursor period setting lottery is performed using the precursor period table 675 shown in FIG. 5, and the precursor periods (1 game, 4 games, 5 games, 23 to 32 games) are determined based on the winning probabilities set for each. The precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653. Further, when the predecessor period setting means 100d is in the bonus internal winning, when the AT transition lottery when winning the “middle cherry” and “watermelon” is won and the AT right number is set, FIG. The precursor period setting lottery is performed using the precursor period table 675 shown in FIG. 5B, and the precursor periods (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) are determined based on the winning probabilities set for the respective precursor periods. The period game number counter 653 is set.

  The precursor period setting means 100d subtracts -1 from the value of the precursor period set in the precursor period game number counter 653 every time one game is consumed, and the value of the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0. If the special combination is won (bonus winning), the value of the precursor period game number counter 653 is cleared and initialized to zero.

  The precursor period game number counter 653 is formed in a non-volatile storage area of the RAM 65, and stores the value of the precursor period being counted without being erased when the power is shut off (power failure). Thus, information specifying the remaining precursor period is stored and backed up. Also, if the information specifying the precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653, the precursor period setting means 100d determines that the precursor period is returned to the precursor period and is stored in the precursor period game number counter 653. By not clearing (initializing) the counted value, it is returned to the precursor period specified by the backed up information (count value).

  Note that the precursor period setting means 100d has a precursor period when the bonus is won when the AT is won (FIG. 15C) than when the bonus is not won (FIGS. 15A and 15B). Set to short. That is, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), when the AT is won during the bonus internal winning, the ratio that the precursor period is set to one game is set to the largest. In addition, the precursor period table 675 shown in FIG. 15C used for the precursor period setting lottery during the bonus internal winning is selected in the case of the watermelon winning in the non-bonus internal winning (see FIG. 15B). There is no probable period for 23-32 games. Therefore, when the AT is won during the bonus internal winning, the precursor period of 23 to 32 games is not selected, and each of the advantageous periods for the player is shifted to the AT period after the precursor period of 5 games or less at the maximum. The operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is notified in an identifiable manner. In addition, the precursor period set by the precursor period setting lottery is not limited to the period (number of games) set in the precursor period table 675 of FIGS. Accordingly, a precursor period of an optimal period may be set as appropriate.

  Further, as described later, when the precursor period is set, the scenario content presentation scenario corresponding to the length of the precursor period (number of games) is performed by the presentation content determination unit 202 of the sub-control board 73 shown in FIG. It is set and a precursor possibility production is performed. In addition, the progress of the game is delayed, and during the delay, the sign possibility effect is performed by the effect (reel effect) of displaying each reel 13L, 13M, 13R controlled by the function of the main control board 63. Also good.

e) Notification determining means 100e
The notification determination unit 100e in FIG. 5 determines whether or not the AT1 transition condition for actually shifting the gaming state to the notification enabled state for executing the AT game (AT1) is satisfied. In this embodiment, as the AT1 transition condition,
i) When a special game is not being executed, the “middle cherries” are won, the AT right number is first stored in the AT right number storage means 652, and the game after the set precursor period,
ii) A game after the pre-set period, in which the AT right number is first stored in the AT right number storage means 652 by winning the AT transition lottery when the “watermelon” is won when the special game is not being executed,
iii) When a special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) is finished, when the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains,
iv) When the AT period (one set of 50 games (predetermined period)) set based on one AT right ends, the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains.
v) When the special game ends, the AT period game number counter 655 stores the remaining AT period count value before executing the special game,
Is set.

The notification determination unit 100e determines whether or not an AT1 end condition for ending the AT game (AT1) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as the AT1 termination condition,
i) When the predetermined number (50 games) of ART games (including general AT games) is consumed (the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes 0), it is stored in the AT right number storage means 652 When all the AT rights that have been
ii) When winning a special role during AT games (AT1)
Is set.

f) Notification determining means 100f
When the notification determining unit 100e determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the notification determining unit 100f in FIG. 5 determines to shift to the notification possible state in which the AT game (AT1) is performed, and is stored in the flag storage unit 654. Set the state of the flag during the AT period to ON. As a result, the gaming state is controlled to a notification enabled state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed by the gaming state setting means 100u described later. At this time, when the above AT1 transition conditions i) to iv) are satisfied, that is, when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is 0 and the AT period is not set, the notification determining means 100f is one unit. The number of games in the AT period (for example, one set of 50 games) set in advance in the AT right is set in the AT period game number counter 655, and the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 is set to -1. Subtract.

  When the AT1 transition condition v) is satisfied, that is, when the AT period game number counter 655 stores the count value of the AT period before executing the special game, the notification determining unit 100f stores the remaining value. By not clearing the count value stored in the AT period game number counter 655, the number of games specified by the stored information (count value) is set as the AT period. The notification determining unit 100f subtracts −1 from the value of the AT period set in the AT period game number counter 655 every time an ART game (including a general AT game) is consumed.

  Further, the notification determining unit 100f determines that the notification possible state in which the AT game (AT1) is performed is ended when the notification determining unit 100e determines that the AT1 end condition is satisfied, and stores the information in the flag storage unit 654. Set the state of the flag during the AT period to OFF. As a result, a gaming state setting unit 100u described later ends the AT game (AT1). Note that the notification determining means 100f wins a special role (bonus prize) during the AT period (when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0) when the AT1 end condition ii) is satisfied. Causes the AT period game number counter 655 to store the current count value as the remaining AT period.

  Further, the notification determining means 100f, when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes 0, when the continuous lottery execution means 100t described later wins the continuous lottery, the AT game (AT1 based on one AT right) ) Will be executed continuously. Then, the notification determining means 100f resets the number of games (50 games) in the second AT period in the AT period game number counter 655 without newly consuming the AT right, so that a gaming state setting means to be described later 100u continues to control the gaming state to the notification possible state (AT period). Then, when the continuous lottery execution unit 100t re-wins the continuous lottery when the second set of AT periods ends, the notification determining unit 100f does not consume the AT right and does not consume the AT right. The number of games (50 games) is reset in the AT period game number counter 655, and this is repeated until the continuous lottery by the continuous lottery execution means 100t is lost. In other words, until the continuous lottery by the continuous lottery execution means 100t performed in the last game of each set in the AT period is lost, the AT period in which one set is set to 50 games is not consumed. Continue repeatedly.

  For example, by assigning one of the bits of the 1-byte memory area of the RAM 65 that forms the storage area of the flag storage unit 654 to the flag during the AT period, and setting the bit ON or OFF, the AT The state of the flag during the period can be stored in the flag storage means 654.

g) First data initial setting means 100g
The first data initial setting means 100g in FIG. 5 sets the first data for specifying the first data continuation probability in the first game of the first AT period set by the notification determining means 100f based on one AT right. Set by lottery. Specifically, the first data initial setting means 100g performs the lottery using the first data initial setting table 676 shown in FIG. 16, and the first data continuation probability (10%, 20%, 30%, 50%). ) Are determined based on the winning probabilities set for each, and first data for specifying the determined first data continuation probability is set in the first data storage means 656.

  Note that an initial value of the first data continuation probability of 0% may be set in the first data initial setting table 676 shown in FIG. Further, the initial value of the same first data continuation probability may be initially set uniformly, or the first data initial value of FIG. 16 may be determined according to the trigger (ATTERRY win, watermelon win) when the AT shift lottery is performed. You may set so that the selection rate of the setting table 676 may differ.

h) Specified point setting means 100h
The specified point setting unit 100h in FIG. 5 defines the trigger for performing the first data update lottery to determine whether the first data update lottery unit 100j described later improves the first data continuation probability (first data). The specified points for this are set by lottery. Specifically, the specified point setting means 100h performs lottery using the specified point setting table 677 shown in FIG. 17, and determines the specified points (10, 40) based on the winning probabilities set for each, The determined specified point is set in the point counter 657.

  The specified point setting means 100h is specified by the above lottery in the first game of each set (50 games) of the AT period, or in the game in which the first data update lottery is performed by the first data update lottery means 100j described later. The point is initialized by resetting the point to the point counter 657.

i) Point update means 100i
The point update means 100i in FIG. 5 acquires points according to the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) during the AT period, and updates the count value of the point counter 657 by subtracting the acquired points. . Specifically, the point update means 100i acquires points according to the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 based on the point table 678 shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, the point update means 100i shows that the winning lottery results are “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, “BB”, “RB” in FIG. 10, and the winning group “Loss” in FIG. 10 points are earned, and in the case of the winning role group “single piece 14 + BB” in FIG. 10, 20 points are obtained (10 points of “single piece 14” +10 points of “BB”), and other roles Sometimes you get 1 point.

  Further, as described above, when the bonus is won during the AT period, the AT period is temporarily interrupted, and after the bonus game is completed, the remaining AT period is resumed. The acquisition of points may be resumed after returning to the AT period, or may be continued during the bonus game.

j) First data update lottery means 100j
The first data update lottery means 100j shown in FIG. 5 is configured such that if the total of points acquired by the point update means 100i is equal to or greater than a specified point (point counter 657 count value ≦ 0: first data update lottery execution opportunity). A first data update lottery for determining whether or not to improve the first data continuation probability (first data) is performed with a winning probability of 50%.

  As shown in the prescribed point setting table 677 in FIG. 17, the prescribed points set by the prescribed point setting means 100h are 40 points at the maximum. As shown in the point table 678 in FIG. Since at least one point is acquired for each game, the total of points acquired by the point updating means 100i always reaches the specified point during the AT period of 50 games. Accordingly, at least one first data update lottery is performed by the first data update lottery means 100j in one set of AT periods.

  The winning probability of the first data update lottery is not limited to 50%, and an optimal winning probability may be set as appropriate.

k) First data update value setting means 100k
When the first data update value setting means 100k in FIG. 5 determines that the first data update lottery means 100j will improve the first data continuation probability by winning the first data update lottery, the current first data A value to be added to the continuation probability is determined by lottery. Specifically, the first data update value setting means 100k performs a lottery using the first data update value setting table 679 shown in FIG. 19, and adds the first data continuation probability (1%, 2%, 5%, 10%) based on the winning probabilities set for each. Then, the first data update value setting unit 100k updates the first data set in the first data storage unit 656 so that the first data continuation probability obtained by adding the determined addition value can be specified.

  The first data initial setting means 100g initializes the first data in the first game of the first AT period set based on one AT right, and is set based on the same AT right 2 The first data is not initialized in each AT period after the set. Therefore, the continuous lottery execution means 100t, which will be described later, wins the continuous lottery in the last game in one AT period (notifying possible state), thereby setting a new set of games without consuming any AT right. When the notification determining unit 100f determines to continue the AT period, the first data updated by the first data update value setting unit 100k is taken over in the continued AT period.

  In the present embodiment, when the first data update lottery is executed by the first data update lottery means 100j, the specified point is reset in the point counter 657 by the specified point setting means 100h. At this time, of the points acquired by the point update unit 100i, the excess points exceeding the specified points may be subtracted from the specified points reset in the point counter 657, so that the excess points may be carried over.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the first game of each AT period after the second set, which is reset by the notification determination unit 100f when the continuous lottery execution unit 100t described later wins the continuous lottery, the specified point setting unit 100h The specified point is reset in the point counter 657. At this time, the remaining points may be carried over by subtracting the points acquired by the point updating means 100i during the previous AT period from the specified points reset in the point counter 657.

  In addition, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the first data update lottery is executed by the first data update lottery means 100j, in the game next to the game in which the first data update lottery is executed, FIG. The first possibility effect according to the lottery result of the first data update lottery is performed by the effect content determination means 202 of the sub-control board 73 shown (see FIGS. 43B and 43C). The first possibility effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the first data update value setting unit 100k updates the first data stored in the first data storage unit 656. In addition, the first possibility effect is performed by the effect (reel effect) in which the progress of the game is delayed and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R controlled by the function of the main control board 63 are variably displayed during the delay. May be.

  If comprised in this way, since the winning probability of the 1st data update lottery by the 1st data update lottery means 100j is set to 50%, when a 1st possibility production | presentation is performed, high probability (50% ), The first data is updated and the first data continuation probability is improved, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced by the first possibility effect.

l) Second data initial setting means 100l
The second data initial setting means 100l in FIG. 5 is the first game in the first AT period set by the notification determining means 100f based on one AT right, or the continuous lottery execution means 100t described later is a continuous lottery. In the first game of each AT period after the second set, which is reset by the notification determination means 100f by winning, the second data specifying the second data continuation probability is initialized to the initial value. For example, the initial value of the second data continuation probability is set to 0%, and the second data initial setting means 100l sets the second data specifying that the second data continuation probability is the initial value (0%). The second data storage unit 656 is set.

  The initial value of the second data continuation probability does not need to be 0%, and an optimal value may be set as the initial value as appropriate. Further, the second data may be initialized as in the first data.

m) Second data update lottery means 100m
The second data update lottery means 100m shown in FIG. 5 is in the case where the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) described later during the AT period is a rare role (cherry, watermelon, one-piece role 14) ( (Second data update lottery execution opportunity), the second data update lottery for determining whether to improve the second data continuation probability (second data) using the second data update lottery table 680 shown in FIG. 20 is performed. . For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the second data update lottery means 100m performs the second data update lottery with a winning probability of 40% on condition that the winning lottery result is the winning combination group “watermelon” of FIG. The second data update lottery is performed with a 50% winning probability on condition that the winning combination groups “middle stage cherry” and “single piece 14” in FIG. 10 are obtained, and the winning combination groups “Replay A” and “Replay B” in FIG. The second data update lottery is performed with a winning probability of 2% on condition that “Replay C” and “Replay D” (replay winning).

n) Special zone transfer lottery means 100n
5 uses the special zone shift lottery table 681 in FIG. 21 to determine whether or not to shift to the special zone (special AT period: data update high probability state) from the notification enabled state. A special zone transfer lottery will be performed. For example, the special zone shift lottery means 100n performs the second data update performed by the second data update lottery means 100m when the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) is “watermelon” winning during the AT period. When the lottery is lost, the special zone transfer lottery is performed with a winning probability of 5%.

  If the predetermined condition is satisfied by the special zone shift lottery means 100n winning the special zone shift lottery during the AT period, the state of the special zone flag stored in the flag storage means 654 is set to ON. The Thereby, the gaming state is controlled to a specialized zone (special AT period) by the gaming state setting means 100u described later. At this time, the special zone transition lottery means 100n sets the number of games (for example, five games) in a special AT period set in advance in the special zone game number counter 659.

  As will be described later, in the present embodiment, as in the first possibility effect (see FIGS. 43B and 43C), the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) during the AT period. Is a game in which the second data update lottery is executed by the second data update lottery means 100m when the rare role (cherry, watermelon, single-piece role 14) is won (see FIGS. 44 (a) and 45 (a)) In the next game, the second possibility presentation according to the lottery result of the second data update lottery is performed (see FIGS. 44 (b), (c), 45 (b), (c)). Therefore, when the special zone transfer lottery means 100n wins the special zone transfer lottery, the special zone flag stored in the flag storage means 654 in the next game after the game in which the special zone transfer lottery has been performed. Is set to ON and shifts to a special zone (special AT period) (see FIG. 45D).

