JP6159766B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A slot machine, which is one of the gaming machines, includes a main control unit that performs control related to a game and a sub control unit that performs control related to an effect, and the sub control unit controls the peripheral device for the effect, so that the main control unit Generally, the processing load is distributed to the sub-control units. Also, in this type of slot machine, an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that can reduce or increase the number of medals held by a player is referred to as a period called “AT”. A device having a function of generating (hereinafter referred to as an “AT machine”) is provided.

  In the AT machine, when the game shifts to AT game, the main control unit executes a lottery process for a plurality of roles by random number lottery. When this is done, which specific combination is won internally, the pressing order of each stop switch for winning the internal winning specific combination, and the like are notified by an effect using, for example, a liquid crystal display. Therefore, if the player operates each stop switch at a predetermined timing or operates each stop switch in a predetermined pressing order based on the notified contents, it is easy to win a specific winning combination internally. Become.

  This type of gaming machine is configured to shift to an AT game when winning an AT transition lottery in a normal game, which is a general game, but a plurality of ATs having different winning probabilities in the AT transition lottery. By providing a transition lottery mode, there is one that increases the interest of the player by changing the degree of expectation for AT winning in a normal game. For example, in Patent Document 1, a low-probability mode and a high-probability mode in which the winning probability of the ART lottery is higher than that mode are set as the game mode of the normal game. Such mode setting is performed at the time of mode lottery at the time of changing a setting value (at the time of setting change) in which the number of payouts (the payout rate) with respect to the number of inserted medals is determined, or at a predetermined opportunity of normal game .

  Further, in Patent Document 2, a state (SP state) in which the winning probability of AT transition lottery, the duration of AT game, and the like work favorably in the game (non-SP state) is provided, and transition to the SP state A gaming machine has been proposed that determines whether or not it is possible by lottery (SP lottery). In this case, multiple types of SP lottery state selection tables having different SP lottery winning probabilities are set, and the SP lottery state selection table used for the SP lottery is determined by lottery. The selection of the SP lottery state selection table is performed at the time of setting change or at the end of the bonus. At the end of the bonus, a special SP lottery state selection table that is always selected for the SP lottery is selected. Further, in the SP state, the background image of the liquid crystal display changes in the evening, and an effect suggesting that the player is in an advantageous state is performed.

JP 2013-220272 A (paragraphs 0005, 0007, 0184, etc.) JP 2009-89977 A (paragraphs 0453 to 0459, 0469, 0586 to 0588, etc.)

  However, since the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 always shifts to the SP state after the bonus ends, it is easy to shift to the AT game immediately after the bonus game. According to such a structure, there exists a possibility of giving an excessive feeling of expectation to a player by generating an advantageous state continuously for a short period. Further, in Patent Document 2, when the SP state is entered, the background image of the liquid crystal display is changed in the evening, thereby suggesting that fact and enhancing the player's interest. According to this configuration, for example, when a special SP lottery state selection table that always enters the SP state can be selected when the setting is changed, the player confirms the effect of the liquid crystal display and the AT lottery state is advantageous. There was a possibility of selecting only the production, and there was a possibility that the store suffered an excessive disadvantage.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in a gaming machine equipped with an AT or ART function, it is possible to prevent the player from being overwhelmed with expectations and to keep the player's interests improved. However, it aims to prevent the store from suffering an excessive disadvantage.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns. A gaming machine that grants a privilege to a player according to a combination of symbols when all the variable display columns are stopped, including specific combinations having different degrees of advantage to be given to the player by operating procedures of the stop operation means A setting lottery means for performing a lottery determination to determine whether or not a plurality of winning combinations has been won, and a setting change that controls a setting change state in which one setting value can be set from a plurality of setting values having different payout rates And a state in which a special game advantageous to a player informing a player in a manner that can specify a highly advantageous operation mode when a combination lottery result of the combination lottery means is a winning of the specific combination, Special game decision Special game grant determining means determined using data, and an effect executing means for performing a predetermined effect including a suggestion effect that suggests which state among a plurality of types of states having different degrees of advantage for the player, There are a plurality of types of suggestion effects, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect specifying means for specifying which kind of suggestion effect is performed by the effect execution means using the effect specifying data, The conditions include a first condition that the setting change state is controlled by the setting change means and a setting value is set, and a second condition that the state that allows the special game based on the granted right is ended. When the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, the special game determination data is specified by the same special game specifying data, and the first condition is satisfied And when the second condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect is specified by the different effect specifying data, and the suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect and an advantage to the player over the first suggestion effect. There is a second suggestion effect that is likely to be in a higher state, and the first suggestion effect is specified in the effect specification data used when the first condition is satisfied, and the second suggestion effect is not specified However, in the effect specifying data used when the second condition is satisfied, the second suggestion effect can be specified.

