JP6084174B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information , each of which can be identified, is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result .

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

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

  In this type of slot machine, in the bonus that ends when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds a predetermined number, the bonus is ended by winning the next small role based on the total number of paid-out medals. If there is a possibility that the bonus will end, which of the A small role or the B small role with a smaller number of payouts than the A small role will be awarded? In other words, it is determined whether or not the total number of medals to be paid out during the bonus is increased, and there is a notification of a small role with a larger payout number in the bonus (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-159849 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a small role in which the number of payouts in the bonus is increased is notified only at the time of the final game when it is determined that the bonus may end.

  Therefore, in the final game, more medals cannot be obtained unless the notified small role can be won. In other words, there is only one chance to win more medals, and more medals will be obtained unless the player has a gaming skill that can be operated in the operating procedure for winning a small role that has been informed for that one game only. It was difficult to do.

  Further, the net increase in medals obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of payouts in the bonus varies depending on the winning status of the small role from the time when the bonus is controlled until the final game. For this reason, although it is possible to notify the small role that will win more medals at the time of the final game, even if the notified small role is won, the net increase in the bonus is not necessarily the maximum is not. For this reason, even if the notified small role could be won, the player could not always be satisfied.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to satisfy the player by increasing the possibility that the net increase in medals in a state advantageous to the player is maximized. Is to provide a slot machine.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Special gaming state control means for controlling a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a special winning occurs among the winnings;
Special game state ending means for ending the special game state when the total number of special grants, which is the total number of game values given to the player after the start of the special game state, exceeds a predetermined number;
A means for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated, the first kind of small role winning accompanied by the provision of the game value of the first number of grants and the second grant smaller than the first number of grants Simultaneous determination of simultaneously allowing the occurrence of the second type of small role winning accompanied by the provision of a number of gaming values and the occurrence of the first type of small role winning are permitted, while the second type of small role winning is allowed. A predetermining means capable of making a normal decision that does not allow the occurrence of
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation to the derivation operation means;
In accordance with a determination result of the prior determination unit, a notification control unit that controls the notification unit for reporting predetermined information,
When the special gaming state has ended, when the number of occurrences of the second type of small role winning in the special gaming state is a specific number of times, the special game state in the special gaming state is less than when it is less than the specific number of times. The prescribed number, the first number of grants, and the second number of grants so that the net increase that is the difference between the total number of grants and the total number of gaming values used for setting the number of bets in the special gaming state is increased. Each is set,
A determination means for determining whether the number of occurrences is the specific number of times when the simultaneous determination is performed in the special gaming state by the prior determination means;
The derivation control means, when the simultaneous determination is performed, controls to derive a winning display result for generating the first type of small part winning, and a winning display result for generating the second type of small part winning. Among a plurality of types of control including a control for deriving the control, a control corresponding to the operation to the deriving operation means is executed,
The notification control means includes
When the simultaneous determination is made and the determination means determines that the number of occurrences is not the specific number of times, information for deriving a winning display result for generating the second type small part winning is notified. Controlling the notification means ,
The simultaneous determination is performed, and the same control is performed when the determination unit determines that the number of occurrences is the specific number of times and when the normal determination is performed.
According to such a configuration, when the number of times that the second small role winning is generated in the special gaming state is a specific number of times, the net increase in the special gaming state is made larger than when the number is less than the specific number of times. Can be. On the other hand, in response to an operation on the derivation operation means, the winning display result for generating the second small role winning cannot be derived, and the second small winning combination cannot be generated. However, when the number of occurrences of the second small part winning has not reached the specific number of times and the net increase is not the maximum, it is allowed to generate the second small part winning by performing simultaneous determination by the predetermining means. Each time, the player can recognize information for deriving a winning display result for generating the second small role winning. That is, the player can recognize information for deriving the winning display result for generating the second small role winning whenever the situation where the net increase can be brought close to the maximum in the special gaming state. it can. As a result, the player recognizes that the situation can be brought close to the state where the net increase is maximized, and in order to generate the second small role winning, the winning display result for generating the second small winning combination is derived. Even if it is actually operated by a procedure different from that procedure and the second small part winning can not be generated, the net increment will be brought close to the maximum again after that. As long as the situation becomes possible, it is possible to challenge the operation according to the procedure, and it is possible to make it easy to approach the state where the net increase is maximized. As described above, in the special gaming state, when the net increase is not yet at the maximum, the player is operated as much as possible so that the net increase is brought close to the maximum. The maximum possibility can be increased as much as possible, and the player can be satisfied.
In addition, you may provide the following structures.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Special game state control means for controlling to a special gaming state (big bonus, regular bonus) advantageous to the player when a special winning (big bonus) occurs among the winnings (for controlling the bonus in the winning determination process) Processing) and
A game value number counting means (payout counting process) for counting the total number of special grants (medal payout number) that is the total number of game values given to the player after the start of the special game state;
Special game state ending means for ending the special game state when the total number of special grants exceeds a predetermined prescribed number (for example, 358) in the special game state (bonus end determination processing, processing for controlling to CZ) When,
A means for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before a display result is derived, wherein the first type is accompanied by a game value of a first number of games (15) in the special game state. Among the allowable determination results that allow the generation of the small role winning (bell, 15 (1) to 15 (4)), the game value of the second number of grants (14) smaller than the first number of grants The simultaneous determination means (14 sheets in FIG. 7 (14 in FIG. 7 (14 1) +14 sheets (2) +15 sheets (1) to 15 sheets (4)), and the non-simultaneous permissible determination result that is not permitted to generate the second type of small winning combination among the permissible determination results Pre-decision means (internal lottery process) including non-simultaneous decision means (bell in FIG. 7)
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L to 8C) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation to the derivation operation means;
Informing control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling informing means (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54, effect effect LED 52) for informing predetermined information in accordance with the determination result of the pre-deciding means. When,
Production control means for controlling production,
When the special gaming state ends, the number of times that the first type of small part winning is generated in the special gaming state and the number of times that the second type of small part winning is generated are specified conditions (15 sheets smaller). When the combination is satisfied 23 times and 14 small roles are satisfied 2 times), it is used for setting the total number of special grants in the special gaming state and the number of bets in the special gaming state than when the specific condition is not satisfied. The specified number, the first number of grants, and the second number of grants are each set so that the net increase that is the difference from the total number of game values that are played is increased (maximum),
Further, the number of occurrences of the second type of small role winning in the special gaming state when the pre-determining means determines the simultaneous allowance determination result in the special gaming state satisfies the specific condition. A determination means (SA02 in FIG. 9) for determining whether or not a specific number of times is provided,
The derivation control means includes
A predetermined normal operation procedure (a procedure for first stopping the left reel 2L, a timing other than the special timing for the left reel 2L) when the pre-determining means determines the simultaneous allowance determination result in the special gaming state. Control for deriving a winning display result (any one of 15 sheets (1) to (4)) corresponding to the first type of small part winning when the deriving operation means is operated in the procedure of The derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined special operation procedure (procedure for first stopping the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R and stopping the left reel 2L at a special timing) different from the normal operation procedure. In some cases, control is performed to derive a winning display result (either 14 (1) or 14 (2)) corresponding to the second type of small role winning,
When the pre-determining means determines the non-simultaneous permissible determination result in the special gaming state, the winning display result corresponding to the first type of small part winning regardless of the operation procedure to the derivation operating means (Bell) is controlled to derive,
The notification control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the non-simultaneous permissible determination result, the notification unit performs specific control according to the non-simultaneous permissible determination result,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the simultaneous permissible determination result and the determination unit determines that the number of occurrences is the specific number of times, the same control as the specific control is performed on the notification unit Do
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the simultaneous permissible determination result and the determination unit determines that the number of occurrences is not the specific number of times, the notification unit is controlled differently from the specific control .

According to such a configuration, the number of times that the first type of small part winning has occurred and the number of times that the second type of small part winning has occurred in the special gaming state satisfy the specific condition. The net increase in the special gaming state can be increased, that is, maximized, compared to when the above is not satisfied. On the other hand, even if the second type of small role winning is permitted, if it is not operated by a predetermined special operation procedure different from the normal operation procedure, the corresponding winning display result cannot be derived. , Can not be generated. However, when the second type of small role winning has not occurred a specific number of times satisfying the specific condition and the net increase is not the maximum, it is determined as a simultaneous permissible determination result by the predetermining means, and the second type of small type winning is determined. Each time the occurrence of a winning combination is permitted, a control different from the specific control is performed on the notification means, so that the player can recognize that the occurrence of the second type of small winning combination is permitted. . That is, the player can be made aware of this every time the situation where the net increase can be brought close to the maximum in the special gaming state. As a result, the player recognizes that the situation where the net increase can be brought close to the maximum, and actually intends to operate the special operation procedure in order to generate the second kind of small role winning. Even if the operation is accepted by an operation procedure different from the special operation procedure and the second type of small part winning cannot be generated, the situation where the net increment can be made maximum again is obtained. As long as it is done, it is possible to challenge the operation by a special operation procedure, and it is possible to make it easy to approach the state where the net increase is maximized.

In addition, in the special game state, the second type of small part winning has already occurred a specific number of times, and thereafter, even if the first type of small part winning is generated without generating the second type of small part winning. For example, when the net increase is in the maximum state, the same control as the specific control is performed even when the pre-determining means determines the simultaneous permissible determination result and the generation of the second type small part winning is permitted. Is performed on the notification means. That is, when it is not necessary to generate the second type of small role winning, even if the determination result by the prior determination means is the simultaneous allowable determination result, the notification control means continues to control different from the specific control to the notification means. The notification means is controlled in the same manner as in the case of the non-simultaneous allowable determination result regardless of the determination result by the prior determination means. For this reason, when the net increase is already the maximum in the special gaming state, the operation can be performed in a predetermined normal operation procedure without being confused or distracted by the mode of the notification means. In addition, when the occurrence of the first type of small winning combination is allowed, a winning display result corresponding to the small winning combination can be derived.

As described above, in the special gaming state, when the net increase is not yet at the maximum, the player is operated as much as possible so that the net increase becomes close to the maximum, and the net increase is maximized. After arriving, the player can be operated in the normal operation procedure so as to maintain the state without being confused or concerned by the control performed on the notification means. For this reason, the possibility that the net increase in the special gaming state is maximized can be increased as much as possible, and the player can be satisfied.

  Further, the pre-determining means only determines that the second type of small part winning is permitted at the same time as the first type of small part winning is permitted. Also good. As a result, even when it is determined that the second type of small part winning is allowed to be generated when it is not necessary to generate the second type of small part winning, the second type of small part winning is determined. A first type of small role winning is generated without generating a winning combination, and a first value for gaming is given. For this reason, for example, in the game in which the second type of small part winning is permitted, the gaming value used for setting the bet number is intentionally wasted without generating the small winning combination. Inconvenience can be prevented.

  In addition, when the determination unit determines the simultaneous permissible determination result in the special gaming state by the predetermining unit, the number of occurrences of occurrence of the first type small role winning in the special gaming state is calculated. It may be determined whether or not the specific number of times satisfying the specific condition (one time from when the bonus is controlled until three times are won) (see the modified example (2)). When the determination unit determines that the number of occurrences is not the specific number, the notification control unit controls the notification unit in the same manner as when the non-simultaneous allowable determination result is determined (only the effect during bonus) Execution), when it is determined that the number of occurrences is the specific number of times, the notification means is controlled in a manner different from that determined when the non-simultaneous permissible determination result is determined, and the second type of small part Notifying that the occurrence of prize is permitted (perform a specific effect together with continuously executes an effect bonus, 11, modification (2) refer) may be configured to. Even in this case, the possibility that the net increase in the special gaming state is maximized can be increased as much as possible, and the player can be satisfied.

(2) The specific number of times is set to a predetermined number of times of 2 or more (for example, 2 times),
When the number of occurrences is less than the specific number of times when the special gaming state is ended, the predetermined number, the first grant, such that the larger the number of occurrences, the smaller the net increase in the special gaming state. Each of the number and the second grant number are set,
When the determination means determines that the number of occurrences is not the specific number, the special game is generated by generating the second type of small part prize based on the prescribed number and the total number of special grants at the time of the determination. It is determined whether or not the number of occurrences is likely to be the specific number of times before the state ends (SA03 in FIG. 9),
The notification control unit controls the notification unit in the same manner as when the non-simultaneous permissible determination result is determined when the determination unit determines that the number of occurrences is not likely to be the specific number of times. (NO in SA03 of FIG. 9).

  According to such a configuration, based on the prescribed number and the total number of special grants, it is determined that there is no possibility that the number of occurrences of the second type of small role winning will be a specific number by the time the special gaming state ends. Sometimes, even if it is determined as a simultaneous permissible determination result by the pre-determining means and the second type of small part winning is permitted, the second type of small part winning is not permitted. The notification means is controlled in the same manner as when the non-simultaneous allowable determination result is determined. In other words, even if the second type of small role winning is generated, it does not reach the specific number of times, so that when the second type of small role winning is generated, the net increase is only reduced. Even if the determination result by the determination unit is the simultaneous permissible determination result, the notification unit does not continue to control the notification unit in a different manner from the case of the non-simultaneous permissible determination result. Regardless of the result, the notification means is controlled in the same manner as in the case of the non-simultaneous permissible determination result. For this reason, even if the net increase is only reduced when the second type of small part winning is generated, it is possible to obtain a predetermined amount without being confused or distracted by the mode of the notification means. The operation can be performed according to the normal operation procedure, and the player can be operated to increase the net increase as much as possible.

  (3) a winning display result corresponding to the first type of small role winning that is allowed when the pre-determining means is determined to be the simultaneous allowable determination result in the special gaming state; The winning display result corresponding to the first type of small role winning that is allowed when the non-simultaneous allowable determination result is determined in the special gaming state by the pre-determining means is the same display result. Yes (see modification (1)).

  According to such a configuration, the same display result is displayed when the normal operation procedure is used regardless of whether the simultaneous gaming determination result is determined in the special gaming state or the non-simultaneous permission determination result. It is derived as a winning display result corresponding to one type of small role winning. For this reason, compared with the case where a different display result is derived in accordance with the determination result in spite of the operation in the normal operation procedure, the player is not confused and does not feel uncomfortable.

(4) The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display areas in which the plurality of types of symbols can be variably displayed (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R),
The derivation operation accepting unit accepts an operation for stopping a symbol in the variable display area for each of the plurality of variable display areas,
The special operation procedure is an operation procedure in which each of the plurality of variable display areas is stopped in a specific order (specific procedure) and at least one of the plurality of variable display areas is stopped at a specific timing (specific timing). (See FIG. 8B).

  According to such a configuration, the special operation procedure for deriving the winning display result corresponding to the second type of small role winning includes stopping each of the plurality of variable display areas in a specific order and one variable display. This is an operation procedure that does not hold unless the two conditions of stopping the region at a specific timing are satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to reduce as much as possible the possibility that an operation accepted when the player does not intend to operate in a special operation procedure becomes a special operation procedure by chance.

(5) The normal operation procedure includes an operation procedure for stopping each of the plurality of variable display areas in an order other than the specific order (a procedure for first stopping the left reel 2L),
The derivation control means is when the pre-determination means determines the simultaneous permissible determination result in the special gaming state, and the derivation operation reception means assigns each of the plurality of variable display areas other than the specific order. When an operation is accepted in accordance with an operation procedure that is stopped in order, the first type of small role is determined regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is an operation procedure that stops the one variable display area at the specific timing. Control is performed to cause the variable display device to derive a winning display result corresponding to the winning (see FIG. 8B).

  According to such a configuration, the normal operation procedure for deriving the winning display result corresponding to the first type of small prize winning only stops each of the plurality of variable display areas in an order other than the specific order. Includes established operating procedures. For this reason, even when it is determined as the simultaneous permissible determination result, it is relatively easy without requiring a so-called pressing, for example, stopping any of the variable display areas at a predetermined timing. A winning display result corresponding to the first type of small role winning can be derived. As a result, it is possible to reduce as much as possible the operation burden for deriving the first type of small role winning, which has a higher gaming value than the second type of small role winning in the special gaming state.

  (6) In the special gaming state, the prior determination unit determines the simultaneous permissible determination result according to a ratio lower than the ratio determined as the non-simultaneous permissible determination result (see the number of determination values in RB in FIG. 7). ).

  According to such a configuration, in order to obtain a state in which the net increase is maximized, it is necessary to determine at least a simultaneous permissible determination result that allows the occurrence of at least the second type of small part winning by the predetermining means. However, the simultaneous permissible determination result is determined according to a rate lower than the rate determined as the non-simultaneous permissible determination result. For this reason, when the net increase is not in the maximum state in the special gaming state, the player's interest can be directed to the determination result of the predetermining means being determined as the simultaneous allowable determination result. The interest of the game in the special game state can be improved.

(7-1) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and one game is ended by deriving a display result to a variable display device capable of changing a display state. A slot machine (slot machine in the first embodiment) in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, a plurality of types including a special prize (BB) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. A pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to occur,
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means;
The advance determination means determines that the special prize is allowed to be generated, and when the special prize is not generated, the carry-over means for carrying over the determination to allow the special prize to be generated after the next game ( A special work in the RAM 41c in the main control unit 41, which is carried over to the next game until a bonus winning flag is won in the payout process);
Special gaming state control means (a process for controlling a bonus in the winning determination process) for controlling to the special gaming state when the special winning occurs;
Until a predetermined advantageous number of games (30 games) are consumed after a predetermined advantageous transition condition (replay 2 win in CZ) is established, the gaming state is different from the special gaming state and is more than the normal state. Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (advantageous RT) (processing for controlling advantageous RT in the winning determination process);
In a game state different from the special game state, a predetermined effect (information notification effect for notifying bonus winning information related to whether or not a bonus is won) is provided as effect means (notification means, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54). And an effect execution means (information notification effect execution process) to be executed by the effect effect LED 52),
The pre-determining unit is a first pre-determining unit (BB + watermelon or the like) that determines the first special permissible determination result among the special permissible determination results that allow the occurrence of the special prize as a determination result for one game; Second pre-decision means for determining a second special permissible determination result (BB + replay 2 or the like) different from the first special permissible determination result among the special permissible determination results (see FIG. 7),
The derivation control means includes
When the first special permission determination result is determined by the pre-determining means, a predetermined first display result (for example, a symbol combination that becomes a watermelon prize, a chance combination, a symbol combination that becomes a winning bonus prize) Control to derive,
A predetermined second display result different from the first display result (for example, a symbol combination for a replay 2 winning, a symbol combination for a bonus winning) when the predetermination means determines the second special permissible determination result. Control to derive
The production execution means
A continuous effect for notifying the information indicating whether or not the occurrence of the special prize is permitted in the final game among the plurality of games and the determination result by the prior determination means is the first special permission. Continuous production execution means (see S2 in FIG. 13, FIG. 14A) that is executed according to a different ratio between the determination result and the second special permissible determination result;
In the period controlled to the advantageous state, the continuous production is newly executed in a predetermined period (a period of less than 5 games) in which the number of remaining games until the advantageous prescribed number of games is consumed is less than the predetermined number of games. Continuous production regulating means (S1 in FIG. 13) for regulating the starting to
When it is determined that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted during the predetermined period, a single game effect that is performed only for one game is executed, and the occurrence of the special prize is permitted in the single game effect. Single game effect execution means for informing the information shown (see S3 in FIG. 13, FIG. 14B).

  According to such a configuration, the continuous effect is executed according to a different ratio between the first special permissible determination result and the second special permissible determination result. For this reason, when the continuous performance is executed, the first display result derived when the first special permissible determination result is determined or the second special permissible determination result is determined. Depending on whether or not the second display result is obtained, the player can expect the player to have a special prize.

  Further, when the end of the advantageous state is close to a predetermined period, it is regulated that a continuous effect continuously executed over a plurality of games is newly started, that is, after the continuous effect has consumed the advantageous prescribed number of games. In addition, it is possible to notify the information indicating that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted by a single game effect performed only for one game. This prevents the occurrence of inconveniences such as a change in the gaming state being difficult to understand even if a continuous presentation is executed, and also expects that a special prize is allowed to be generated by executing a single game presentation. Can be held by a person.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of types of continuous games as the number of continuous games of the continuous production, and the continuous production of any number of continuous games is selected and executed, the predetermined number of games is the plurality of continuous games. It is preferable to set the maximum number of games among the types of continuous games. In this case, it is possible to restrict the continuous performance from being executed even after the number of advantageous prescribed games has been consumed.

  Note that it is not excluded that the maximum number of continuous games among the number of continuous games of the plurality of types of continuous effects is larger than the predetermined number of games. For example, it is executed on the condition that a continuous production having a number of continued games larger than the predetermined number of games is determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize, or executed with a very small probability. If it is, the premier feeling is given to the continuous production that starts in the period when the remaining number of games until the advantage specified number of games is consumed is less than the predetermined number of games, that is, the period when the advantageous state is approaching to end. You can have it.

  The single game effect may be any effect that notifies information indicating that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted. For example, as information indicating that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted, the occurrence of a special prize is generated. Information indicating whether or not it is permitted (see the first embodiment, etc.) may be used, and information indicating that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted (Modification (36)) Reference).

(7-2) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and one game is ended by deriving a display result to a variable display device capable of changing a display state. A slot machine (slot machine in the second embodiment) in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, a plurality of types including a special prize (BB) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state (big bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. A pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to occur,
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means;
The advance determination means determines that the special prize is allowed to be generated, and when the special prize is not generated, the carry-over means for carrying over the determination to allow the special prize to be generated after the next game ( A special work in the RAM 41c in the main control unit 41, which is carried over to the next game until a bonus winning flag is won in the payout process);
Special gaming state control means (a process for controlling a bonus in the winning determination process) for controlling to the special gaming state when the special winning occurs;
Until a predetermined advantageous number of games (30 games) are consumed after a predetermined advantageous transition condition (replay 2 win in CZ) is established, the gaming state is different from the special gaming state and is more than the normal state. Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (advantageous RT) (processing for controlling advantageous RT in the winning determination process);
In a game state different from the special game state, a predetermined effect (information notification effect for notifying bonus winning information related to whether or not a bonus is won) is provided as effect means (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54, effect effect). LED 52) is provided with effect execution means (information notification effect execution process),
The pre-determining unit is a first pre-determining unit (BB + watermelon or the like) that determines the first special permissible determination result among the special permissible determination results that allow the occurrence of the special prize as a determination result for one game; Second pre-decision means for determining a second special permissible determination result (BB + replay 2 or the like) different from the first special permissible determination result among the special permissible determination results (see FIG. 7),
The derivation control means includes
When the first special permission determination result is determined by the pre-determining means, a predetermined first display result (for example, a symbol combination that becomes a watermelon prize, a chance combination, a symbol combination that becomes a winning bonus prize) Control to derive,
A predetermined second display result different from the first display result (for example, a symbol combination for a replay 2 winning, a symbol combination for a bonus winning) when the predetermination means determines the second special permissible determination result. Control to derive
The production execution means
A continuous effect for notifying the information indicating whether or not the occurrence of the special prize is permitted in the final game among the plurality of games and the determination result by the prior determination means is the first special permission. Continuous production execution means (see S22, S25 in FIG. 28, FIG. 14 (a)) to be executed according to a different ratio between the determination result and the second special permissible determination result;
Continuation game number determination means (S22 in FIG. 28) for determining the number of continuation games for continuing the continuous performance;
When the execution of the continuous effect is newly started in a game in which the number of remaining games until the advantage prescribed game number is consumed within the period controlled to the advantageous state is a predetermined number of games (less than 5 games), Continuous production restriction means (S25 in FIG. 28) for restricting that the number of continuous games is determined to be larger than the predetermined number of games by the continuous game number determination means.

  According to such a configuration, the continuous effect is executed according to a different ratio between the first special permissible determination result and the second special permissible determination result. For this reason, when the continuous performance is executed, the first display result derived when the first special permissible determination result is determined or the second special permissible determination result is determined. Depending on whether or not the second display result is obtained, the player can expect the player to have a special prize.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games in the advantageous state is the predetermined number of games, the number of games larger than the predetermined number of games is determined when a continuous production continuously executed over a plurality of games is newly started. That is, it is possible to restrict the continuous performance from being continuously executed even after the number of advantageous prescribed games has been consumed. This prevents the occurrence of inconveniences such as a change in the gaming state being difficult to understand even if the continuous performance is executed, and allows the occurrence of a special prize by executing the continuous performance although the number of games is restricted. The player can be expected to be there.