  In the special zone (special AT period), the flag state remains set to ON during the AT period, and the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R advantageous to the player is performed in the same manner as the notification possible state. By executing the AT game (AT1) to be notified in an identifiable manner, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the general game state in which the general game (RT1) is executed. In the specialized zone, the second data specifying the second data continuation probability is more easily updated by the second data update value setting means 100o described later than in the normal AT period. On the other hand, the ease with which the first data update value setting means 100k of the first data specifying the first data continuation probability is updated does not change from the AT period. That is, in the specialized zone, the first data is not as easily updated as the second data. In the specialized zone, every time an ART game (including general AT games) is consumed, the value of the special AT period set in the specialized zone game number counter 659 is decremented by −1. The update of the count value of the period game number counter 655 is interrupted. When the count value of the special zone game number counter 659 reaches 0, the state of the special zone flag is set to OFF, the special zone (special AT period) is terminated, and the normal notification possible state (AT period) is restored. To do.

  In the special zone, the second data may be updated when the second data update lottery is won as in the AT period. In this case, the number of types of winning lottery results that are the execution trigger of the second data update lottery is increased from the second data update lottery table 680 of FIG. It is better to increase the winning probability of the 2 data update lottery.

o) Second data update value setting means 100o
When the second data update value setting means 100o in FIG. 5 determines that the second data update lottery means 100m will improve the second data continuation probability by winning the second data update lottery, or in the specialized zone In addition, a value to be added to the current second data continuation probability is determined by lottery. Specifically, the second data update value setting means 100o displays the second data update value setting table 682 shown in FIG. 20A when the second data update lottery means 100m wins the second data update lottery. The lottery is performed, and the added value (10%, 20%, 50%, 90%) of the second data continuation probability is determined based on the selection rate set for each. Then, the second data update value setting unit 100o updates the second data set in the second data storage unit 658 so that the second data continuation probability obtained by adding the determined addition value can be specified.

  Further, the second data update value setting means 100o uses the second data update value setting table 682 shown in FIG. 20B in the specialization zone, and the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 (FIG. 4) described later. In response to this, an addition value (3%, 20, 50%) of the second data continuation probability is determined. Then, the second data update value setting unit 100o updates the second data set in the second data storage unit 658 so that the second data continuation probability obtained by adding the determined addition value can be specified.

  The second data initial setting means 100l initializes the second data in the first game of the first AT period set based on one AT right, and is set based on the same AT right. In each AT period after the set, the second data is initialized in the first game. Therefore, the continuous lottery execution means 100t, which will be described later, wins the continuous lottery in the last game in one AT period (notifying possible state), thereby setting a new set of games without consuming any AT right. When the notification determining unit 100f determines to continue the AT period, the second data updated by the second data update value setting unit 100o is not carried over to the AT period after the continuation.

  Moreover, as described above, when the second data update lottery is executed by the second data update lottery means 100m triggered by the rare role winning, the second content update lottery of the sub control board 73 shown in FIG. A second possibility effect according to the lottery result of the data update lottery is performed. The second possibility effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the second data update value setting unit 100o updates the second data stored in the second data storage unit 658. Similarly to the first possibility effect, the effect (reel effect) of delaying the progress of the game and variably displaying each reel 13L, 13M, 13R controlled by the function of the main control board 63 during the delay, A second possibility effect may be performed.

  By the way, the second possibility effect is executed every time a rare combination (cherry, watermelon, one-piece combination 14) is won, which is an execution opportunity of the second data update lottery by the second data update lottery means 100m. As shown in the second data update lottery table 680, the winning probability of the second data update lottery in the case of the watermelon winning is set to 40%, and the winning of the second data update lottery in the case of the cherry win and the single-player 14 win The probability is set to 50%. Therefore, when the second possibility presentation is executed, the probability that the second data update value setting unit 100o actually updates the second data is the first probability when the first possibility presentation is executed. It is smaller than 50%, which is the probability that the data update value setting means 100k updates the first data. Therefore, with respect to the first data handed over to the AT period that is continuously set without digesting the new AT right, only the first possibility effect is generated as compared with the case where the second possibility effect is generated. Therefore, since it can be expected that the first data is updated by the first data update value setting means 100k, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  On the other hand, the probability that the second data is not actually updated when the second possibility effect is generated is greater than the probability that the first data is not actually updated when the first possibility effect is generated. The probability that the second data update value setting unit 100o updates the second data is set higher than the probability that the first data update value setting unit 100k updates the first data. Therefore, even if the occurrence frequency of the second possibility effect suggesting the possibility that the second data is updated is increased, the second data is not updated in spite of the occurrence of the second possibility effect. It is possible to suppress dissatisfaction with.

  Note that the second possibility presentation may also be performed when the second data update lottery with the replay winning as an execution opportunity is performed. In this case, for example, if the second data update lottery by replay win is won, the second possibility effect is always performed, and if the second data update lottery by replay win is lost, there is a 4% probability. It is advisable to perform a two-possibility presentation. In this way, when the second possibility effect is generated in response to the replay winning, the expected value at which the second data update lottery is won and the second data is updated is about 33%, and the first possibility effect is Since it is smaller than 50%, which is the expected value when the first data is updated, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  Also, as shown in the second data update value setting table 682 in FIG. 22B, in the specialized zone, the second data update value setting means 100o improves the second data continuation probability by at least 3% per game. Therefore, when 5 games are digested in the specialized zone, the second data continuation probability is improved by at least 15%.

p) First data upper limit determination means 100p
5 determines whether or not the first data continuation probability specified by the first data stored in the first data storage unit 656 exceeds the upper limit (80%). judge.

q) First data conversion setting means 100q
When the first data upper limit determination unit 100p determines that the first data continuation probability exceeds the upper limit value, the first data conversion setting unit 100q in FIG. The excess first data is converted into second data and added to the second data stored in the second data storage means 658 so as to be added to the continuation probability.

r) Continuation probability upper limit determination means 100r
The continuation probability upper limit determination unit 100r in FIG. 5 determines whether or not the continuation probability exceeds the upper limit (100%). The continuation probability is specified based on specific data including the first data stored in the first data storage unit 656 and the second data stored in the second data storage unit 658. For example, the continuation probability is specified by adding the first data continuation probability specified from the first data and the second data continuation probability specified from the second data.

  The specific data may be composed of a plurality of data including the first data, the second data, and other data.

s) Second data conversion setting means 100s
When the continuation probability upper limit value determining unit 100r determines that the continuation probability exceeds the upper limit value, the second data conversion setting unit 100s in FIG. The number of games remaining in the AT period set in the period game number counter 655 is set to be added.

  When the first data update value setting unit 100k updates the first data and the continuation probability exceeds the upper limit value, the second data conversion setting unit 100s converts 1% into 10 games. The excess second data continuation probability is converted into the number of games. When the second data update value setting unit 100o updates the second data and the continuation probability exceeds the upper limit value, the second data conversion unit 100s converts 1% into one game, The excess second data continuation probability is converted into the number of games. Thus, the interest of the player when the excess data is converted into the number of games due to the cause of the continuation probability exceeding the upper limit value can be increased, and the player's interest can be enhanced, and the player can be more advantageous. It can be prevented from becoming too much.

t) Continuous lottery execution means 100t
The continuous lottery execution means 100t of FIG. 5 is stored in the first data and the second data storage means 658 stored in the first data storage means 656 when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes zero. Based on the continuation probability specified based on the specific data composed of the second data, a continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the AT period without newly digesting the AT right is performed. Then, as described above, if the continuous lottery is won, the notification determining means 100f resets the number of games (50 games) in the AT period of the next set to the AT period game number counter 655, whereby the AT period is set. continue.

  Therefore, there is a high possibility that the AT period is continued by updating the first data and the second data so that the continuation probability is improved during the AT period or in the specialized zone. For example, as shown in the first data initial setting table 676 of FIG. 16, the first data initial setting means 100g initially sets a first data continuation probability of at least 10%. Therefore, as shown in the second data update value setting table 682 in FIG. 22A, when the second data update value setting means 100o adds a value of 90% to the second data continuation probability, the continuation probability is Since it is 100%, the continuous lottery execution means 100t always wins the continuous lottery.

  By the way, a rare combination (cherry, watermelon, single piece combination 14) or re-playing combination (re-playing combination) (rather than the probability that the point update unit 100i wins the specified point and the first data update lottery unit 100j wins the first data update lottery) The probability that the second data update lottery means 100m wins the second data update lottery while winning the replay A to replay D) is set higher. Therefore, when the continuation probability is improved, there is a high probability that the second data is updated so that the second data continuation probability is improved. However, when the updated second data is continued in the AT period of the next set, It is initialized to. Therefore, it can be prevented that the second data is updated to be too advantageous for the player.

  Specifically, for example, the middle-cherry winning probability 1/100, the watermelon winning probability 1/50, the one-piece winning probability 1/1000, the bonus winning probability 1/200 (BB ... 1/400, RB) ... 1/400), if the winning probability of the re-gamer is about 1 / 1.43 and the probability of losing is set to 1/500, the point updating means 100i (FIG. 5) based on the point table 678 shown in FIG. ), The expected value of points acquired per game during the AT period is about 1.34 points. At this time, since the expected value of the specified points initially set by the specified point setting means 100h (FIG. 5) using the specified point setting table 677 shown in FIG. 17 is 31 points, the points updated by the point update means 100i The expected number of games that the total reaches the specified point is about 23.1 games. And since the winning probability of the first data update lottery by the first data update lottery means 100j (FIG. 5) is set to 50%, the first data is updated by winning the first data update lottery during the AT period. The expected value of the number of games played is about 46.2 games. That is, it is expected that the first data is updated about once every 46.2 games during the AT period.

  On the other hand, the winning probability of the second data update lottery by the second data update lottery means 100m (FIG. 5) is set as shown in the second data update lottery table 680 of FIG. The probability that the second data is updated by winning the update lottery is about 2.5%, and the expected number of games for which the second data is updated is about 39.2 games. That is, it is expected that the second data is updated about once every 39.2 games during the AT period. Therefore, the frequency with which the second data is updated during the AT period is greater than the frequency with which the first data is updated. In addition, since there is an opportunity to update the second data by winning the special zone transfer lottery by the special zone transfer lottery means 100n (FIG. 5) during the AT period, in practice the second data The frequency (probability) with which the second data is updated so as to improve the continuation probability is further increased.

  Further, during the AT period, as shown in the first data update value setting table 679 of FIG. 19, the expected value of the improvement degree of the first data continuation probability is about 1.7% by one update of the first data. Yes, as shown in the second data update value setting table 682 of FIG. 22A, the expected value of the improvement degree of the second data continuation probability by one update of the second data is about 17%. Thus, the expected value of the improvement degree of the continuation probability is set to be larger when the second data is updated than the first data. At this time, if it is determined that the AT period is to be continued in the continuous lottery even if an opportunity to greatly improve the continuation probability is provided by one update of the second data by the second data update value setting means 100o, the second data Since the initial setting means 100l initializes the second data, it can be prevented that the player is excessively advantageous to the player.

  Further, when the second data initial setting unit 100l continues the AT period to the next set even if the second data update value setting unit 100o enters the specialized zone and the second data is easily updated by the second data update value setting unit 100o. Since the second data is initialized, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively advantageous to the player.

  Also, an execution trigger of the first data update lottery that determines whether or not to update the first data (determined by the number of games that have been digested), and second data that determines whether or not to update the second data Since the execution opportunity of the renewal lottery (determined based on whether or not it is a rare role winning or replay winning) is different, the player is in accordance with the type of opportunity (digestion of a predetermined number of games, winning a rare role, etc.) Since it can be expected to update different types of data, it is possible to improve interest.

u) Game state setting means 100u
The game state setting means 100u in FIG. 5 determines the result of the role lottery processing by the role lottery means 103, which will be described later, and the determination by the symbol determination means 107 of the display mode of the symbols displayed on the display window 11 on each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the result or the like, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set and controlled to any one of a plurality of preset gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in a normal gaming state in which a normal game is executed, a predetermined special role (BB, RB: see FIG. 10) is won, and the selected special role is won (on the winning line) If “7-7-7” (special display result) is aligned, “BB win” if “BAR-BAR-BAR” (special display result) is aligned on the winning line), the gaming state setting means 100u The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is a gaming state different from the normal gaming state, and a special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) is executed, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Set to special gaming state. Then, in the BB game (BB ′), medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 300) are paid out, in the RB game (RB ′), there is a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) small role winnings, If a special game end condition (BB ′ end condition, RB ′ end condition) is satisfied by the number of times (for example, 12 times) of games (games) being executed, the special game is ended and the slot machine 1 The game state is set to a normal game state in which a normal game is executed by the game state setting means 100u.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in a game state in which a normal game is executed, when a special combination is won but the special combination is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special combination is displayed. If the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R do not stop so that they are displayed on the winning line set in the middle of the window 11 (the result is not a special display result), the special role is played until the corresponding symbols are ready. The game state of the slot machine 1 is set to the special role internal game state in which the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is executed. Set by means 100u. Further, in the special role internal game, the special game state in which the game state of the slot machine 1 is executed by the game state setting means 100u by winning a special role carried over as an internal win without winning. Set to

  The special game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is a game state in which the winning probability of a small role is higher than that of a normal game (such as a general game (RT1 ')).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the normal game, the general game (RT1), the general game (RT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed, the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), the RT game (RT4), the RT game ( One of the ART games (RT4 + AT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in RT4) is executed.

  The general game RT1 is a general game and is the most frequently executed game. The notification possible state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed is a notification display 60 (to be described later) for an operation procedure for stopping the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4). 3), suggesting (notifying) using the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L and 31R, the lamp units 33, 37L, and 37R controlled by the display control means 205 and the sound control means 206 of the sub-control board 73. By doing so, it is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than when not suggesting. A game in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the general game (RT1) is referred to as “general AT game (RT1 + AT1) (ART game preparation state)”, and the AT game (AT1) is executed in the RT game (RT4). This game is referred to as “ART game (RT4 + AT1)”. In addition, the AT game (AT1) is determined that the AT1 end condition is satisfied by the notification determining means 100e when the number of AT rights set by the AT right setting means 100c is digested or a special role is won. To finish.

  The RT game state in which the RT game (RT4) is executed is a state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer that can be played under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting a new medal is higher than that in the general game (RT1). A gaming state. As described above, the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is a game in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the RT game (RT4), and the RT game state in which the RT game (RT4) is executed and the AT game (AT1) are The game state is executed in combination with the notification possible state to be executed. Note that an RT game (RT4) executed after shifting from an ART game (RT4 + AT1) may be referred to as a “general game standby game”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the general game (RT1) or RT game (RT4), if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or ART game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100u. RT4 + AT1) is set to be executed. On the other hand, in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the general game state in which the general game (RT1) is executed or the RT game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100u. RT gaming state in which RT4) is executed is set.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the general game (RT1) or the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), if the RT4 transition condition (winning in any one of the replays 9 to 20) is satisfied, the game state setting means 100u will play the game state. Is set to a gaming state in which an RT game (RT4) or an ART game (RT4 + AT1) is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, in the RT game (RT4) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the RT4 end condition (winning in any one of the winning combinations 1 to 12) is satisfied, the game state setting means 100u plays the game. The state is set to a game state in which a general game (RT1) or a general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is executed.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 7, when the special role (BB, RB) is won in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), the game state is set by the game state setting means 100u, When the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed and the special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is set by the game state setting means 100u. A special game state in which the BB game (BB ′) or the RB game (RB ′) is executed is set. Further, when the special game that has been executed once the general game (RT1) is interrupted is completed, the game state is changed to the normal game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100u. The game is resumed with the game state set.

  In addition, in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or ART game (RT4 + AT1), when the special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is notified by the game state setting means 100u that the AT game (AT1) is executed. In a state where the possible states are combined, the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed is set. When a special combination (BB, RB) is won, the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means 100u to a special gaming state in which the BB game (BB ′) or the RB game (RB ′) is executed. As a result, the AT game (AT1) is temporarily interrupted.