According to such a configuration, when the first condition that the setting value is set by being controlled to the setting change state by the setting changing unit is satisfied, and the state in which the special game based on the granted right is allowed is completed. When the second condition is satisfied, the special game determination data is specified by the same special game specifying data, and when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied The suggestion effect is specified by the data. Therefore, for example, when the special game specific data which is more advantageous than the setting change is selected at the end of the special game, the player is given an excessive expectation that the special game right can be reacquired in a short period of time. There is no. Further, in a time the first condition satisfied and the second conditions are satisfied, even though the special game specific data identical to need use, the type of effect the specific data used in rendering a particular unit are different. In this way, it is possible to execute an effect suitable for each state at the end of AT and when the setting is changed. For example, it suggested effect when the special game determination data used to determine the grant of the special game, was more nearly advantageous, a deterministic effect that it is determined the data of the beneficial ones, favorable towards the data In the case of two types of productions that may be possible, if data that is advantageous at the time of setting change is selected, production specific data that does not specify the final production is used, and the final production is specified at the end of the special game Production specific data that can be used can be used. Thus, while increasing the interest of Yu technique's, as is not performed deterministic effect after setting change, the hole side can be prevented from excessively disadvantaged.

  In addition, a special game advantageous to a player different from the special game and a means capable of granting a right to the special game, and when the period in which the special game is not won becomes a specific period, A first pattern for granting a special game right and a first pattern for determining whether or not to grant the special game right using the special game determination data for a predetermined period when the predetermined period is shorter than the specific period. A period elapse right granting unit having two patterns, and when the first condition is satisfied, an initial value is set in the specific period, but when the second condition is satisfied, the specific period The initial period may not be set, and the counting for the specific period may be continued.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to provide a game property in which a special game right is granted and a part of the player's loss is compensated when the special game is not won for a specific period. Also, for example, when a special game is set to be less advantageous for a player than a special game, and when a special game right is acquired within a specific period, the specific period is initialized. If the special game is not won, there is a risk that the interest of the player will be reduced. Therefore, even if the special game is over, by continuing counting without setting an initial value for the specific period, the compensation for the fact that the special game is not won for the specific period is not cleared unnecessarily, so the player's interest is reduced Can be prevented.

  Further, the first condition and the second condition may be satisfied based on detection of an operation of different operation means.

According to this configuration, at the time of establishment of formation and during a second condition of the first condition, the type of selection process of special game determination data, but a process of determining the type of suggested effects by effect determination unit is carried out in a common Since the types of operation means for generating these processes are different when the first condition is established and when the second condition is established, these processes can be performed at an appropriate timing.

In addition, there is provided output setting means for setting the state of a signal to be output to the outside so that the game state can be specified from the outside, both when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied The processing performed in the above may include processing for setting the same special game determination data and processing for setting the state of the signal so that the output setting means can identify that the game is not the special game .

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a signal indicating that a special game is being performed from being output to the outside not only at the end of the special game but also at the time of setting change without special game rights.

  Further, it is configured to be able to store a plurality of special game rights, and the effect execution means may determine whether the special game rights are stored when one special game right is completed. Instead, a common end-time effect may be executed.

  If the special game end effect differs depending on whether or not the special game right is stored, the player will know the remaining state of the special game right when the effect is performed. Interest is reduced. However, according to this configuration, when the right of one special game ends, it can give the player a sense of expectation that the next right may remain, so that the interest of the player is reduced. Can be prevented.

In addition, when an advantageous state including the special game continues within a certain period, a calculating unit that calculates a cumulative increase amount of the game value acquired based on the privilege within the certain period; and the calculating unit Increase amount notifying means for notifying the cumulative increase amount calculated by the calculation means, and the calculation means satisfies the second condition and is the same even when the advantageous state is reached again within the predetermined period. When the process for setting the special game determination data is performed, the cumulative increase amount may be initialized.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect on the player without excessively giving the accumulated increase amount of the game value acquired in one advantageous state.