  Note that the continuous effect regulating means is configured to start the execution of the continuous effect in a game in which the remaining number of games until the advantage prescribed game number is consumed in the advantageous state is a predetermined number of games. The selection of the predetermined number of games may also be restricted. As a result, the continuous effect that ends as long as the advantageous state ends is not executed, so that the above effect can be obtained more reliably.

  In addition, the following display results may be sufficient as the said 1st display result and said 2nd display result in said (7-1) and (7-2). The first display result may be a display result that is difficult to be derived as the display result by the derivation control means. More specifically, the first display result is: i) a predetermined winning in which the derivation control means performs control only when operated in a specific operation procedure even when generation is permitted. Display result corresponding to (watermelon, etc.) (symbol combination for winning a watermelon), ii) Control derived by the derivation control means only when it is operated in a specific operation procedure even when it is allowed to occur A specific display result (design at the time of spilling a watermelon) in which the control for deriving by the deriving control means is performed only when the occurrence of a predetermined winning is performed and the operation is not performed in a specific operating procedure. A combination or chance), and iii) a display result (occurrence of occurrence) that is allowed at the same time as other winnings and corresponding to the winnings even when the occurrence is allowed Display result) is a display result corresponding to a predetermined winning that is controlled to be preferentially derived by the deriving control means (for example, a symbol combination that results in a single winning combination with a single payout). Well, iv) Display results (reach eyes) that are derived only when the occurrence of a special prize is allowed and the display result corresponding to the special prize (the display result that generates the special prize) cannot be derived Alternatively, when the display result corresponding to the special prize (the display result for generating the special prize) cannot be derived, the derivation control means performs control at a higher rate than when the special prize is not allowed to occur. Display results (chance eyes), display results including any of i) to iv), or a plurality of display results of i) to iv). It may be a non-display the results. On the other hand, the second display result may be a display result that is easily derived as the display result by the derivation control unit. More specifically, the second display result is a display corresponding to a predetermined winning (replay, bell, etc.) that is controlled by the derivation control means regardless of the operation procedure when the occurrence is permitted. The result may be a) a) a so-called off-line display result in which the control for deriving by the deriving control means when any winning is not permitted, or a) and a) The display result may include a display result. According to such a configuration, even when the second display result that is relatively easier to derive as the display result than the first display result is derived, the special prize is generated when the continuous effect is executed. Can expect the player's expectations of what is allowed.

  The first display result may be a display result including a specific display result included in the second display result. That is, the first display result and the second display result may include a common specific display result. As a result, when a specific display result is derived, whether it is the first special allowance decision result or the second special allowance decision result, or whether a special prize is awarded, depending on whether or not the continuous performance is executed. It can be expected that the player holds whether or not the occurrence is allowed.

  Further, the second display result in the case of the configuration as described above indicates that the probability that the predetermining means is allowed to generate in a specific gaming state (for example, advantageous gaming state, advantageous RT) is the specific gaming state. It may be a display result corresponding to a winning (replay) that is more improved than when it is CZ (for example, a combination of symbols that will be a replay winning). In addition, it is possible to increase the chances that the player can expect the expectation that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the first special permissible determination result may be a determination result (for example, a bonus single winning) in which only the special winning is permitted. In this case, the second special permissible determination result may be a determination result (for example, bonus + watermelon) in which generation of the special prize is permitted and generation of other prizes is simultaneously permitted (for example, bonus + watermelon). (Refer to Fig. 14 (a) when winning a bonus alone and bonus + watermelon or replay 2 winning simultaneously).

  The first special permissible determination result may be a determination result (for example, bonus + watermelon, etc.) in which the occurrence of the special prize is permitted and the occurrence of another specific prize is simultaneously permitted. . In this case, the second special permissible determination result is a determination result (for example, bonus + replay 2 etc.) in which the generation of the special prize is allowed and the generation of another prize different from the specific prize is allowed at the same time. (Refer to Fig. 14 (a) when bonus + watermelon is simultaneously selected and bonus + replay 2 is simultaneously selected).

  In addition, the first special permissible determination result may be a determination result in which generation of the first special winning is permitted among the special winnings. In this case, the second special permissible determination result may be a determination result in which the occurrence of a special prize different from the first special prize among the special prizes is permitted (see Modification (36)).

(8) Based on an operation (setting change operation) of a predetermined setting operation unit, a plurality of types of setting values (setting values) that determine the probability that the occurrence of winning is determined by the prior determination unit is determined. An advantage setting means (a process in the setting change mode) for setting an advantage for the player by selecting one of the set values from among them,
A specific gaming state (advantageous RT, unfavorable RT) in which, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, the pre-determining means determines with a predetermined probability that the predetermined winning among the plurality of types of winnings is permitted. Specific gaming state control means (control for controlling to advantageous RT, disadvantageous RT),
Game number counting means for counting the number of games (RT remaining number of games) digested after controlling to the specific gaming state;
Specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state when the number of games counted by the game number counting means in the specific game state reaches a specified value (30 games for advantageous RT and 300 games for disadvantaged RT) ( Processing to terminate the advantageous RT, disadvantageous RT and control to the initial gaming state),
When a set value is newly set by the advantage setting means in the specific game state, the specific game state is maintained, and in the specific game state, the probability is determined according to the new set value. Making a decision to allow the occurrence of a predetermined prize and maintaining the number of games counted by the game number counting means before the new set value is set;
When a new set value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game in the specific gaming state, the game interrupted by the new set value is set without being restarted (winning The flag is cleared), and a game can be started by setting the number of bets, and the game number counting means restarts counting from the number of games counted before the start of the interrupted game ( (See FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, even when a set value is newly set in a specific gaming state that ends when the number of games that have been digested reaches a specified value, the specific gaming state and the number of digested games are maintained thereafter. At the same time, if a new set value is set before the end of one game, the game that was interrupted because the set value was newly set is not resumed, but the game is set by setting the number of bets. In this case, since the counting of the number of digested games in the specific gaming state is restarted from the number of games already counted before the start of the interrupted game, one game ends in the specific gaming state Even if a new set value is set before the game, it is impossible to update only the number of digested games without reflecting the result of the game. Since it is impossible to set the interest conditions can ensure fairness of the game.

(9) Based on an operation (setting change operation) of a predetermined setting operation means, a plurality of types of setting values (setting values) that determine the probability that the occurrence of winning is determined by the predetermining means is determined. An advantage setting means (a process in the setting change mode) for setting an advantage for the player by selecting one of the set values from among them,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted, the pre-decision means has a higher probability than before the determination that the special prize is allowed to occur. Special decision high probability state control means for controlling to a special decision high probability state (internal RT) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a predetermined prize among the winnings of the prize (processing for controlling to internal RT) And
In the high probability state at the time of special determination, when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the occurrence of the special prize that has been carried over by the carry-over means before the new set value is set Is deleted (bonus winning flag) but the high probability state at the time of special determination is maintained, and in the high probability state at the time of special determination, the probability is determined according to the new set value. A determination is made to allow the generation of a predetermined prize (see FIGS. 25 and 26).

  According to such a configuration, when a set value is newly set in a high probability state at the time of special determination that is controlled when it is determined that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted, the set value is newly set. The occurrence of a special prize that was carried over before a new set value was set while maintaining the high probability state at the time of special decision, where it was decided that the occurrence of a predetermined prize would be allowed with a high probability as before. This is a case where a high probability state is maintained at the time of special decision that shifts when it is decided to allow the occurrence of a special prize after the setting value is changed. Can also invalidate the decision to allow the occurrence of special prizes. Even if the setting value has been changed and the decision to allow the occurrence of a special prize has been erased, the state where the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined prize is maintained is high, so continue the game. The player's willingness can be maintained.

(10) External for performing processing for causing the variable display device to derive the same display result as when the derivation operation accepting unit is operated in the operation procedure based on operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined operation procedure The test apparatus (test apparatus 1200) further includes output means (for example, a sub control unit 91 and an input / output board 1100) for outputting recommended operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined recommended operation procedure.
The output means outputs operation procedure information (recommended operation procedure information) according to the determination result by the prior determination means (see FIG. 29, modification (22)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

  The output means outputs, as the recommended operation procedure information, information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) (information that can specify the region numbers 0 to 20 for each of the reels 2L to 2R). (Refer to Modification (22)).

  The output means operates as a recommended operation procedure information when a prize determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means is operated in a predetermined first operation procedure (a predetermined small combination is not awarded). Information for specifying a predetermined second operation procedure to be generated with a higher probability than when the stop operation is performed (see Modification (22)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows each lottery object combination and determination value number which are acquired based on a game state and a setting value. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when multiple types of re-game players are simultaneously elected, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of the small part winning in a bonus. is there. It is a flowchart for explaining a specific effect execution process. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the effect in the bonus containing a specific effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the effect in the bonus containing a specific effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific example of the effect in the bonus containing a specific effect. It is a flowchart for demonstrating production setting processing during RT. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the continuous effect lottery table, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the single game effect lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs 1st AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 1st AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 1st AT lottery. It is a flowchart for demonstrating point related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating point provision conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining a grant point. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing notification lot corresponding to total number. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs 2nd AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 2nd AT lottery. It is a timing chart which shows the update state of a winning flag and a game state flag when a setting change is performed when controlled to internal RT. 10 is a timing chart showing an update status of a winning flag and a gaming state flag when a setting change is made before the bonus winning game ends. 10 is a timing chart showing an update state of a game state flag and the number of remaining RT games when a setting change is made until one game during advantageous RT is completed. It is a flowchart for demonstrating production setting processing during RT in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing alert | lottery lottery in a modification. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine on which a test apparatus for performing a type test and an input / output board for inputting / outputting test information used for the test are mounted.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “replay”, “watermelon”, “Black watermelon”, “Black cherry”, “Net cherry (shaded cherry in the figure)”, “White cherry”, “Bell”, “Orange”, etc. Each is drawn 21 pieces. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 2 and 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transferred to the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). One bet switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (any gaming state in this embodiment) 3), the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting, the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned) Adjusting switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Is the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  Further, the front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, during a big bonus described later (including a regular bonus provided during the big bonus), and during an RT described later. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of medals acquired and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a payout display 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time or during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, are provided in a hopper tank 34 a provided inside the housing 1 a. (See FIG. 2) The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the inserted medal that is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), the reel unit 2 including the reel LED 55, the external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, the hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. .

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed. The winning line L2 set across the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the winning line L3 set over the lower symbols, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper right side. There are 5 types of winning lines L4 set across the symbols lined up in a row, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set across the symbols lined down to the right. All the winning lines L1 to L5 are valid when a specified number of bets are set in the normal gaming state, RT, and big bonus.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  When one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the main CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It has become so.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). .

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is directly or Control indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Run. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of four stages of 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest payout rate and the payout rates being 3, 2, 1 in this order. In other words, when 4 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the number of bets. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for determining the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a winning flag that is initialized at the end of each game (small role, replay ) And a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes A winning flag (big bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), a gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, and the number of digested games reaching the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is stored when the RT is finished (for example, advantageous RT, disadvantageous RT described later). In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled by the RT is stored. Also good.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  Even in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in principle, information regarding the gaming state (the type of gaming state and the number of remaining games when advantageous RT is used) before the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT, the game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained even after the mode change mode is changed. In addition, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT that ends when the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the number of games is also maintained as will be described later. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, in the case of shifting to the setting change mode during the bonus winning, the winning flag of the bonus is initialized, and when winning in the bonus lottery, the winning flag can be set again and the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained. Controlled by the state. For this reason, in principle, an area in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored is not initialized in connection with the setting change. As an exception, for example, when the gaming state before transition to the setting change mode is a bonus, a gaming state flag indicating the initial gaming state in relation to the setting change is stored.

  The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied.

  The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except for the in-use stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The area, the area in which the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. However, the first game before the setting change mode, during the setting change mode, or after the setting change is performed. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game state, but can be broadly divided into special roles with a shift to big bonuses, small roles with payout of medals, and the setting of the number of bets. There is a re-playing role that allows the next game to be started. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a predetermined advantageous condition is established in the initial gaming state (hereinafter also referred to as CZ) and CZ controlled by the main control unit 41 after the bonus ends (described later). Advantageous RT controlled by winning (Replay 2 Win), disadvantageous RT controlled by satisfying a predetermined disadvantage condition in CZ (Replay 1 Winning described later), Internal RT controlled when winning bonus inside, It is controlled to any one of bonuses controlled by bonus winning. Advantageous RT can be said to be more advantageous to the player than CZ in that the winning rate of the re-gamer is extremely high as will be described later, and even if winning in Replay 1 is not controlled to disadvantageous RT. . It can be said that disadvantageous RT is more disadvantageous for the player than CZ in that it is not controlled by advantageous RT even if winning a replay 2 while a predetermined number of games are consumed.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 can control the gaming state to CZ, advantageous RT, disadvantageous RT, internal medium RT, bonus, while the gaming state is CZ, advantageous. An informing period in which a navigation effect in which an internal lottery result is informed can be executed on the condition that the navigation control is set as will be described later by the sub-control unit 91 when it is in a specific gaming state such as RT or inside RT The production state can be controlled at the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT).

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is a gaming state different from the specific gaming state, the effect state is not controlled by the AT even when the navigation stock is set. Whether or not it is controlled by the AT is specified by whether or not an AT flag indicating that it is controlled by the AT described later is set. A state in which the gaming state is CZ and the AT flag is set is also referred to as super CZ, and a state in which the gaming state is CZ but the AT flag is not set is also referred to as normal CZ. A state where the gaming state is advantageous RT and the AT flag is set is also referred to as ART, and a state where the gaming state is advantageous RT and the AT flag is not set is also referred to as non-ART. Note that when the gaming state is disadvantageous RT, it is not controlled by the AT.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the probability state related to point granting to a high probability state on condition that the bonus ends or a watermelon winning which will be described later is made, and the predetermined number of games is consumed in the high probability state. The probability state is controlled to the low probability state on condition that the bonus is won. When the probability state is a high probability state, or when the gaming state is in a bonus state, the points related to the probability and period controlled by the AT are granted by satisfying predetermined point granting conditions as will be described later. The In the present embodiment, point grant conditions are exemplified (see FIG. 19 and the like), and points that are updated when the point grant conditions are satisfied are exemplified (see FIG. 20 and the like).

  Referring to FIG. 5, a big bonus (hereinafter also referred to as BB) is defined as a special combination among winning combinations. However, the special combination is not limited to one type of bonus. For example, another type of big bonus (Big Bonus 2, Challenge Bonus) having a different symbol combination from the Big Bonus shown in FIG. Other types of bonuses (e.g., when the payout number exceeds 118) may be included (regular bonus, challenge bonus).

  BB is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When winning BB, the gaming state shifts to a big bonus.

  When the big bonus is controlled, the regular bonus is repeatedly controlled until the big bonus ends. While the game state is the big bonus, the big bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. Also, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state repeatedly when the regular bonus medium flag is not set to the ON state when the game is started. Controlled by regular bonus.

BB ends on the condition that the number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 358.
As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT until the BB is won internally and won. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in the case of CZ or disadvantaged RT.

  When the big bonus is won, after the big bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the big bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are invalidated except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the game cannot be progressed. Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled by CZ.

  Also, when the probability state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is a high probability state, it is controlled to a low probability state when a big bonus is won, and after the big bonus is ended, it is controlled from a low probability state to a high probability state. Is done. The high probability state controlled by the end of the big bonus is continuously controlled until 50 games are consumed or the bonus is won.

  In the present embodiment, when the BB is won and finished, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the effect state to AT. The AT lottery includes a first AT lottery that draws according to the probability according to the total number of points awarded, and a second AT lottery that draws according to the probability according to the established lottery conditions, and when a particular winning combination is won When the bonus is over, the game is executed when a predetermined number of games are consumed during CZ and non-AT. The sub-control unit 91 uses, for example, a random number extracted from a random counter to perform AT lottery to determine whether to control to AT during non-AT and a period during which AT can be controlled. In AT, an AT lottery is performed for the sub-control unit 91 to determine whether to add (extend) a controllable period to the AT.

  Even if a big bonus is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these combinations, they will not win these combinations. This is because the symbols constituting the big bonus ("black 7") are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, small combinations include watermelon, bell, 14 (1), 14 (2), and 15 (1) to (4). Among the small roles, Bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When the bell wins, 9 medals are paid out in a gaming state other than the big bonus, and 15 medals are paid out in the big bonus. The symbols constituting the bell (“bell”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, it can be said that if the bell is won, it can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the watermelon (“watermelon”) are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if the watermelon is won, if the “watermelon” symbol is not operated at an appropriate timing at which it can be drawn on the winning line, it will not be won.

  In addition, when the watermelon is won when the probability state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is the low-probability state, the sub-control unit 91 performs a high-probability state lottery to determine whether or not to control the high-probability state. In addition, when the winning is performed by the high probability state lottery, the sub control unit 91 controls the probability state to the high probability state. The probability of winning in the high probability state lottery is set to 50%, for example. The high-probability state controlled by winning the high-probability state lottery is continuously controlled until 30 games are consumed or a bonus is won.

  In addition, when the probability state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is a high probability state, the point granting lottery as to whether or not to grant points relating to the winning probability of the first AT lottery is triggered by winning the watermelon. Executed. In addition, when the watermelon is won in the low probability state, and when it is won by the high probability state lottery and controlled to the high probability state, the point giving lottery is further executed. Thereby, a player can have a sense of expectation for winning a watermelon in a low probability state.

  Fourteen (1) wins when a combination of “black cherry-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Further, 14 (2) wins when a combination of “white cherry-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Among the symbols constituting each of the 14 (1) and 14 (2) symbols, the “bell” is arranged within 5 frames in each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, but “black cherry” and “white cherry” Each of them is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. For this reason, even if 14 (1) or 14 (2) are won, the symbols that make up the left symbol out of the winning symbol combinations can be operated at an appropriate timing that can be drawn on the winning line. If you don't, you won't win. When winning 14 (1) or 14 (2), 14 medals are paid out.

  Fifteen (1) wins when a combination of “Black 7-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Further, 15 sheets (2) are awarded when a combination of “white 7-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Further, 15 sheets (3) are awarded when a combination of “net 7-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines. In addition, 15 sheets (4) are awarded when a combination of “black watermelon bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Among the symbols constituting each of the 15 sheets (1) to (4), the “bell” is arranged within 5 frames in each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, but “black 7”, “white 7”, Each of “net 7” and “black watermelon” is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. For this reason, even if 15 (1) to (4) are won, the symbols constituting the left symbol out of the winning symbol combinations must be operated at an appropriate timing that can be drawn on the winning line. You wo n’t win. If one of 15 (1) to (4) is won, 15 medals are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, 14 (1), 14 (2), and 15 (1) to (4) each will not win if they are not operated at the appropriate timing as described above. However, as will be described later, 14 (1), 14 (2), and 15 (1) to (4) can all be won at the same time in the internal lottery. Further, in the left reel 2L, the left symbol constituting any of these small roles is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, when 14 (1), 14 (2), and 15 (1) to (4) are won, any of these small combinations can be won regardless of the operation timing.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replay 1, replay 2, and replay 3. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  Replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 2 is awarded when one of the combinations “Bell-Replay-Replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 3 is awarded when one of the combinations of “Black 7-Black Cherry-Black 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  The symbols constituting “Replay 1” (“Replay”) and the symbols constituting “Replay 2” (“Bell” and “Replay”) are arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, it can be said that the replay 1 and the replay 2 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, if they are each won.

  On the other hand, the symbols ("black 7" and "black cherry") that make up the replay 3 are not arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, it can be said that the replay 3 is a role that does not win even if it is won if the stop switches 8L to 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. As will be described later, the replay 3 can always be won simultaneously with the replay 1 and the replay 2 in the internal lottery. Therefore, when the replay 3 is won, regardless of the operation timing, it is possible to win either the replay 1 or the replay 2 that is won simultaneously.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when winning a replay 2 in the CZ, the winning RT is controlled to an advantageous RT in which the winning probability of the replay is significantly higher than the CZ. The advantageous RT is continuously controlled until a big bonus is won or 30 games predetermined as a predetermined number of games are consumed. Even if the winning RT is won in the advantageous RT, the advantageous RT is maintained without being controlled by the disadvantageous RT as described later.

  Further, when the player wins the replay 1 in the CZ, even if the player wins the replay 2, it is controlled to the disadvantaged RT which is maintained without being controlled by the advantageous RT. The disadvantageous RT is continuously controlled until a big bonus or a regular bonus is won or until 300 games predetermined as the prescribed number of games are consumed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the combination of the lottery object combination read as the lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery object combinations varies depending on which game state is in effect. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 7, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 7, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out. Also, the numerical value shown below the circle in FIG. 7 indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values.

  When the gaming state is the initial gaming state, that is, CZ, when it is advantageous RT, when it is disadvantageous RT, BB, BB + watermelon, BB + replay 2, watermelon, bell, replay 1 + replay 2, and replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 It becomes a target of internal lottery and is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery. When the gaming state is advantageous RT, Replay 1 and Replay 2 are subject to internal lottery, but even if a prize is won, control to the advantageous RT is maintained. Further, even when the gaming state is a disadvantaged RT, the replay 1 and the replay 2 are subject to internal lottery, but even if a prize is won, control to the disadvantaged RT is maintained.

  When the gaming state is RT in the inside, watermelon, bell, replay 1 + replay 2, and replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 are targeted for internal lottery and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery. Note that when the gaming state is internal RT, replay 1 and replay 2 are subject to internal lottery, but control to the internal RT is maintained even if a prize is won.

  When the game state is a regular bonus provided during the big bonus, bell, 14 (1) + 14 (2) + 15 (1) + 15 (2) + 15 (3) + 15 (4) inside It becomes the object of lottery and is sequentially read out as the object combination of internal lottery. Note that 14 (1) +14 (2) +15 (1) +15 (2) +15 (3) +15 (4) is called a special winning combination. Therefore, when the special winning combination is read as a lottery target in the internal lottery and won, it becomes a special winning combination winning, and in effect, 14 (1), 14 (2), 15 (1) , 15 (2), 15 (3), and 15 (4), a total of 6 winning combinations.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values that are won by overlapping roles and the range of judgment values that are won by multiple general roles are specified, and winning in internal lottery is not exclusive. In other words, a general combination and a special combination may be won at the same time in one game, or a plurality of general combinations may be won at the same time. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won.

  The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery increases as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  In addition, the number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery is set to be larger than the number of determination values when the bonus is read alone, and the number of determination values when read simultaneously with the replay 2 is set. The number of determination values when reading simultaneously with the watermelon is set larger than the number of determination values when reading simultaneously with 2.

  In addition, the number of determination values acquired in the internal lottery of Replay 2 and each watermelon, not at the same time as the bonus, is the determination value when the watermelon is read alone (including the case where the watermelon is read simultaneously with a winning combination other than the bonus). The number of determination values when the replay 2 is read out alone (including the case where the replay 2 is read out simultaneously with the winning combination other than the bonus) is set larger than the number. For this reason, when either Replay 2 or Watermelon is won, the percentage of bonuses being won simultaneously is higher for Watermelon than for Replay 2.

  From the above, when a bonus was not won, and when no remuneration was won, the expectation for winning the bonus was higher when Replay 2 was won, and the watermelon was won. Sometimes it is set to give the highest expectation for winning the bonus. Furthermore, when winning the replay 2 in the CZ, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for being controlled to the advantageous RT even if the bonus is not won.