  In addition, when the AT game (AT1) is temporarily interrupted and a special game is executed, the game state is set to the general AT game by the game state setting means 100u when the special game is ended and the game is shifted to the normal game. The game state in which (RT1 + AT1) is executed is set, and the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is resumed. At this time, the AT period which is the AT1 end condition is reset to the number of games in the AT period before the AT game (AT1) interruption set in the AT period game number counter 655. If the RT4 transition condition is satisfied after the game is resumed, the gaming state is set to the gaming state in which the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is executed by the gaming state setting means 100u. Thereafter, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is set to the gaming state in which the RT game (RT4: general game standby state) is executed independently by the gaming state setting means 100u, and if the RT4 end condition is satisfied, The gaming state is set to a gaming state in which the general game (RT1) is executed by the gaming state setting means 100u.

  Although not shown, if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied in the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed, the normal game described with reference to FIG. Similarly to the state, the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means 100u to a gaming state that is executed in combination with the AT game (AT1). On the other hand, in the game state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in combination, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) by the game state setting means 100u. Is set to the special role internal gaming state in which is executed. Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of a re-playing role in which re-playing (replay) is executed in a state where a bonus other than during special winning (bonus) internal winning is not won. The lowest state is a general game state in which a general game (RT1) is executed. In this general game (RT1), when the AT role (left bell, middle bell, right bell) is elected, each stop switch is operated in accordance with an operation procedure in which all the elected AT roles are advantageous for the player. Even if the stop operation of 21L, 21M, and 21R is performed, the medal payout rate is configured to be less than 100% (the medal payout rate of the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is less than 100%). ) As a result, the player can increase the number of medals unless the game state (for example, general game (RT1) → RT game (RT4): see FIG. 8) is transitioned or the bonus (BB, RB) is won (see FIG. 7). Therefore, it is possible to make the player more interested in the transition of the gaming state and the winning of the bonus, and it is possible to further enhance the interest when the gaming state is shifted or the bonus is won.

  Although not shown, if the special zone transition lottery means 100n wins the special zone transition lottery in the alertable state where the AT game (AT1) is executed, the gaming state is set by the game state setting means 100u. Set to specialized zone.

  Here, an outline of the game of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The slot machine 1 is configured such that a game is executed when three medals are inserted. When the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects insertion of three medals into the slot machine 1, A horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle stage) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Then, when the operation of the start switch 19 is detected on condition that three medals, which are the prescribed number, are inserted, any one of the preset winning lottery results will be described later by the lottery processing using random numbers. 103 (see FIG. 4). In addition, all rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are adjusted to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Start to determine.

  Thereafter, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated, and the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R can be effectively received. After the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R becomes valid, for example, when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, the left reel 13L is stopped and the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected. Then, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when it is detected that the right stop switch 21R is operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. Thus, the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, when the symbol of the predetermined winning combination determined by the combination lottery means 103 stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle stage of the display window 11 that has become valid, a winning is awarded, and the number of medals according to the winning mode Is credited or paid out from the medal payout opening 39, and one game is completed. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as a combination, a special combination (bonus: BB, RB), a small combination (middle bell, one-piece combination 1-14, middle cherry, watermelon), a re-playing combination (Replay 1) To 26) are preset. Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in the present embodiment, as the result of lottery, different combinations (“middle stage bell”, “single piece combination 1” to “single piece combination 14”, “ Replay 1 ”to“ Replay 26 ”,“ BB ”may be matched (winning group: left bell, middle bell, right bell, replay A to D, single piece 13 + BB, single piece 14 + BB (Bell) may be won. Then, the role lottery results of the role lottery means 103 include special role winning (bonus winning), small role winning, re-game winning (replay winning), and loss.

  In addition, the prizes include special prizes (bonus prizes) related to transition to special games (bonus games), small prizes related to medal payouts, and re-game prizes related to execution of replays (replays) ( Replay winning).

  Then, for example, when three symbols on each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are arranged on the winning line in each display mode (special display result) relating to the roles “BB” and “RB” in FIG. A bonus game (special game) is executed.

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

  Further, for example, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed in the display windows in the display modes related to the roles “middle bell”, “single ball 1” to “single ball 14”, “middle cherry”, and “watermelon” in FIG. When three pieces are arranged on the middle 11 winning line, it becomes a small role winning, and the number of medals shown in the “paid out number” column is paid out.

  Further, in FIG. 9, “any” used as the display mode related to the winning of the role “middle stage cherries” may be arranged on the winning line with any symbol provided on the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R. It means that.

  In addition, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the display mode related to the roles “Replay 1” to “Replay 26” in FIG. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without throwing it in.

  By the way, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously by the winning lottery means 103. That is, as shown in the tables of FIGS. 10 and 11, a winning combination group (role lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group is won is determined by the combination lottery means 103. It is drawn by. As shown in FIG. 10, among the winning role groups, the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” (specific roles: hereinafter, the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) Are collectively referred to as “bell groups.” In addition, each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” may be referred to as “specific set winning”). Includes a winning role. Specifically, the winning role group “left bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “one piece role 1” to “one piece role 4”, and the winning role group “middle bell” includes “middle bell” and “one”. The winning combination group “right bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “single portion 9” to “single portion 12”.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” has an operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player (push order: specific operation procedure). Is set in advance, and as shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 10, even if the role lottery result (winning role group) by the role lottery means 103 is the same, the player can The stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) varies depending on the order in which 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Has been.

  In other words, by winning one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 10, each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, Corresponding to the operation sequence of 21R, the stop control means 106 is configured such that among the winning combinations, the combination for preferentially aligning the symbols related to winning on the winning line is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the left stop switch 21L is first displayed by the operation mode determining means 100a. When it is determined that the operation is performed, the state where the symbol “Bell” corresponding to the winning combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player is aligned on the winning line (first symbol combination) Then, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 106 so that the symbols are displayed.

  On the other hand, when the operation mode determination means 100a determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, the symbol “Bell” corresponding to the winning combination “middle bell” is aligned on the winning line. The symbol corresponding to any of the winning roles “one piece role 1” to “one piece role 4” that is more disadvantageous to the player than the winning role “middle bell” is not displayed. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 106 so that the symbols are displayed in the state aligned above (second symbol combination). That is, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a predetermined operation sequence (specific operation sequence) corresponding to the selected winning group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”). Unless determined by the determination means 100a, the symbols are not displayed in the display mode (first symbol combination) corresponding to the winning combination most advantageous to the player included in the winning combination group.

  As shown in FIG. 12, each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is not won during the special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). In addition, a role lottery table 671 is configured.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, among the winning group, the winning group “Replay A” “Replay B” “Replay C” “Replay D” (hereinafter, the winning group “Replay A” “Replay B” “ Each of “Replay C” and “Replay D” may be referred to as “specific set winning”) includes a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning combination group “Replay A” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 22”, and the winning combination group “Replay B” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 23”, and “Replay 23”. The winning group “Replay C” is composed of “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 25”, and “Replay 26”, and the winning group “Replay D” is “Replay 21”. To “Replay 26”.

  Therefore, if the winning lottery means 103 determines that the winning group “Replay A” is won, it means that “Replay 1” to “Replay 22” are won simultaneously, and the winning group “Replay B” is won. If it is determined that “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 23”, and “Replay 24” have been won simultaneously, and if it is determined that the winning group “Replay C” has been selected, “Replay” If “1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 25” and “Replay 26” are won simultaneously, and it is determined that the winning group “Replay D” is won, then “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” are simultaneously selected. It will be elected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” (specific role) is operated by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R (pushing order) which is advantageous to the player. Is set in advance, and as shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 11, even if the role lottery result (winning role group) by the role lottery means 103 is the same, the player The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on the order in which 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. In addition, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 11, the winning combination group “Replay D” is determined according to the order in which the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the aspect) is different.

  That is, each of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C” and “Replay D” shown in FIG. Corresponding to the operation order of 21L, 21M, and 21R, the stop control means 106 is configured so that, among the winning combinations, the combinations that preferentially align the symbols related to winning on the winning line are different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, for “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” for which an operation procedure advantageous to the player is set, for example, the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103 is the winning group. When “replay A” is won and the operation mode determination means 100a determines that the left stop switch 21L is operated first, the winning combinations “replay 9” to “replay 9” to “ The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped by the stop control means 106 so that the symbols are displayed in a state corresponding to one of the “Replay 20” in a state where the symbols are aligned on the winning line (first symbol combination). Be controlled.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, the symbol is awarded in a display mode corresponding to any of the winning roles “Replay 9” to “Replay 20”. The symbols are not displayed in a state of being aligned on the line, and the winning roles “Replay 1” to “Replay 8”, “Replay 21” and “Replay 21” which are more disadvantageous to the player than the winning roles “Replay 9” to “Replay 20”. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop by the stop control means 106 so that the symbols corresponding to any of the “Replays 21” are displayed on the winning line (the second symbol combination). . That is, it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in an operation sequence set in advance corresponding to the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C”). Unless it is done, the symbol is not displayed in a display mode corresponding to the winning combination advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group.

  As shown in FIG. 12, each of the winning group “Replay A”, “Replay B” and “Replay C” is not won during the special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). In addition, a role lottery table 671 is configured. In addition, the winning combination group “Replay D” is configured such that the winning combination lottery table 671 is selected so that the winning combination is made only in the special combination internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Therefore, when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in a display mode corresponding to any of the winning roles “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” constituting the winning role group “Replay D”, the player can play the special role internal game. It can be recognized that (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is being executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11, among the winning group, the winning combination group “Bell” is composed of “middle stage bell”, “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 12”. Therefore, if the winning lottery means 103 determines that the winning group “Bell” has been won, it means that the “middle stage bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 12” have been won simultaneously. Also, as shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the winning group “Bell” is elected only for special games (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). Thus, a role lottery table 671 is configured. Further, when the winning combination group “Bell” is won, the stop control means so as to win the winning combination “middle bell” regardless of the order in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group “one piece combination 13 + BB” among the respective winning combination groups is composed of “one piece combination 13” and “BB”. Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” has been won, it means that “single piece 13” and “BB” have been won simultaneously. When the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” is won, “single piece 13” is selected according to the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If it is possible to win any of “BB”, the stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to win a winning winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, there is a case where neither “single piece 13” or “BB” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 10, since the winning combination group “one piece combination 13” is set, when the winning combination “one piece combination 13” is won, the player becomes the winning combination group “one piece combination 13”. The winning combination group is set so that it is not possible to recognize which of “13 + BB” and “single piece 13” is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, among the winning group, the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB” is composed of “one piece combination 14” and “BB”. Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” has been won, it means that “single piece 14” and “BB” have been won simultaneously. When the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” is won, “single piece 14” is selected according to the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If it is possible to win any of “BB”, the stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to win a winning winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, there is a case where neither “single piece 14” or “BB” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, in addition to the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB”, there is no winning combination group that can win the winning combination “one piece combination 14”. The winning combination group is set so that the player can recognize that the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB” has been won when the winning combination is “14 combination”. Therefore, in this embodiment, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” is won, the player is notified that the winning combination “BB” has been won in the game. The

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the special roles “BB” and “RB” are used in the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) and special game (BB game (BB ′). ), The winning lottery table 671 is configured not to win during the RB game (RB ′). Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” is won, only the “single piece 13” is won, and the winning group “single piece 14 + BB” is obtained. If it is determined that the player has won, only “one-piece combination 14” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a winning lottery table 671 is configured for the winning combination groups “middle stage cherry”, “watermelon”, and “single piece 13” so that there is a possibility that the winning combination will always be won. In the BB internal game (RT2) and the RB internal game (RT3)), the role lottery table 671 is configured so that there is no “lack”.

  By the way, special games (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) are games in which the winning probability of a small role is set higher than that of normal games, and game medals are easily paid out. The game is more advantageous to the player than the game, and the player can acquire more medals. When the special game “RB” in FIG. 9 is won to shift to a special game, a regular bonus game (RB game (RB ′)) is executed.

  In the regular bonus game, the role lottery table 671 (see FIG. 4) that defines the winning probability of the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is selected from the normal game lottery table selected in the normal game. By switching to a special game lottery table in which the winning probability of the process is defined with a higher probability than in the case of the normal game, the winning probability of the small role is set to be higher than that in the normal game. As a result, the special game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Then, after the transition to the regular bonus game, the game is performed a preset number of times, for example, 12 times, or when the small role is won 8 times, the regular bonus game is ended and the game is shifted to the normal game.

  Further, when the special game “BB” in FIG. 9 is won to shift to the special game, a big bonus game (BB game (BB ′)) is executed. In the big bonus game, the regular bonus game described above is continuously executed. After the transition to the big bonus game, the big bonus game is ended when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 300) are paid out. In other words, the big bonus game is set to end the special game (big bonus game) and shift to the normal game when the number of medals paid out in the big bonus game reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

  In addition, as explained with reference to FIG. 7, when the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is a special role winning (BB (including simultaneous winning with one piece 13 and 14), RB), a special winning is won The symbol stop control is performed based on the above, but at this time, if the symbol arrangement of the special role winning mode is not allocated, it shifts to the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). At the same time, the special winning combination is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the special winning combination mode is allocated as the internal winning. That is, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the left, middle, and right reels are arranged so that the symbols related to the special roles (BB, RB) can not be aligned on the winning line. Since the symbols are arranged on 13L, 13M, and 13R, the special winning combination may be missed.

  On the other hand, the small role winning is not carried over to the next game unless the symbol arrangement of the winning combination of the small role is assigned in the game (game) in which the winning lottery result is the small role winning. Further, in the case of replay winning, regardless of the timing at which each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, the symbol (“R1” “R2”) related to any one of “Replay 1” to “Replay 26”. Since the symbols are arranged on the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that "7", "Watermelon", "Cherry", and "Bell") are always aligned on the winning line, the player will always win the re-playing role.

  In addition, when any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing as in the case of the replay symbol. However, the left, middle and right reels 13L and 13M so that the symbols (“Bell”, “R1” and “R2”) related to the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” are always aligned on the winning line. , 13R, the winner is always awarded one of the "middle bell", "single piece combination 1" to "single piece combination 12". That is, when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, “replay C”, and “replay D” is won, the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are selected. Is operated so that the symbols (see FIG. 9) related to winnings associated with each operating procedure are aligned on the winning line regardless of the timing of operating each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. The reels 13L, 13M, 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 106.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the AT game (AT1) (AT (assist time) period) is transitioned to. In AT game (AT1), when winning either “Left bell”, “Middle bell”, “Right bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C”, the type of winning group (specific set winning) The player is notified of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player (which stop switch should be operated first). Specifically, when one of the “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the number of medals to be paid out is 10 as shown in FIG. Notify the operating procedure of the stop switch to win the “middle bell”. Further, when one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won, the RT4 transition condition is established as shown in FIG. 8 so that the transition to the RT game (RT4) is performed. The operation procedure of the stop switch for winning the “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” which is the RT4 transition condition shown in FIG. Then, after the transition to the AT period, when a predetermined number of digest games, for example, 50 AT games (AT1) are performed and all AT rights are digested, the AT1 end condition is satisfied. Ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, after the RT4 transition condition is established and the transition to the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is made, any one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won. In addition, although it is configured not to notify the operation procedure of the stop switch that wins “Replay 9” to “Replay 20”, this operation procedure may be notified. In addition, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” are each configured to win with the same probability, and after moving to RT game (RT4), “Replay A” is more effective than general game (RT1). The winning probability for “Replay B” and “Replay C” is configured to be high.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control unit 101 in FIG. 4 sets setting values (setting 1 to setting 6). This set value is for selecting a combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 to be described later, and each of the set values corresponds to each of a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. The setting control means 101 determines whether the change process start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is on or off when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 turned on, a predetermined setting is made. Start the change process.