It is a perspective view of a spinning cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels of the spinning cylinder gaming machine (slot machine) of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the swivel type gaming machine (slot machine) of FIG. 1. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the main control board of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game control means of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the sub control board of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a game. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state in a normal game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a hand and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game state and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows a mode selection lottery table. It is a figure which shows a mode transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT transfer lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the AT transfer lottery table from which the conditions used are different, respectively. It is a figure which shows an AT transfer game number lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the game number mode selection lottery table. It is a figure which shows a precursor period table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the precursor period table from which the conditions used respectively differ. It is a figure which shows an example of the information transmitted to a sub control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows a gasset precursor period table, Comprising: (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the gasset precursor period table from which the conditions used respectively differ. It is a figure showing a special role possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a special role gusset possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a background effect selection lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(f) is a figure which shows the background effect selection lottery table selected with a different timing and mode. It is a figure which shows a background effect transfer lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a figure which shows a precursor period setting process. It is a figure which shows a gase precursor period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production content determination processing. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing, and is a flowchart following FIG. 31. It is a figure which shows the bonus fixed alerting | reporting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows AT start alerting | reporting process. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example of possibility production | generation, Comprising: Each of (a)-(d) is a timing chart which shows the possibility production | presentation of a different pattern. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production before and after the end of the set of AT game. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the acquired number of sheets.

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

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

  The slot machine 1 in this embodiment plays a game using medals (game value), and when a predetermined winning symbol (symbol combination) is aligned on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. This is paid out as a bonus and is configured as follows. As shown in FIG. 1, the front opening of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7, and a horizontally long rectangular display window 11 is provided on the front plate 9. Inside the display window 11, rotating reels (left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R) forming a variable display row that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged.

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

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

  When the rotation of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped, three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are set to look through the display window 11 in a total of nine symbols. Specifically, a total of nine reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed through the display window 11 with three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In addition, one horizontal row (middle line) in the middle row becomes a winning line which will be described later, and a winning combination will be awarded when the winning combination is aligned with the winning line.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are connected to reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R each formed of a stepping motor, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate independently. Driven. A reel unit (not shown) constituted by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R corresponds to the “display means” of the present invention.

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

  In addition, an operation procedure for each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R necessary for displaying a video or the like to notify the player of winning or winning, etc. A liquid crystal display 27 (corresponding to “production execution means” of the present invention) is provided. Just above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided. Speakers 31 </ b> L and 31 </ b> R are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, respectively, for performing effects such as music and voice. Speakers 31L and 31R are also provided on the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, which will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are provided. Each of the sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R includes, for example, a photo interrupter that detects protrusions provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R The protrusion is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In the present embodiment, for example, when each of the position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detects a protruding portion, the symbol of frame number 20 is configured to be positioned in the middle stage of the display window 11, respectively.

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 has a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control related to the progress of the game is mounted, and a game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). A sub-control board 73 on which a sub-CPU 71 that performs effect control in accordance with the progress of is mounted separately. Then, by transmitting various data in one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73, various information (see FIG. 19) relating to the progress of the game controlled by the main CPU 61 is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. Sent.

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and FIG. The winning lottery result storage means 651, AT right number storage means 652, precursor period game number counter 653, flag storage means 654, AT period game number counter 655, bonus game number counter 656, insertion number counter 657, payout number counter A storage area for storing the respective data 658 is formed by the RAM 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and a mode selection lottery table which are preset data shown in FIG. 673, a mode transition lottery table 674, an AT transition lottery table 675, an AT transition game number lottery table 676, a precursor period table 677, and the like are stored.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 73 includes a memory 75 having a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. Specifically, the memory 75 forms storage areas for storing the respective data of the precursor period storage means 751 and the gasse precursor period game number counter 752 shown in FIG. Further, the pre-set data shown in FIG. 6 is a pre-gase sign period table 753, a pre-probability production scenario setting table 754, a pre-gase sign production scenario setting table 755, a special combination possibility production scenario setting table 756, a special combination. Various programs for effects including a gasse possibility effect scenario setting table 757, a background effect selection lottery table 758, a background effect transition lottery table 759, and the like are stored in the memory 75.