  In addition, “54614” is set as the number of determination values so that the winning probability of the bell is much higher in the case of RB than in the gaming state other than RB. Further, the special winning combination is set to “10922” as the number of determination values so that it is read out as a lottery winning combination only when it is RB. That is, the winning probability of the bell in RB is set to be about five times the winning probability of the special winning combination.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-game player in FIG. 7, the re-game game winning probability is compared for each gaming state. When it is CZ, “4600” is set as the number of determination values when Replay 1 + Replay 2 is read, and “4600” is set as the number of determination values when Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3 is read. Thus, the winning probability of Replay 2 to shift to advantageous RT and the winning probability of Replay 1 to shift to disadvantaged RT in CZ is 4600/65536, respectively.

  When it is advantageous RT, “20000” is set as the number of determination values when Replay 1 + Replay 2 is read, and “20000” is set as the number of determination values when Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3 is read. Accordingly, the winning probability of winning any replay in the advantageous RT is 40000/65536, which is significantly higher than CZ.

  On the other hand, when it is disadvantageous RT, the number of determination values when replay 1 + replay 2 is read and the number of determination values when replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 are read are each increased by “1” than when it is CZ. 4601 "is set.

From the above, the probability of winning one of the replays in each of CZ, advantageous RT, and disadvantaged RT is as follows from the total number of determination values assigned.
Replay winning probability when CZ ... 9200/65536
Replay winning probability when advantageous RT is 40000/65536
Replay winning probability when disadvantaged RT ... 9202/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning one of the replays is set to be high when it is advantageous RT, and is set to be low when it is CZ and disadvantageous RT.

  When the winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combinations determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.
The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of frames to be drawn according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role is carried over from before the previous game and a small role (watermelon, bell, etc.) is won, or if a special role and a small role are simultaneously won, the winning small role will be awarded. The number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn to the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, the special role selected A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is performed, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the normal small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed.

  For example, when a special role and a bell whose payout number is larger than 3 bets are selected, reel control is performed preferentially, which is a six-plus increase by winning the bell before the special role is won, which is advantageous to the player. . When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  In the reel control, an example is described in which reel control is performed in which a small role is preferentially aligned on a winning line over a special role. However, not all small roles are preferentially aligned over a special role. A small role in which medals greater than the number of bets are paid out among small roles (a small role in which 3 or more medals are paid out when the number of bets is 3, such as a single role in which one medal is paid out by winning) A small combination in which medals smaller than the number of bets are paid out (when the number of bets is 3, a small combination in which medals of less than 3 are paid out, hereinafter also referred to as a specific small combination). ) May be configured to perform reel control for preferentially aligning special combinations on the winning line. Thereby, even if winning is made, it is possible to prevent the reel control from being preferentially aligned even for the small role that is disadvantageous for the player because the payout is less than the bet amount.

  Next, the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and the re-playing role are won simultaneously In such a case (BB + Replay 2, etc.), a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to draw the selected re-gamer to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. . As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the combination of the types of the winning combinations won at the same time and the reel for which the stop operation is first performed (the first stopped) The re-playing combination determined according to whether the reel) is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel is controlled so as to be aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining the reel control when a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously won.

  For example, when the replay 1 + replay 2 is won and the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop the combination of the replays 1 among the selected re-playing players in line with any winning line. As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the replay 1 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on each reel, the right reel 2R is first stopped when the replay 1 + replay 2 is won. In this case, the reel control is performed so that the replay 1 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  On the other hand, when the replay 1 + replay 2 is won and the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the combination of the replay 2 among the selected replay players is aligned and stopped on any winning line. Take control. As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the replay 2 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on each reel, when the replay 1 + replay 2 is won, the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is When one stop is performed, the reel control is performed so that the replay 2 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Also, when Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3 is won and the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the combination of the replay 1 of the selected replay players is aligned with any winning line and stopped. To control. Therefore, when the replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 is won and the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is first stopped, the replay 1 is performed regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Reel control is performed so that will always win.

  On the other hand, when Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3 is won and the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the control for stopping the combination of Replay 2 among the selected replaying players on any winning line is stopped. Do. For this reason, if the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time when the replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 is won, the replay 2 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Thus, the reel control is performed. As described above, when Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3 is won, either Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won, and Replay 3 is not won according to the operation procedure.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, depending on whether Replay 1 + Replay 2 is won or Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3 is won, the first stop reel for avoiding Replay 1 winning and replay 2 winning is selected. By making it different, the operation procedure (avoidance procedure) can be made different.

  Further, when the rendition state is not AT, when winning Replay 1 + Replay 2 or Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3, it is possible to specify the combination of the types of winning combinations that have been won, that is, which combination is won. Can not. For this reason, the Replay 1 winning is avoided with a probability of 1/2, and the Replay 2 winning is won, but the Replay 1 is won with the remaining 1/2 probability.

  On the other hand, when the rendition state is AT, when replay 1 + replay 2 or replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 is won, the combination of the types of winning combinations that are won, that is, which combination is selected A navigation effect is performed for this purpose. Thereby, the player can specify the combination of the types of winning combinations that have been won, that is, which combination is won. As a result, as long as the operation is not mistaken, the first stop can be made so as to avoid the Replay 1 winning and to make the Replay 2 winning.

  As described above, when the player is in the CZ and controlled by the AT, the internal winning situation can be grasped, and the replay 1 winning can be intentionally avoided and the replay 2 winning can be avoided. Can be avoided, and can be controlled to an advantageous RT.

  If a special role is elected and another winning combination is simultaneously elected, the other winning combination cannot be stopped on the winning line, and the special role cannot be stopped on the winning line. If it cannot be stopped, reel control is performed to draw the symbols constituting the predetermined chance eyes to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. Opportunity refers to an outcome that stops on the winning line at a higher rate when the special role is won than when the special role is not won. Thereby, the player's expectation can be raised by stopping the chance chance as a game result.

  Even if you are not selected for a special role, if you are selected as a watermelon and you are unable to pull the watermelon into the winning line, you must stop the chance on the winning line. Alternatively, the reel control may be performed. As a result, the chances for the chance to stop on the winning line can be increased, the chances of expecting that the bonus has been won can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  If a special role is elected and another winning combination is simultaneously elected, the other winning combination cannot be stopped on the winning line, and the special role cannot be stopped on the winning line. Only when it cannot be stopped, a symbol combination that can be stopped on the winning line, that is, a reach eye may be set. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the bonus is won by deriving the reach eye, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Next, the game characteristics and reel control in the regular bonus (RB) provided by winning the big bonus for special roles will be described.

  In RB, Bell, 14 (1), 14 (2), and 15 (1) to (4) are subject to internal lottery. Of these, 15 bells (1) to (4) are accompanied by 15 payouts when winning in RB. Therefore, hereinafter, 15 bells (1) to (4) are also referred to as 15 small roles. On the other hand, if 14 (1) or 14 (2) wins in the RB, both are accompanied by 14 payouts. Therefore, in the following description, 14 sheets (1) or 14 sheets (2) are also referred to as 14 small roles.

  In addition, when the total number of medals paid out during BB exceeds 358, BB ends, and in RB provided during BB, as shown in FIG. Since only the small winning combination is the target of winning, the number of winnings in the BB is determined by the number of winnings for the 15 small winning combination and the winning number of the 14 winning small combinations (the total number of medals paid out during the BB It has a game characteristic that the value obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting is different.

  Here, the number of net increases by combination of the number of 15 small winning combinations and the number of 14 small winning combinations when the total number of medals paid out during BB exceeds 358 is verified.

  In RB, three medals are required to set the number of bets for starting the game, so the net increase in BB is 15x + 14y-3 × (x + y) (x is the number of winnings for 15 small roles) , Y is the number of wins for 14 small roles)... (1).

  Also, since BB (1) ends when the total number of payouts exceeds 358, x and y are 15x + 14y> 358 and 15 (x−1) + 14y ≦ 358 (where x ≠ 0). (1) or 15x + 14y> 358 and 15x + 14 (y−1) ≦ 358 (where y ≠ 0)... Condition (2) must be satisfied.

  Therefore, the net increase at the end of the BB can be obtained by substituting the values of x and y that satisfy these conditions (1) or (2) into the expression (1).

  Based on the above, if the net increase in the BB is calculated, if y = 0, x = 24, and the net increase in the BB is 288 according to the equation (1). Similarly, when y = 1, x = 23, the net increase in the number of BBs is 287, and when y = 2 (except when 14 sheets appear when BB ends by paying out 14 sheets) ) Is x = 23, the net increase in BB is 298, and when y = 3 (except when 14 BBs are terminated when 14 sheets are paid out), x = 22. , The net increase in BB is 297. Even in the case of y = 4 to 26 (x = 21 to 0), the net increased number in BB is less than 297. For this reason, BB has a game characteristic in which the maximum net increase is achieved by winning the 14 small roles twice before the 15 small winning portions win 23 times and then winning only the 15 small roles.

  In this embodiment, the bell, 14 (1), 14 (2), and 15 (1) to (4) are subject to internal lottery in BB, and the 15 small bell is won alone. In some cases, the 14 small roles are not won by themselves, but are always won simultaneously with the 15 small roles.

  In BB, either the bell or the special winning combination is won based on the number of determination values of the bell and the special winning combination in the RB shown in FIG. Special winning combinations including roles will be won. 14 small roles in BB can be awarded only in games where the special winning combination is won. In BB, it is possible to win 14 small roles on a rate of once per 6 games on average. There is a minimum of 24 games that are consumed before the BB is completed, so there are opportunities to win 14 small roles for about 4 times in one BB. In addition, as described above, if the 14 small winnings can be generated twice in the BB, the player can obtain the maximum net increase in the BB. During RB, reel control as will be described below is performed, so whether or not to win 14 small winning combinations can be intentionally adjusted according to the operation procedure. FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a small combination during a bonus.

  For example, when a bell is won during RB, control is performed to stop the combination of the bells in line with any winning line regardless of the operation procedure. As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on each reel, the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R when the bell is won. Regardless of the operation order, reel control is performed so that the bell always wins.

  On the other hand, when a special winning combination is won in RB, the stop switch 8C or 8R is operated first to stop the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L first (hereinafter, specified) (Procedure) and when the stop switch 8L is stopped at the timing when the symbols of the area numbers 3, 4, and 11 are located in the lower stage of the left reel 2L (hereinafter referred to as a specific timing) (a specific procedure and a specific timing) Only the operation procedure (hereinafter referred to as a special operation procedure) is controlled to stop any combination of 14 sheets (1) or 14 sheets (2) on the winning line.

  That is, when the special winning combination is won during RB, when the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is first stopped, the reel control for stopping the “bell” symbol of the reel at the middle stage (on the winning line L1) is performed. After that, when the left reel 2L is stopped at a specific timing, all of the left symbols (black 7, white 7, net 7, black watermelon) constituting 15 sheets (1) to (4) are within 4 symbols. Since it is not arranged, the symbol cannot be drawn into the middle stage (on the winning line L1), and the “black cherry” or “white cherry” constituting the left symbol of 14 (1) or 14 (2) Reel control for stopping at the middle stage (on the winning line L1) is performed. Of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the reels that have not been stopped for the first time, regardless of whether the stop timing is the second stop, the third stop, or the stop timing, "Reel control is performed to stop the symbol in the middle stage (on the winning line L1).

  On the other hand, when a special winning combination is won in RB and the left reel 2L is operated in a non-special operation procedure other than the special operation procedure, such as when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, 15 cards (1 ) To 15 sheets (4) are controlled so that any combination is stopped on the winning line.

  That is, when the special winning combination is won during RB, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time or when the left reel 2L is stopped at a timing other than the specific timing, (4) Reel control for pulling and stopping the left symbol constituting any one of the winning lines is stopped, and the reels for stopping the “bell” symbols of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R on the winning line. Control is performed. Usually, the player often stops the left reel 2L for the first stop. In addition, during the bonus in which the small role winning probability has been improved, it is relatively rare to perform so-called pressing to stop the reel at a specific timing. For this reason, a non-special operation procedure other than the special operation procedure, such as when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time or when it is stopped without a specific timing, is also referred to as a normal operation procedure.

  During the RB, the reel control shown in FIG. 8B is performed. Therefore, when the bell is won, the bell can be won regardless of the operation procedure. When the special winning combination is won, the normal operation procedure is used. Depending on whether or not to operate according to the special operation procedure, it is selected whether to win any one of 15 (1) to 15 (4), 14 (1) or 14 (2) Be able to.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum net increase can be obtained by winning the 14 small roles twice before the 15 small roles win 23 times in the big bonus. . Also, when 14 small winning combinations can be won, that is, when a special winning combination is won, whether or not to win 14 small winning combinations is selected depending on whether or not to operate according to a special operation procedure. can do. In the present embodiment, in order to allow the player to obtain the maximum net increase in the RB as much as possible, according to the payout number in the RB and the winning situation of the special winning combination, as described later, at least in a special operation procedure. A specific effect for informing that the player is more advantageous for the player is executed. As a result, during the RB, when the player has won the special prize combination without spending unnecessary work such as operating the special prize procedure until the special prize combination has not been won. When there is a possibility that the net increase will be maximized by winning 14 small combinations, it is possible to efficiently operate with a special operation procedure.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first. In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Further, in the lottery process, when the BB is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5 is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that the BB has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, setting a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the replay 1 has been won when it is CZ, a process for controlling the disadvantaged RT (for example, setting the disadvantaged RT value as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. It is. Further, when it is determined that the replay 2 has been won when it is CZ, a process for controlling the advantageous RT (for example, setting the advantageous RT value as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9. Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, as various processes not related to winning, in the bonus, a payout counting process for counting medals paid out based on a signal from the payout sensor 34c, based on the counted medal number Bonus end determination process for determining whether or not the bonus end condition is satisfied (that is, whether or not the number of medals paid out exceeds 358), and the number of remaining games in disadvantaged RT and advantageous RT can be specified RT end determination for determining whether or not the disadvantage RT termination condition is satisfied by digesting 300 games during disadvantaged RT and whether or not the advantageous RT termination condition is satisfied by digesting 30 games during advantageous RT Processing is performed.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to CZ (for example, setting the value of CZ as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. In the RT end determination process, when it is determined that the disadvantageous RT end condition or the advantageous RT end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to CZ (for example, setting the value of CZ as the value of the gaming state flag). Done.

  Also, in the payout process, the game state of the next game (CZ, advantageous RT, disadvantageous RT, advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT, if there is an advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT, the number of remaining games, A gaming state command that can specify whether there is an internal RT or the like is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning flag for a small combination or replaying combination) is also deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus stored in a special work is not deleted. Thereby, the winning flag of the bonus stored in the special work in the RAM 41c in the main control unit 41 is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state among CZ, advantageous RT, disadvantageous RT, bonus, internal RT, and the progress of the game. In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done. Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, areas for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the winning status, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the gaming state applied in the game running on the gaming control board 40 side (The winning situation and the game state are twice) are also provided in the RAM 91c.

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine which symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends.

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process described above, the sub-control unit 91 performs a specific effect execution process for executing the aforementioned specific effect during the bonus. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the specific effect execution process. The specific effect execution process is performed when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the RB is being played from the gaming state command, and receives the internal winning command and wins the small combination.

  In SA01, based on the internal winning command received this time, it is determined whether or not 14 (1) or 14 (2) have been won, that is, whether or not a special winning combination has been won.

  If it is determined in SA01 that 14 sheets (1) or 14 sheets (2) have not been won, the specific effect execution process ends. When it is determined in SA01 that 14 sheets (1) or 14 sheets (2) are won, 14 sheets for specifying the number of times 14 (1) or 14 sheets (2) are won in SA02 It is determined whether or not the counter value is twice or more. The 14-counter is incremented by 1 when the sub-control unit 91 wins 14 (1) or 14 (2) based on the winning determination command, and is reset to 0 every time the big bonus ends. The value of the 14-sheet counter is updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, for example.

  When it is determined in SA02 that the value of the 14-sheet counter is 2 or more, the specific effect execution process is terminated as it is. As a result, as long as the winning of 15 small bonuses is generated, the process for executing the specific effect is not performed when the net increase is the maximum. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA02 that the value of the 14-sheet counter is not 2 or more, that is, when the number of net increase is not yet the maximum, in SA03, the current increase of 14 is awarded by winning 14 this time. It is determined whether or not there is a possibility of the maximum.

  More specifically, the sub-control unit 91 performs a sub-side payout counting process for counting the number of paid-out medals specified from the winning determination command every time a winning determination command is received during the bonus. The counted number of medals paid out is updated, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Then, whether or not there is a possibility that the net increase at the end of the bonus may be maximized is determined based on the prescribed number of 358 sheets, the value of the 14-sheet counter, and the number of medals paid out during the bonus. The As an example of determining that there is no possibility of the net increase in number being the maximum, for example, the number of winnings for 14 small roles is 0, and the number of payouts in the bonus is 358 when the 14 small roles win once. This is the case when it is determined that the value exceeds.

  Note that whether or not there is a possibility that the net increase at the end of the bonus may be maximized is not limited to that determined based on the value of the 14-sheet counter and the number of medals paid out during the bonus. , 14 winning combinations may be determined based on the winning probability of the special winning combination. As described above, since the special winning combination is won at a rate of about once every 6 games in the bonus, when the number of games is set as, for example, 3 games as a guide game number for generating 14 winnings of small roles once. As an example of determining that there is no possibility of the net increase in number being the maximum, for example, the number of winnings for 14 small roles is 0, and the number of payouts in the bonus is 15 times or less for winning 3 times. For example, it may be determined that it will exceed 358.

  When it is determined in SA03 that there is no possibility that the number of net increase will be the maximum, the specific effect execution process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA03 that there is a possibility that the number of net increase will be the maximum, the above-described process for executing the specific effect is performed, and the specific effect execution process is terminated. As a result, it is possible to execute the specific effect when the special winning combination is won and there is a possibility that the number of net increase will be maximized by winning 14 small roles.

  Next, FIGS. 10 to 12 are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the effect during the bonus including the specific effect. The sub-control unit 91 executes a predetermined effect in a rectangular area in the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 by performing a bonus effect execution process. 10 to 12, for convenience of explanation, the display state in the rectangular area in the display area 51 a corresponding to the display state of the reels 2 </ b> L to 2 </ b> R (whether it is rotating, a combination of stoppages, etc.) The operation states of the stop switches 8L to 8R are illustrated. Of the display states of each of the reels 2L to 2R, an arrow indicates that the reel is rotating. Further, among the operating states of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the black painted state indicates a state where the stop operation has not been performed yet, and the white painted state indicates a state where the stop operation has already been performed.

  In FIG. 10, an effect when a bell is won during RB will be described. FIG. 10A shows a state when a game in which a bell is won in RB is started. During the RB, a bonus medium effect is executed in which a message such as “in bonus” is displayed in the rectangular area in the display area 51a and two trees are displayed on the ground. Even when the bell is won, as shown in FIG. 10A, the bonus effect is continuously executed. Thereby, in a game in which a bell is won during the bonus, it is possible to prompt the player to operate according to the normal operation procedure. Note that in a game in which a bell is won during the bonus, regardless of the operation procedure, as shown in FIG. 10B, the symbol combination constituting the bell is stopped on the winning line, and a bell winning is generated.

  In FIG. 11, in the RB, when the net additional number is not yet in the maximum state, and when there is a possibility that the net additional number may be maximized by winning 14 small combinations, The effects when winning special winning combinations including will be described.

  FIG. 11A shows a state when the game won in the special winning combination is started. In the game, in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, the bonus medium effect described above is executed, and the message “Aim!” Is displayed and the specific effect is executed. Thereby, it is an opportunity to acquire the maximum net increase by winning the special winning combination in the bonus, and it is possible to prompt the player to operate in a special operation procedure.

  The specific effects are, for example, background images displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, appearing characters and messages, sound effects / game sounds emitted from the speakers 53, 54, lighting patterns of the effect effect LEDs 52, and the like. It is sufficient that at least one of the aspects is set to be different.

  FIG. 11B shows a state where the player has stopped the right reel 2R for the first time and then stopped the middle reel 2C for the second stop, that is, operated by a specific procedure. As described above, the reel control that stops the “bell” symbols on the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R on the winning line L1 when operated in a specific procedure in a game in which a special winning combination is won during the RB. Is done.

  FIG. 11C shows a state in which the stop switch 8L is operated to stop at the timing when the symbol of the region number 3 or 4 is positioned at the lower stage for the left reel 2L, that is, when it is operated at a specific timing. As described above, in a game in which a special winning combination is won during RB, when the left reel 2L is operated at a specific timing after the first stop is operated by a specific procedure, that is, operated by a special operation procedure. In some cases, control is performed to stop any combination of 14 (1) or 14 (2) on the winning line L1. In FIG. 11C, “black cherry-bell-bell” is obtained, and 14 (1) winnings are generated. Further, in the game in which the specific effect shown in FIG. 11 (a) is executed, when it is operated according to a special operation procedure and 14 small roles can be won, as shown in FIG. When a character appears and a message such as “Wow !!!!” is displayed, a 14-sheet successful acquisition effect is performed.

  FIG. 11D shows a state when the left reel 2L cannot be operated at a specific timing. As described above, in the game in which the special winning combination is won during the RB, when the left reel 2L is not operated at a specific timing even after the first stop is operated by a specific procedure, that is, a special operation is performed. When operated in an operating procedure other than the procedure, any combination of 14 (1) or 14 (2) cannot be stopped in line with the pay line L1, and 15 (1) to 15 Control for stopping one of the sheets (4) is performed. In FIG. 11D, “black 7-bell-bell” is obtained, and 15 (1) winnings are generated. Further, in the game in which the specific effect shown in FIG. 11 (a) is executed, when the special operation procedure cannot be used and 14 small roles cannot be won, as shown in FIG. 11 (d). In addition, when a predetermined character appears and a message such as “Donmai!” Is displayed, a 14-card acquisition failure effect is performed.

  In FIG. 12, in the RB, when the net increase is already in the maximum state, or when the net increase is not yet in the maximum state, the net increase is even if 14 small roles are won. When there is no possibility that will be maximized, an effect when a special winning combination including 14 small winning combinations is won will be described.

  FIG. 12A shows a state when the game won for the special winning combination is started. In the game, in the rectangular area in the display area 51a, although the above-mentioned bonus effect is executed, the specific effect is not executed, and a process for executing the same effect as when the special winning combination is not won. Is done. As a result, even if the game is won in the special winning combination during the bonus, the net increase is already in the maximum state or the net increase is not yet in the maximum state. If there is no possibility that the net increase will be the maximum even if the small winning combination is won, it is possible to prompt the player to perform the normal operation procedure. As a result, for example, in a game won in a special winning combination during RB, compared with the case where a specific effect is uniformly executed, the player is confused or wondered whether to operate in a special operation procedure. Can be prevented. Note that in a game where a special winning combination is won in the bonus, the winning line is operated as shown in FIG. 12B by operating in a normal operating procedure other than the special operating procedure, that is, operating in a normal procedure. The symbol combination which comprises 15 sheets (1) above is stopped, and a 15 small prize winning is generated.

  Also, in the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process described above, the sub-control unit 91 informs the bonus winning information indicating whether or not the bonus is won in a gaming state other than during the bonus. Information notification effect execution processing for executing is performed.

  As information notification effects, after performing an effect that develops a series of stories over a plurality of games, a continuous effect in which bonus winning information is notified as the end of the story, and a predetermined effect is performed only for one game, and bonus winning information is displayed. Single game effects to be notified. The timing for notifying bonus winning information may be during the last game in the continuous production or during the period from the end of the final game to the start of the next game. May be during the game or during the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game.

  As for the continuous effects, a plurality of types of continuous effects with different stories and different numbers of games are provided. As a plurality of types of continuous effects, for example, a continuous effect 1 that develops a story A over 2 games, a continuous effect 2 that develops a story B over 3 games, and a continuous effect 3 and 5 that develops a story C over 4 games. A continuous production 4 is provided to develop the story D over the game.

  As for the single game effects, a plurality of types of single game effects with different appearing characters are further provided. As a plurality of types of single game effects, for example, a single game effect 1 in which the character A appears, a single game effect 2 in which the character B appears, a single game effect 3 in which the character C appears, and a single game effect 4 in which the character D appears. Is provided.

  The plurality of types of continuous effects and the plurality of types of single game effects are, for example, background images displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, appearing characters, sound effects / game sounds output from the speakers 53, 54, and effects. It is set such that at least one of the lighting patterns of the LED 52 is different.