  Here, the winning probability in the normal game lottery is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types), and each of the plurality of stages of setting values has a role lottery table shown in FIG. 671 (normal game lottery table) is associated. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

  This procedure is performed as follows, for example. That is, the administrator opens the front door 5, inserts a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder of the operation box 49 and rotates with the power switch 50 turned off, and turns on the change processing start switch 56. To. In this state, the setting change process is started by turning on the power switch 50.

  Then, the winning probability setting value is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6 for each operation of the setting change button 52 by the administrator. This set value is notified by displaying 1 to 6 by a 7 segment type set value display LED, for example. When the set value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 52 (the display value of the setting value display LED becomes a desired value), the set value is determined by operating the start switch 19. . Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated and the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF, the setting change process ends. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 25, the game is started.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 is set by the setting control means 101, the type of game (normal game, RT game, special role internal game, special game, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63. One lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. 4 based on setting values (setting 1 to setting 6). That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (normal game lottery table) as a lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Role lottery means 103
As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the role lottery means 103 shown in FIG. 4 is operated at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. Is selected and determined by a lottery process using a random number and a lottery table as a result lottery result in the current game, a random number generating means, a random number extracting means, a role lottery table 671, And lottery determination means. Here, the random number generating means generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal number), and counts the oscillation circuit and the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit. Counter circuit. Further, the random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be practically handled as a random number. A random number may be generated by a random number generator.

  Further, the role lottery table 671 in FIG. 4 is predetermined for each random number within the range generated by the random number generation means, corresponding to any of the preset role lottery results, The random number extracted by the random number extraction means and the lottery table are collated to determine which of the plurality of winning lottery results the extracted random number corresponds to.

  Each winning combination group is associated with a unique combination number according to the type of winning combination constituting the winning combination group. Further, the role lottery result storage means 651 includes a first storage area for special roles and a second storage area for small roles and replaying roles, and the role lottery means 103 provides special roles to the winning winning group. Is included in the first storage area, and if the selected winning group includes a small role or replaying role, it corresponds to a small role or replaying role. The role number to be set is set in the second storage area. In addition, when the selected winning combination group includes a special combination, a small combination, and a re-playing combination, the combination lottery means 103 sets a combination number corresponding to the special combination in the first storage area, A combination number corresponding to the combination and replay combination is set in the second storage area. In addition, when the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103 is lost, the role lottery means 103 sets a role number corresponding to the loss in each of the first storage area and the second storage area of the role lottery result storage means 651. To do.

  The combination lottery means 103 rewrites the data in the second storage area for the small combination and the re-playing combination for each combination lottery regardless of whether the winning combination is won or not, whereas in the first storage for the special combination The data in the area will be maintained without being rewritten until winning a special role. In this way, when the special role (BB, RB) is won, the data on the special role in the first storage area is maintained until the special role is won, so that the special role win is carried over as an internal win. .

(5) Command creation means 104
The command creation means 104 of FIG. 4 is data relating to the result lottery result in the role lottery processing by the role lottery means 103, and data relating to the operation of the operating instruments operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. A command for transmitting various data such as, etc. to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is created. The command created by the command creation means 104 is set in the output port for serial data transmission to the sub-control board 73, and set in the output port in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 28) executed by the main CPU 61. The transmitted command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmitting means 109 described later.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the command creation means 104 displays the current probability mode in the a) winning lottery result, b) the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means 100u, and c) the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100b. D) during AT period (AT period flag is ON), e) remaining period of AT period stored in AT period game number counter 655, f) AT stored in AT right number storage means 652 The number of rights stored, g) whether or not the precursor period has been counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 (precursor period), h) the remaining period of the precursor period stored in the precursor period game number counter 653, i) Information on the first data specifying the first data continuation probability, j) information on the second data specifying the second data continuation probability, k) specialized zone (specialized zone flag) ON) whether or not, 1) the remaining period of the special zone stored in the special zone game number counter 659, and m) the result of the continuous lottery by the continuous lottery execution means 100t, is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Create a command for

  As shown in FIG. 23, the information on g) and h) may be transmitted by one command. Similarly, information regarding k) and l) may be transmitted by one command. The information shown in FIG. 23 is a part of various information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73, and FIG. 23 shows information necessary for explaining the present invention. Yes.

  Further, for the command for transmitting information related to the result lottery result of FIG. 23, the command creation means 104 creates a command according to the determination result of the notification determination means 100f. That is, the notification determining unit 100f uses the command created by the command creating unit 104 as a command that can identify the type of the specific set winning (a command that can be used to identify an advantageous operation procedure) or a command that cannot identify the type of the specific set winning ( It also has a function of determining whether to use a command whose advantageous operation procedure is unknown.

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the command creation unit 104 selects “0” to “18” as commands that can identify the result of the role lottery when the lottery by the role lottery unit 103 is executed. Create a command that contains. As will be described later, the sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the sent command. In other words, the command creation means 104 creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed on the sub control board 73.

  When the notification determination unit 100f determines that the operation procedure advantageous to the player is not notified, that is, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the command creation unit 104 A command is created that does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) that can be identified as having won the crab but cannot identify the corresponding winning group. When it is determined by the notification determining means 100f that an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, that is, when the AT period flag is set to ON, the winning combination group (“left bell” “middle bell” is selected. “Right bell”) is included, and a command that can identify the corresponding winning group is created.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, the command creation means 104 can win any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. , The same command “No. 1” is created so that the winning combination group of “Bell group” cannot be identified. On the other hand, the command creation means 104 uses the command “No. 2” when “left bell” is won when the flag during the AT period is ON, and the command “3” when “medium bell” is won. If “Right Bell” is won, “No. 4” command is created.

  Similarly, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the command creation unit 104 can identify that “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, or “Replay D” has been won. However, a command that does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) that cannot be identified is created. In addition, when the AT period flag is set to ON, data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) that is won is included and the corresponding winning combination is included. Create a command that can identify the group.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, the command creation means 104 is selected when any of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won. Even if it exists, the same command “12” is created so that it is not possible to identify which winning combination group. On the other hand, the command creation means 104 uses the “13th” command when winning “Replay A” when the AT flag is ON, and the “14th” command when winning “Replay B”. When “Replay C” is won, a “15th” command is created, and when “Replay D” is won, a “16th” command is created.

  Note that the command creation means 104 creates the same command for the other lottery results regardless of whether the AT period flag is ON or OFF. That is, if the “middle cherry” is won, the command “No. 5” is given, the command “No. 6” is won if the “watermelon” is won, and the command “7” if the “BB” is won. When “RB” is won, the command “8” is selected, when the “single piece 13” is won, the “9” command is selected, and when “one piece 13 + BB” is won, “10” The command “No. 11” is created when the “single piece 14 + BB” is won, and the command “17” is created when the “Bell” is won. In case of a loss, a command “No. 0” is created.

(6) Reel detecting means 105
The reel detection means 105 in FIG. 4 sends detection signals from the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Based on the number of supplied pulses, the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected. The reel detection means 105 corresponds to a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (for example, the middle stage of the display window 11 in this embodiment) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each frame number is detected.

(7) Stop control means 106
4 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R (reel 14L, 14M, 14R) using the stop table 672 based on the stop operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The symbols variably displayed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. This stop control means 106 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R for each game based on the result lottery result determined by the role lottery means 103 and the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R.

  As shown in the “Remarks” column of the tables of FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C”. When one of “Replay D” is won, the matching combination is set differently depending on the first stop switch to be operated. Further, the advantageous operation procedure is configured to be different depending on the types of winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C”.

  Specifically, when winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C” is won, it corresponds to the selected winning group. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are stopped in an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player, the stop control means 106 can stop the symbol combination that wins the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player on the winning line. Then, stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed. On the other hand, unless the stop operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is performed according to an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group, the stop control means 106 will determine the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that symbol combinations that win different winning combinations can be stopped on the winning line.

  In addition, as the stop table 672 (see FIG. 4) for determining the stop positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 103. The stop table 672 is a table in which the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined in advance according to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are formed so that the number of sliding frames is different corresponding to the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  If the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, the stop control means 106 and the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when 21R is operated, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined. Perform stop control. On the other hand, if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is lost, the stop control means 106 has operated the stop table 672 selected based on the lost winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of a plurality of roles, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R Perform stop control.

  By the way, there is an upper limit on the number of sliding frames, and the stop control means 106 is operated if the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are not operated at the timing when the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R are at predetermined rotational positions. Even if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, the reels 13L, 13B, and 13D are displayed so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination. 13M and 13R cannot be controlled to stop. That is, the stop control means 106 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at a timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are respectively in predetermined rotation positions based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination.

(8) Symbol determination means 107
The symbol determination means 107 in FIG. 4 is based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R detected by the reel detection means 105, and is controlled by the stop control means 106 and stopped by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is determined whether or not the symbol display mode is a predetermined display mode.

  The symbol determination means 107 determines that the special combination is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in the combinations “BB” and “RB” in FIG. Further, the symbol determination means 107 displays a small amount when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in “middle bell”, “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 14”, “middle cherry”, and “watermelon” in FIG. The winning combination determination is made, and the symbol determining means 107 determines that the winning combination is a re-game winning when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes shown in “Replay 1” to “Replay 26” in FIG.

(9) Dispensing control means 108
The payout control means 108 in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined profit (privilege) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 107. The payout control means 108 determines that the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit value (this embodiment) if the symbol determination means 107 determines that one of a plurality of winning combinations has been won, and if there is a medal payout. After reaching 50, for example, the hopper unit 43 is operated to pay out medals by the payout number corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 108 increases the credit medals by the payout number instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as a medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  By the way, when it is determined by the symbol determination means 107 that the payout control means 108 has won the re-gamer, the payout line of the next game is validated as if a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted. To do.

(10) Sub-control command transmission means 109
The sub-control command transmission unit 109 in FIG. 4 transmits a command including various data created by the command creation unit 104 from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 by one-way communication as predetermined information. This sub-control command transmission means 109 is created by the command creation means 104 and set by the setting control means 101, gaming state such as normal game and special game, role lottery result of the role lottery means 103, symbol determination A command including data representing the state of the slot machine 1 such as a symbol determination result by the means 107, a rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, a medal payout state by the payout control means 108, etc. is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. .

  Further, the sub control command transmission means 109 is created by the command creation means 104 and set by the setting control means 101, a game state such as normal game and special game, a detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, A command including data indicating the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Further, the sub control command transmission means 109 is created by the command creation means 104 and set by the setting control means 101, gaming state such as normal game and special game, start switch 19 and stop switches 21L, 21M, A command including data indicating that various switches such as 21R are operated by the player is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Further, the sub control command transmission unit 109 ”transmits a command generated by the command generation unit 104 and including data indicating information relating to the AT game (see FIG. 23) to the sub control board 73.

(11) Notification means 110
The notification means 110 in FIG. 4 is determined by the notification determination means 100f to execute a predetermined effect that notifies the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player, that is, an AT period flag. Is set to ON, the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is any of the winning group “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell” “replay A” “replay B” “replay C”. If the number is one, the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning winning group is displayed on the notification display 60 directly controlled by the main control board 63. By doing so, an effect is provided in which an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified. Specifically, if the winning winning group is set with an operation procedure advantageous to the player that “operates the left stop switch 21L first”, “123” or “ “1--” is displayed. Note that the notification unit 110 may display the information indicating the type of the winning combination group that has been won by the notification display 60.

  Further, when it is determined by the notification determining means 100f that the predetermined effect for notifying the player of an advantageous operation procedure is not executed, that is, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the notification means 110 In order not to know the operation procedure advantageous to the player, the display according to the result of the lottery is performed on the notification display 60, and the effect of notifying the operation procedure advantageous to the player is not performed.

  Note that an operation procedure advantageous to the player may be displayed on the credit indicator 45 or notified by a reel effect using the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R.

(Sub control board)
Next, the configuration of the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 is for receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performing effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 73 is equipped with various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. Has been.

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 200
The sub-control command receiving unit 200 in FIG. 6 receives a command including various data transmitted by the sub-control command transmitting unit 109 of the main control board 63 as predetermined information. The sub control command receiving means 200 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and, when receiving the command, notifies each function mounted on the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command.

  When the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100d (FIG. 5) of the main control board 63 and the remaining precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653, information for identifying the remaining precursor period (Command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 for each game. The precursor period specified by the information received by the sub-control command receiving unit 200 for each game is stored in the storage area of the precursor period storage unit 751 by rewriting the previously received precursor period.

(2) Gasse precursor period setting means 201
6 is based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61), the predetermined condition (cherry winning, watermelon) that the AT shift lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100b of the main control board 63 When it is determined that the winning lottery has been satisfied but the AT transition lottery has not been won, the gaseous omen signifying period in which the gaze omen possibility possibility effect is executed is set by the gassey omen period setting lottery. In the present embodiment, in the case of a cherry win, the AT shift lottery is always won. Accordingly, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 performs the gasse precursor period setting lottery when the information AT shift lottery performed when the watermelon is won is not won.

  By the way, in this embodiment, even if the gasse precursor period setting means 201 does not win the AT shift lottery at the time of winning the watermelon, the precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653 (FIG. 4) by the precursor period setting means 100d. Is already set, it is configured not to set a pre-gase sign period (no lottery for setting pre-gase sign period). Therefore, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying that the watermelon is won, the sub-command command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying that it is not the precursor period Or when the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive information specifying that the precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653, or in the precursor period storage means 751 (FIG. 6), the main control board When the precursor period transmitted from 63 is not stored, the lottery for setting the precursor sign period for setting the precursor sign period can be executed. Therefore, the duplication of the gasse sign period during the sign period prevents the sign possibility presentation performed during the sign period from complicating the gase sign presentation performed during the sign period. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case where the remaining gasse warning period is counted by the gasse warning period game number counter 752, the case where the special role gasse possibility effect (see FIG. 26) described later is being performed. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state, or the AT period, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 It is configured so as not to be set (the lottery for setting the prelude period is not performed).

  Next, a lottery for setting a gazette precursor period for setting a gaze precursor period will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 differs depending on the current probability mode (see FIG. 13) specified based on information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). 753 (setting data) is used to perform a lottery for setting the foreseeing period setting for setting the foreseeing period.

  That is, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 uses the gasse precursor period table 753 of FIG. 24 (a) in the high-accuracy mode, that is, in the state where it is easy to win the AT transition lottery. In the state where it is difficult to win the AT transition lottery, the gasse precursor period setting lottery was performed using the gasse precursor period table 753 in FIG. 24B, and the gasse precursor period (23 to 30 games) was set for each. The decision is made based on the winning probability, and the decided pre-gase period is set in the pre-gase period game number counter 752.