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

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

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 performs control related to the game of the slot machine 1 and, as shown in FIG. 7, is a special game that is advantageous to the player with a higher probability of winning the small game than the normal game and the normal game. This is a bonus (special role) internal winning game in which the winning of the game (bonus game: BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) and the special role (BB, RB) is carried over as an internal win. Special role internal games (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) are executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the normal game includes a general game (RT1) and an RT game (RT4) having a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than a general game. Further, the game control means 100 executes an AT game (AT1) for notifying the operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player in an identifiable manner. As will be described later, the AT game (AT1) is one of the general game (RT1), the RT game (RT4), and the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Combined and executed. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a mode selection lottery means 100b (special game determination data selection means), a mode transition lottery means 100c, a notification lottery means 100d (special game granting). Determining means), game number AT granting means 100e (period granting right granting means), AT right setting means 100f, precursor period setting means 100g, notification determining means 100h, notification determining means 100i, and game state setting means 100j. . The AT game corresponds to the “special game” of the present invention.

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

b) Mode selection lottery means 100b
As described above, in this embodiment, the stop switches 21L, 21M, which are advantageous to the player when winning the specific combination (in this embodiment, the winning combination group “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell”) are won. A so-called AT (assist time) function is provided to notify the 21R operation procedure.

  The mode selection lottery means 100b in FIG. 5 is a low-accuracy mode in which the winning probability of AT transition lottery (AT lottery) by the notification lottery means 100d described later is set to a predetermined probability, and the AT lottery win is more than the low-accuracy mode. One of the high-accuracy modes in which the probability is preferentially selected is selected by lottery. In this embodiment, the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is when the setting is changed, at the end of the bonus game (BB game, RB game), at the end of the AT game (when a plurality of AT rights are acquired) At the end of the last AT right). A plurality of types of mode selection lottery tables 673 (corresponding to “special game specifying data” of the present invention) used at this time are set according to each opportunity.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the mode selection lottery means 100b is a mode selection lottery table in which each of the high-precision and low-precision modes is selected with the same probability at the end of the BB game transitioned to the low-precision mode state. 673 (see FIG. 13A) is used to select a mode selection lottery, and a mode selection lottery table 673 (see FIG. 6) in which the high-accuracy mode is always selected at the end of the RB or at the end of the BB game that has shifted to the high-accuracy mode. 13 (b)), the mode selection lottery is performed, and at the time of setting change or at the end of AT game (at the end of AT right), the probability mode is 30% and the probability mode is 70%. A mode selection lottery is performed using the selected mode selection lottery table 673. It should be noted that, when one AT right is completed while the AT right remains, the mode is configured to be taken over by the next AT right.

  If it does in this way, after the BB game which rushed in the low probability mode, the interest of the player can be improved by giving the possibility of the high probability mode state. Further, when the RB game is finished, the high-accuracy mode is surely shifted to prevent the player's motivation from being lost due to the entry of the RB game, which is less advantageous than the BB game. In addition, after the BB game entered in the high-accuracy mode, maintaining the high-accuracy mode can prevent the player's motivation from being lost due to the BB game triggering the transition from the high-accuracy mode to the low-accuracy mode. . Further, at the end of the AT game, the mode selection is performed using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as when the setting is changed, so that it is advantageous at the end of the AT game and it is possible to prevent an excessive expectation from being given to the player. . Here, the setting value setting (setting change) and the end of the AT game or the bonus game, which are the triggers of the AT selection lottery mode selection lottery of the mode selection lottery means 100b, are the “predetermined conditions” of the present invention. In addition, the setting change among them corresponds to the “first condition” of the present invention, and the end of the AT game corresponds to the “second condition” of the present invention. In the mode selection lottery table 673, for example, when the setting value is “6” at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, the high-accuracy mode is selected at 40% and the low-accuracy mode is selected at 60%. For example, it may be provided for each set value for adjusting the payout rate.

c) Mode transition lottery means 100c
The mode transition lottery means 100c in FIG. 5 determines whether or not to shift from one mode of the low accuracy mode and the high accuracy mode to the other mode by lottery (mode transition lottery). Specifically, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “one piece combination 13” in FIG. 10 and the mode transition lottery table 674 in FIG. 14, the mode transition lottery means 100c is in the low-accuracy mode state when the AT transition lottery mode is Thus, when the winning combination lottery result is that “one-piece winning combination 13” is won, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift from the low accuracy mode to the high accuracy mode. In the mode transition lottery table 674 at this time, the winning probability from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode is set to 50%. When winning, the mode for the AT transition lottery is changed from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode. Transition.