  Whether or not to execute the information notification effect according to the winning situation specified by the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 by performing the information notification effect execution process by the sub-control unit 91 in the gaming state other than the bonus. And the type of information notification effect to be executed is determined, and the information notification effect is executed in accordance with the determination. In the information notification effect execution process, when the bonus is won alone, the bonus is won at the same time as another winning combination, or when the bonus is won at the same time as another winning combination, according to a different ratio depending on the type of the other winning combination Whether or not to execute the information notification effect and the type of information notification effect to be executed are determined.

  The information notification effect execution process includes an effect setting process during RT for setting the information notification effect when the gaming state is the advantageous RT or the disadvantaged RT. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the effect setting process during RT. The effect setting process during RT is performed when the sub-control unit 91 starts a game that is identified as advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT from the gaming state command.

  In S <b> 1, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining RT games specified from the gaming state command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the end of the previous game is 5 or more, which is the maximum number of continuous games for continuous production. .

  When it is determined in S1 that the number of remaining RT games is 5 or more, in S2, whether or not to execute a continuous effect according to the winning situation specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and Determine the type of continuous performance to be performed. In S2, using the continuous effect lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, a random number lottery is performed according to a ratio determined according to the winning situation.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining the continuous effect lottery table. The continuous effect lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b. When the winning situation is a bonus alone, it is determined as continuous production 1 at a rate of a1, continuous production 2 at a rate of a2, continuous production 3 at a rate of a3, and continuous production 4 at a rate of a4. A indicates a total ratio of a1 + a2 + a3 + a4, that is, a ratio at which one of the continuous effects is executed.

  When the winning situation is bonus + watermelon, it is determined as continuous production 1 at the rate of b1, continuous production 2 at the rate of b2, continuous production 3 at the rate of b3, and continuous production 4 at the rate of b4. B indicates the total ratio of b1 + b2 + b3 + b4, that is, the ratio at which any one of the continuous effects is executed.

  When the winning situation is bonus + replay 2, the effect is determined as the continuous effect 1 at the rate of c1, the continuous effect 2 at the rate of c2, the continuous effect 3 at the rate of c3, and the continuous effect 4 at the rate of c4. C indicates the total ratio of c1 + c2 + c3 + c4, that is, the ratio at which any one of the continuous effects is executed.

  If none of the bonuses are won (including the case where only a small role or replaying role is won), continuous production 1 at the rate of d1, continuous production 2 at the rate of d2, and continuous at the rate of d3 The production 3 is determined to be the continuous production 4 at a rate of d4. Note that D indicates a total ratio of d1 + d2 + d3 + d4, that is, a ratio at which one of the continuous effects is executed.

  A to D in the present embodiment are set so that each of A to C when the bonus is won is higher than D when the bonus is not won. For this reason, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning a bonus when the continuous performance is executed.

  As for A to C when the bonus is won, B when the bonus is simultaneously won with another winning combination (watermelon, replay 2) rather than A when the bonus is won alone. And C are set to be higher. Further, as described above, the other winning combinations that are simultaneously won in the reel control are drawn on the winning line preferentially over the bonus. This can improve the possibility of winning another winning combination without winning a bonus in a game in which a continuous presentation is started after winning a bonus. In addition, in a game started after the game, since a bonus is won, the internal RT is controlled so that the possibility of winning a replay without winning a bonus can be improved. As a result, when a continuous performance is executed, the expectation for the bonus winning can be easily beaten over a plurality of games.

  In addition, regarding B and C when the bonus and other winning combination are simultaneously won, the bonus is simultaneously won when winning the replay 2 or watermelon which is the other winning combination type to be won simultaneously. Corresponding to the high probability, that is, the bonus expectation level, when the bonus is won, the replay 2 is set so that the execution probability of the continuous production is higher than the replay 2. As a result, since the continuous production is easier to execute when the bonus is won simultaneously with the watermelon than when the bonus is won simultaneously with the replay 2, the watermelon will be displayed when the continuous production is executed. The probability of winning is increased. As a result, the expectation for the bonus winning in the case where the continuous effect is executed can be obtained, and when the watermelon is won in the game in which the continuous effect is executed, the expectation for the bonus winning can be improved.

  Further, a1 to a4, b1 to b4, c1 to c4, and d1 to d4 in the present embodiment have more games when the bonus is won than when the bonus is not won, for example. The ratio for determining the continuous performance is set to be high. As for a1 to a4, b1 to b4, and c1 to c4 when the bonus is won, the bonus is awarded simultaneously with other winning combinations rather than when the bonus is won alone. However, it is set so that the ratio of determining the continuous production with a large number of games is high. In addition, regarding b1 to b4 and c1 to c4 when the bonus and other winning combinations are simultaneously won, the types of other winning combinations to be simultaneously won are selected from Replay 2 in accordance with the bonus expectation level described above. In the case of a watermelon, the ratio of determining a continuous production with a large number of games is set to be higher. For this reason, as the continuous production with a larger number of continuous games is executed, the expectation that the bonus has been won can be improved and beaten.

  Returning to FIG. 13, when it is determined in S1 that the remaining number of games in RT is not 5 or more, a single game effect is executed in S3 according to the winning situation specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41. Determine whether or not to perform and the type of single game effect to be executed. In S3, a random number lottery is performed according to the ratio determined according to the winning situation using the single game effect lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining a single game effect lottery table. The single game effect lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b. When the winning situation is a bonus alone, it is determined as single game production 1 at a rate of e1, single game production 2 at a rate of e2, single game production 3 at a rate of e3, and single game production 4 at a rate of e4. The Note that E indicates a total ratio of e1 + e2 + e3 + e4, that is, a ratio of executing any single game effect.

  When the winning situation is bonus + watermelon, the game is determined to be single game production 1 at the rate of f1, single game production 2 at the rate of f2, single game production 3 at the rate of f3, and single game production 4 at the rate of f4. Is done. Note that F represents a total ratio of f1 + f2 + f3 + f4, that is, a ratio of executing any single game effect.

  When the winning situation is bonus + replay 2, the rate is g1 for single game production 1, g2 for single game production 2, g3 for single game production 3, g4 for single game production 4. It is determined. Note that G indicates a total ratio of g1 + g2 + g3 + g4, that is, a ratio of executing any single game effect.

  If none of the bonuses are won (including the case where only a small role or replaying role is won), the rate is h1 for single game production 1, h2 for single game production 2 and h3 Thus, the single game effect 3 is determined to be the single game effect 4 at the rate of h4. Note that H represents a total ratio of h1 + h2 + h3 + h4, that is, a ratio of executing any single game effect.

  E to H in the present embodiment are set so that each of E to G when the bonus is won is higher than H when the bonus is not won. For this reason, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning a bonus when a single game effect is executed.

  In addition, regarding E to G when the bonus is won, F when the bonus is simultaneously won with another winning combination (watermelon, replay 2) rather than E when the bonus is won alone. And G are set to be higher. Further, as described above, the other winning combinations that are simultaneously won in the reel control are drawn on the winning line preferentially over the bonus. This can improve the possibility of winning another winning combination without winning a bonus in a game in which a single game effect is started by winning a bonus. The player can be made to pay attention to the result of the single game effect and the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line.

  In addition, regarding F and G when the bonus and other winning combinations are simultaneously won, the types of other winning combinations simultaneously won with the bonus are set according to the above-described bonus expectation from Replay 2. When it is also a watermelon, the execution probability of the single game effect is set to be higher. As a result, when the single game effect is executed because the single game effect is easier to execute when the bonus is selected simultaneously with the watermelon than when the bonus is simultaneously selected with Replay 2 The probability that the watermelon is elected increases. As a result, the expectation for the bonus winning when the single game effect is executed can be obtained, and when the watermelon is won in the game in which the single game effect is executed, the expectation for the bonus winning can be improved.

  In addition, e1 to e4, f1 to f4, g1 to g4, and h1 to h4 in the present embodiment are, for example, a specific type of simpler when winning a bonus than when not winning a bonus. The ratio for determining the game effect (for example, single game effect 4) is set to be high. In addition, for e1 to e4, f1 to f4, and g1 to g4 when the bonus is won, the bonus is awarded simultaneously with other winning combinations rather than when the bonus is won alone. However, it is set so that the ratio of determining a specific type of single game effect (for example, single game effect 4) is high. In addition, with respect to f1 to f4 and g1 to g4 when the bonus and the other winning combination are simultaneously won, the type of the other winning combination to be simultaneously won is selected from the replay 2 in accordance with the above-described bonus expectation. In the case of watermelon, the ratio of determining a specific type of single game effect (for example, single game effect 4) is set to be higher. For this reason, as the specific type of single game effect is executed, the expectation that the bonus has been won can be improved and beaten.

  In the advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT in the present embodiment, the continuous effect or the single game effect determined by the lottery in the effect setting process during RT in FIG. 13 is executed.

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process described above, the sub-control unit 91 relates to the probability state control process for controlling the probability state described above, points related to giving / managing and notifying points. An AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT is performed according to the process, the game state, and the like.

  First, AT lottery will be described. The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs the first AT lottery by executing the first AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the first AT lottery process, the total number of points actually granted since the last first AT lottery when winning the lottery trigger that triggers the first AT lottery in any of CZ, advantageous RT, and disadvantaged RT The first AT lottery is executed according to the probability according to the above. Whether the gaming state is CZ, advantageous RT, or disadvantageous RT is determined based on a gaming state command from the main control unit 41. Whether or not the lottery opportunity has been won is determined based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  Further, in the first AT lottery process, when it is determined that the bonus is ended based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, the first AT lottery is executed according to the probability corresponding to the total number of points given in the bonus. Is done.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining lottery conditions that trigger the execution of the first AT lottery. FIGS. 16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining tables referred to in the first AT lottery. Various tables are stored in the ROM 91b.

  In the first AT lottery, as shown in FIG. 15, when it is determined that the lottery opportunity combination is won, the lottery opportunity combination winning table shown in FIG. 16 is referred to, and when it is determined that the bonus has ended, it is shown in FIG. With reference to the bonus end time table, the number of navigation stocks is determined according to the probability corresponding to the total number of points awarded. As shown in FIG. 15, as a lottery trigger, bonus alone, bonus + replay 2, bonus + watermelon, watermelon alone, replay 2 alone (substantially replay 1 + replay 2, replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3) are set. ing. Whether or not a lottery opportunity has been won is specified from, for example, an internal winning command from the main control unit 41. Further, whether or not the bonus has ended is specified from a gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. Accordingly, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks already held, the number of navigation stocks determined in the first AT lottery, and the number of navigation stocks determined in the second AT lottery. Is done. The total number of navigation stocks is specified by the navigation stock number information. The navigation stock number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is updated according to the AT lottery result and the control to the AT in the AT control process. That is, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing for adding and updating the navigation stock number information when the navigation stock number is acquired by AT lottery, and performing processing for subtracting 1 from the navigation stock when starting AT. Do. The sub-control unit 91 controls to AT when the number of navigation stocks specified from the navigation stock number information in the RAM 91c is 1 or more during non-AT and a predetermined AT activation condition is satisfied.

  In the first AT lottery, the case where the lottery opportunity winning table shown in FIG. 16 is referred will be described. The lottery opportunity combination winning table in the present embodiment is provided in a plurality of types so that the ratio of acquiring the navigation stock and the ratio of acquiring a larger number of navigation stocks are different according to the type of the lottery opportunity combination. .

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a lottery opportunity combination winning table that is referred to when a bonus + watermelon is won among the lottery triggers. The total number of granted points that have been awarded in addition to the bonus and that have been granted since the last 1st AT lottery until the current lottery win (hereinafter also referred to as the total number of normal granted points) is “0 to 2”. When it is, the number of Navistock is determined to be 0 at a rate of 80%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 10%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 5%, and the rate is 2% The first AT lottery at the time of the lottery campaign will be decided so that the number of Navistock will be determined as 5, the number of Navistock will be determined as 10 at the rate of 2%, and the number of Navistock will be determined as 20 at the rate of 1% Is done. As will be described later, the upper limit of the total number of normal granted points is set to “10”.

  Note that the expected value of the number of navigation stocks may be an average value of the number of navigation stocks to be acquired, and the number of navigation stocks D1, D2, D3,... That can be acquired (for example, navigation in FIG. 1, 3, 5, 10, 20) are set as the number of stocks, and the grant rates P1, P2, P3... (For example, the winning rate in FIG. 16) of each point amount are set. , D1 × P1 + D2 × P2 + D3 × P3 +... For example, the expected value of the number of navigation stocks when the total number of normal granted points shown in FIG. 16A is “0 to 2” is 1 × 0.1 + 3 × 0.05 + 5 × 0.02 + 10 × 0.02 + 20 × 0. It can be said that .01 = 0.75 is set.

  When the total number of granted points is “3-5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 30%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the number of navigation stocks is a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 3, the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 15%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 20 at a rate of 2% The first AT lottery at the time of winning the lottery opportunity is performed.

  When the total number of granted points is “6-9”, the number of navigation stocks is determined as 1 at 42%, the number of navigation stocks is determined as 3 at 30%, and the number of navigation stocks as 20%. 5 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 5%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 3%.

  When the total number of granted points is “10”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 40%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 30%, and the number of navigation stocks is 10 at a rate of 15%. The first AT lottery at the time of winning the lottery opportunity is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 15%.

  FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining a lottery opportunity combination winning table that is referred to when a bonus + replay 2 is won among the lottery triggers. When the total number of granted points is “0-2”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at 85%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 7%, and the navigation stock number is at 4%. 3 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of granted points is “3-5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 40%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 35%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. 3 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of granted points is “6-9”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 55%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at 25%, and the navigation stock number is at 15%. 5 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of granted points is “10”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 60%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 15%, and the number of navigation stocks is 10 at a rate of 13%. The first AT lottery at the time of winning the lottery opportunity is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 12%.

  FIG. 16C is a diagram for explaining a lottery opportunity combination winning table which is referred to when a bonus is alone won among the lottery triggers. When the total number of granted points is “0-2”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 90%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 5%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 2% 3 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 2%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of granted points is “3-5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 50%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 15%. 3 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of granted points is “6-9”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 70%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at 20%, and the navigation stock number is at 5%. 5 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of granted points is “10”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 70%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%, and the number of navigation stocks is 10 at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the time of the lottery opportunity winning is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 10%.

  FIG. 16D is a diagram for explaining a lottery opportunity combination winning table that is referred to when a watermelon alone is won among the lottery triggers. When the total number of granted points is “0 to 2”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 70%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, and the number of navigation stocks is a rate of 10%. Is determined to be 3, the first AT lottery at the time of the lottery opportunity winning is performed.

  When the total number of granted points is “3-5”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 50%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and the navigation stock number is determined at a rate of 15%. Is determined to be 3, and the first AT lottery at the time of winning the lottery opportunity is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%.

  When the total number of granted points is “6-9”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 30%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 30%. Is determined as 3 and the number of navigation stocks is determined as 5 at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of granted points is “10”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 10%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, and the navigation stock number is 3 at a rate of 20%. The first AT lottery at the time of winning the lottery opportunity is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 30% and the navigation stock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 20%.

  FIG. 16E shows a lottery opportunity winning table that is referred to when the replay 2 of the lottery triggers is won independently (replay 1 + replay 2 winning or replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 winning). It is a figure for demonstrating. When the total number of granted points is “0-2”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 98%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 1%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 1% Is determined to be 3, the first AT lottery at the time of the lottery opportunity winning is performed.

  When the total number of granted points is “3-5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at 96%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at 2%, and the number of navigation stocks is at 1%. Is determined to be 3, and the first AT lottery at the time of winning the lottery opportunity is performed so that the number of navigation stock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of granted points is “6-9”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at 93%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 4%, and the navigation stock number is at 2%. Is determined to be 3, and the first AT lottery at the time of winning the lottery opportunity is performed so that the number of navigation stock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of granted points is “10”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 90%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 4%, and the navigation stock number is 3 at a rate of 3%. The first AT lottery at the time of winning the lottery role is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 2% and the navigation stock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 1%.

  As described above, in the lottery opportunity winning table shown in each of FIGS. 16A to 16E, the larger the total number of granted points, the higher the number of navigation stocks that is 1 or more and the higher the number of navigation stocks. In other words, the winning rate is set so that the AT lottery at the time of the lottery opportunity combination is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by increasing the expected value of the number of navigation stocks. Further, when the bonus is won and the total number of granted points is 6 or more, the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more.

  Therefore, as the total number of granted points increases, the AT is controlled at a higher rate and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be higher at a higher rate. It can be said that the AT lottery will be performed. As a result, the greater the total number of points recognized by the player, the greater the sense of expectation that AT will be controlled and the acquisition of a larger number of navigation stocks, and the interest of the game will be improved. it can.

  In addition, among the lottery target winning time tables that are referred to when the bonus is won, the table shown in FIG. 16B is referred to rather than the table shown in FIG. 16C. The winning rate is set so that the number of navigation stocks is greater than or equal to 1 and higher. In addition, as the lottery target winning table, when the table shown in FIG. 16 (a) is referred to, the table shown in FIG. 16 (b) is 1 or more at a higher rate than when the table shown in FIG. In addition, the winning rate is set so that the number of navigation stocks is larger. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 14 (a), when the continuous production is executed at a higher rate when the bonus is won than when the bonus is not won, and when the bonus is won alone. It is executed at a higher rate when it is simultaneously won with other winning combinations, and at a higher rate when it is a watermelon than when the winning combination being simultaneously won is Replay 2 . For this reason, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning a bonus when the continuous performance is executed, and to expect the decision to be determined to be one or more and a larger number of navigation stocks. In particular, when a continuous effect is executed and a replay 2 is won, it is possible to improve the expectation for winning the bonus and the expectation for determining that the number of navigation stocks is one or more and more.

  In addition, the order of the lottery object combination in which the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player is not limited to this, and any order may be used. For example, a player who wins a bonus alone is the most advantageous for a player by making the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be the largest compared to when a bonus is won simultaneously with a watermelon or when a bonus is won simultaneously with Replay 2. When the AT lottery is performed and the bonus is won at the same time as the watermelon, it is the most advantageous for the player so that the expected value of the number of Navistock is the largest than when the bonus is won at the same time as the Replay 2 The AT lottery may be performed as described above.

  Also, when the table shown in FIG. 16D is referred to as the lottery opportunity winning table, the navigation stock is one or more and more navigation stocks at a higher rate than the table shown in FIG. The winning rate is set as determined by the number. For this reason, when winning a watermelon, it is possible to improve the expectation that one or more and a larger number of navigation stocks has been determined.

  Next, a case where the bonus end time table shown in FIG. 17 is referred to in the first AT lottery will be described. If the total number of points granted during the bonus and the total number of points granted at the end of the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the total number of bonus points granted) is “0 to 1”, the navigation stock has a ratio of 95%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the number is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of bonus points awarded is “2-3”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 80%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 15%, and the navigation stock is a rate of 4%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the number is determined to be 3 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of bonus points granted is “4”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 60%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 4%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of bonus points given is “5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 70%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%, and the number of navigation stocks is increased at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 10%. As will be described later, the upper limit of the total number of bonus points granted is set to “5”.

  As described above, also in the bonus end time table of FIG. 17, the larger the total number of bonus points granted, the more the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more at a higher rate, that is, the player is more advantageous. Thus, the first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed. Further, when the total number of bonus points awarded is 5, the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 3 or more. For this reason, when the total number of bonus points awarded is 5, the AT is always controlled after the bonus is over.

  Therefore, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by controlling the AT at a higher rate and determining the higher number of navigation stocks at a higher rate as the total number of bonus points granted increases. . As a result, the greater the total number of points recognized by the player, the greater the sense of expectation that AT will be controlled and the acquisition of a larger number of navigation stocks, and the interest of the game will be improved. it can. Further, even if the total number of points recognized by the player is small, the points are notified by performing a notification lottery as will be described later, so points that are greater than the total number of recognized points are actually given. There is a possibility that the expectation to be controlled by the AT and to obtain a larger number of navigation stocks can be sustained.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the table shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 17 is referred to by the first AT lottery process performed when the sub-control unit 91 wins the lottery target role or when the bonus is ended. The first AT lottery is performed.

  The points related to the probability determined to be controlled by the AT in the first AT lottery are given and managed by the sub-control unit 91 by executing the point related processing included in the effect control processing. Further, the point-related processing is executed by the sub-control unit 91, whereby the above-described point giving effect is executed. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining point-related processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, in S11, it is determined whether or not a predetermined point grant condition is satisfied. FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining a point granting condition that can be established when the probability state is a high probability state other than the bonus, and FIG. 19B is a point that can be established during the bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating provision conditions.

  First, referring to FIG. 19 (a), when it is not a bonus and is in a high probability state, it is established on the condition that a watermelon is won and no prize is won. More specifically, when winning a watermelon and not winning when it is in a high probability state other than a bonus, for example, on condition that it is won by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter, Point granting conditions are met. The probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 25% when the gaming state is the initial gaming state, and is set to 50% when the gaming state is other than the initial gaming state, for example. That is, even if the watermelon is won and not won in the high probability state, points are given at a higher rate when the gaming state is other than the initial gaming state than when it is in the initial gaming state The condition is met. Therefore, it can be said that the player is more advantageous in the game state other than the initial game state in that the point grant condition is easily established, rather than in the initial game state.

  In addition, as will be described later, as a result of a predetermined notice lottery, the points awarded when the point granting condition is established by winning a watermelon and not winning a prize other than a bonus and in a high probability state. May be notified in response to

  In addition, when the player wins a watermelon and wins in a high probability state other than the bonus, the point granting condition is always satisfied. For this reason, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points is awarded for points awarded when a watermelon is won and a prize is awarded when a high probability state other than a bonus is established, as will be described later. It is informed that it has been done.

  Next, referring to FIG. 19B, during the bonus, it is established on condition that 14 cards are won. More specifically, when 14 bonuses are won and a prize is not won, points are awarded on the condition that, for example, a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter is won. To do. The probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 50%, for example.

  As will be described later, the points awarded when 14 points are won during the bonus and the point granting condition is satisfied without winning can be notified according to the result of a predetermined notification lottery.

  In addition, when 14 bonuses are won and a prize is awarded during the bonus, the point granting condition is always satisfied. As described later, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points has been given to the points awarded when 14 points are won and a point granting condition is established when a bonus is being awarded. Is done.

  In the bonus, when 14 sheets are won, it may be determined whether or not points are awarded according to a predetermined winning rate regardless of whether or not a prize is won. Thereby, the technical intervention degree in point provision can be made low.

  In addition, when the point granting condition is surely established by winning, it is not limited to notifying that a predetermined number of points have been awarded, but accurately giving the awarded points determined in S12 described later. May be.

  Returning to FIG. 18, if it is not determined in S <b> 11 that the point granting condition corresponding to the state shown in FIG. 19 is satisfied, the point-related processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S11 that the point granting condition is satisfied, in S12, a granting point that can be given to the player is set.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining grant points in S12. When the point granting condition is satisfied when it is not a bonus, as shown in the non-bonus column of FIG. 20, the point is determined as 1 point at a rate of 50%, and 2 points at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 20% and 5 points at a rate of 10%.

  When the point granting condition is established while the bonus is in effect, as shown in the bonus column of FIG. 20, the point to be given is determined to be 1 point at a rate of 85%, and 2 points at a rate of 10%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 4% and 5 points at a rate of 1%.

  In this way, more points are determined as the granted points at a higher rate when the point granting condition is established during the bonus than when the point granting condition is established during the bonus.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to whether it is during AT when point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, when the point granting condition is established during the non-AT, a higher percentage is determined as the awarded point when established during the non-AT. Also good. Accordingly, the first AT lottery can be performed more advantageously for the player when not in AT than in AT, and the interest of the game during non-AT can be improved.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the game state when point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, it may be configured such that the awarded points are determined with reference to a table corresponding to the gaming state when the point granting conditions are established. Thereby, the expectation with respect to more points being awarded can be made different depending on the gaming state when the point granting condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In S12 of FIG. 18, a grant point is determined with reference to the table shown in FIG. 20, and grant point information for specifying the determined grant point is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies a grant point resulting from the establishment of the current point grant condition based on the grant point information in the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which it is determined whether or not the point granting condition is established in S11 and the granting point is determined in S12 when the condition is established has been described. With regard to the determination of the points and the grant points, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that whether or not the points are awarded in one lottery and the grant points are determined. For example, it may be configured to determine one of points 0 to 5 when a high probability state other than a bonus is won and a watermelon is won and no winning is made during the initial game state. In this case, when the point is determined to be 0, no point is given.