  If comprised in this way, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 of the sub control board 73 will differ in the gasse precursor period table 753 used for the setting of the gasse precursor period according to the current probability mode of the notification lottery means 100b of the main control board 63. Therefore, the probability of setting the gaze precursor period can be made different according to the current probability mode, or the ratio of the length of the gase precursor period can be made different according to the current probability mode. Can improve the interest of the elderly.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 24A, in the gasse precursor period table 753 used in the high-accuracy mode, the probability that the gasset precursor period is not set is set to 0%. Always sets the pre-gase period. Further, as shown in FIG. 24B, in the gasse precursor period table 753 used in the low-accuracy mode, the probability that the gasset precursor period is not set is set to 40%. Therefore, in the high-accuracy mode, the gusset precursor period is set more easily than in the low-accuracy mode, and the gusset precursor possibility effect is more easily executed.

  In addition, after setting the gasset precursor period, the gasset precursor period setting unit 201 subtracts -1 from the value of the gasset precursor period set in the game countersign period game number counter 752 every time one game is consumed.

(3) Production content determination means 202
The effect content determining means 202 (implying means, possibility effect executing means) in FIG. 6 corresponds to the command received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 and the gasse precursor period set by the gasset precursor period setting means 201. This is for determining the contents of the production. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined. Next, the production content determined by the production content determination means 202 will be specifically described.

a) Production related to the role lottery result If the received command corresponds to the received command during the AT period and the type of the elected winning group (bell group, replay) can be identified, the winning group An effect is produced so that an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the type of the game is known, and if the received command does not correspond during the AT period, an effect that does not know the operation procedure advantageous to the player is executed. Determine the content. For example, if the “No. 1” command shown in FIG. 10 is received according to the result of lottery, it is not during the AT period, so it is understood that one of the winning groups of “Bell Group” has been won. Select one production from a group of productions that do not know whether "Left bell", "Middle bell", or "Right bell" was won. In addition, when the “No. 2” command shown in FIG. 10 is received, one of the effects indicating that “Left Bell” has been won or the effect of prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first is selected. Select. When the “No. 3” and “No. 4” commands shown in FIG. 10 are received, the contents of the effect are similarly determined.

  When the “12” command shown in FIG. 11 is received, since it is not during the AT period, the winning group of any one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won. Although it is understood that one of the “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won, one effect is selected. In addition, when the “No. 13” command shown in FIG. 11 is received, one of the effects that indicates that “Replay A” has been won or the effect that prompts the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first is selected. Select. When the “14”, “15”, and “16” commands shown in FIG. 11 are received, the contents of the effect are similarly determined.

  Further, the production content determination means 202 also receives the “No. 5” to “No. 11” commands shown in FIG. 10 and the “No. 17” command shown in FIG. Select one production from the production group that suggests the possibility of winning. Further, when the “0” command is received, similarly, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the loss so as not to impair the player's expectation.

  For example, the operation content of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is notified by sound through the speakers 31L and 31R. The lamps provided on the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are blinked in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the backs provided on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. There are effects such as blinking the lights in a predetermined order and notifying the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described below.

b) Predictive potential effect The probable potential effect is produced by the AT right setting means 100c when the AT right is actually set by the AT right setting means 100c and the predictive period is set by the predictive period setting means 100d. Is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the AT game (AT1) may be executed, and is executed during the precursor period. The effect content determination unit 202 sets the precursor period in the precursor period storage unit 751 based on the command received by the sub-control command reception unit 200, so that the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting unit 100d of the main control board 63. If it is determined that it is currently set, if there is no predictive effect presentation currently being executed, a predictive possibility of the length corresponding to the number of games in the set predictive effect period is set from the predictive possibility effect scenario setting table 754 An effect scenario (see “Remarks” in FIGS. 15A to 15C) is selected, and the contents of the effect according to the selected effect scenario are determined.

  Note that, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 15A to 15C, in the last game of the precursor period (in the case where the precursor period is one game, the AT winning game), for example, liquid crystal By displaying “AT confirmed” on the display 27, the “predicted AT win” is finished, and the sign possibility production is ended, and in the next game, the AT game (AT1) is actually played by the reportable state notifying means 204 described later. It is notified that it has started. At this time, in the last game of the precursor period, for example, “WIN”, “win”, “congratulations”, or the like may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In this way, the player does not know what was won until the notification by the alertable state notifying means 204 is performed in the next game, and imagines that “there may have been won as a special role”. You can also increase the interest of the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production content determination unit 202 is set when a production scenario for a possible sign production is selected, if a production for a potential sign indication or a special role gasse possibility production to be described later is being executed. The possibility scenario of rendition of these possibility effects is rewritten to the effect scenario of the sign possibility presentation newly selected, and the sign possibility presentation is started. The effect content determination means 202 selects the effect scenario of the sign possibility effect so that the sign possibility effect is executed after the execution of the potential sign suggestion effect or the special role gase possibility effect being executed. Also good. In this case, the production content determination unit 202 starts from the precursor period set by the precursor period setting unit 100d of the main control board 63 until the currently-executed gasse warning possibility effect or special role gasse possibility effect ends. By subtracting the number of games, it is preferable to calculate the number of games that can substantially execute the sign possibility effect, and select the effect scenario of the sign possibility effect according to the calculated number of games.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the precursor period has been set by the precursor period setting unit 100d of the main control board 63, the production content determination unit 202 has already been set if it has already been executed. The content of the production in accordance with the production scenario of the sign possibility production is determined.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  In the case where the winning of the special role is carried over when the AT is won, the precursor period is set shorter than when the winning of the special role is not carried over. Therefore, when the sign possibility presentation is executed during the sign period, the sign possibility presentation is interrupted by transitioning to the special game state by winning the special role (bonus prize). Can be suppressed.

  In addition, when the precursor period of a plurality of games is set, only the last game of the precursor period may be performed using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like to produce a predictor possibility effect that suggests “AT win”. .

  In addition, after power failure, when the precursor period setting unit 100d of the main control board 63 is restored to the precursor period that was backed up, a command for specifying the restored precursor period is received by the sub-control command reception unit 200. When the information for identifying the restored precursor period is stored in the precursor period storage unit 751, the effect content determination unit 202 determines the precursor specified by the information stored in the precursor period storage unit 751. A presentation scenario of a sign possibility production according to the period (the number of games) is newly selected, and the production content according to the selected production scenario is determined.

  That is, since the information for identifying the remaining precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653 at the time of power interruption, the precursor period setting means 100d uses the backed up information when the power is turned on again. It can be returned to the specified precursor period. Then, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying the precursor period restored by the precursor period setting unit 100d, the effect content determining unit 202 receives the effect content corresponding to the precursor period specified by the information. Can be determined.

  Therefore, in the sub control board 73 that controls various performance devices, noise is likely to occur when power is cut off, and malfunction may occur when the power is turned on again. By newly determining the production contents corresponding to the precursor period based on the information transmitted from the board 63, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles between the control state of the main CPU 61 and the contents of the production executed on the sub-control board 73. can do. In addition, the information relating to the presentation control of the sub CPU 71 is illegally rewritten in the event of a power failure by storing and backing up the information indicating the precursor period by the precursor period game number counter 653 of the main control board 63 with high security. Even if it is done, the effect content determining means 202 of the sub-control board 73 can determine the effect content according to the precursor period based on the correct information backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653, so that the slot machine 1 It is possible to effectively prevent illegal acts against.

c) Gase Predictor Possibility Production Although the AT right is not set by the AT right setting means 100c in the Gase Predictive Probability Production, the Gase Prediction Period Game Number Counter 752 sets the Gase Predictor Period Game Number Counter 752 At this time, the AT game (AT1) is not actually executed, but there is a possibility of suggesting that the AT right (AT1) may be executed by setting the AT right by the AT right setting means 100c. And executed during the foreseeable period. The production content determination means 202 reads from the gaseous omen indication effect scenario setting table 755 if the gaseous omen indication period is set in the gaze omen indication period game number counter 752 and is not currently executing an indication of possibility of witness indication. The selected scenario for the production scenario of the production of the possibility of the occurrence of the harse warning (see the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 24A and 24B) having the length corresponding to the number of games in the set harbinger period. Determine the contents of the performance.

  Note that, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 24A and 24B, in the last game of the prelude period, for example, by displaying “AT Loss” on the liquid crystal display 27, “ The notice of AT shift lottery is notified ", and the effect of the potential for harsh sign is completed. At this time, in the last game in the prelude period, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may simply display “losing”, “losing”, “sorry”, or the like.

  On the other hand, the production content determination means 202, when the gasse precursor period is set in the gasse precursor period game number counter 752, and when the gasse precursor possibility presentation has already been executed, the set gasse precursor possibility The contents of the production according to the production scenario are decided.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the gasse precursor period table 753 is set so that the gasse precursor period is more easily set to the period of 23 games to 26 games than the period of 27 games to 30 games. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the maximum period of the precursor period is set to 32 games, and the maximum period of the Gase precursor period is set to 30 games.

  Therefore, for example, when the possibility presentation is started after winning the “Watermelon”, the player recognizes whether the possibility presentation is a sign possibility presentation or a gasse sign possibility presentation immediately after the start. Although it cannot be performed, the possibility presentation continues after the 27th game from the start, thereby improving the player's expectation that the possibility presentation being executed is a sign possibility presentation. . In addition, since the possibility presentation continues after the 31st game from the start, it is determined that the possibility presentation being executed is a sign possibility presentation, so that the player's expectation of winning AT Since it can improve further, a player's interest can be heightened.

  Thus, by varying the longest periods of the precursor period and the gasse precursor period, it is possible to increase the diversity of possibility effects. However, since the management of the gasé precursor period is performed in the sub-control board 73, the main control is performed. An increase in the burden of the control processing of the CPU 61 can be suppressed.

d) Special role possibility direction The special role possibility direction is selected when the special role is won or the special role is carried over and the special role possibility direction effect scenario (notification waiting period) is set. In addition, this is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of transition to a special gaming state (bonus game), and is executed during a notification waiting period. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives a command indicating that the special role has been won, the production content determination unit 202 presents a probable possibility effect or a gasse sign possibility effect or a special role gasse possibility effect described later. If it is not in execution, the special scenario possibility production scenario is selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756 (see FIG. 25), and the production content according to the selected production scenario is determined. Specifically, the production content setting means 202 selects a production scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each production scenario in the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 25, the special role possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. Determines a notification waiting period (the number of games) until a special combination winning notification unit 203 (to be described later) notifies that a special combination has been won by selecting an effect scenario of a special combination possibility effect. As in the case of the above-described gasse precursor period, first, after setting the notification waiting period, a special scenario scenario for a special role possibility effect according to the length of the set notification waiting period may be selected.

  In addition, as described in the column of “effect scenario” in FIG. 25, in the last game of the selected effect scenario (notification waiting period) (in the case where the notification waiting period is one game, the game in which a special role is selected) For example, by simply displaying “WIN”, “Win”, “Congratulations” on the liquid crystal display 27, “Special role winning is suggested” and the special role possibility effect is ended, and the following game will be described later. The special combination winning notification means 203 notifies that the special combination has been won. In this way, the player does not know what was won until the special role winning notification means 203 is notified in the next game, and imagines that it may have been won by AT. Can also increase the interest of the player. In the last game of the production scenario, for example, “Special Role (BB, RB) Winning” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect content determination unit 202 selects the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, the effect possibility determination effect or the pretension possibility effect effect or the special role gasse possibility effect described later is being executed. If so, it is configured to rewrite the set scenario of these possibility effects to the newly selected effect scenario of the special role possibility effect and start the special role possibility effect. At this time, when the precursor period is set in the precursor period storage unit 751 and the precursor possibility presentation is executed, the production content determination unit 202 suppresses overlapping with the end timing (game) of the precursor period. To select the special role possibility production (notification waiting period).

  If configured in this way, if the prognostic period possibility effect is executed, the effect scenario of the predictor possibility effect is rewritten to the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, and the special role possibility effect is started. By preventing the precursor period from ending during the execution of the role possibility effect, it is possible to prevent the AT game (AT1) from being started while the special role possibility effect is being executed. The special role winning notification means 203 and the notification possible state notification means 204 that perform the notification can clearly notify the player of the state of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying that the special role winning is carried over (during bonus carryover), the production content determination unit 202 executes the special role possibility production. If it is, the contents of the production according to the production scenario of the special role possibility production that has been set are determined.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  In addition, when a notification waiting period for a plurality of games is set, only in the last game of the notification waiting period, the special role possibility effect of “suggesting special role winning” is performed using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. It may be.

e) Special role possibility presentation The special role possibility presentation is not actually executed in the special game (bonus game) when the special role gasse possibility presentation scenario (gase notification waiting period) is set. However, it is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to the special gaming state, and is executed during the waiting period for the gaset notification. The production content determination means 202 has won the single role 13 when each possibility production is not being executed, or the special role gasset that is executed with a winning probability of 1% when the result lottery is lost. When winning the possibility effect execution lottery, a special role gasse possibility effect scenario setting table 757 (see FIG. 26) is selected from the special role gasse possibility effect effect scenario, and the effect contents according to the selected effect scenario are selected. decide. Specifically, the production content setting means 202 selects the production scenario by lottery based on the winning probabilities set for each production scenario in the special role gasse possibility production scenario setting table 757.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 26, the special role gasse possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. 202 determines the waiting period (the number of games) for executing the special role gaze possibility effect by selecting the effect scenario of the special role gase possibility effect. As in the case of the above-mentioned gasse warning period, first, after setting the gaze notification waiting period, the effect scenario for the special role gasse possibility effect according to the length of the set gaze notification waiting period may be selected. Good.

  In addition, as described in the column “Production scenario” in FIG. 26, for example, “Special role losing” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the last game of the selected production scenario (gase notification waiting period). As a result of “notifying that the special role is not won”, the special role gase possibility production is ended. At this time, in the last game in the waiting period for the gas information notification, for example, “lost”, “losing”, “sorry” or the like may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  On the other hand, the production content determination means 202 determines the production content according to the production scenario of the special role gaze possibility production that has been set, when the separate role possible performance production has already been executed.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 25, a special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756 is set so that the notification waiting period is easily set to 4 games or 5 games, and the gaze notification waiting period is set to 5 games as shown in FIG. A special role frustration effect scenario setting table 757 is set so that it is difficult to set. Therefore, the possibility presentation of the fifth game after the start is continued, thereby improving the player's expectation that the possibility presentation being executed is the special role possibility presentation based on the winning of the special role. Can increase the interest of the player.

f) First possibility presentation The first possibility presentation may suggest the possibility that the first data update value setting means 100k updates the first data so as to improve the first data continuation probability during the AT period. It is sex production. The effect content determination means 202 determines the content of the first possibility effect according to the result of the first data update lottery when the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information related to the result of the first data update lottery. The first possibility effect is executed by using the liquid crystal display 27 in the game next to the game in which the sub-control command receiving unit 200 has received information related to the result of the first data update lottery.

  Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the game is placed in the first area 27a of the display area of the liquid crystal display 27, excluding the second area 27b set in a strip shape on the lower side of the screen. A character P representing a person and a character A representing an enemy are displayed. At this time, “the point has arrived!” Indicating to the player that the first data update lottery means 100j has performed the first data update lottery because the total of points acquired by the point update means 100i has reached the specified point. Is displayed in the upper left area of the first area 27a. Further, if the result of the first possibility production is that the character P defeats the character A, the player is suggested to win the first data update lottery, and the character P is defeated by the character A. In this case, a character “Defeat character A!” Is displayed in the upper left area of the first area 27a so as to make the player recognize that the player has lost the first data update lottery. In the game in which the sub-control command receiving unit 200 has received information related to the result of the first data update lottery, the characters “point reached!” May be displayed in the upper left area of the first area 27a.