  Further, when the AT transition lottery mode is the high probability mode, the mode transition lottery means 100c performs a transition lottery (falling lottery) to the low probability mode for each game. At this time, using the mode transition lottery table 674 in which the falling probability (winning probability of the transition lottery) is set to 5% and winning the falling lottery, the AT transition lottery mode shifts from the high accuracy mode to the low accuracy mode. . As for the AT shift lottery mode, a command capable of specifying the current mode is created by the command creation means 104 described later. The created command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmitting means 109 described later in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 26) executed by the main CPU 61.

d) Notification lottery means 100d
The notice lottery means 100d of FIG. 5 gives the AT game (AT1) right granting notice of the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R advantageous to the player to the AT transition lottery table 675 (“special game” of the present invention). It is determined using “data for determination”). For example, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “right bell” in FIG. 10, even if the winning lottery result is the winning combination group “right bell”, it is not possible to know that fact. The player does not always operate the right stop switch 21R for the first time, and the “middle bell”, which has a large number of payouts (10) and is advantageous to the player, cannot always be prepared. On the other hand, in the case of an AT game (AT1), if the winning lottery result is winning of the winning combination group “Right Bell”, that fact is notified, and the player pays out by prompting the right stop switch 21R to be operated first. We can increase opportunity to receive.

  Further, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “Replay C” in FIG. 11, for example, even if the result lottery result is “Replay C”, if the player cannot know that fact, The right stop switch 21R is not always operated first, and “replay 9” to “replay 20” that are the transition conditions (RT4 transition conditions) to the RT game (RT4) cannot always be prepared. On the other hand, in the case of an AT game (AT1), if the winning lottery result is a winning combination group “Replay C”, that fact is notified, and the player is prompted to operate the right stop switch 21R first, which is advantageous to the player. Opportunities to shift to RT games (RT4) can be increased.

  The notification lottery means 100d performs an AT shift lottery on the condition that one of the winning combination groups “middle cherries” and “watermelons” in FIG. 10 has been won. As shown in FIG. 15, the AT transition lottery table 675 used at this time is provided with a plurality of types according to the type of winning combination group and the type of mode (high accuracy mode or low accuracy mode) at the time of winning. Here, in each AT transition lottery table 675, winning probabilities are set for each of the AT right numbers “0” to “3”. For example, when the AT right number “3” is won, one AT It means that three AT rights have been acquired in the transfer lottery. In this embodiment, one set is defined by 50 games for the duration of the AT game (AT period). For example, when the AT right number “3” is won, 150 games corresponding to 3 sets are won. Can be acquired as the AT period.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15A, in the AT transition lottery table 675 when the “middle cherry” is won, the winning probability that the number of AT rights is determined to be 0 is set to 0%. Therefore, be sure to win (AT win). Further, as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C, in the AT transition lottery table 675 when “Watermelon” is won, the number of AT rights is determined to be 0 and may be lost. In addition, the AT transition lottery table 675 (corresponding to “second data” of the present invention) used when “watermelon” is won in the high accuracy mode is used when “watermelon” is won in the low accuracy mode. Compared with the AT transition lottery table 675 (corresponding to the “first data” of the present invention), the probability of losing (the number of AT rights “0”) is set low, and the winning probability for the high number of AT rights is set. Is set high. Note that the number of AT rights set in the AT migration lottery table 675 is not limited to the number shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, and is appropriately optimized according to the design of the slot machine 1. A number of AT rights may be set.

e) Number-of-games AT giving means 100e
In this embodiment, as a transfer route to the AT game, a route for winning the AT transfer lottery by the above-described notification lottery means 100d and transferring to the AT game, and a game number AT transfer lottery performed when the predetermined number of games are consumed. A route for winning and transferring to an AT game is set, and the number-of-games AT giving means 100e in FIG. 5 performs the transfer determination of the latter route. The number-of-games AT grant means 100e always grants an AT right when the period in which the BB or RB game is not won reaches a specific period (1500 games in this embodiment) (winning probability 100%: FIG. c) a first pattern to be referred to) and a second pattern for determining whether or not to grant an AT right by a lottery using the AT transition game number lottery table 676 when a predetermined period shorter than a specific period is reached. Have