  In S13, it is determined whether or not the current point grant condition that triggered the point grant is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted. That is, the present point granting condition is not the bonus shown in FIG. 19 (a) and is a condition established by winning and winning a watermelon when in a high probability state, or in the bonus shown in FIG. 19 (b). It is determined whether the condition is established by winning the watermelon and winning.

  In S13, when it is determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the process proceeds to S18 to be described later in order to notify that a predetermined number of points have been granted. . In the present embodiment, for example, the point “1” is determined as the notification point.

  On the other hand, in S13, when it is not determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, a determination is made as to whether or not to notify that a point has been granted and notification is made. The process proceeds to S14 in order to make a notice lottery for determining the number of points.

  In S14, a difference number notification lottery is performed. The difference number corresponding notice lottery means that the total number of points actually granted after the previous first AT lottery is established until the current point granting condition is satisfied, and the current point granting condition after the previous first AT lottery is established. Depending on the difference from the total number of points that have been informed until the establishment, a lottery to determine whether or not to notify the award points set in S12 when the present point award condition is established, and the award points set in S12. It includes a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately notify, and a lottery for determining how many points are lower when the granted points set in S12 are not accurately notified. In S14, the difference number is calculated from the total number of granted points (updated in S20) and the total number of notification points (updated in S19), which will be described later. Specifically, the difference number is a value obtained by subtracting the total number of notification points from the total number of granted points.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the difference number notification lottery. A table for performing the difference number notification lottery is stored in the ROM 91b. In the difference number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, first, with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 21A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are notified according to the difference number.

  When the difference number is “0”, it is determined to notify that a point has been granted at S12 at the rate of 30%, and not to be notified at a rate of 70%. The When the difference number is “1”, it is determined to notify that a point has been granted in accordance with the setting of the granted point in S12 at a rate of 40% and not to be notified at a rate of 60%. The

  When the difference number is “2”, it is determined to notify that a point has been granted in S12 at a rate of 50%, and not to be notified at a rate of 50%. The When the difference number is “3 or more”, it is determined to notify at 70% of the fact that the points have been provided in S12, and not to notify at the rate of 30%. Is done.

  As described above, the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 21A is determined not to notify the fact that the points have been given at a higher rate as the difference number is smaller, and at a higher rate as the difference number is larger. To be decided. Thereby, when the difference number is already large, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large by not being further notified.

  When it is decided to notify by referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 21A, the granted points set in S12 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the difference, a lottery for determining whether or not to report the given point accurately and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given point is not reported correctly are performed. In the case where the notification is not performed accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous to the player in the first AT lottery than the awarded points, that is, the points that are less than the granted points.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the difference number. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 30%, and point “2” at a rate of 70%. Determined. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 20%, and point “2” at a rate of 80%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “3” and the difference is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10%, and the point “2” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 3 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “2” at a rate of 10%, and point “3” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “2” at a rate of 10%, and the point “3” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 5 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be “3” at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  In this way, in the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 21B, the point to be notified is determined so that it is notified that a smaller number of points than a given point is given at a higher rate as the difference number is smaller. The point to be notified is determined so that the higher the difference number is, the higher the proportion is given, or the fact that a point closer to the given point is given. In addition, the more points are given, the higher the rate is. As a result, when the difference number is already large, or when a large number of given points are likely to cause the difference number, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large due to the notification of even fewer points.

  In the difference number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify using the table of FIGS. 21A and 21B and determining the notification point has been described. Only whether or not to notify according to the difference number is determined using only the table of 21 (a), and when it is determined to notify, the grant point set in S12 may be accurately notified. . Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to a difference number using only the table of FIG.21 (b).

  Returning to FIG. 18, in S <b> 15, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been given by the difference number corresponding notification lottery of S <b> 14. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S18 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S14 has been given. On the other hand, when it is not determined to notify in S15, the process proceeds to S16.

  In S16, a total number notification lottery is performed. The total number corresponding notice lottery refers to the granted points set in S12 when the present point grant condition is established according to the total number of granted points (the total number of normal granted points other than the bonus, the total number of bonus granted points during the bonus). A lottery for determining whether or not to be notified, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S12, and how many points are to be notified when the grant points set in S12 are not accurately reported Includes lottery. In the case where the notification is not performed accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous to the player in the first AT lottery than the awarded points, that is, the points that are less than the granted points.

  It should be noted that the total number of points that are actually granted after the first AT lottery last time until the present point granting condition is satisfied is specified from the total number of granted points described later.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the total number notification lottery. A table for performing the total number correspondence notification lottery is stored in the ROM 91b. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, first, with reference to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 22A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are notified according to the total number of points actually assigned. It is.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “0 to 1”, the granted points are set in S12. It is determined to notify that the points have been given at a rate of 80% and not to notify at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “3-5”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “2-3”, the granted points are set in S12. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 50% and not to notify at a rate of 50%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “4 to 5”, the granted points are set in S12. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 10% and not to notify at a rate of 90%.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 22A is determined to notify that a point has been given at a higher rate as the total number of given points is smaller, and the total number of given points is The larger the number, the higher the ratio is determined not to be notified. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, the player can be relieved to recognize that a small number of points are given by notifying at a high rate. On the other hand, by not being notified at a high rate when a large number of points are given, it is possible to increase the possibility that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. , Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  If it is decided to notify by referring to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 22A, further refer to the total number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the total number of points granted, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately report the given points and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given points are not reported correctly are performed. It is.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the total number of given points. When the number of points given is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 90%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 10%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 10%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 20%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “3” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” is determined at a rate of 90%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, 10% of the points are determined as “1”, 10% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, 50% of the points are determined as “5” It is determined.

  When the number of points awarded is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, , 30% of the points are determined as “1”, 30% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, and 10% of the points are determined as “5”. It is determined.

  In this way, the total number correspondence table B in FIG. 22 (b) is assigned so that the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the proportion of granted points or points closer to the granted points are notified. The point to be notified is determined so that the fact that a smaller number of points than the granted points are given at a higher rate is notified as the total number of the given points is larger. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, it is possible to reassure the player by recognizing that a small number of points are given by accurately informing at a high rate. On the other hand, when a large number of points are given, a point that is less than the given points is notified at a high rate, so that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. Can increase the possibility of being in the future, and can sustain expectations.

  In the total lot notification lottery according to the present embodiment, an example has been described in which notification is performed using the tables in FIGS. 22A and 22B and notification points are determined. It may be configured to determine only whether or not to notify according to the total number using only the table of (a), and to accurately notify the granted point set in S12 when it is determined to notify. Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to the total number using only the table of FIG.22 (b).

  Moreover, although the example which performs the difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery and the total number corresponding | compatible notification lottery was demonstrated as the notification lottery in this Embodiment, you may comprise not only this but only any one. Further, the example of performing the total number corresponding notification lottery after performing the difference number corresponding notification lottery has been described, but the difference number corresponding notification lottery may be performed after performing the total number corresponding notification lottery.

  In the notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify and the notification point according to the difference number and the total number has been described. However, the notification lottery is not limited thereto, and the difference number and the total number are determined. Regardless, it may be configured to determine whether or not to notify and the notification point according to the grant point set in S12.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in S <b> 17, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been awarded by the total number corresponding notification lottery of S <b> 16. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S18 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S16 has been given. On the other hand, if it is not determined to notify in S17, the process proceeds to S20 without performing the process for notifying that the points have been granted.

  In S18, the notification process for performing the point provision effect which alert | reports that the point was provided is performed. In the notification process, when YES is determined in S13, as point granting effect, for example, information that can specify that point “1” has been given is notified (at the start or end of the game, “Acquire Point 1! To display a message such as “!”. Further, in the notification process, information that can specify that the point determined in S14 or S16 is given as a point granting effect is notified (for example, when the fact that the point “2” is given is notified). Then, at the start or end of the game, a process for displaying a message such as “Acquire Point 2!” Is performed.

  Note that the point granting effect is not limited to that executed in the above-described manner, and may be executed in any manner as long as the effect is executed in an aspect corresponding to the number of points given. .

  In S19, the notification point total number information for specifying the notification point total number, which is the total number of points notified to the player by the process of S18 after the previous first AT lottery, is updated. Note that as the point granting effect notified in S18, information for specifying the total number of notification points (for example, displaying a message such as “total number of acquired points 5!”) May be notified.

  The notification point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for each point every time it is notified in S18 that a point has been given. The notification point total number information is reset after the first AT lottery is established after the lottery conditions for the first AT lottery shown in FIGS.

  In S20, the granted point total number information for specifying the total number of granted points, which is the total number of points actually granted by the process of S12, is updated. The granted point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for the given points after the given points are set and the notification lottery is performed in S12.

  The total number of granted points information in the present embodiment is reset after the first AT lottery is established after the first AT lottery conditions shown in FIGS. Note that the total number of granted points is not limited to information reset when the first AT lottery is performed, and a predetermined number of points (for example, 2 points) out of the total number of granted points even after the first AT lottery is performed. May be carried over, or may be carried over when the AT is not won in the first AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, as the upper limit of the total number of granted points, “10” is set in advance except during the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, when the granted points set in S12 are added to the total number of granted points until the current point grant condition is satisfied, the upper limit is set as the total number of granted points when the above-described upper limit is exceeded. Accordingly, as the upper limit of the total number of notification points, “10” is set in advance except for the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, in S18, when the point determined by the notification lottery or the like is notified, it is notified from the relationship with the total number of notification points that if the above-described upper limit value is exceeded, the point that becomes the upper limit value is given. The

  When the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, notification is not performed in the same manner as when no points are given. Therefore, after the granted points are set in S12, if the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, the point-related process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to S13 only when the total number of notification points is less than the upper limit value. You may comprise.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the point granting condition is established, whether or not to notify is determined according to the difference number or the total number of points actually assigned, It is determined and notified according to the determination result. In addition, the notification point is determined from the point that is less advantageous for the player in the first AT lottery than the actual granted point. For this reason, the points recognized by the player from the notification points are equal to or less than the total number of points actually given. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the total number of points actually granted may be greater than the total number of points specified from the notification points, and the total number of points specified from the notification points. Rather than being controlled by the AT.

  Next, the second AT lottery will be described. The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs the second AT lottery by executing the second AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the second AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the second AT lottery is executed when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining lottery conditions that trigger the execution of the second AT lottery. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a table referred to in the second AT lottery. A table referred to in the second AT lottery is stored in the ROM 91b.

  As shown in the advantageous RT and unfavorable RT columns in FIG. 23, when the current gaming state is advantageous RT or unfavorable RT, the lottery condition is determined by winning the bonus regardless of whether the performance state is AT or not. To establish. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. For example, the sub control unit 91 specifies the current gaming state based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41 and specifies that the bonus has been won based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  When the table shown in FIG. 24A is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 50%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 40%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 10%. Is determined to be 3, 3% of Navistock is determined to be 7%, Navistock is determined to be 10% of 2%, and Navistock is determined to be 20% of 1% The second AT lottery is performed.

  After the bonus, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined in the first AT lottery described above as well as the number of navigation stocks determined in the second AT lottery. The total number of navigation stocks may be configured such that an upper limit number (for example, 20) is provided and the upper limit number is set when the total number is equal to or greater than the upper limit number.

  In addition, as shown in the column of CZ and AT in FIG. 23, when controlled to super CZ, the lottery condition is established by winning a bonus. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  When the table shown in FIG. 24B is referred, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 60%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 25%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 10%. The second AT lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 2%. As a result, in the CZ controlled after the bonus ends, if the bonus is won before Replay 1 or Replay 2, the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more. Become.

  Also, as shown in the column of CZ and non-AT in FIG. 23, when the player is a normal CZ, every time two games are consumed from when the normal CZ is controlled until 12 games are consumed, or by winning a bonus. The lottery conditions are established. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the established lottery condition among the tables shown in FIG.

  In the second AT lottery process, after the bonus is ended, after being controlled to the normal CZ, in order to specify the number of games that have been consumed, for example, after being controlled to the normal CZ, a game state command from the main control unit 41 is received. Every time a predetermined counter is counted up. The process of counting up is performed when the normal CZ. That is, whether or not 12 games have been digested and whether or not two games have been digested in the 12 games are determined using the number of games digested in the normal CZ. For this reason, when control to normal CZ is started, the player can have a sense of expectation to consume as many games as possible without winning Replay 1 or Replay 2 and improve the interest of the game. Can be made. Note that the number of games consumed in the normal CZ is counted by adding 1 to a predetermined counter every time an internal winning command or a game state command is received from the main control unit 41, for example.

  The sub-control unit 41 specifies the number of games that have been consumed after being controlled to the normal CZ from the value of the counter, and the second AT lottery is executed when the number of games satisfies the lottery condition shown in FIG. For example, when the second game ends after being controlled to the normal CZ, it is determined that two games have been consumed, and the second AT lottery is executed. It should be noted that the value of the predetermined counter is reset when it has reached 12, the player has won the replay 1 or the replay 2, and the bonus has been won.

  When it is determined that 2 games have been consumed after the bonus is controlled, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 99% with reference to the 2G digest table shown in FIG. 24 (c). The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 1%.

  Further, when it is determined that a total of 4 games have been digested after 2 games have been digested and controlled to normal CZ, the navigation stock is referenced at a rate of 98% with reference to the 4G digest table shown in FIG. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number is determined to be 0 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 2%.

  Further, when it is determined that six games have been digested after two games have been digested and controlled to normal CZ, Navistock is referenced at a rate of 95% with reference to the 6G digest table shown in FIG. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number is determined to be 0 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 5%.

  Further, when it is determined that a total of 8 games have been digested after 2 games have been digested and controlled to normal CZ, the navigation stock is referenced at a rate of 90% with reference to the 8G digest table shown in FIG. The number is determined to be 0, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 7%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 1% In addition, the second AT lottery is performed.

  Further, when it is determined that 10 games have been digested after the further 2 games are digested and controlled to the normal CZ, referring to the table for 10G digestion shown in FIG. The number is determined to be 0, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 5%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 3%. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at the rate of%.

  Further, when it is determined that 12 games have been digested after the further 2 games have been digested and controlled to the normal CZ, the navigation stock at a rate of 60% is referred to with reference to the 12G digest table shown in FIG. The number is determined to be 1, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 25%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at the rate of%.

  Note that when the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the 12G digestion table shown in FIG. 24 (c), the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more. Become.

  Further, when a bonus is won in the normal CZ, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30% with reference to the bonus winning table shown in FIG. The Navistock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 20%, the Navistock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 10%, and the Navistock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 5%. A second AT lottery will be held. Note that when the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the bonus winning table shown in FIG. 24 (c), the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more. Become.

  Here, when the gaming state is CZ, when advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT, the degree of advantage for the player in the second AT lottery executed in each is compared. The degree of advantage for the player is, for example, the ratio at which the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more in the AT lottery, that is, the ratio controlled by the AT, and the level at which the number of navigation stocks is determined in the AT lottery And so on.

  First, when the lottery condition is satisfied by winning the bonus, the second AT lottery executed when the advantage RT or the disadvantage RT is executed is referred to the table shown in FIG. 24A and executed when the lottery is CZ. In the second AT lottery, the bonus winning table shown in FIGS. 24B and 24C is referred to. For this reason, in the case of CZ, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more at a higher rate than in the case of advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be higher at a higher rate. In other words, in CZ, AT is controlled to a higher rate than AT when it is advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT, and determined to be a larger number of navigation stocks at a higher rate, so that AT is advantageous to the player. It can be said that a lottery is held. As a result, when it is CZ, it can be expected to be controlled by AT and to acquire a larger number of navigation stock than when it is advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the normal CZ that is non-AT, every time 2 games are consumed from the time of control to the normal CZ until the 12 games are consumed, even if the first AT lottery is not performed, the 2G shown in FIG. The 2nd AT lottery is made with reference to the table at the time of -12G digestion. For this reason, the normal CZ is controlled by the AT at a higher rate than in the super CZ. In the normal CZ, as described above, by winning a bonus, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be higher at a higher rate than in the super CZ, so that the AT is advantageous to the player. It can be said that a lottery is held. As a result, in the normal CZ, a sense of expectation can be given to being controlled by the AT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the normal CZ, as shown in the 2G to 12G digest table in FIG. 24C, the ratio is controlled by the AT and the number of navigation stocks is larger in proportion to the digest game number. The winning rate is set so that each percentage increases. That is, in the normal CZ, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the game will be digested as many times as possible without winning Replay 1 or Replay 2, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the lottery conditions determined in accordance with the current game state and performance state are satisfied by the second AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91. When the lottery condition is established, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the corresponding table in the table shown in FIG.

  Of the tables shown in FIG. 24, for the table that is referred to when a bonus is won, whether the bonus has been won alone or with other winning combinations, and the types of other winning combinations that have been won simultaneously. Depending on which one is, a plurality of types of tables set to different distribution ratios may be provided, and the second AT lottery may be performed using the tables according to the gaming state and the winning situation. Thereby, according to the winning situation of the bonus, a sense of expectation for being determined to be one or more and a larger number of navigation stocks can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment updates the navigation stock number information according to the AT lottery result by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process. Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, so that the number of navigation stocks is decremented by 1 when the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more and the predetermined AT activation timing is reached during non-AT. At the same time, the AT flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the effect state is controlled to AT.

  The AT activation timing in the present embodiment is determined when the number of navigation stock is acquired in connection with the bonus winning or ending, and the bonus is ended and controlled by CZ.

  Also, when CZ and advantageous RT, the AT activation timing when the number of navigation stocks is obtained by the first AT lottery with reference to FIG. 16 (d) or (e) is determined when the game ends. 16 (d) or (e) is referred to in the case of a disadvantaged RT, and the AT activation timing when the navigation stock number is obtained by the first AT lottery is the end of the disadvantaged RT (bonus winning or prescribed game digestion). It is determined when the control is performed to CZ after the operation is completed. Further, the AT activation timing when the number of navigation stocks is acquired by the second AT lottery with reference to the table corresponding to the number of games in FIG. 24C is determined when the game is finished. The AT activation timing may be determined by lottery based on a random number extracted from a random counter, for example.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs the AT management process to set the number of navigation stock information according to the establishment of the navigation stock acquisition opportunity, and updates the number of navigation stocks by 1 when the corresponding AT activation timing is reached. At the same time, an AT flag indicating that the AT is controlled is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c to control the effect state to the AT. Thereby, while the game is digested a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), it is controlled by the AT and a navigation effect can be executed.

  In this embodiment, the AT is controlled when the AT activation timing is reached and the game is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the AT activation timing is reached, a specific navigation target role (for example, You may make it control to AT, when the replay 1) used as a trigger for disadvantageous RT is elected. Also, only when the navigation stock acquisition opportunity is established without going through the bonus, after winning the AT activation timing, the player is elected to a specific navigation target role (for example, Replay 1 that triggers the control to the disadvantaged RT) Sometimes it may be controlled by the AT. Thereby, for example, even when the game is not controlled by the AT, the player can have a sense of expectation that the AT will start when the winning combination is subsequently won.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and counts the number of games that have been digested when it is an AT. At this time, when the number of games digested reaches a predetermined number, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the navigation stock number information is 0, the AT flag is cleared and the AT is terminated, and the navigation stock number information is 1 or more. When it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is equal to 1, the navigation stock number is consumed by one point, and the AT is continuously controlled until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to forcibly terminate the AT when winning the replay 1 in the super CZ. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the AT from being controlled in the disadvantageous RT.

  As described above, in the case of CZ or advantageous RT, the navigation stock number is consumed by 1 point, so that it is controlled to AT while the predetermined number of games are consumed. Further, even when the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in the AT, it is controlled again by the AT while the predetermined number of games are still digested on condition that the number of navigation stocks is still 1 or more. Thus, it can be said that the AT can be controlled over a period corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result. In addition, it can be said that the AT can be repeatedly controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result.

  When a predetermined number of games are consumed by consuming 1 point of the navistock number, even if the navistock number is still 1 or more, the navistock number is still consumed and controlled to the AT. A continuous lottery of whether or not may be performed. In this case, when winning in the continuous lottery, the AT is continuously controlled. When not winning in the continuous lottery, the AT is not continuously controlled even if the number of navigation stocks is still 1 or more. You may comprise.

  Note that during the AT, the AT effect is executed as the gaming state effect. In this production during AT, information that can specify the number of games digested during AT controlled by consuming 1 point of the number of navigation stock (for example, displaying a message such as “15 remaining games!”) Is notified. When the game that the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of times is finished, it is possible to specify that the AT is continued at the start of the next game when the AT effect is once ended and subsequently controlled by the AT. Information (for example, displaying a message such as “Continue!”) Is notified. Thereby, the expectation with respect to whether AT continues for every predetermined number of times can be improved effectively.

  In addition, in the AT management process, when the AT flag is set, the sub-control unit 91 adds and adds the number of navigation stocks when the number of navigation stocks is further acquired by AT lottery.

  When the bonus is selected when the AT flag is set, the main control unit 41 controls the internal RT, but the sub-control unit 91 continuously performs the AT effect, and before the bonus selection. The navigation effect is executed in the same way. In the internal RT, even if the navigation effect is executed, it is not counted as the number of games digested when the player is an AT.

  Further, in the bonus won during the AT, the sub bonus control unit 91 executes the same bonus effect as the bonus won during the non-AT. Also, after the bonus won during the AT is over, the navigation effect can be executed again from the time when it is controlled by the CZ.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs the navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process when the super CZ or ART is controlled by the AT, thereby obtaining an internal winning result. A corresponding navigation effect is executed. The result of the internal winning is specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  For example, in the super CZ, when replay 1 + replay 2 or replay 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 is won, a navigation effect corresponding to the selected replay combination is executed. Thereby, in the super CZ, unless the operation is wrong, the replay 2 can be intentionally won and controlled to the advantageous RT.

  As a navigation effect, when replay 1 + replay 2 is won, an effect of displaying information for first stopping left reel 2L or middle reel 2C, for example, a message such as “Press from left or inside!” Is executed. When 1 + replay 2 + replay 3 is won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Press from the right!” Is executed.

  The navigation effects are not limited to those executed in the above-described manner, and may be executed in any manner as long as the effects are executed in a manner corresponding to the internal winning result.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs the AT control process based on the command from the main control unit 41, thereby controlling the effect state according to the AT lottery result. Perform the production.

  Next, changes in the winning flag and the gaming state when the setting is changed will be described.

  In this embodiment, when a bonus change is made and the setting is changed while the internal RT is controlled, the bonus win flag is initialized, but as described above, before the setting change. The internal RT and the replay winning probability are controlled to the same internal RT after the setting change. Similarly, if a setting change is made during a bonus winning game, the bonus winning flag is also initialized, but the setting change has the same replay winning probability as the internal RT before the setting change as described above. It is controlled to RT inside later. If the setting is changed during the game, the number of bets and the winning flag in the game are cleared without being carried over after the setting is changed, and the game is not resumed.

  FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing the update status of the winning flag and the gaming state flag when the setting is changed while the internal RT is controlled. FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing how the winning flag and the game state flag are updated when the setting is changed before the bonus winning game is over. 25 and 26 show the reel rotation status, medal payout status, bet number setting status, big bonus winning flag status, and gaming status flag status, respectively. Progress is shown.

  First, in FIG. 25, the big bonus winning flag is set to on by winning the big bonus in the internal lottery as shown in the big bonus winning flag status column and the gaming status flag status column. In addition, the value of the internal state RT (for example, [04]) is set to the value of the game state flag and is controlled to the internal state RT, and the power is turned off and the setting is changed during the internal state RT after the game ends. Has been done.