  Subsequently, after the animation production in which character P and character A fight is performed, the first data update lottery is won and the first data continuation probability is improved by the first data update value setting means 100k. 43 is updated, a screen in which the character P defeats the character A is displayed in the first area 27a as shown in FIG. 43 (c), and the character “Victory !!” is displayed in the first area. It is displayed in the upper left area of 27a. At this time, the character “+5” indicating that the value added to the first data continuation probability by the first data update value setting means 100k is 5% is displayed in the upper left area of the first area 27a. On the other hand, when the first data update lottery is a loss, the characters “defeat ...” and a screen in which the character P is defeated by the character A are displayed in the first area 27a (FIG. 45C). See second possibility presentation). Finally, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the first possibility effect is ended by deleting the character, the character P, and the character A from the first area 27a.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later. In addition, similarly to each possibility production described above, a plurality of production scenarios for the first possibility production may be prepared, and the production scenario may be selected by lottery or the like.

g) Second possibility presentation The second possibility presentation may indicate a possibility that the second data update value setting means 100o updates the second data so as to improve the second data continuation probability during the AT period. It is sex production. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information related to the result of the second data update lottery, the effect content determination unit 202 determines the content of the second possibility effect according to the result of the second data update lottery. The second possibility presentation uses the liquid crystal display 27 in the game next to the game in which the sub-control command receiving means 200 has received information on the result of the second data update lottery with the rare role winning as an execution opportunity. Executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), in the game in which the sub-control command receiving means 200 has received information related to the result of the second data update lottery when the rare role winning is executed, the second data update lottery Characters “chance !!” indicating to the player that the second data update lottery has been performed by means 100m are displayed in the upper left area of the first area 27a. Subsequently, in the next game, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), a character P representing a player and a character X representing an enemy are displayed in the first area 27a. At this time, if the result of the second possibility production is that the character P defeats the character X, the player is suggested to win the second data update lottery, and the character P is defeated by the character X. In some cases, a character “defeat character X!” Is displayed in the upper left area of the first area 27a to make the player recognize that the player is informed of the loss of the second data update lottery. . In the game in which the second possibility presentation is started, the characters “chance !!!!” may be displayed in the upper left area of the first area 27a together with the characters “defeat character X!”. .

  Subsequently, after the animation production in which the character P and the character X fight is performed, the second data update lottery is won by the second data update lottery and the second data continuation probability is improved by the second data update value setting means 100o. Is updated, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), a screen in which the character P defeats the character X is displayed in the first region 27a, and the characters “Victory !!” are displayed in the first region. It is displayed in the upper left area of 27a. At this time, the character “+20” indicating that the value added to the second data continuation probability by the second data update value setting means 100o is 20% is displayed in the upper left area of the first area 27a. On the other hand, when the second data update lottery is lost, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), a character “defeated” and a screen in which the character P is defeated by the character X are displayed in the first area 27a. Is displayed. Finally, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the character, character P, and character X are deleted from the first area 27a, and the second possibility effect ends.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later. In addition, similarly to each possibility production described above, a plurality of production scenarios of the second possibility production may be prepared, and the production scenario may be selected by lottery or the like.

  When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information indicating that the second data update lottery with the replay winning as an execution opportunity is received, in the “continuation probability suggesting effect” described later, the second data continuation probability is set. However, for example, the characters “second data update! + XXX” (“XX” is the value added to the second data continuation probability) are displayed in the first area 27a of the liquid crystal display 27. May be displayed. Further, as described above, the second possibility effect may be performed also in the game in which the sub-control command receiving unit 200 has received information related to the result of the second data update lottery with the replay winning as an execution opportunity.

h) Continuation probability suggestion effect The continuation probability suggestion effect is specified by the first data continuation probability specified by the first data and the second data based on the information received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 during the AT period. This is an effect that suggests that the second data continuation probability is guessed by the player.

  Specifically, the effect content determination unit 202 applies to the second area 27b set in a band shape below the display area of the liquid crystal display 27 every 10% according to the value of the current first data continuation probability. One large-diameter black circle BS1 is displayed on the screen, and the contents of the effect for displaying one small-diameter black circle SS1 for every 1% are determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), when the first data continuation probability is 20%, two large-diameter black circles BS1 are displayed in the second region 27b, as shown in FIG. 43 (d). In addition, when 5% is added to the first data continuation probability of 20%, five small-diameter black circles SS1 are additionally displayed in the second region 27b.

  Further, the production content determination means 202 applies one small-diameter white circle BS2 (specific identification) every 10% in the area on the right side of each black circle BS1, SS1 in the second area 27b according to the current second data continuation probability value. Display content), and the content of the effect to display one small diameter white circle SS2 (specific display) is determined every 1%. For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), when 20% is added to the second data continuation probability of 0%, two large-diameter white circles BS2 are additionally displayed in the second region 27b. As shown in FIG. 45 (f), when 32% is added to the second data continuation probability of 20%, three large-diameter white circles BS2 and two small-diameter white circles SS2 are added to the second region. Is displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), when the second data continuation probability is initialized to 0% when continuing in the next set of AT periods, it was displayed in the second area 27b. The large diameter white circle BS2 and the small diameter white circle SS2 are deleted.

  Therefore, based on the display of the second area 27b, the player takes over when the continuation probability of the current AT period (first data continuation probability + second data continuation probability) and the next set of AT periods are continued. The continuation probability (first data continuation probability) to be estimated can be estimated, so that further improvement of interest can be achieved. Further, when it is determined by the continuous lottery by the continuous lottery execution means 100t by the display of the second area 27b that the second data initialized by the second data initial setting means 100l has a function (meaning). Can be easily grasped visually by the player.

  Note that the shape of the index displayed in the second region 27b is not limited to ● and ○, and may be any shape such as □, ☆, Δ, and ▲. Further, by displaying the values of the first data continuation probability and the second data continuation probability on the liquid crystal display 27, the first data continuation probability and the second data continuation probability may be suggested to the player.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

i) AT period remaining game number display effect The AT period remaining game number display effect is based on the information received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 during the AT period. This is an effect displayed at the upper right of one area 27. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43A, in the first game (first game) of the AT period, first, it is displayed that the remaining number of games is 50 games. For example, the start switch 19 is operated. The display of the number of remaining games is changed to 49 games at the timing of being played. Subsequently, the display of the number of remaining games is the second game → the remaining 48 games, the third game → the remaining 47 games,..., The 48th game → the remaining 2 games, the 49th game → the remaining 1 game, the 50th game → the remaining 0 It is changed sequentially like a game.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

j) Special Zone Special Effects Special zone special effects are effects performed using the liquid crystal display device 27 in the special zone. Specifically, when the special zone transfer lottery by the special zone transfer lottery means 200 is a win, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the game next to the game in which the second possibility effect is performed ( In the first game of the special zone), the characters “Additional and Revenge!” Are displayed in the first area 27a to indicate to the player that the player has shifted to the special zone. In this way, after performing the production in which the addition of the second data continuation probability has failed once, by performing the production suggesting to the player that the second data continuation probability has been added, it is possible to give the player a sense of resurrection. Because it can, it can enhance the interest of the player.

  Subsequently, the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 in the specialized zone game and the added value of the second data continuation probability are displayed in the first area 27a. At this time, the total value of the winning lottery results of each game in the specialized zone and the total value of the added values of the second data continuation probabilities are displayed in the first area 27a. That is, in the first game in the special zone, if the winning lottery result is “other winning winning combination” (see FIG. 22B), the winning lottery result is “other winning winnings” in the first area 27a. "Others x 1" indicating "combination" is displayed, and "total + 3" characters indicating that the added value of the second data continuation probability is 3% are displayed. For example, when the lottery result is “other winning combination”, the characters “others × 2” indicating that “other winning combination” has been won twice are displayed in the first area 27a, and the second data The characters “total + 6” indicating that the sum of the added values of continuation probabilities is 6% are displayed.

  Then, up to the fifth game set as the number of games in the specialized zone, the total value of the winning lottery results and the total value of the added value of the second data continuation probability are sequentially displayed in the first area 27a. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 45 (e), when 5 games in the specialized zone are finished, the characters “watermelon × 1” indicating that “watermelon” has been won once and “other winning roles” The total of the characters “Others x 4” indicating that they were won four times and the added value of the second data continuation probability is 32% (20% of “Watermelon” + 3% of “Other Winners” x 4) "Total +32" indicating that the number is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (f), three large diameter white circles BS2 and two small diameter white circles SS2 indicating that the second data continuation probability has been added by 32% are added to the second region 27b. When the characters displayed in the first area 27a are deleted, the special zone special effect ends, and the next game returns to the AT period. As shown in FIGS. 45D to 45F, the number of remaining games in the AT period does not decrease in the specialized zone.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

k) Continuous lottery result display effect In the continuous lottery result display effect, the result of the continuous lottery executed by the continuous lottery execution means 100t in the last game of each set in the AT period is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 (first area 27a). Production. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46A, in the last game of the AT period (the remaining 0 games), the continuation probability specified by the first data continuation probability and the second data continuation probability is the first region 27a. Is displayed in the first area 27a, which indicates that the player has been determined to continue the lottery. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 46B, in the case of winning the continuous lottery, for example, “continue!” Is displayed in the first area 27a. On the other hand, in the case of losing in the continuous lottery, for example, the characters “lost” are displayed in the first area 27a (not shown).

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

(4) Special role winning notification means 203
The special role winning notifying means 203 in FIG. 6 notifies that the special role is won (bonus winning) by, for example, displaying a “bonus confirmation screen” on the liquid crystal display 27 after the special role possibility presentation. To do. Specifically, the special role winning notification unit 203 has already finished the special role possibility effect when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the special role has been carried over and the bonus is being carried over. If so, you will be notified of the bonus winning. Note that once the special winning combination informing means 203 notifies the bonus winning, the bonus winning notification is continued until the special winning combination is won (bonus winning).

  In addition, the special role winning notification means 203 is used in the AT game by the notification determination means 100f in FIG. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the middle flag has been changed from OFF to ON, the bonus winning notification is suppressed.

  With this configuration, the main CPU 61 cannot change its control state in accordance with the control state of the sub CPU 71, so that the gaming state setting means 100u is related to the control state of the sub CPU 71 after the precursor period has ended. Without control, the gaming state is controlled to a notification possible state. At this time, when the game in which the gaming state setting unit 100u starts to control the gaming state to be in a state in which the gaming state can be notified and the game in which the special role winning notification unit 203 notifies the bonus winning after the special role possibility presentation are the same game The special role winning notification means 203 suppresses the bonus winning notification. For this reason, the notification possible state notification unit 204 described later can notify the fact that the gaming state has shifted to the notification possible state in preference to the bonus winning notification by the special combination winning notification unit 203. Therefore, the notification possible state notification unit 204 of the sub control board 73 indicates that the game state has been changed to the notification possible state by the gaming state setting unit 100u of the main control board 63, but the notification state has been changed to the notification possible state. By not being notified, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

(5) Notification possible state notification means 204
The noticeable state notifying means 204 in FIG. 6 includes information for specifying that the flag during the AT period is set from OFF to ON by the notice determining means 100f in FIG. When it is received, for example, by displaying “AT start” on the liquid crystal display 27, it is notified that the state has changed to a notification possible state (AT start notification). Further, in the game for notifying that the state has been changed to the notification possible state, the notification possible state notification unit 204 performs a special role possibility effect, or displays a special “bonus confirmation screen” on the liquid crystal display 27, for example. When the bonus winning notification is notified by the combination winning notification means 203, it is notified that the state has been changed to the notification possible state by using stage devices other than the liquid crystal display 27 such as the lamp sections 33, 37L, 37R ( AT start special notification). Note that the notification possible state notification unit 204 may notify that the sub control command reception unit 200 has received information from the main control board 63 that the warning period has become 0, and that the notification enabled state notification unit 204 has transitioned to the notification possible state.

(6) Display control means 205
The display control unit 205 in FIG. 6 displays a moving image on the liquid crystal display 27 based on data included in the signals transmitted from the effect content determination unit 202, the special role winning notification unit 203, and the notification possible state notification unit 204. Then, effects such as blinking light sources such as the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually are executed.

(7) Voice control means 206
The audio control unit 206 in FIG. 6 plays music from the speakers 31L and 31R based on the data included in the signals transmitted from the production content determination unit 202, the special role winning notification unit 203, and the notification available state notification unit 204. Perform effects such as outputting audio.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, any one of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C” is performed during the AT period (the AT period flag is ON). When winning, the effect of notifying the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning winning group is the notification means 110 of the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73. This is executed by the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206. Also, the player's expectation that an AT game (AT1) will be played or a special game (BB ', RB') will be raised is increased. The possibility presentation for this is executed as appropriate.

  In the following description, the various functions and means described above, and other functions realized by executing various programs by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 (detailed explanation is omitted). This is a process executed by. In addition, since processing for setting various flags executed in the following processing to ON or OFF or setting values for various flags is a well-known technique, detailed description thereof is omitted.

1. Main Processing With reference to FIG. 27, main processing executed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM 65 included in the main control board 63 is checked, whether or not an error has occurred in the memory is determined, and various initial settings are performed. If there is no abnormality, control is performed so that a game is possible. When the power is turned on with a setting change, the game shifts to a general game (RT1). In addition, when returning from the power-off (power interruption) state at the time of a power failure to the power-on state, if the precursor period is backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653, it is configured to return to the precursor period before the power failure. ing. Next, as shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not a prescribed number (three) of medals have been inserted (step S1), and the system waits until a prescribed number of medals are inserted (NO in step S1). On the other hand, if a predetermined number (three) of medals are inserted (YES in step S1), the process waits until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2), and if the start switch 19 is operated (step S2). YES), the part lottery process by the part lottery means 103 is executed (step S3).

  In the role lottery process of the role lottery means 103, first, the table lottery table 671 is selected by the table selection means 102 based on the current gaming state and the selected role lottery table 671 and the start switch 19 are operated. The winning lottery result is determined based on the random value extracted at the timing.

  Then, after the combination lottery process, as shown in FIG. 27, a notification determination process described with reference to FIG. 29 is executed (step S4). Subsequently, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate (step S5), and wait until any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is operated. However, if any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S6), it corresponds to the operated stop switch by the stop control of the reel rotation by the stop control means 106. The rotation of the reel to be stopped is stopped (step S7).

  Thereafter, the processes in steps S6 and S7 are repeatedly executed until the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped (NO in step S8), and if all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped ( In step S8, the symbol determination unit 107 determines the symbol (step S9).

  Subsequently, a notification determination process (step S10) described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31 is executed, and a medal payout process is executed by the payout control means 108 as necessary (step S11). Is repeatedly executed.

2. Timer Interrupt Process Next, a timer interrupt process that is executed every time an interrupt process is performed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the phase of each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R is output (step S20), and the command set in the output port is transmitted (step S21). Next, the state of the input port connected to the voltage monitoring IC is checked to determine whether or not it is in a power outage state (step S22). If it is in a power outage state (YES in step S23), setting is performed. A predetermined power interruption process such as backing up the previous warning period is performed (step S24), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the power-off state (NO in step S23), the lighting state of the credit display 45 and the notification display 60 is changed to the current control state of the slot machine 1 (operation of each switch, insertion of medals, AT period) It is updated according to whether it is in the middle (step S25). Next, the input port for inputting the state of each switch and each sensor connected to the main control board 63 is updated to the latest state (step S26). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 by measuring a time such as a medal insertion interval or a payout interval (step S27).

  Next, based on the state of the input port updated in step S26, whether or not each switch is operated, whether a medal is inserted, whether a medal is paid out, whether the reel has passed a predetermined rotation position, (Step S28), the random number for lottery is updated (step S29), and the process returns to the main process in FIG.