  In the AT transition game number lottery table 676, a bonus game (BB game, RB game) and an AT game are not selected for 200 games, 500 games, 1000 games, and 1100 games after a predetermined period. The number of games in the first AT transition game number lottery table 676 (see FIG. 16A) for performing the game number AT transition lottery in each of the above, and every 100 games after the predetermined period of 100 games, 200 games, and 300 games. The second AT transition game number lottery table 676 (see FIG. 16 (b)) for performing AT transition lottery and the state where the bonus game (BB game, RB game) is not won is the number of games AT in the 1500 game that is the specific period. There are three types of special AT transfer game number lottery table 676 (see FIG. 16C) for performing transfer lottery. In the first and second AT transition game number lottery table 676, a winning probability of 5% to 50% is set for each lottery opportunity, and there is a case where there is a case of non-winning, whereas the special AT transition game number lottery table 676. In this case, the winning probability is set to 100%, and it is configured to always shift to the AT game. The first and second AT transition game number lottery table 676 described above corresponds to the “predetermined period special game determination data” of the present invention.

  As for the game number AT transition lottery, first, the first and special AT transition game number lottery table 676 is set when the setting is changed. That is, the game number AT shift lottery is performed when the number of games until the bonus is won for the first time after the setting change is 200, 500, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 games. Then, when the player reaches the 1500 game without winning any lottery of these games and without winning the bonus game (BB game, RB game) during that time, the game number AT granting means 100e Using the special AT transition game number lottery table 676, the game number AT transition lottery is performed. For this reason, when 1500 games are consumed, the game always shifts to AT games. Next, when the AT game obtained by digesting the 1500 games is completed, the first and special AT transition game number lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, the count of the number of games in both the first and special AT transition game number lottery table 676 is initialized.

  On the other hand, when one of the game number AT transition lotteries between 200 to 1400 games is won and the AT game related to the winning is completed, the first and special AT transition game number lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, the count of the number of games in the first AT transition game number lottery table 676 is initialized, but the count of the number of games in the special AT transition game number lottery table 676 is continuously counted without being initialized. That is, even if the bonus game interval is 1500 games, even if the game number AT shift lottery is won, if the bonus game is not won and the game becomes 1500 games, the AT right is again granted. It should be noted that if the game number AT shift lottery is won, a precursor period to be described later may be set, and if it is not won, a gasse precursor period may be set.

  Also, for the AT game won by the notification lottery means 100d, the first and special AT transition game number lottery table 676 is reset at the end of the AT game. At this time, the count of the number of games in the first AT transition game number lottery table 676 is initialized, but the count of the number of games in the special AT transition game number lottery table 676 is continuously counted without being initialized.

  When a bonus game (BB game, RB game) is won, either the first or second game number AT transition lottery table 676 and the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 are re-opened after the bonus game. Is set. At this time, which one of the first and second game number AT transition lottery tables 676 is to be reset is determined by lottery (in this embodiment, 50% each). At this time, the count of the number of games in the first or second game number AT transition lottery table 676 and the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 to be reset is initialized. After that, each time the bonus game or AT game is finished, the game number AT shift lottery table 676 is reset.

  In addition, about the structure which transfers to AT game by digesting the number of games, it can change suitably. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, at the time of setting change, the probability of transitioning to AT game within 100 games after the end of bonus game or AT game is 10%, and the probability of transitioning to AT game within 800 games is 50%. The “normal mode” in which the probability of transitioning to AT games within 1000 games is set to 40%, the “heaven mode” in which transition to AT games is always within 100 games, and the probability of transitioning to AT games within 100 games is 10 %, Three game number modes of “reset mode” in which the probability of shifting to AT game within 90 games is set to 90% (see FIG. 17C), and one of these is selected at each opportunity You may do it.

  At this time, for example, at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, a common game number mode selection in which “normal mode” is selected with a probability of 30%, “heaven mode” is selected with 30%, and “reset mode” is selected with a probability of 40%. A game number mode is determined using a lottery table (see FIG. 17A). At the end of the bonus game, the game number mode is selected using a game number mode selection lottery table (see FIG. 17B) with a probability that the “normal mode” is 50% and the “heaven mode” is 50%. Can be determined.

f) AT right setting means 100f
The AT right setting means 100f in FIG. 5 stores the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 when the notification lottery means 100d determines that one to three AT right numbers are won. This is set as the AT right number.