  After the setting is changed, the big bonus winning flag is set to off and the winning flag is initialized as shown in the big bonus winning flag status column. On the other hand, even after the setting is changed, as shown in the status column of the game state flag, the value of the internal medium RT (for example, [04]) is set, and the internal medium RT having the same replay winning probability as before the setting change. Can be controlled.

  Next, in FIG. 26, the big bonus winning flag is set to on by winning the big bonus in the internal lottery, as shown in the big bonus winning flag status column and the gaming status flag status column. At the same time, the game state flag value is set to an internal medium RT value (for example, [04]) and the setting is changed after the power is turned off until the game controlled by the internal medium RT is completed. Yes. Note that when the game ends, for example, if the game does not involve the medal payout, all reels stop, and if the game involves the medal payout, all reels stop and the medal payout is completed. Say things.

  After the setting is changed, the big bonus winning flag is set to off and the winning flag is initialized as shown in the big bonus winning flag status column. On the other hand, even after the setting is changed, as shown in the status column of the game state flag, the value of the internal medium RT (for example, [04]) is set, and the internal medium RT having the same replay winning probability as before the setting change. Can be controlled.

  Similarly, during the internal RT after the setting is changed, when the big bonus is won, a process for controlling the internal RT is performed. Thus, for example, when the big bonus is won again after the setting change is performed during the internal RT and the bonus winning flag is initialized, the internal RT is maintained and the replay winning probability is also maintained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the RT remaining game number when the setting is changed when the advantageous RT or the disadvantageous RT which can be ended by digesting the number of games is controlled is the value before the setting is changed. Counted from the number of remaining RT games. Further, even when the setting is changed during the game in which the advantageous RT or the disadvantaged RT is controlled, the number of remaining RT games before the setting change is counted. If the setting is changed during the game, the number of bets and the winning flag in the game are cleared without being carried over after the setting is changed, and the game is not resumed.

  FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the update status of the gaming state flag and the number of remaining RT games when the setting is changed before the end of one advantageous RT game. FIG. 27 shows the reel rotation status, medal payout status, betting number setting status, gaming status flag status, and RT remaining game count, and the horizontal direction indicates the passage of time.

  In FIG. 27, as shown in the reel rotation status column and the game status flag status column, the setting is changed after the power is turned off until one game in advantageous RT is completed (during one game). Has been done. Note that when the game ends, for example, if the game does not involve the medal payout, all reels stop, and if the game involves the medal payout, all reels stop and the medal payout is completed. Say things.

  After the setting change, as shown in the gaming status flag status column and the RT remaining game number column, even after the setting change, as shown in the gaming status flag status column, the advantageous RT value ( For example, [01]) is set, and as shown in the RT remaining game number column, the RT remaining game number before the setting change is set. As a result, the number of remaining RT games before the setting is changed is counted.

  It should be noted that the number of remaining RT games before the setting change is similarly set when the setting is changed after the power is turned off until one game in disadvantaged RT is completed (during one game).

Next, main effects obtained by the first embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, in the RB provided during the big bonus, 15 small roles such as bells and 15 (1) to 15 (4) are 22 times, and 14 small roles are 2 times. When the specific condition is satisfied by the occurrence of each of the 15 small bonuses and the big bonus ends, the net increase in the RB is increased, that is, maximized, when the specific condition is not satisfied. be able to. On the other hand, even if the special winning combination is won and the 14 small winning combination is won, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), if the operation is not performed according to a predetermined special operation procedure, the winning of the 14 small winning combination is generated. I can't let you.

  However, when the 14 small winning combination has not yet occurred twice and the net increase is not at the maximum, the special winning combination is won, that is, every time the 14 small winning combination is won, the 14 small winning combination is not won. The liquid crystal display 51, which is a notification means, is controlled in a manner different from that when the bell alone is won, and a specific effect is executed, so that the player can recognize that 14 small roles have been won. In other words, the player can be made aware of this every time the RB can be brought close to the state where the net increase in number can be maximized. As a result, the player recognizes that the situation is such that the net increase can be brought close to the maximum state, and actually intends to operate the special operation procedure to generate the 14 small bonuses. Even if the operation is accepted in a different operation procedure and it is not possible to generate a 14-piece small combination, it will be operated in a special operation procedure as long as the situation where the net increase in the number of sheets can be brought close to the maximum again. It is possible to make it easy to make it approach the state where the number of net increase is maximized.

  In addition, when the 14-sheet small winning combination has already occurred twice in the RB, and the net increased number of sheets is maximized as long as the subsequent 15 small winning combination is generated, it is determined YES in SA02 of FIG. 9 and specified. Even when the effect execution process is finished and a special winning combination including 14 winning combinations is won, the liquid crystal display 51 which is a notification means is controlled in the same manner as when the special winning combination is not won. Thus, the specific effect is not executed as shown in FIG. For this reason, even when the net increase in the number of RBs is already at the maximum, the operation in the normal operation procedure does not cause the player to be confused or bothered by executing the specific effect. And can win 15 small roles.

  As described above, in the RB, when the net increase number is not yet in the maximum state, the player is operated as much as possible so that the net increase number is brought close to the maximum state, and the state where the net increase number becomes the maximum has been reached. Thereafter, the player can be operated according to the normal operation procedure so as to maintain the state without being confused or distracted by the effect executed on the liquid crystal display 51. For this reason, the possibility that the net increase in the number of RBs is maximized can be increased as much as possible, and the player can be satisfied.

Incidentally, 14 pieces of Small Win in the present embodiment, unless winning the special winning combination in internal lottery carried out every game, even if the operated if a special operating procedure, not won. For this reason, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to win 14 small roles in the internal lottery, as compared to the case where a bonus can be always won if only a special operation procedure is performed during the bonus. The player can have a sense of expectation for winning the special winning combination and improve the interest of the game, and can also prevent the bonus from being formed in the bonus.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown by SA03 in FIG. 9, based on the 358 predetermined values, the value of the 14-sheet counter, and the number of medals paid out during the bonus, for example, When it is determined that there is no possibility that the number of 14 small roles will be 2 from the number of possible winnings until the RB ends, such as when there is no possibility that the net increase will be the maximum, 14 small Even when a special winning combination including winning of a winning combination is won, the liquid crystal display 51 as the notification means is controlled in the same manner as when the special winning combination is not won, and the identification is performed as shown in FIG. Production is not executed. For this reason, even when the small number of 14 is generated, the net increase is only reduced, without causing the player to be confused or minded by executing the specific effect, It is possible to prompt the player to perform the normal operation procedure, and to allow the player to perform an operation that increases the number of net increase as much as possible.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the special operation procedure for winning the 14 small combinations of 14 (1) and 14 (2) out of the special winning combinations is one of the three reels 2L to 2R. An operation procedure that does not hold unless two conditions of stopping at a specific timing for stopping the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L by a specific procedure and stopping the left reel 2L at a specific timing are satisfied. Is set to For this reason, an operation accepted when the player does not intend to operate in a special operation procedure accidentally becomes a special operation procedure, for example, 14 small roles have already been generated twice, and the net increase is maximum. In spite of being in the state, it is possible to reduce as much as possible the possibility of being disadvantageous to the player, such as the occurrence of 14 small bonuses again.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the normal operation procedure for winning 15 small combinations of 15 (1) to 15 (4) out of the special winning combinations includes three reels 2L to 2R. It includes an operation procedure that is established as long as the left reel 2L is first stopped. For this reason, even when a special winning combination is won, for example, it is relatively easy to reduce the size of 15 reels without requiring a so-called push to stop any of the reels at a predetermined timing. You can win a role. As a result, it is possible to reduce as much as possible the operation burden for winning a 15 small winning combination having a larger payout number than the 14 small winning combination in RB.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, in order to maximize the number of net increase, it is necessary for the 14 small roles to win twice. Therefore, it is necessary to win the special winning combination as a precondition. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the number of determination values is set so that the winning probability of the special winning combination is lower than the winning probability of the bell alone. For this reason, since the player's interest can be directed to winning the special winning combination in the internal lottery when the net increase in the RB is not maximized, the interest of the game in the RB is improved. be able to.

  (6) As a conventional slot machine, in order to continuously give a player a sense of expectation of winning a bonus, a continuous effect (continuous effect) that continues for a plurality of game periods until the value of the effect continuation counter reaches zero. There was a slot machine meant to run. In such a slot machine, the gaming state is not controlled by the bonus winning alone, but when the bonus symbol is derived to the variable display device based on the bonus winning, the gaming state is controlled by the bonus. The In such a slot machine, when a continuous production is being executed (that is, when the value of the production continuation counter is greater than 0), the continuous production will not be terminated even if the bonus is won, as well as the bonus winning. The continuous production is continued until the value of the continuation counter becomes zero. However, when the bonus is won, the gaming state changes, but if the continuous production started in the gaming state before the bonus winning is continued, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. In addition, a change in the game state becomes very difficult for the player to understand. On the other hand, according to the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, the occurrence of inconvenience that makes it difficult to understand the change in the game state due to the execution of the continuous performance is prevented, and the expectation for the winning of a specific winning combination is expected. You can make it.

  More specifically, as shown in S2 of FIG. 13 and FIG. 14A, whether or not the bonus is won in the internal lottery, and the bonus is won simultaneously with other winning combinations such as watermelon and Replay 2. If the bonus is won at the same time as another winning combination, a continuous performance lottery is performed according to a different ratio depending on the type of the other winning combination, and depending on the lottery result Continuous production is performed. In other words, a continuous effect lottery is performed according to a different ratio between the first internal winning situation and the second internal winning situation, and a continuous effect corresponding to the lottery result is executed. For this reason, whether or not the continuous effect is executed, what kind of the continuous effect was performed, and when the continuous effect was executed, whether the chance eyes were stopped, whether the watermelon or replay 2 was won, Depending on the type of winning combination that has been won, the player can expect the player to win the bonus.

  More specifically, for A to D shown in FIG. 14A, each of A to C when the bonus is won is higher than D when the bonus is not won. Since it is set, it is possible to increase the expectation for winning a bonus when any of the continuous effects is executed.

  In addition, regarding A to C when the bonus is won, B and B when the bonus is simultaneously won with another winning combination (watermelon, replay 2) than A when the bonus is won alone. Since each C is set to be higher and other winning teams who are simultaneously selected in reel control will be drawn on the winning line preferentially over the bonus, the bonus will be won and continuous production will be performed. It is possible to improve the possibility of winning other winning combinations without winning a bonus in the game that has been started. In addition, in a game started after the game, since a bonus is won, the internal RT is controlled so that the possibility of winning a replay without winning a bonus can be improved. As a result, when a continuous performance is executed, the expectation for the bonus winning can be easily beaten over a plurality of games.

  In addition, B and C when the bonus and other winning combinations are won at the same time, corresponding to the above-described bonus expectation, and when the bonus is won, the player who is more watermelon than Replay 2 However, the execution probability of continuous production is set to be high. As a result, the continuous performance is easier to execute when the bonus is selected simultaneously with the watermelon than when the bonus is selected simultaneously with the replay 2, so the watermelon is selected when the continuous effect is executed. The probability of doing is increased. As a result, the expectation for the bonus winning in the case where the continuous effect is executed can be obtained, and when the watermelon is won in the game in which the continuous effect is executed, the expectation for the bonus winning can be improved.

  Furthermore, with respect to a1 to a4, b1 to b4, c1 to c4, and d1 to d4 constituting A to D, for example, the number of games is more when the bonus is won than when the bonus is not won. It is set so that the ratio of determining many continuous performances is high. As for a1 to a4, b1 to b4, and c1 to c4 when the bonus is won, the bonus is awarded simultaneously with other winning combinations rather than when the bonus is won alone. However, it is set so that the ratio of determining the continuous production with a large number of games is high. In addition, regarding b1 to b4 and c1 to c4 when the bonus and other winning combinations are simultaneously won, the types of other winning combinations to be simultaneously won are selected from Replay 2 in accordance with the bonus expectation level described above. In the case of a watermelon, the ratio of determining a continuous production with a large number of games is set to be higher. For this reason, the greater the number of games, the higher the expectation that the bonus is won can be improved.

  (7) Further, in the advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT that are terminated by the consumption of the prescribed number of games, if it is determined that the remaining number of games is less than 5 in S1 of FIG. In addition to restricting the execution of the continuous effect, as shown in S3 of FIG. 13 and FIG. 14B, a single game effect lottery is performed according to a different ratio according to the winning situation, and the lottery result is displayed. A corresponding single game effect is executed. For this reason, even if the continuous performance is executed, it is difficult to understand that the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT are ended due to the digestion of the prescribed game, and the bonus is won by executing the single game performance. It is possible to make the player have expectations for this.

  In addition, when the remaining number of advantageous RTs and disadvantageous RTs is less than 5 games, whether or not the single game effect is executed, what kind of the single game effect is used, and the single game effect is executed Sometimes, the player can expect the player to win the bonus depending on whether the player has won the watermelon or the replay 2 or the type of the winning combination won.

  More specifically, for E to H shown in FIG. 14B, each of E to G when the bonus is won is higher than H when the bonus is not won. Is set. For this reason, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning a bonus when a single game effect is executed.

  In addition, regarding E to G when the bonus is won, F and E when the bonus is simultaneously won with another winning combination (watermelon, replay 2) than E when the bonus is won alone. Each G is set to be higher. Further, as described above, the other winning combinations that are simultaneously won in the reel control are drawn on the winning line preferentially over the bonus. This can improve the possibility of winning another winning combination without winning a bonus in a game in which a single game effect is started by winning a bonus. As a result, the player can be focused on the result of the single game effect and the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line.

  In addition, regarding F and G when the bonus and other winning combinations are simultaneously won, the types of other winning combinations simultaneously won with the bonus are set according to the above-described bonus expectation from Replay 2. When it is also a watermelon, the execution probability of the single game effect is set to be higher. As a result, since the single game effect is more easily executed when the bonus is selected simultaneously with the watermelon than when the bonus is selected simultaneously with the replay 2, the watermelon is executed when the single game effect is executed. The probability of winning is increased. As a result, the expectation for the bonus winning when the single game effect is executed can be obtained, and when the watermelon is won in the game in which the single game effect is executed, the expectation for the bonus winning can be improved.

  Furthermore, for e1 to e4, f1 to f4, g1 to g4, and h1 to h4 constituting E to H, for example, when a bonus is won than when a bonus is not won, a specific type is selected. The ratio for determining the single game effect (for example, single game effect 4) is set to be high. In addition, for e1 to e4, f1 to f4, and g1 to g4 when the bonus is won, the bonus is awarded simultaneously with other winning combinations rather than when the bonus is won alone. However, it is set so that the ratio of determining a specific type of single game effect (for example, single game effect 4) is high. In addition, with respect to f1 to f4 and g1 to g4 when the bonus and the other winning combination are simultaneously won, the type of the other winning combination to be simultaneously won is selected from the replay 2 in accordance with the above-described bonus expectation. In the case of watermelon, the ratio of determining a specific type of single game effect (for example, single game effect 4) is set to be higher. For this reason, as the specific type of single game effect is executed, the expectation that the bonus has been won can be improved and beaten.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, whether or not the bonus is won simultaneously with other winning combinations such as watermelon and replay 2 in the internal lottery, At the same time, the first AT lottery is performed according to a different ratio depending on the type of the other winning combination, and the number of navigation stocks is given according to the lottery result. For this reason, when the continuous production is executed, it is one or more and more depending on which type of winning combination is the watermelon or the replay 2, which winning type is the winning combination It can be expected to be determined by the number of navigation stocks, that is, to obtain the number of navigation stocks to be advantageous to the player.

  (9) CZ is a gaming state with a high degree of attention for the player in that it obtains both advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT depending on the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line. As shown in FIG. 6, such CZ is controlled after the bonus is over and after the advantage RT and the disadvantage RT that are finished by the consumption of the prescribed number of games. In the above-described embodiment, the continuous performance started when the advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT, which is the previous stage of CZ, is continuously executed even after being controlled to CZ by using the prescribed number of games. Is regulated. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that it becomes difficult to understand the control start timing for CZ. As a result, the player can be sure to feel the tension of gaining both an advantageous RT and a disadvantageous RT depending on the combination of symbols controlled by the CZ and stopped on the winning line. Can be improved.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, when winning a replay 1 when it is CZ, it is controlled to disadvantageous RT, but when winning a replay 2 that is won simultaneously with the replay 1, it is controlled to advantageous RT. As described in FIG. 8A, Replay 1 and Replay 2 win Replay 2 by avoiding Replay 1 winning depending on whether Replay 1 + Replay 2 is won or Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3 is won. The operating procedure for making it different is different.

  On the other hand, when the super CZ is controlled by the AT in the CZ, a navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination of replays is executed. For this reason, when controlled by the AT, according to the navigation effect, it is possible to operate according to the operation procedure for avoiding the Replay 1 winning and causing the Replay 2 to win. Therefore, when controlled to super CZ, it can be avoided that it is controlled to disadvantageous RT, and it can be controlled to advantageous RT, which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  From the above, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for being controlled by the AT, and it is possible to give a clear degree of advantage to the player depending on whether or not it is controlled by the AT. It is possible to effectively increase the expectation of the game and improve the interest of the game.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, one or more navigation stocks are determined in the AT lottery such as the first AT lottery shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 and the second AT lottery shown in FIGS. Is controlled by AT.

  Further, among the AT lotteries, the first AT lottery is performed at the time of winning the lottery opportunity and at the end of the bonus as shown in FIG. In the 1st AT lottery performed at the time of winning the lottery opportunity, according to the total number of granted points given in addition to the bonus, the higher the total number of granted points, the higher the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more. The lottery will be drawn according to the winning rate specified in. In addition, in the first AT lottery performed at the end of the bonus, according to the total number of granted points given during the bonus, the larger the total number of granted points, the higher the number of navigation stocks is set to 1 or more. The lottery will be drawn according to the winning rate specified in. Therefore, the player is given more points so that the first AT lottery is performed according to the winning rate determined to be determined to be a higher number of navigation stocks of 1 or more at a higher rate. It can make you expect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 18, the point granting effect for notifying that the point has been granted in S18 is provided on the condition that the point granting condition is established and the point is given. An informing process is performed. In this notification process, based on the processing results of S13 to S16 in FIG. 18, it is more than the point grant effect that accurately reports the grant points set in S12 of FIG. 18, or more than the grant points set in S12 of FIG. A point giving effect for informing a small number of points is executed. Further, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 18, even when the point granting condition is established and the point is given, if it is decided not to be notified in the notice lottery in S14 or S16 in FIG. Is not executed, and no notification is given that points have been awarded. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that more points than the total number of points specified from the executed point giving effect may be actually given.

  As a result, the first AT lottery is performed according to the winning rate determined to be determined to be 1 or more and a larger number of navigation stock at a higher rate, and the point granting effect is controlled by the AT. It is possible to have a greater sense of expectation than the total number of points specified from. In addition, even when the total number of points specified from the point granting effect is relatively small, more points than the total number of points may actually be given, so a higher ratio of 1 or more and more It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the first AT lottery will be performed according to the winning rate determined so as to be determined by a large number of navigation stocks and that the AT will be controlled.

  Further, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 18, a point granting effect is performed for the grant point set in S <b> 12 of FIG. 18 on the condition that the point granting condition is satisfied and the point is granted. For this reason, the above-mentioned feeling of expectation can be raised step by step every time the point giving effect is executed. In addition, in order for the player to predict the total number of points given, it is possible to add an interest that the player himself accumulates and stores the points specified from the executed point giving effects.

  (12) In the difference number corresponding notification lottery in S14 of the point related processing, the table shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B is referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the given point accurately are determined. It is determined with a probability corresponding to the difference between the total number of notification points specified from the point grant effect already executed and the total number of grant points actually given. Further, in the difference number notification lottery, when the difference number is larger than when the difference number is small, it is determined to notify at a higher rate, and at a higher rate, points awarded or points closer to the given point are given. A notification point is determined so as to notify the user of the fact. As a result, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large and the reliability of the point specified from the point giving effect from becoming too low.

  (13) In the total number corresponding notification lottery in S16 of the point related processing, the table shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and (b) is referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point correctly is actually measured. Is determined with a probability corresponding to the total number of granted points. Furthermore, in the total number corresponding notification lottery, when the total number of granted points is smaller than when the total number of granted points is large, it is decided to report at a high rate, and at a high rate, the points that are closer to the granted point or the given points The notification point is determined so that the fact that it has been granted is notified. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the player's attention to whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (14) As shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 22 (a), even when the point granting condition is satisfied, when it is determined not to be notified by the notice lottery, the point giving effect is not executed. For this reason, even when the point giving effect is not executed, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that points are actually given, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (15) As shown in FIG. 21 (b) and FIG. 22 (b), even when it is determined to be notified by the notification lottery, a point that is less than the actually granted points has been granted. A point giving effect for informing the user can be executed. For this reason, even when only a small number of points are identified from the point granting effect, the player can have a sense of expectation that more points are actually given, improving the interest of the game Can be made.

  (16) As shown in FIG. 19, the point granting condition can be established in a high probability state in which the probability state is continued until 30 or 50 games are consumed, or in a bonus controlled over a plurality of games. For this reason, the expectation with respect to being controlled to a high probability state can be given. In addition, it is possible to have a greater expectation for being controlled by the bonus. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in a state that continues for a plurality of games such as a high probability state and a bonus.

  (17) As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the replay 1 that is terminated when winning in the CZ and controlled to the disadvantaged RT wins the replay 1 according to the type of reel to be stopped first. Since the case where the replay 2 is won and the case where the replay 2 which is an opportunity to control to the advantageous RT is won are distributed, it is possible to improve the fun when the reel is stopped.

  Further, since it is not necessary to consider the stop operation timing when avoiding the Replay 1 winning in the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the player's burden caused when the reels are stopped.

  (18) As shown in FIG. 23, the lottery conditions for the second AT lottery are determined to be a ratio in which the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more and controlled to be controlled by AT in the second AT lottery, and a larger number of navigation stocks. The ratio to be applied is the table (FIG. 24B) that is referred to when it is controlled when it is CZ rather than the table that is referred to when it is advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT (table of FIG. 24A). The winning rate is set so that the bonus winning table in (c) and (c) is higher. For this reason, in CZ, the player can advance the game while expecting to be controlled by the AT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (19) In the normal CZ, as shown in FIG. 23, the lottery condition is satisfied every time two games are consumed until 12 games are consumed, and the second AT lottery is performed. That is, in the normal CZ, the lottery condition is satisfied and the second AT lottery is performed every time the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. For this reason, in normal CZ, the player can advance the game while expecting to be controlled by the AT step by step every time the game is digested a predetermined number of times, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  In addition, as shown in the table at the time of 12G digestion in FIG. 24 (c), it is decided to control to AT in the second AT lottery by digesting 12 games in normal CZ, and it is always controlled to AT and super CZ Promote. For this reason, in the normal CZ, in addition to being controlled to the advantage RT by replay 2 winning, the fun of adding 12 games to the end goal is set as the final goal without generating the replay 1 winning and the game progresses Can improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the conditions that must be controlled by the AT depending on the number of digested games in the normal CZ are that the number of games digested in the normal CZ reaches a predetermined number of games (12 games) and specified in the normal CZ. It may be established when the number of games won in the winning combination reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games).

  Also, as shown in the table for 2G-12G digestion in FIG. 24 (c), the ratio controlled by AT and the ratio determined by a larger number of navigation stocks increase stepwise according to game digestion. The second AT lottery is performed every time the game is consumed a predetermined number of times during the normal CZ. Thereby, it is possible to vary the sense of expectation for being controlled by the AT in accordance with the number of games digested in the normal CZ. That is, it is possible to increase the expectation for being controlled by the AT in proportion to the number of games that have been digested, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, even when the setting is changed during advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT that ends when the prescribed number of games is consumed, control to the RT before the setting change is maintained after the setting change. As shown in FIG. 27, when the setting change is performed before one game in the advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT is ended, the bet number and the winning flag in the one game are carried over after the setting change. The game is not cleared and the game is not restarted, but the RT remaining game count is restarted from the number of games already counted before the start of the interrupted game. For this reason, even if a new set value is set before the end of one game in RT1, it is impossible to update only the number of digested games without reflecting the result of the game. Since it becomes impossible to set a disadvantageous state or an advantageous state, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, when the setting is changed in the internal RT controlled by the bonus winning (including the bonus winning game), the replay winning probability before the setting change and The internal RT with the same is maintained, but the winning flag set by the bonus winning is deleted. For this reason, the bonus winning can be invalidated even when the internal RT is maintained after the setting is changed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the fairness of the game is likely to be harmed, such as winning a bonus when the game has not yet been played after the setting change. In addition, even if the setting has been changed and the bonus winning has been erased, the player's willingness to continue the game can be maintained because the replay winning frequency is maintained high. .