3. Notification Determination Process Next, the notification determination process in step S4 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the notice lottery means 100b determines the type of winning combination (step S30). If it is a winning of a cherry or a watermelon (YES in step S30), if it is a winning of a cherry (YES in step S31), The AT transfer lottery is performed (step S32), and the AT right setting unit 100c sets the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage unit 652 (step S35). On the other hand, if it is a win for watermelon (NO in step S31), the notification lottery means 100b performs an AT shift lottery for watermelon (step S33), and if it is an AT win (YES in step S34), an AT right setting means. 100c sets the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S35).

  Subsequently, if the notification determining unit 100e determines that it is during the AT period or is in a bonus state (YES in step S36), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27 and ends. On the other hand, if the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT period is not in effect or is not in the bonus state (NO in step S36), the precursor period setting unit 100d determines that the precursor period is not set (NO in step S37), and FIG. The precursor period setting process described with reference to this is executed (step S38). Next, if the notification determination unit 100e determines that the bonus state is set (YES in step S39), the process returns to the main process in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the notification determining unit 100e determines that the bonus state is not set (NO in step S39), if the precursor period setting unit 100d determines that the precursor period is not set (NO in step S40), the main in FIG. Return to processing and end processing. Also, if the precursor period is set (YES in step S37, YES in step S40), the precursor period setting unit 100d decrements the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 by -1 (step S41).

  Subsequently, if the value of the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 is not 0 (NO in step S42), the notification determination unit 100e returns to the main process of FIG. 27 and ends the process. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 and the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied (NO in step S42), the notification determination unit 100f 27 is subtracted from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S43), the AT period (50 games) is set in the AT period game number counter 655 (step S44), and the main process of FIG. Return to and finish the process. Note that the notification determining unit 100f sets the state of the flag during the AT period to ON in the game next to the game in which the AT period is set in the game number counter 655 during the AT period in step S44.

  In addition, when it is not winning of cherry or watermelon (NO of step S30), when not winning AT transition lottery for watermelon winning by the notification lottery means 100b (NO of step S34), the processing from step S39 is executed. The

4). Notification Determination Processing Next, the notification determination processing in step S10 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, if it is determined that the notification determination unit 100e is in the bonus winning state and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (YES in step S50), the precursor period setting unit 100d counts the precursor period game number counter 653 if it is during the precursor period. If the value is cleared, the notification determining means 100f stores the current count value as the remaining AT period in the AT period game number counter 655 if it is during the AT period, and sets the AT period flag to OFF (step S51). Then, the process returns to the main process of FIG.

  Next, when not in the bonus winning state (NO in step S50) and in the bonus end state (YES in step S52), the notification determining means 100e stores the remaining AT period in the AT period game number counter 655, and shifts to AT1. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (YES in step S53), the notification determining unit 100f resets the value stored in the AT period game number counter 655 as the AT period and sets the AT period flag to ON. Then (step S54), the process returns to the main process of FIG. On the other hand, when the remaining AT period is not stored (NO in step S53), the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT right number remains in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied. (YES in step S55), the notification determining unit 100f subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage unit 652, and sets the AT period (50 games) in the AT period game number counter 655. The AT period flag is set to ON (step S56), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 27, and the process ends.

  Subsequently, when the bonus is not ended (NO in step S52), or when no AT right remains (NO in step S55), in the bonus state (YES in step S57), or not in the bonus state. (NO in step S57) If the flag during the AT period is set to OFF (NO in step S58), the process returns to the main process in FIG. 27 and ends. If the AT period flag is set to ON (YES in step S58), the continuation probability setting process described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34 is executed (step S59).

  Next, if it is not a special zone (NO in step S60), the notification determining means 100f subtracts -1 from the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 (step S61), and if it is a special zone (step S60). The second data update value setting means 100o subtracts -1 from the count value of the specialized zone game number counter 659 (step S62), and if the remaining AT period is not 0 (NO in step S63), Returning to the main process of FIG. 27, the process is terminated.

  When the remaining AT period is 0 (YES in step S63), the continuous lottery execution means 100t performs a continuous lottery (step S64), and if the continuous lottery is a win (YES in step SS65), the notification determination means 100f resets the AT period of the next set without digesting the new AT right (step S66), returns to the main process of FIG. 27, and ends the process. If the continuous lottery is lost (NO in step S65), the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT right number remains in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied (step S67). YES), the notification determining unit 100f subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage unit 652 (step S68), and sets the AT period (50 games) in the AT period game number counter 655. Then, the AT period flag is set to ON (step S69), and the process returns to the main process of FIG. On the other hand, if the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT right number does not remain in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 termination condition is satisfied (NO in step S67), the notification determination unit 100f performs the AT period. The flag is set to OFF (step S70), the process returns to the main process in FIG.

5. Precursor Period Setting Process Next, the precursor period setting process in step S38 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the AT is won by cherry (YES in step S71), the precursor period setting unit 100d determines the precursor period from the cherry precursor period table 675 (step S72), and sets the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653. Then (step S74), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. On the other hand, when AT is won by watermelon (NO in step S71), the precursor period setting unit 100d determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 675 for watermelon (step S73), and stores the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653. Is set (step S74), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. 29 and the process ends.

6). Continuation Probability Setting Processing Next, the continuation probability setting processing in step S59 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIG. 33 and FIG.

  First, if one set is the first game in the AT period of 50 games (YES in step S80), if it is the first AT period (NO in step S81), the first data initial setting means 100g is the first one. The initial value of the data is set in the first data storage means 656 (step S82), and the first data set in the first data storage means 656 is set during the second and subsequent AT periods (YES in step S81). Without initialization, the second data initial setting means 100l sets the initial value of the second data in the second data storage means 658 (step S83), and the specified point setting means 100h sets the specified point in the point counter 657. (Step S84), initial setting is performed.

  After the initial setting of the first game in the AT period is completed, or if the game is the second game or later in the AT period (NO in step S80), the point update unit 100i will display the role lottery result of the role lottery unit 103. A corresponding point is acquired (step S85). Subsequently, if the total of the acquired points has reached the specified point (YES in step S86), the first data update lottery means 100j performs the first data update lottery (step S87).

  Next, if the first data update lottery is won (YES in step S88), the first data update value setting means 100k updates the first data so that the first data continuation probability is improved (step S89). If the first data update lottery is not won (NO in step S88), the specified point setting means 100h sets the specified point in the point counter 657 without updating the first data (step S90), and FIG. The first special control process described with reference to this is executed (step S91).

  After executing the first special control process, or when the total of acquired points has not reached the specified point (NO in step S86), if the zone is a specialized zone (YES in step S92), the second data is updated. The value setting means 100o updates the second data so that the second data continuation probability is improved (step S93), and executes the second special control process described with reference to FIG. 36 (step S102), as shown in FIG. Returning to the notification determination process, the process ends. On the other hand, when the zone is not the special zone (NO in step S92), if the second data update lottery is executed (rare role winning, replay winning) (YES in step S94), the second data updating lottery means 100m If a two-data update lottery is performed (step S95), and a win is made (YES in step S96), the second data update value setting means 100o updates the second data so that the second data continuation probability is improved (step S97). 36, the second special control process described with reference to FIG. 36 is executed (step S102), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. 30, and the process ends.

  When lost in the second data update lottery (NO in step S96), if it was not the second data update lottery opportunity due to watermelon winning in step S94 (NO in step S98), or if it was not a rare role winning (NO in step S94), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. 30 and ends. On the other hand, if it is the second data update lottery opportunity due to the watermelon winning in step S94 (YES in step S98), the special zone transfer lottery means 100n performs the special zone transfer lottery (step S99), and if it wins ( YES in step S100), the state of the specialized zone flag is set to ON (step S101), the process returns to the notification determination process in FIG. 30, and the process ends. If the special zone shift lottery is lost (NO in step S100), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. 30 and the process ends.

7). First Special Control Process Next, the first special control process in step S91 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The first data conversion setting unit 100q determines that the first data upper limit determination unit 100p determines that the first data continuation probability specified by the first data exceeds the upper limit (80%) (YES in step S110). ), The value of the excess first data is added to the second data (step S111). Subsequently, if the continuation probability upper limit determination means 100r determines that the continuation probability exceeds the upper limit value (100%) (YES in step S112), the second data conversion setting means 100s causes the excess second data. Is converted into the number of games and added to the number of remaining games in the AT period (AT game) (step S113), the process returns to the continuation probability setting process of FIG. 33 and the process ends.

  If the first data continuation probability does not exceed the upper limit value (NO in step S110), the process proceeds to step S112. If the continuation probability does not exceed the upper limit value (NO in step S112), the continuation probability setting in FIG. Return to processing and end processing.

8). Second Special Control Process Next, the second special control process in step S102 of FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the second data conversion setting unit 100s determines that the continuation probability upper limit determination unit 100r exceeds the upper limit value (100%) (YES in step S120), the second data conversion setting unit 100s exceeds the second data conversion setting unit 100s. The second data value of minutes is converted into the number of games and added to the number of remaining games in the AT period (AT game) (step S121), and the process returns to the continuation probability setting process of FIG. On the other hand, if the continuation probability does not exceed the upper limit value (NO in step S120), the process returns to the continuation probability setting process in FIG.

9. Gasse Precursor Period Setting Process With reference to FIG. 37, the gauze precursor period setting process executed in the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described.

  Gase precursor period setting means 201 is a watermelon winning (YES in step S130), not in the precursor period (NO in step S131), not in the precursor of the gase (NO in step S132), and the special role gasse possibility effect If it is not in the middle (NO in step S133) and is not in the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state, or during the AT period (NO in step S134), the gasset precursor period is determined from the gasset precursor period table 753 (step S135). ), The process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the watermelon is not won (NO in step S130), during the precursor period (YES in step S131), during the precursor sign period (YES in step S132), or during the special role frustration presentation (step S133) If YES, or if it is in the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, or during the AT period (YES in step S134), the process is terminated.

10. Effect Content Determination Process The effect content determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.

  If the bonus has been carried over (YES in step S140) and the special role possibility production is being performed (YES in step S141), the production content determination means 202 follows the set special scenario of the special role possibility production. The contents of the effect are determined, the process proceeds to step S162, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the special combination possibility presentation is not in progress (NO in step S141), the bonus confirmation notification process described with reference to FIG. 40 is executed (step S143), and the process proceeds to step 162 and ends.

  Next, if the bonus has not been carried over (NO in step S140) and the game has been won for the bonus (YES in step S144), during the probable possibility production, during the production of the probable possibility indication, during the special pose possibility production, When it is not any of them (NO in step S145), the production content determination means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756, and decides the production content according to the set production scenario. (Step S145), the process proceeds to Step S162, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is any one of the warning possibility presentation, the warning sign possibility presentation, and the special role gaze possibility presentation (YES in step S145), the presentation content determination means 202 displays the possibility presentation being executed. The production scenario is rewritten and set to the production scenario newly selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756, and the production contents in accordance with the produced production scenario are determined (step S147), and the process proceeds to step 162. End the process.

  Subsequently, when the game is not a bonus winning game (NO in step S144), a precursor period is set (YES in step S148), but a predictor possibility effect is not executed (NO in step S149). When it is neither during the production of a potential sign indication or during the production of a special role possibility (NO in step S150), the production content determination means 202 selects from the indication possibility scenario setting table 754 corresponding to the precursor period. The production scenario is set, the production content along the production scenario is determined (step S151), the process proceeds to step 162, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is either during the production of the potential sign indication or during the production of the special role possibility (YES in step S150), the production content determination means 202 displays the production scenario of the possibility production being executed as the precursor period. The reproducibility scenario setting table 754 is rewritten to the newly selected effect scenario, the effect content according to the set effect scenario is determined (step S152), and the process proceeds to step 162 to perform the process. finish. If it is during the sign possibility production (YES in step S149), the production content determination means 202 determines the production content in accordance with the production scenario of the possible sign production (step S153). Proceed to the process and end the process.

  Next, when the precursor period is not set (NO in step S148), the gasset precursor period is set (YES in step S154), but when the gasset precursor possibility effect is not executed (in step S155). NO), the production content determination means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the gasse sign possibility production scenario setting table 755 corresponding to the gasse sign period, and decides the production content according to the set production scenario (step S156). ), The process proceeds to step 162 and ends. On the other hand, if it is in the presence of the potential sign indication (YES in step S155), the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content in accordance with the effect scenario of the effect of the potential sign indication that has been set (step 157). The process proceeds to 162 and the process ends.

  Subsequently, if there is no setting for the prelude period (NO in step S154), if it is a special role gusset possibility effect setting opportunity (YES in step S158), the effect content determination means 202 causes the special role gusset possibility effect. The production scenario selected from the scenario setting table 757 is set (step S159), and the process proceeds to the process of step S160. If it is not the special role gusset possibility production setting opportunity (NO in step S158), the process proceeds to step S160.

  If it is during the AT period (YES in step S160), in the AT period effect process (step S161), the effect and notification of the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, the continuation probability (first data continuation probability, the first When the contents of effects executed during the AT period, such as effects suggesting (2 data continuation probability), first possibility effects, and second possibility effects, are determined, the process proceeds to step S162, and is not during the AT period (NO in step S160), the process proceeds to step S162. Then, in accordance with the gaming state and the winning combination, an effect informing the pressing order of the stop switch, an effect in accordance with the set effect scenario of the special role gasse possibility effect, etc. are determined (step S162), and processing Exit.

11. Bonus Confirmation Notification Process Next, the bonus confirmation notification process in step S143 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to FIG.

  If it is not the next game in which the special role possibility presentation has ended (NO in step S170), the special role winning notification means 203 notifies that the special role has been won (step S172) and ends the processing. . On the other hand, in the case of the next game in which the special role possibility effect is ended (YES in step S170), if the notification possible state notification unit 204 is a game that notifies the start of the AT game (YES in step S171), the special role The winning notification means 203 ends the process without notifying that the special role has been won, and if the notification possible state notification means 204 is not a game notifying the start of the AT game (NO in step S171), the special notification means 203 The winning combination notification means 203 notifies that the special combination is won (step S172), and the process is terminated.

12 AT start notification process The AT start notification process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that it is during the AT period (YES in step S180), and the state of the flag during the AT period changes from OFF to ON (YES in step S181), a special When the bonus possibility screen is not being displayed during the combination possibility presentation (NO in step S182), the notification possible state notification unit 204 uses the liquid crystal display 27 to notify that the AT game starts ( Step S183), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special role possibility presentation is in progress or the bonus confirmation screen is being displayed (YES in step S182), the notification possible state notification means 204 is a liquid crystal display 27 such as each of the lamp units 33, 37L, 37R. It is notified that the AT game is started using other effect devices (step S184), and the process is terminated. Further, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 does not receive information specifying that the AT period is in progress (NO in step S180), and when the state of the flag during the AT period has not changed from OFF to ON (step S181). NO), the process is terminated.

(Specific example of possibility production)
Next, a specific example of the possibility effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 42 (a) shows a case in which the sub-control board 73 has a pre-gase period when the watermelon is won in the general game (RT1) where each possibility effect is not executed but the AT transition lottery is not won. The setting means 201 sets a 25-game gauze sign period (step S135 in FIG. 37), and shows a scenario for producing a gaze sign possibility effect selected according to the set gaze sign period (step 156 in FIG. 39). .