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described above, the number of remaining games is a predetermined number as a means for preventing the continuous performance from being continuously executed even after the specified number of games have been consumed when the game state ends with the specified number of games. There has been described a slot machine that employs means for restricting a continuous effect from being executed when the number of games is less than that and notifying bonus winning information through a single game effect. However, the means for preventing the continuous performance from being continuously executed even after the specified number of games has been consumed when the game state ends with the specified number of games is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, in order to prevent the continuous production from being continuously executed even after the prescribed number of games is consumed when the game state ends with the prescribed number of games, for example, the remaining number of games is a predetermined number of games. A slot machine that employs means for restricting the number of consecutive games of a continuous production so as not to be determined to be larger than a predetermined number of games when the continuous production is executed when the number is a number will be described. Note that, in the second embodiment, detailed description of portions that perform the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and portions that are different from the first embodiment are mainly described.

  FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the effect setting process during RT in the second embodiment. The effect setting process during RT is performed when the sub-control unit 91 starts a game that is identified as advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT from the gaming state command.

  In S21, it is determined whether or not the number of remaining RT games specified from the gaming state command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the end of the previous game is 5 or more, which is the maximum number of continuous games for continuous production. .

  In S21, when it is determined that the number of remaining RT games is 5 or more, in S22, whether or not to execute a continuous effect according to the winning situation specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and Determine the type of continuous performance to be performed. In S22, as in S2 of FIG. 13 in the first embodiment, a random effect lottery is performed according to the ratio determined according to the winning situation using the continuous effect lottery table shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S21 that the number of remaining RT games is not 5 or more, whether or not a bonus is won is determined in S23 according to the winning situation specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41. Determined. When it is determined in S23 that the bonus is won, the process proceeds to S22 and a continuous effect lottery is performed. As a result, even when the number of remaining games of RT is not five or more, only when the bonus is won, a continuous performance that can continue even after the number of remaining games of RT has been consumed premierly can be executed. Become.

  If it is determined in S23 that the bonus has not been won, it is determined in S24 whether the number of remaining RT games is two or more, which is the minimum number of continuous games for continuous production.

  When it is determined in S24 that the number of remaining RT games is 2 or more, in S25, whether or not to execute a continuous effect according to the winning situation specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 and the number of remaining games Determine whether or not and the type of continuous performance to be performed. In the continuous effect lottery in S25, the number of continuous games is determined as a continuous effect that is equal to or less than the number of remaining RT games.

  For example, in S25, similar to S22, using the continuous effect lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, the temporary effect is provisionally determined by random lottery according to the ratio determined according to the winning situation, and the provisional determination is made. It is determined whether or not the number of continuous games of the rendered continuous effect is equal to or less than the number of remaining RT games, and when it is determined to be equal to or less than the number of remaining RT games, it is determined to be the continuous effect, When it is done, the number of continued games may be determined to be changed to a continuous effect of the number of remaining games of RT.

  Moreover, in S25, you may comprise so that one continuous production | presentation may be determined by random number lottery according to a predetermined ratio from the continuous production | presentation of the number of remaining games of RT. For example, when the number of remaining RT games is 4, the first lottery table in which the ratio is assigned for each of the single game effects 1 to 3, and for each of the single game effects 1 and 2 when the number of remaining RT games is 3. A second lottery table to which a ratio is allocated, and a third lottery table to which a ratio is allocated for the single game effect 1 when the number of remaining games of RT is two, from the first to third lottery tables A table corresponding to the number of remaining games of RT may be referred to, and one continuous effect may be determined by random lottery according to a ratio specified from the table.

  When it is determined in S24 that the number of remaining RT games is not two or more, that is, when it is not possible to produce an effect over a plurality of games, in S26, depending on the winning situation specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 Thus, whether or not to execute a single game effect and the type of single game effect to be executed are determined. Note that the number of games determined in S24 is not limited to two games, and may be a predetermined number of games, such as three games or four games.

  In S26, as in S3 of FIG. 13 in the first embodiment, a random number lottery is performed using the single game effect lottery table shown in FIG. 14B according to the ratio determined according to the winning situation. .

  In the advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT in the present embodiment, the continuous effect or single game effect determined by the lottery in the effect setting process during RT in FIG. 28 is executed.

Next, main effects obtained by the second embodiment will be described.
(1) In the above-described second embodiment, in the advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT that are ended by using the prescribed number of games, on the condition that the number of remaining games is determined to be less than 5 in S21 of FIG. In S25 of FIG. 28, the number of continuing games for executing the continuous effect is restricted to the number of remaining games in RT or less. For this reason, even if the continuous performance is executed, it is difficult to understand that the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT are ended due to the digestion of the prescribed game, and the continuous performance is executed although the number of continuous games is restricted. By this, the player can be expected to win the bonus.

  (2) In the second embodiment described above, when it is determined in S24 of FIG. 28 that the remaining number of games is less than 2 in the advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT that are ended by the consumption of the prescribed number of games, FIG. As shown in S26 and FIG. 14B, a single game effect lottery is performed according to a different ratio depending on the winning situation, and a single game effect corresponding to the lottery result is executed. For this reason, even if the continuous performance is executed, it is difficult to understand that the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT are ended due to the digestion of the prescribed game, and the bonus is won by executing the single game performance. It is possible to make the player have expectations for this.

  (3) In the above-described second embodiment, even when it is determined that the remaining number of games is less than 5 in S21 in FIG. Only when it is determined in S23 of FIG. 28 that the bonus has been won, it is possible to execute a continuous effect that can continue even after the remaining number of games of the RT has been consumed. As a result, it is possible to perform a continuous performance that can continue even after the number of remaining games of RT has been consumed, and to allow the player to recognize that a bonus has been won. Moreover, unexpectedness can be added to the continuous performance, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the slot machine according to the second embodiment described above, the same technical effect as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained with respect to the configuration based on the technical idea common to the first embodiment described above. it can.

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

  (1) In the embodiment described above, the bell is exemplified as the winning combination permitted when the result is the non-simultaneous permissible determination result as the first type small part winning, and is permitted when the result is the simultaneous permissible determination result. The 15 winning combinations (1) to 15 (4) are exemplified. That is, as the first type of small winning combination, an example has been described in which the winning combination permitted when the result is the non-simultaneous permissible determination result and the winning combination permitted when the result is the simultaneous permissible determination result are different. However, as the first type of small part winning, the winning combination permitted when it is the non-simultaneous allowable determination result and the winning combination permitted when the simultaneous allowable determination result are the same type of winning combination. Yes, the same symbol combination may be stopped.

  For example, in FIG. 7, 15 sheets (1) to 15 sheets (4) may be read in place of the lottery role in RB. In this case, during the RB, 15 (1) to 15 (4) are won with a winning probability of about 83%, and 14 (1) +14 (2) +15 (with a winning probability of about 17%) 1)-15 (4) winning special winning combinations. During RB, regardless of whether the special winning combination is won or not, any symbol combination of 15 (1) to 15 (4) stops as long as the normal operation procedure is used. . Therefore, compared to the case where a completely different symbol combination is stopped depending on whether or not the special winning combination is won despite operating in the normal operation procedure, the player is not confused and uncomfortable. There is no embrace.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the number of occurrences of the first type of small part winning at the end of the bonus is a predetermined number (for example, 23 times), and the number of occurrences of the second type of small part winning is predetermined. An example will be described in which the specific condition is satisfied when the number of times (for example, two times) is satisfied and the net increase is maximized. Further, during the RB, the first type of small part winning is normally generated. Since the second type of small part winning can occur at a rate of about once in 6 games, the second type of small part winning with a small game value to be given maximizes the net increase. The example which is the adjustment part of was explained. However, the adjusting combination for maximizing the net increase may be configured by the first type small combination winning having a large gaming value. That is, during the bonus, in order to maximize the net increase, the game may be adjusted so that the number of occurrences of the first type of small part winning is a specific number that satisfies a specific condition. .

  For example, the slot machine in the above-described embodiment may be configured such that the big bonus end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out exceeds 43. In this case, from the control of the big bonus to the occurrence of winning three times, by generating 15 small doubles once and 14 small doubles, the medal payout number becomes 43, and the remaining 1 Since it is possible to generate a winning prize, if 15 small combinations are generated at that time, the medal payout number is 58 and the net increase is 46, which is the maximum.

  On the other hand, if 15 small winning combinations are generated more than twice after the big bonus is controlled until the winning of 3 times, the number of medals to be paid out exceeds 43 when the 3 winnings occur. Since the bonus is ended, the medal payout number and the net increase number are smaller than in the case where the 15 small combinations are generated once. Also, if 15 small wins are not generated until the winning of 3 times after the big bonus is controlled, the number of medals paid out does not exceed 43 when the 3 winnings occur, so the remaining 1 time Although a prize can be generated, the number of medals to be paid out is less than 43 at the time when the three prizes are generated. Therefore, the number of medals to be paid out and the net increase are more than those in the case of 15 small prizes being generated once. Get smaller.

  Therefore, in the slot machine configured as described above, the bonus is controlled by the bonus, and after the 15 small bonuses are generated once and the 14 small bonuses are generated twice, the 15 small bonuses are further generated. When the number of occurrences of 15 small combinations is 2 and the number of occurrences of 14 small combinations is 2 at the end, the specific condition is satisfied, and the net increase is maximized. That is, by adjusting the number of occurrences of 15 small bonuses to 1 after the bonus is controlled and winning 3 times, when the bonus ends, the 15 small bonuses are generated again and generated twice in total. Satisfy certain conditions and maximize the net increase.

  In this case, instead of SA02 in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the number of winnings is 3 or more after being controlled by the bonus. If it is determined that the number is not 3 or more, the number of 15 small winning combinations is specified. Based on the value of a predetermined 15-sheet counter, it is determined whether or not a 15-sheet small combination has occurred once. When it is determined that the number of winnings is 3 or more after being controlled by the bonus, or 15-sheet When it is determined that the small winning combination has not occurred once, the specific effect execution process is terminated to prompt the player to win 15 small winning combinations, and when it is determined that 15 small winning combinations have occurred once, SA04. It may be configured to prompt the player to win 14 small roles by executing a specific performance. As a result, the possibility of maximizing the net increase in the bonus can be increased as much as possible, and the player can be satisfied.

  In the case of the configuration as described above, the number of determination values for the 15 small combinations in the RB is “10922”, and the determination value of the special winning combination in which the 14 small combinations and the 15 small combinations are won simultaneously. The number may be set to “54614”, and the winning probability of the special winning combination may be higher than the winning probability of the 15 small roles alone. As a result, the probability of winning the 14 small combination increases, so that the possibility of maximizing the net increase can be improved. In addition, instead of winning 15 small roles alone, 14 small roles may be elected alone, and in the RB, 15 small roles may always be won simultaneously with 14 small roles. As a result, in a game won for 15 small roles, 14 small roles can be generated even when 15 small winnings have already been generated a specific number of times. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that completely wastes the number.

  (3) In the bonus in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the example in which either the bell or the special prize is surely won has been described. However, even during the bonus, an internal lottery may be performed so that a case where no winning combination is won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%, etc.) may occur. In such a case, the net increase is the maximum when the winning situation in the internal lottery is the same, for example, the number of times that no winning combination is won under the same situation.

  (4-1) In the above-described embodiment, it is necessary to win 14 small roles in the RB when the 15 small winning combinations are won alone or when the special winning combination is won. An example has been described in which there is no bonus or when a prize should not be awarded, and the bonus medium effect is continuously executed and no special processing is executed. However, when 15 small roles are elected alone during the RB, for example, when a normal performance different from the specific performance is executed, the 14 small roles are selected when the special winning combination is won. It is also possible to configure so that the normal performance is executed even when there is no need to win or when it should not be won. For example, the normal effect may be configured such that a predetermined character appears and an effect of displaying a message such as “Get 15!”.

  (4-2) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the probability of winning the special winning combination is set to the probability of winning about 4 times in one BB has been described. Thereby, the right to challenge for winning 14 small combinations in the bonus can be appropriately given, and the interest of the game can be improved. However, the probability of winning the special winning combination in the bonus is not limited to this. For example, the probability of winning only about twice, which is a specific number of times that maximizes the net increase in one BB (for example, bonus When the average finish game number is 24, for example, it may be set to 2/24). This makes it possible to digest the game in the bonus while giving tension to winning the special winning combination, improving the fun of the game, and maximizing the net increase in the bonus. A premium feeling can be given.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the example in which the specific effect is executed when a predetermined condition is established during the bonus has been described. However, other conditions may be included as conditions for executing the specific effects. For example, any one or any of a plurality of any of the following may be selected: the production state before the bonus control was an AT state, a predetermined number of navigation stocks were acquired when the bonus was won, and a predetermined number of navigation stocks remained You may include a combination in the conditions which perform a specific production. In addition, the example in which the specific effect is always executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks acquired at the time of winning the bonus is determined. You may comprise so that a specific production | presentation may be performed according to the probability according to or the probability according to the number of remaining navigation stock. As a result, the expectation of being controlled by the AT after the bonus has ended can be changed according to whether or not the specific effect is executed during the bonus or the frequency at which the specific effect is executed. Can be improved.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the example in which the AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed at a different rate depending on the number of points given during the bonus has been described. However, the AT lottery at the end of the bonus may be configured to be performed at a different rate depending on the net increase in the bonus. For example, the AT lottery at the end of the bonus may be performed at a rate that is more advantageous to the player when the maximum number of bonuses in the bonus is not the maximum. Thereby, the expectation for maximizing the number of net increase in the bonus can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the remaining number of advantageous RTs and disadvantageous RTs is less than a predetermined number of games (less than 5 games in the first embodiment and less than 2 games in the second embodiment). Only when the single game effect is executable, the example in which the single game effect is not executed when the number of games is equal to or greater than the predetermined number has been described. However, the single game effect may be configured to be executed not only when the number of remaining games is less than the predetermined number of games but also when the number of remaining games is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of games. More specifically, for example, when it is determined in S2 in FIG. 13, S22 in FIG. 28, or S25 that the continuous effect is not executed, a single game effect lottery is performed, and a single game effect is executed according to the lottery result. You may comprise. Further, in the case of such a configuration, when the remaining number of advantageous RTs and disadvantageous RTs is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of games, the rate at which the single game effect is executed when the number is less than the predetermined number of games (FIG. The single game effect may be executed at a lower rate in the same winning situation than the above). As a result, it is possible to further give a premium feeling to the single game production.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT are exemplified as the gaming state to be ended by digesting the prescribed number of games, and the continuous performance is executed when the number of remaining games in the gaming state is less than the predetermined number of games. Or the example which controls the number of continuation games was demonstrated. However, the gaming state that ends when the prescribed number of games is consumed is not limited to this.

  For example, after the bonus is ended, the advantageous RT is controlled, and the advantageous RT is set to a gaming state in which the bonus is won or the game is finished by using the prescribed number of games. You may comprise so that it may continue to control until it wins a bonus, without ending by digestion. In this case, when the number of remaining games of advantageous RT is less than the predetermined number of games, it may be configured to perform a continuous effect or control to restrict the number of continuous games. Note that, depending on the type of the bonus that has been ended, it may be configured to be controlled to the disadvantaged RT without being controlled to the advantageous RT. Thus, the degree of advantage in the gaming state after the bonus ends can be changed according to the type of the bonus that has ended, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As another example, for example, after the end of BB or RB, it is controlled to be disadvantageous RT, and the disadvantageous RT is set to a gaming state in which a bonus is won or the game is terminated by using the prescribed number of games. It may be configured to control and continue to control until the bonus is won without ending the advantageous RT by using the prescribed number of games. In this case, when the remaining number of disadvantaged RT games is less than a predetermined number of games, it may be configured to perform execution of continuous effects or control to limit the number of continuing games.

  (9) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), when a bonus is won, it is won simultaneously with other winning combinations than when the bonus is won alone. An example has been described in which it is determined that a continuous production is executed at a higher rate when the user is present. However, when a bonus is won, it is determined that a continuous production will be executed at a higher rate when the bonus is won alone than when it is won at the same time as other winning roles. May be. Specifically, referring to FIG. 14A, the bonuses A to C when the bonus is won are more than the bonuses B and C when the bonus is simultaneously won with other winning combinations. A may be set to be higher when A is elected alone. In addition, since three types of bonuses are provided, the possibility of winning a bonus in a game in which a bonus is won is low. In addition, in the game where the bonus is won, when no winning combination is generated, reel control is performed so that the chance is stopped with a high probability. As mentioned above, when continuous production is executed, there is a higher possibility that the chance eyes will be stopped without winning any winning role, and linked to the chance eyes being stopped, the expectation for winning the bonus will be multiple games It can be easy to beat.

  Moreover, when comprised in this way, you may comprise as follows further. For example, with respect to B and C when a bonus and other winning combinations are simultaneously won, the type of the other winning combination to be simultaneously won is Replay 2 that can be awarded regardless of the operation procedure. You may set so that the execution probability of a continuous effect may become high when it is a watermelon which a missing thing occurs according to an operation procedure. This further increases the possibility that the chance eyes will be stopped without winning any winning combination when the continuous performance is executed, and linked to the fact that the chance eyes have been stopped, expecting the bonus winning This makes it easier to speak over multiple games.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the continuous performance execution ratio when the bonus is not won, the continuous performance execution ratio when the bonus is alone, and the bonus. The example in which different ratios are set as the continuous performance execution ratios determined corresponding to the types of other winning combinations that can be won has been described. However, the continuous performance execution rate when the bonus is not won, the continuous performance execution rate when the bonus is won alone, and the continuous performance execution determined for each of the other winning combinations that can be won simultaneously with the bonus The ratios may include those set to the same ratio, or all may be set to the same ratio.

  Even if it is a case where it is set to the same ratio, what is necessary is just to set so that the allocation of the ratio set for every kind of continuous production which comprises the said ratio may differ. Also, if the same percentage is set and the percentage set for each type of continuous production that makes up that percentage is won for the bonus than when the bonus is not won The number of games is higher when winning simultaneously with other winning roles than when winning alone, so that the ratio of determining the continuous production with a large number of games increases. In order to increase the rate of determining many continuous productions, the rate of determining continuous productions with a large number of games is higher when the types of other winning roles that are simultaneously selected are special types than the specific types. , As long as each is set. For example, even if A and B shown in FIG. 14A are set to the same ratio, the allocation of a1 to a4 and b1 to b4 constituting each of A and B is different, and What is necessary is just to set so that the ratio which determines the continuous production with more numbers of games is higher in the allocation of b1 to b4 than the allocation of a1 to a4.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), when a bonus is won, it is won at the same time as other winning combinations than when the bonus is won alone. An example has been described in which it is determined that a single game effect is executed at a higher rate when the user is present. However, when a bonus is won, it is determined that a single game effect will be executed at a higher rate when the bonus is won alone than when it is won at the same time as other winning roles. May be. Specifically, referring to FIG. 14B, the bonuses E to G when the bonus is won are more than the bonuses F and G when the bonus is simultaneously won with other winning combinations. It may be set so that E is higher when is elected alone. In addition, since three types of bonuses are provided, the possibility of winning a bonus in a game in which a bonus is won is low. In addition, in the game where the bonus is won, when no winning combination is generated, reel control is performed so that the chance is stopped with a high probability. From the above, when a single game effect is executed, there is a higher possibility that the chance eyes will be stopped without winning any winning role, and linked to the fact that the chance eyes have been stopped, and the expectation for the bonus winning is enshrined be able to.

  Moreover, when comprised in this way, you may comprise as follows further. For example, with respect to F and G when a bonus and other winning combinations are simultaneously won, than when Replay 2 can be awarded regardless of the operation procedure, You may set so that the execution probability of a single-game effect may become high when it is a watermelon which is overlooked according to an operation procedure. This further increases the possibility that chances will be stopped without winning any winning combination when a single game effect is executed, and linked to the fact that the chances are stopped, the expectation for winning the bonus Can be further improved.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 14B, the single game effect execution rate when the bonus is not won, the single game effect execution rate when the bonus is selected alone, and the bonus The example in which different ratios are set as the single game effect execution ratios determined corresponding to the types of other winning combinations that can be won simultaneously. However, the single game effect execution rate when the bonus is not won, the single game effect execution rate when the bonus is selected alone, and the types of other winning combinations that can be won simultaneously with the bonus are determined. The game performance execution ratios may include those set at the same ratio, or all may be set at the same ratio.

  Even if it is a case where it is set to the same ratio, what is necessary is just to set so that the allocation of the ratio set for every kind of single game production which comprises the said ratio may differ. In addition, when the ratio is set to the same ratio, the ratio set for each type of single game production that constitutes the ratio is greater than when the bonus is not won. Even if you are winning a bonus, you will be selected at the same time as other winning roles than when you are winning alone, so that the percentage of determining a single type of single game effect (for example, single game effect 4) will be higher. So that the rate of determining a specific type of single-game production is higher when the other winners are special types than the specific type. It suffices if each of them is set so that the ratio for determining is increased. For example, even if E and F shown in FIG. 14B are set to the same ratio, the allocation of e1 to e4 and f1 to f4 constituting each of E and F is different, and It is only necessary that the allocation of f1 to f4 is set so that the ratio for determining the single game effect 4 is higher than the allocation of e1 to e4.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, as the types of continuous effects, the story A is continuously executed for two games for the story A and the story B is continuously executed for three games. The case where the number of continuous games is in a one-to-one relationship has been described as an example. However, the types of continuous effects are not limited to this, and continuous effects with 2 to 5 continuous games are provided for story A, and continuous effects with 2 to 5 continuous games are provided for story B. As described above, a plurality of continuous game numbers may be provided for the same story. In this case, in the continuous effect lottery, for example, by using a table for determining the story and a table for determining the number of continuous games, the continuous effect is drawn by drawing the story and the number of continuous games separately. May be determined. Accordingly, it is possible to make it possible to execute a variety of continuous effects while facilitating the design of the frequency of appearance of continuous effects by a specific story and the frequency of appearance of continuous effects over a specific number of continuous games.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (c), when a bonus is won, whether the bonus is won alone or simultaneously with other winning combinations. However, depending on which of the other types of winning prizes won at the same time, the ratio of acquiring the number of Navistock and the ratio of acquiring a larger number of Navistock are different, thereby increasing the degree of advantage for the player. The example of making it different was demonstrated. However, when a bonus is won, depending on whether the bonus has been won by itself, at the same time as another winning combination, or the type of other winning combination at the same time, What makes an advantage degree different is not restricted to the above-mentioned thing.

  For example, when a bonus is won, it is set depending on whether the bonus was won alone, at the same time as another winning combination, or the type of other winning combination at the same time The degree of advantage for the player may be varied by varying the rate at which the information related to the set value is notified. Specifically, when a bonus is won alone, a normal bonus production is performed during the bonus, and when the bonus is won simultaneously with other winning combinations, or when the other winning combination is selected as a special type. In such a case, during the bonus, a bonus medium effect according to the set setting value may be executed. Thereby, the player can predict the set value based on the type of effect during bonus, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, when a bonus is won, the bonus mid-direction depending on whether the bonus was won alone or at the same time as another winning combination, or the type of other winning combination selected at the same time As described above, the degree of advantage for the player may be made different by changing the ratio of executing the special bonus medium effect.

  In addition, when the bonus is won, after the bonus ends, depending on whether the bonus has been won by itself, at the same time as another winning combination, or the type of the other winning combination at the same time The degree of advantage for the player may be varied by varying the ratio of controlling to RT or the presence or absence of RT.

  (15) In the internal lottery, according to the set value to be set, the number of judgment values is set so that the ratio between the bonus winning independently and the ratio of the bonus winning simultaneously with other winning combinations is different. Also good. Thus, the player is set based on the frequency at which the bonus was actually won when the continuous effect was executed, and the frequency at which other winning combinations win when the continuous effect was executed and the bonus was actually won. The value can be predicted and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (16) In the first embodiment described above, even if it is determined in S1 of FIG. 13 that the remaining number of games in RT is not five or more, the number of continued games is limited only when the bonus is won. May be configured such that a continuous effect larger than the number of remaining games of the RT can be executed. More specifically, for example, when it is determined in S1 that the number of remaining RT games is not five or more, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won, and when the bonus is won, the process proceeds to S2. It may be configured to shift to S3 when the bonus is not won. As a result, it is possible to perform a continuous performance that can continue even after the number of remaining games of RT has been consumed, and to allow the player to recognize that a bonus has been won. Moreover, unexpectedness can be added to the continuous performance, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the second embodiment described above, even if it is determined in S21 of FIG. 28 that the number of remaining RT games is not five or more, the number of continued games is limited only when the bonus is won. Although an example in which a continuous effect larger than the number of remaining games of the RT can be executed has been described, even if a bonus is won, the continuous effect cannot be executed more than the number of remaining games of the RT. In addition, when it is determined in S21 in FIG. 28 that the number of remaining RT games is not five or more, the process may be shifted to S24.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), whether a bonus is won or, if a bonus is won, is won simultaneously with another winning combination or is won alone? In the case of simultaneous winning, the example in which the ratio of execution of the continuous effect is changed depending on which type of the other winning combination is performed. However, the rate at which the continuous performance is executed depends on whether the bonus is won, if the bonus is won, if it is won simultaneously with other winning roles, if it is won alone, or if it is won simultaneously. You may make it vary the ratio in which a continuous production is performed according to the combination of the item selected arbitrarily or arbitrarily among several items which is the kind of winning combination.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the contents of the continuous effect and the single game effect to be executed are the same during the advantageous RT and the disadvantaged RT and the lottery is performed using the same table has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the contents of the continuous effect and the single game effect to be executed may be different during advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT, and lottery is performed using different tables. Also good. The different contents of the continuous performance may be that the maximum or minimum number of continuous games is different or the contents of the story are different. The content of the single game effect may be different from the type of character that appears. Different tables may have different ratios for executing continuous effects and single-game effects or for different types. This makes it possible to vary the appearance frequency of continuous effects and single game effects during advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT, to increase variations, and to improve the fun of the game.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, the replay 1 avoidance procedure that triggers the transition to the disadvantaged RT and the replay 2 winning procedure that triggers the transition to the advantageous RT are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the avoidance procedure for replay 1 that triggers the transition to disadvantageous RT and the winning procedure for replay 2 that triggers the transition to advantageous RT are: It may be a stop operation timing for a specific reel, and is not limited to a pressing order or a stopping operation timing alone, but may be a pressing order + stopping operation timing. .

  (20) As shown in FIG. 16 of the above-described embodiment, the advantage of the player can be increased by changing the ratio of acquiring a larger number of navigation stocks according to the winning situation when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. An example in which the degree is varied has been described. However, the player's degree of advantage is not limited to this, as long as the expected value for the period controlled by the AT is different depending on the winning situation when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. It is also possible to vary the player's degree of advantage by making at least one of them different. Even in this case, according to the winning situation when the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the expectation that the AT is controlled to be highly advantageous to the player can be changed, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

In a slot machine that executes a predetermined end lottery (for example, a lottery for each game at the AT) in accordance with the end probability determined in advance in the AT and ends the control to the AT on condition that the winning is made in the end lottery End probability and the ratio of determining one end probability from a plurality of end probabilities ・ Control the AT on the condition that the number of times that the navigation effect has been executed by winning a specific winning combination at the AT has reached the specified number Ratio of determining the specified number of times in a slot machine to be finished or one specified number from a plurality of specified times ・ Lot whether or not to perform a navigation effect at the time of winning a specific winning combination at the AT, and a navigation effect when winning In the slot machine to be executed, the probability of winning by lottery or the ratio of determining one winning probability from multiple winning probabilities The specific winning combination, for example, may be a winning combination, such as the following. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the winning combination A that is a trigger for controlling the disadvantaged RT is further provided in the CZ, and an internal lottery is performed so that the winning combination A can be simultaneously won with other winning combinations in the CZ. In a slot machine in which reel control is performed so that the operation procedure (push order, stop timing, etc.) for avoiding winning of winning combination A differs according to the winning situation, the winning combination A is a specific winning combination It corresponds to.

  (21) In the embodiment described above, in the notice lottery in S14 and S16 of FIG. 18, the degree of advantage is lower for the player than the awarded points set in S12, that is, points below the given points are determined as the notice points. An example to be described. However, if the notification points determined in the notification lottery in S14 and S16 of FIG. 18 are determined from points whose total number of notification points is not equal to or greater than the total number of granted points even after notification, S12 The player may be configured such that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than the grant points set in Step 1, that is, the points more than the grant points are determined as notification points.

  FIG. 29 is an example of a table used in the notification lottery, and is a diagram for explaining a table in which more points than the given points can be determined as notification points in the difference number compatible notification lottery. A table used in the notification lottery is stored in the ROM 91b.

  Also in the difference number corresponding notification lottery in this modification, with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 29A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are to be notified according to the difference number. The difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 29A is the same as the table in FIG.

  If it is decided to notify with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 29A, the added points set in S12 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. In accordance with the difference number, a lottery for determining the notification points is performed.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “0 to 1”, the total number of reporting points after reporting the current reporting point at a rate of 100% is given as the reporting point. It is determined that the post-notification difference number is “0”, which is the difference from the total number of granted points to which the given points are added. Specifically, the notification points are (difference number−difference number after notification + giving points). In this case, if the difference number is “1”, the notification point is determined as (1−0 + 1) = point “2”. In this way, more points than the given points are notified.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “2-3”, the post-notification difference number is determined to be “0” at a rate of 15%, and “1” at a rate of 25%. ”And“ 2 ”at a rate of 60%.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “4”, the post-notification difference number is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10% and is set to “2” at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be “3” at a rate of 30% and “4” at a rate of 40%.

  Hereinafter, similarly, the post-notification difference number is determined according to the distribution rate specified from the granted point and the difference number, and the notification point is determined by calculating (difference number−post-report difference number + grant point). The

  For example, when the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3” and “1” is determined as the difference number after notification, (3-1 + 3) = point “5” is determined as the notification point. To be determined.

  As described above, when a lottery is performed using a table in which more points than the granted points can be determined as notification points, for example, even when the difference number becomes too large, the player is more likely than the granted points. By reporting a point with a high degree of advantage as a reporting point, the difference number can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to easily improve the reliability of the total number of notification points.

  (22) In the industry in which the slot machines in the above-described embodiments are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third party is required at the pre-shipment stage, and the predetermined standard is satisfied in the type test. There is a special situation that only the determined model is allowed to be shipped to the game hall. Further, in recent years, in order to prevent the shooting ability from being increased too much, it is required to be able to perform a test assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by a player. Yes.

  Therefore, in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, in consideration of such special circumstances and needs, a test is performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. “Output means” for outputting “information that can be performed” may be further provided. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 30, the game control board, the production control board, and the input / output board will be described as an example of “output means”, and the recommended operation procedure information will be referred to as “the slot machine is shipped to the market and the player actually As an example of “information that can be tested on the assumption that a game is played”. FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine equipped with a test apparatus 1200 for performing a type test and an input / output board 1100 for inputting / outputting test information used for the test.

  The test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes, as shown in FIG. 30, winning status information for specifying the game start and winning status, and the rotational positions of the reel motors 32L to 32R (for example, Recommendations that are expected to be actually operated by the player in consideration of the rotational position information for specifying the step number of the predetermined position, the area number of the symbol located in the lower stage, etc., the presence or absence of navigation effects, etc. The recommended operation procedure information for specifying the operation procedure is included. Note that the test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes winning information for specifying that a winning has occurred and the type of the winning, payout information for specifying that a medal has been paid out, and the like. , Other information included.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the test information input from the test apparatus 1200 to the slot machine 1 includes game start information for starting a game such as setting a bet number and reel rotation for starting a game, reels, and the like. The game end information for ending the game such as stopping the game is included.

  The input / output board 1100 mounted on the slot machine 1 includes a connector 1101 for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector 1102 for electrically connecting to the effect control board 90, and a test apparatus 1200. A connector 1103 for electrical connection is provided. The type test described above is performed by inputting / outputting various types of information in a state where the input / output board 100 and the test apparatus 1200 are connected by a connector. Hereinafter, the flow and operation of various information when the type test is performed will be specifically described.

  First, the test apparatus 1200 outputs game start information in order to start a game in the slot machine 1. The game start information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, the process for starting a game (betting number setting, lottery process, reel rotation process, etc. in the BET process) is performed.

  And the main control part 41 of the game control board 40 produces | generates and outputs winning condition information at the time of a game start. The corresponding selection status information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can specify that the game has started and the winning situation.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 generates and outputs rotational position information according to the reel rotation. The rotational position information is information for specifying a step existing at a predetermined position among 168 steps of each of the reel motors 32L to 32R, for example, and is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the current rotation position can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 generates and outputs recommended operation procedure information according to the winning situation or the like. The recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the recommended operation procedure can be specified.

  Based on the current rotation position of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information, the test apparatus 1200 provides game end information for stopping each of the reels 2L to 2R in the recommended operation procedure specified from the recommended operation procedure information. Generate and output. The game end information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, each of the reels 2L to 2R is stopped according to the game end information, and a process (reel rotation process, winning determination process, payout process, etc.) for ending the game is performed. Do. Thereby, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  As described above, information is repeatedly input / output between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100, and the game can be automatically repeated. As a result, the type test for the slot machine 1 can be automatically performed.

  As described above, the recommended operation procedure may be information for enabling the test to be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. For example, the recommended operation procedure is an operation procedure for deriving a symbol combination to be actually stopped by a player by a game effect (for example, a navigation effect or the like) for notifying information related to the winning situation. When the game effect for notifying the information related to is not performed, a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing the small part missing, so-called DDT hitting method, KKK hitting method, etc.) may be used.

  Specifically, the recommended operation procedure is, for example, the replay 2 in which the symbol combination to be actually stopped when the navigation effect at the time of the replay 1 winning is executed is the simultaneous winning, so that the replay 2 is derived. The operation procedure for Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, when the current rotation position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information becomes the position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the recommended operation procedure information, the corresponding reel The game end information for stopping the game is output. As a result, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure, and the replay 2 winning winning in the slot machine 1 can be generated.

  As a result, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, the recommended operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player by the game effect informing the information related to the winning situation is specified. can do. As a result, the type test can be performed based on the results of operation according to the recommended operating procedure, so the test should be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. Can do.

  In addition, the recommended operation procedure when the game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (in the case of including a predetermined small role that is missed by the operation procedure) It is also possible to use a procedure for minimizing missing, so-called DDT method, KKK method, etc. For example, it is conceivable that a player who has not recognized whether or not a bonus has been won usually performs a stop operation so that a predetermined small role can be won as much as possible. This is because it is possible to minimize the possibility of losing the selected small part that has been won. That is, the stop operation is performed so that the predetermined small role can be won, so that, for example, when the predetermined small role is won, it is more reliable when the predetermined small role is won. Can win a prize, and if you have not won a given small role and have won another small role (for example, a small role that has not been missed), you can pull in the selected small role, This is because the possibility of being missed can be minimized. Accordingly, for example, compared with an operation procedure in which a predetermined small role cannot be won, the possibility of losing a small role is reduced by performing a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning a predetermined small role. it can.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed may be an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting). This is because when the game effect is not performed, it is considered that the player can proceed with the game without pressing in consideration of speeding up the game. The recommended operation procedure information in this case is information that can specify the region numbers 0 to 20 for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Thereby, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, even when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed, the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player The recommended operation procedure for deriving can be identified. As a result, since the type test can be performed based on the result of operation according to the recommended operation procedure, it is not during the so-called AT assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. You can also test for time.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure information that is output when a game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing a small part missing, so-called DDT batting method, KKK batting For example, the first information for specifying a method and the like and the second information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) may be output. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, it is possible to perform a test when a game effect for notifying information related to the winning situation is not performed using the first information or the second information as necessary. It is possible to perform a test when a game effect for notifying information related to the winning situation is not performed in a state closer to the case where the game is played by the player.

  The sub-control unit 91 outputs, for example, a first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and outputs data for specifying the region number for the left reel 2L, The second strobe signal is output, data for specifying the region number for the middle reel 2C is output, and further, the third strobe signal is output, and the data for specifying the region number for the right reel 2R. To complete the output of the recommended operating procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, the position where each reel should be stopped can be specified from the recommended operation procedure information, and the game end information is output in consideration of the rotation position specified from the rotation position information. Each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  When the recommended operation procedure includes the reel stop order, the sub control unit 91 outputs the first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example. Data for specifying an area number for the first reel to be stopped is output, a second strobe signal is output, data for specifying an area number for the second reel to be stopped is output, and 3 is output, and data for specifying the region number for the third reel to be stopped is output, thereby completing the output of the recommended operation procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, in addition to the recommended operation procedure information, the reel stop order can be specified in addition to the position where each reel is to be stopped. The game end information can be output and each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  Note that after the type test is completed, it is conceivable that an illegal act of inputting illegal information via the connector 1103 described above is performed. In order to avoid this, for example, the connector 1103 may be provided so as to be removable from the input / output board 1100, and the connector 1103 may be configured to be removable at the shipping stage. In the shipping stage, the input / output board 1100 may be shipped without being mounted. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized acts such as inputting unauthorized information.

  (23) In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the embodiment described above, an example in which lottery is performed according to the total number of granted points updated in S20 of FIG. 18 has been described. However, the total number corresponding notification lottery may be configured to perform the lottery according to the total number of notification points updated in S19 of FIG. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, the tables shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point accurately are notified so far. The probability is determined according to the total number of points. Further, in the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, it is determined to notify at a high rate when the total number of notification points is smaller than when the total number of notification points is large, and at a high rate, depending on the grant points or the grant points The notification point is determined so as to notify that a close point has been given. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of notification points, the higher the degree of attention the player has on whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (24) In the first AT lottery in the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the higher the normal number of granted points and the total number of bonus granted points, the higher the rate is controlled by the AT. In this example, the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by determining a larger number of navigation stocks. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player by being controlled by the AT at a high rate and being determined to have a higher number of navigation stocks at a high rate.

  In this case, even when the above-described point grant condition is not satisfied, the point grant effect may be executed as if a point was granted. Moreover, you may comprise so that a point provision effect may be performed as if the point provision conditions were satisfied and more points were provided than the point actually provided. Further, whether or not to execute such a point grant effect may be determined with a different probability depending on at least one of the grant points, the difference number, the total number of grant points, and the total number of notification points. .

  Thereby, even when the point granting effect is executed or when it is notified that a large number of points are given, the player is expected to expect that fewer points or points are not actually given. It is possible to hold the game, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the first AT lottery will be performed in an advantageous manner for the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, notification conditions (for example, FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, various ratios) with different degrees of advantage for the player are set according to the total number of granted points, and the first AT lottery is performed according to the notification conditions. An example of performing is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT is controlled over the length uniquely identified from the total number of granted points (the number of navigation stocks, the period for digesting the predetermined number of games, the period for executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times, etc.). The first AT lottery may be performed.

  For example, in the first AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks may be set uniquely from the total number of granted points. More specifically, a predetermined number (for example, 1) is set as the number of navigation stock with respect to a predetermined number (for example, 2) for the total number of granted points. For example, when the total number of granted points is “6”, (6/2) "may be set.

  Further, as another example in the first AT lottery, the number of games that can be uniquely controlled by the AT may be set from the total number of granted points. More specifically, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is set as the number of games that can be controlled by the AT with respect to a predetermined number (for example, 1). You may comprise so that "60 (6x10)" may be set as the number of games which can be controlled. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effect as described above is obtained.

  (26) In the point related processing in the above-described embodiment, even if the total number of granted points updated in S20 is the upper limit, if the total number of notification points updated in S19 is not the upper limit, S13 and subsequent steps You may comprise so that a process may be performed. Thereby, even after the total number of granted points has reached the upper limit, when the total number of notification points has not reached the upper limit, the same control as before the total number of given points has reached the upper limit is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the point giving effect is not executed after the total number of given points reaches the upper limit. Note that when the total number of notification points reaches the upper limit, the point-related processing may not be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being performed.

  (27) The 15 cards (1) to (4) in the above-described embodiment are each read out as a lottery target in the internal lottery in a gaming state other than RB, and won according to a predetermined probability. You may comprise. In the case of such a configuration, when the production state is AT, the type of the 15 selected images is specified when one of the 15 images (1) to (4) is won. You may comprise so that the navigation effect which alert | reports the information for performing may be performed. As a result, when the navigation effect is executed, the 15 selected types can be specified, and an operation procedure for intentionally winning the 15 small roles can be performed. As a result, the possibility of dropping 15 cards can be reduced, and the advantage for the player during the AT can be further improved.

  (28) The example in which replay 1 and replay 2 that are replaying roles are set as winning combinations that trigger the control of disadvantaged RT and advantageous RT by terminating CZ in the above-described embodiment has been described. However, the winning combination that triggers the control of the disadvantaged RT or the advantageous RT by terminating the CZ is not limited to the re-playing role, but a single bonus that controls the next game as a bonus by a predetermined small role or winning. May be. In addition, when CZ is terminated and controlled to disadvantageous RT or advantageous RT, a specific outlier symbol combination that can be stopped on the winning line only when the winning combination is missed when a predetermined winning combination is won is derived. It may be.

  (29) In the first AT lottery in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT lottery is performed so as to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of normal granted points or the total number of bonus points is increased has been described. Instead, when the total number of granted points is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, “0”), the AT lottery is performed so as to be more advantageous to the player than when the total number of granted points is larger than the predetermined number. It may be configured. Specifically, when the total number of granted points is “0”, the AT lottery is performed at the same winning rate as when the total number of granted points is “5” or “10” which is the upper limit. May be. Thereby, the player can also have a sense of expectation that the total number of granted points is equal to or less than the predetermined number, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (30) A process of clearing (for example, “0”) the number of navigation stock when the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains may be performed. May be performed, a process of subtracting a predetermined number may be performed, a process of adding and adding a predetermined number may be performed, and which process is to be performed every time the bonus is won It may be determined and the determined processing is performed. Thereby, the variation when the bonus is won in the state where the number of navigation stock remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (31) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of granted points is not subtracted has been described. However, a predetermined number is subtracted from the number of granted points on condition that a predetermined subtraction condition (for example, winning a specific winning combination) is won. You may comprise. In this case, the number of points actually subtracted may be notified as the number of subtracted points, or the number of points larger than the number of points actually subtracted may be notified. As for whether to notify the number of points actually subtracted or the number of points greater than the number of points actually subtracted, at least one of grant points, difference numbers, grant points, report points Accordingly, it may be configured to determine with different probabilities. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the point being subtracted even after the point is awarded, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (32) In the first AT lottery and the second AT lottery in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the expected value for the length controlled by the AT has been described. However, in the 1st AT lottery and the 2nd AT lottery, not only the number of navigation stocks but also the probability (intrusion rate) controlled by the AT and a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) are used and the AT is controlled again after the AT is finished. You may comprise so that the probability (continuation rate) to do may be determined. In this case, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled according to the rush rate determined in the AT lottery, and the AT is controlled according to the continuation rate determined in the AT lottery when the predetermined number of games are digested and the AT is completed. It may be configured to determine whether or not.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT is continued until a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) are consumed when controlled by the AT has been described. You may comprise so that the said AT may be continued until the frequency | count that a navigation effect was performed reaches | attains predetermined number (for example, 10 times etc.).

  (33) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of navigation stocks is consumed to control the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning may be executed by consuming one number, and every time the control to the CZ is started, the navigation stock number is consumed and controlled by the CZ. The navigation effect may be executed in the period and the period controlled to be advantageous RT by winning the replay 2 in the CZ. The number of navigation stocks may be any value as long as it is a value that specifies the period of time controlled by the AT.

  (34) In the above-described embodiment, in the second AT lottery executed by a predetermined number of game digests, the ratio controlled by the AT and the ratio determined by a larger number of navigation stocks are stepwise according to the game digestion. The example which becomes high was demonstrated. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the game will be digested as many times as possible without winning the replay 1 during non-AT, which is a normal CZ, and to improve the interest of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second AT lottery executed by game digestion a predetermined number of times, the ratio controlled by AT or the ratio determined by a larger number of navigation stocks becomes lower step by step according to game digestion. It may be. As a result, a sense of expectation for winning an AT at the earliest possible stage during non-AT can be given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

  (36) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, the example in which the single game effect can be executed even when the bonus is not won has been described. However, the single game effect may be configured to be executed only when the bonus is won. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the bonus is won by executing the single game effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by executing the single game effect. Further, as described above, the single game effect is executed only when the remaining number of advantageous RTs and disadvantageous RTs is less than the predetermined number of games (less than 5 games). For this reason, when the number of remaining games of advantageous RT or disadvantageous RT is less than the predetermined number of games, the bonus confirmation notification is limited, and as a result, the premium feeling of the single game effect can be further improved.

  (37) In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. Or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning occurs.

  (38) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, whether or not the bonus is won in the internal lottery, and the bonus is won simultaneously with other winning combinations such as watermelon and replay 2 If the bonus is won at the same time as another winning combination, a continuous performance lottery is performed according to a different ratio depending on the type of the other winning combination, and depending on the lottery result An example in which continuous production is executed has been described. However, the continuous effect lottery is not limited to this, and in the case where a plurality of types of bonuses are provided (for example, BB2 in which the number of payouts to be completed is smaller than BB1, BB1) Depending on the type of bonus being played, it may be configured to be performed according to a different ratio. For example, the rate at which the continuous effect is executed may be different for BB1 and BB2. As a result, when the continuous production is executed and the chance of making the player expect to win the bonus has been stopped, or when winning the watermelon or replay 2, the continuous production is performed. Depending on what has been executed, the expectation for winning the bonus can be raised, and the expectation for winning the bonus advantageous to the player can be varied, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  (39) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Special gaming state control means for controlling a special gaming state advantageous to the player when a special winning occurs among the winnings;
Special game state ending means for ending the special game state when the total number of special grants, which is the total number of game values given to the player after the start of the special game state, exceeds a predetermined number;
A means for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated, the first kind of small role winning accompanied by the provision of the game value of the first number of grants and the second grant smaller than the first number of grants Simultaneous determination of simultaneously allowing the occurrence of the second type of small role winning accompanied by the provision of a number of gaming values and the occurrence of the first type of small role winning are permitted, while the second type of small role winning is allowed. A predetermining means capable of making a normal decision that does not allow the occurrence of
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation to the derivation operation means;
In accordance with a determination result of the prior determination unit, a notification control unit that controls the notification unit for reporting predetermined information,
When the special gaming state has ended, when the number of occurrences of the second type of small role winning in the special gaming state is a specific number of times, the special game state in the special gaming state is less than when it is less than the specific number of times. The prescribed number, the first number of grants, and the second number of grants so that the net increase that is the difference between the total number of grants and the total number of gaming values used for setting the number of bets in the special gaming state is increased. Each is set,
A determination means for determining whether the number of occurrences is the specific number of times when the simultaneous determination is performed in the special gaming state by the prior determination means;
The derivation control means, when the simultaneous determination is performed, controls to derive a winning display result for generating the first type of small part winning, and a winning display result for generating the second type of small part winning. Among a plurality of types of control including a control for deriving the control, a control corresponding to the operation to the deriving operation means is executed,
The notification control means includes
When the simultaneous determination is made and the determination means determines that the number of occurrences is not the specific number of times, information for deriving a winning display result for generating the second type small part winning is notified. Controlling the notification means ,
The slot machine, wherein the simultaneous determination is performed, and the same control is performed when the determination means determines that the number of occurrences is the specific number of times and when the normal determination is performed. .

Images