  In the effect scenario shown in FIG. 42A, first, it is suggested that the game is “lost” by the continuous effect using the first four games. Subsequently, an effect that draws the player's attention is executed between the fifth game and the tenth game, and an effect that enthuses the player's expectation is executed between the eleventh game and the twentieth game. Then, in the 21st game, an effect that informs the player that the last continuous production will start is executed, and it is suggested that the final production using the last 4 games is “losing”, and a harsh sign is possible The sex effect ends, and the normal effect is executed from the 26th game.

  FIG. 42 (b) shows that the predecessor period of four games is set by winning the cherry in the fifteenth game in which the possibility of predicting the gaze shown in FIG. 42 (a) is won (step S32 in FIG. 29). An indication scenario of a sign possibility production newly rewritten and set from the fifteenth game during the gaze sign possibility production is shown (step S152 in FIG. 38). In the effect scenario of the sign possibility presentation shown in FIG. 42 (b), it is suggested that “AT winning” is indicated by the continuous effect using the four games starting from the fifteenth game of the potential sign indication. It is notified that the AT game is started in the 19th game after the start of the next game where the sex performance has ended, that is, the gasse sign possibility performance effect (AT start notification).

  FIG. 42 (c) is a new rewrite setting from the 15th game in which the potential for harsh omen is produced as a result of winning the winning combination + BB in the 15th game in which the potential for harsh sign shown in FIG. 42 (a) is won. The effect scenario of the four-game special role possibility effect is shown (step S147 in FIG. 38). In the scenario of the special role possibility presentation shown in FIG. 42 (c), it is suggested that “special role winning” is achieved by the continuous presentation using the four games starting from the fifteenth game of the gasse sign possibility presentation. In the 19th game after the end of the special role possibility effect, that is, the 19th game after the start of the potential sign potential effect, it is notified that the special role is won (bonus confirmation notification). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (c), the bonus confirmation notification is continued until the special combination is won in the 23rd game after the start of the potential warning effect.

  FIG. 42 (d) shows the predecessor period of one game by winning the cherry in the last game (18th game since the start of the potential sign potential effect production) shown in FIG. 42 (c). An example in which AT start notification is prioritized over bonus confirmation notification when is set. In other words, the 19th game after the start of the potential sign potential effect is a game in which the special role possibility effect ends and the bonus confirmation notification is performed, but the AT period is 0 and the AT start notification is performed. Since it is also a game, in this case, AT start notification is preferentially executed, and bonus confirmation notification is performed in the next game.

(Specific examples of production during the AT period)
Next, a specific example of effects during the AT period will be described with reference to FIGS.

1. First Possibility Effect The first possibility effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (a), when the first data initial setting means 100g selects the first data continuation probability of 20% in the first game in the AT period (step S82 in FIG. 33), the 20% Two large-diameter black circles BS1 suggesting one data continuation probability are displayed in the second area 27b of the liquid crystal display 27, and characters indicating that the AT period is the remaining 50 games are displayed in the first area 27a.

  At this time, when the specified point setting means 100h initially sets 10 specified points (step S84 in FIG. 33), the game continues for the first game (49 games remaining) to the 10th game (40 games remaining) in the AT period. When the “other winning combination” is won, the total of the points (step S85 in FIG. 33) acquired by the point updating means 100i reaches 10 points (1 point × 10) in the tenth game (FIG. 33). The first data update lottery means 100j performs the first data update lottery (step S87 in FIG. 33). If the first data update lottery is won (YES in step S88 in FIG. 33), the first data update value setting means 100k sets the added value of the first data continuation probability (step S89 in FIG. 33).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), in the next eleventh game (the remaining 39 games), the character “point reached!” Indicating that the total of the acquired points has reached the specified point is displayed in the first area. 27a and a predetermined character, character P, and character A are displayed in the first area 27a to perform the first possibility effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), when the first data update lottery is won, a screen in which the character P defeats the character S is displayed in the first area 27a together with the characters “Victory!” The character “+5” (when 5% addition value is selected) suggesting the added value of the first data continuation probability is displayed in the first area 27a, and the first possibility effect is ended.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), five small-diameter black circles SS1 suggesting that 5% has been added to the first data continuation probability are displayed in the second region 27b.

2. Second Possibility Effect The second possibility effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), for example, the 12th game (the remaining 38 games) is won rare (YES in step S94 in FIG. 34: second data update lottery execution opportunity), and the second data update lottery means 100m When the second data update lottery is performed (step S95 in FIG. 34), a character “chance!” Indicating that the second data update lottery has been performed is displayed in the first area 27a. At this time, if the second data update lottery is won (YES in step S96 in FIG. 34), the second data update value setting means 100o sets the added value of the second data continuation probability (step S97 in FIG. 33).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), in the next thirteenth game (the remaining 37 games), a predetermined character, character P, and character X are displayed in the first area 27a to perform the second possibility effect. . Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), when the second data update lottery is won, a screen in which the character P defeats the character X is displayed in the first area 27a together with the characters “Victory!” The character “+20” (when 20% addition value is selected) suggesting the addition value of the second data continuation probability is displayed in the first area 27a, and the second possibility effect is ended.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), two large diameter white circles BS2 suggesting that 20% has been added to the second data continuation probability are displayed in the second region 27b.

3. Special Zone Special Effect The special zone special effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), for example, the 30th game (remaining 20 games) wins a rare role (watermelon) (YES in step S94 of FIG. 34: second data update lottery execution opportunity), and the second data update lottery. When the means 100m performs the second data update lottery (step S95 in FIG. 34), a character “chance!” Indicating that the second data update lottery has been performed is displayed in the first area 27a. At this time, if the second data update lottery is lost (NO in step S96 in FIG. 34), the special zone transfer lottery means 100n performs the special zone transfer lottery (step S99 in FIG. 34).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), in the next 31 games (the remaining 19 games), a predetermined character, character P and character X are displayed in the first area 27a and a second possibility effect is performed. . Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), when the second data update lottery is lost, a screen in which the character P is defeated by the character X together with the characters “defeat ...” is displayed in the first area 27a. The second possibility presentation is ended.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), in the case of winning the special zone transfer lottery (YES in step S100 in FIG. 34), in the next 32 games (18 remaining games), Characters “additional revenge!” Indicating that the transition has been made are displayed in the first area 27a. Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (e), up to the fifth game set as the number of games in the specialized zone, the total value of the winning lottery result and the total value of the added value of the second data continuation probability are sequentially Is displayed in the first area 27a.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 45 (f), in the specialized zone, three large-diameter white circles BS2 and two small-diameter white circles SS2 that indicate that the second data continuation probability has been added by 32% are In addition to being displayed in the second area 27b, the special zone special effect is ended by deleting the characters displayed in the first area 27a, and the game is returned to the AT period from the next game.

4). Continuous lottery result display effect The special zone special effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 46A, the continuation probability specified by the first data continuation probability and the second data continuation probability in the last game (the remaining 0 games) in the AT period (NO in step S63 in FIG. 30). In addition to displaying in the first area 27a, a character “determining whether or not to continue…” indicating that a continuous lottery (step S64 in FIG. 31) is being performed to the player is displayed in the first area 27a. indicate. Next, as shown in FIG. 46B, in the case of winning the continuous lottery (YES in step S65 in FIG. 31), the characters “continue!” Are displayed in the first area 27a.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 46C, in the next game that is the first game in the next set of AT periods, it is suggested that the AT period is reset (step S66 in FIG. 31). The characters “game” are displayed in the first area 27a. At this time, the first data continuation probability (first data) is inherited, and the second data continuation probability (second data) is initialized to 0% (YES in step S81 in FIG. 33). As shown in (c), the black circles BS1 and SS1 suggesting the first data continuation probability are continuously displayed in the second region 27b, and the white circles BS2 and SS2 suggesting the second data continuation probability are deleted. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 46 (c), the AT period of the next set starts with the continuation probability set to 25% inherited.

5. Display after first special control process The display after the first special control process of FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, if it is determined that 1% is added to the first data continuation probability when the first data continuation probability reaches the upper limit (80%) (step S89 in FIG. 33). ), The first data upper limit determination means 100p determines that the first data continuation probability (first data) exceeds the upper limit (80%) (YES in step S110 of FIG. 35). Therefore, when the first data conversion setting unit 100q adds the excess first data (1%) to the second data continuation probability (second data) (step S111 in FIG. 35), the second data continuation probability is increased. One small-diameter white circle SS2 suggesting that 1% has been added is additionally displayed in the second region 27b.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (b), the continuation probability (first data continuation probability: 55% + second data continuation probability: 45%) reaches 100% in the 20th game (30 remaining games) in the AT period. If it is determined to add 1% to the first data continuation probability (step S89 in FIG. 33), the continuation probability upper limit determination unit 100r determines that the continuation probability exceeds the upper limit (100%). Determination is made (YES in step S112 in FIG. 35). Therefore, the second data conversion setting unit 100s converts the excess second data (1%) into the number of games (10 games × 1) and adds it to the number of games remaining in the AT period (step S113 in FIG. 35). The characters “40 remaining games” indicating that 10 games have been added to the number of remaining games are displayed in the first area 27a.

  In this case, since 1% is added to the first data continuation probability, the value inherited when the AT period is continued is improved.

6). Display After Second Special Control Process The display after the second special control process in FIG. 36 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 48, when the continuation probability (first data continuation probability: 55% + second data continuation probability: 45%) reaches 100% in the 20th game (the remaining 30 games) in the AT period. If it is determined to add 20% to the second data continuation probability (steps S93 and S97 in FIG. 34), the continuation probability upper limit determination unit 100r determines that the continuation probability exceeds the upper limit (100%). Determination is made (YES in step S120 of FIG. 36). Therefore, the second data conversion setting unit 100s converts the excess second data (20%) into the number of games (1 game × 20) and adds it to the number of remaining games in the AT period (step S121 in FIG. 36). The characters “50 remaining games” indicating that 20 games have been added to the number of remaining games are displayed in the first area 27a. Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 48, the display content of the second area 27b does not change.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the continuation probability when performing the continuation lottery is specified by the specific data including the first data and the second data, and the first data and the second data are continuation probabilities during the AT period. Will be updated to improve. When it is determined in the continuous lottery that the AT period is to be continued, the updated first data is taken over and the updated second data is initialized. For this reason, the second data is not initialized to be advantageous to the player, and the first data is taken over to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied. You can take over the AT period of the set. Therefore, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 that can give the player an unprecedented interest improvement.

  Further, the determination as to whether or not to shift to a reportable state advantageous to the player and the precursor period that affects the degree of loss of the player are determined by a function provided in the main control board 63 with high security, The pre-gase period that does not affect the player's advantage is determined by the function of the sub-control board 73 that is less secure than the main control board 63, thereby excessively increasing the control load of the main CPU 61. In addition, fraudulent acts on the slot machine 1 can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, even if the special role possibility effect is illegally changed, the bonus can be awarded at any time regardless of the notification waiting period, and therefore the influence on the player's advantage in the progress of the game is small. Therefore, it is considered that the possibility of an illegal act of rewriting the notification waiting period in order to obtain a medal or other privilege unfairly is small. Therefore, the control load on the main CPU 61 can be effectively reduced by determining the notification waiting period that has a small effect on the player's advantage by the function of the sub-control board 73.

  Thus, in the past, parameters related to the control of the production equipment were handled by the functions provided in the sub-control board 73. However, among the parameters related to the control of the production equipment, only parameters that affect the medal payout rate are included. By selecting and managing with the main control board 63 having high security, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal acts on the slot machine 1 without excessively increasing the control load of the main CPU 61.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the continuation probability (%) is specified by adding the first data continuation probability specified by the first data and the second data continuation probability specified by the second data. The continuation probability (%) may be specified by the number of continuous lotteries specified by the data and the number of continuous lotteries specified by the second data. In this case, for example, each large-diameter black circle BS1 and large-diameter white circle BS2 have the right to continue the lottery twice, and each small-diameter black circle SS1 and small-diameter white circle SS2 each have the right to continue once lottery. What is necessary is just to set so that it may have.

  Even if the first data and the second data do not directly specify the continuation probability, the first data or the second data may be updated so that the expected value of the continuation probability is improved. For example, in the battle effect with the enemy characters A and X as shown in FIG. 43 (b) and FIG. 44 (b), the first data and the second data indicate the physical strength of the ally (player) P. When performing an effect that the AT period continues if the enemy character is defeated before the ally's stamina is exhausted, the number of games and the execution time that the battle dramatization is executed become longer as the ally's physical strength increases, so the continuation probability is expected The value improves. In such a case, the first data and the second data are not direct, but can be said to be involved in improving the continuation probability.

  In addition, when continuing the AT period without digesting the new AT right, the timing for taking over the first data, the method for taking over the first data, the timing for initializing the second data, and the initialization of the second data The method may be at any timing or any method. Further, when the AT period is continued, the second data may be taken over when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, for example, it may be set as a predetermined condition that the second data continuation probability is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 1%).

  In the above embodiment, the “period” is managed by the number of games. However, the “period” management method is not limited to the number of games. For example, the “period” may be managed according to the number of winning of the predetermined role, that is, how many times the predetermined role is won, or the “period” may be managed in time.

  Each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, and 757 shown in FIG. 6 may include a plurality of types of effect scenarios for the same period (the number of games), and is an effect scenario for the same period. The production scenario may be designed so that the degree of expectation of AT winning and special role winning varies depending on the type. Also, each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, 757 may have a dedicated production scenario, may have a production scenario that is shared with each other, or may be a special production scenario or a combination of production scenarios. You may have both.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine called a parrot in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. Well, when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming value may be adopted. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program.

  Further, instead of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used, and a plurality of symbols are sequentially displayed on the image display device. May be. The number of rotating reels may be two or more, and may be set to an optimal number as appropriate according to the game mode.

  The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines such as slot machines.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 61 ... main CPU (main control means), 71 ... sub CPU (sub control means), 100b ... notification lottery means (specific control means), 100c ... AT right setting means (specific control means), 100d ... setting a precursor period Means (specific control means), 100e ... notification determination means (specific control means), 100f ... notification determination means (specific control means), 100u ... game state setting means (game state control means), 103 ... role lottery means, 106 ... Stop control means

Claims (1)

A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped In a gaming machine that grants a privilege to the player accordingly,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means,
The main control means includes
Role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles including a specific role has been won,
A means for controlling stop of variable display according to a result lottery result of the role lottery means and a stop operation of the stop operation means, and corresponds to the specific role when the specific role is won by the role lottery means When the stop operation of the stop operation means is performed in the specific operation procedure, the control is performed so that the symbol combination can be stopped by the first symbol combination, and the stop operation of the stop operation means is performed in an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. A stop control means for controlling so as to be able to stop with a second symbol combination that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first symbol combination;
A general gaming state and a gaming state different from the general gaming state, and when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, the specific operation procedure is notified to the player so that the specific operation procedure can be specified. A game state control means for controlling to a notification possible state advantageous to the player,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming state control means determines whether or not the gaming state is to be notified, and when it is determined to be the notification possible state, the gaming state control means notifies the gaming state. And a specific control means for setting a precursor period until control to a possible state,
The sub-control means includes
The information transmitted from the main control means specifies that the predetermined condition has been met but the specific control means has determined that the notification is not possible, or that the precursor period has been set. Based on what has been identified, the possibility of suggesting that there is a possibility that it has been determined to be in the reportable state by the specific control means,
The maximum precursor period that can be set as the precursor period when executing the possibility presentation based on the fact that the specific control means has determined that it is determined not to be in the reportable state, although the predetermined condition is satisfied The game machine is characterized in that the possibility presentation is executed in a period that does not exceed.

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