  Note that when the “middle cherries” and “watermelons” are won, the AT lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100d regardless of the gaming state, but the AT right number storage means 652 is already AT when the AT shift lottery is won. The number of rights may be stored. In such a case, the AT right setting unit 100f sets the newly determined AT right number on the AT right number storage unit 652 by adding it to the already stored AT right number.

g) Precursor period setting means 100 g
The precursor period setting unit 100g in FIG. 5 determines the precursor period setting lottery from when winning the AT shift lottery by the notification lottery unit 100d until controlling to AT game (AT1) (notification possible state (AT period)). Is set by. Specifically, when the bonus period setting means 100g is not in the bonus internal winning, and when the number of AT rights is set by winning the AT transition lottery at the time of winning the “middle tier cherry” (cherry winning) (AT winning) Performs a precursor period setting lottery using the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. At this time, the precursor period setting unit 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) set in the precursor period table 677, The determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653.

  Also, the precursor period setting means 100g uses the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 18B when winning the AT transition lottery when “watermelon” is won (watermelon winning) when the bonus internal winning is not in effect. Then a lottery for setting a precursor period is performed. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games, 23 to 32 games) set in the precursor period table 677. And the determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653. Also, the precursor period setting means 100g uses the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 18 (c) when winning the AT transition lottery at the time of winning the “middle stage cherry” and “watermelon” when the bonus internal is being won. The lottery that sets the precursor period is performed. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of the precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) set in the precursor period table 677, and determines The preceding sign period is set in the sign period game number counter 653.

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

  The precursor period game number counter 653 is formed in a nonvolatile storage area of the RAM 65, and when the power is shut off (power interruption), the value of the precursor period being counted is not erased and remains. Store and back up information that identifies the precursor period. Also, if the information specifying the precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653, the precursor period setting unit 100g determines that the precursor period is restored when the power is turned on, and is stored in the precursor period game number counter 653. The count value is not cleared (initialized), and is returned to the precursor period specified by the backed up information (count value).

  The precursor period setting means 100g basically sets the precursor period shorter when winning the AT transition lottery during the bonus internal winning than when not winning the bonus internal winning. That is, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the AT is won during the bonus internal winning, the ratio that the precursor period is set to one game is set to the largest. In addition, in the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 18C used for the precursor period setting lottery during the bonus internal winning, it is selected in the case of the watermelon winning in the non-bonus internal winning (see FIG. 18B). The probable period of 23-32 games that could be set is not set. Therefore, when winning the AT transition lottery during the bonus internal winning, the precursor period of 23 to 32 games will not be selected, and will shift to AT games (AT period) after the precursor period of 5 games or less at the maximum. Thus, the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous to the player is notified. Note that the precursor period set by the precursor period setting lottery is not limited to the period (number of games) set in the precursor period table 677 of FIGS. 18A to 18C, and the design of the slot machine 1 In accordance with the above, the precursor period of the optimum period may be set as appropriate.

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

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

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

i) Notification determining means 100i
When the notification determining unit 100h determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the notification determining unit 100i in FIG. 5 determines to shift to the AT game (AT1), and stores the AT period flag stored in the flag storage unit 654. Is set to ON. Thereby, the gaming state is controlled to the AT game (AT1: notification possible state) by the gaming state setting means 100j described later. At this time, when the AT1 transition conditions i) to iv) are satisfied, that is, when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is 0 and the AT period is not set, the notification determining means 100i is one. The number of games in the AT period (for example, 50 games) set in advance in the AT right is set in the AT period game number counter 655, and the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 is decremented by -1. .

  When the AT1 transition condition v) is satisfied, that is, when the count value of the AT period before the bonus game is executed is stored in the AT period game number counter 655, the notification determining means 100i stores the remaining value. The number of games specified by the stored information (count value) is set as the AT period without clearing the count value stored in the AT period game number counter 655. The notification determination unit 100f subtracts −1 from the value of the AT period set in the AT period game number counter 655 every time one game is consumed in an ART game (which may include a general AT game).

  Further, the notification determining unit 100i determines that the AT game (AT1: notification possible state) is ended when the notification determining unit 100h determines that the AT1 termination condition is satisfied, and the AT stored in the flag storage unit 654. The state of the flag during the period is set to OFF. Thereby, the game state setting means 100j described later ends the AT game (AT1). When the AT1 end condition ii) is satisfied, that is, when the AT1 end condition ii) is satisfied, that is, when the AT period (when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0), the notification determining means 100i wins a special role (bonus prize). Causes the AT period game number counter 655 to store the current count value as the remaining AT period.

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in a normal game, a predetermined special combination (BB, RB: see FIG. 9) is won, and the special combination is won (“7-7-7” on the winning line). BB wins if there is a match, and RB wins if “BAR-BAR-BAR” is placed on the pay line), the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is more advantageous to the player than the normal game by the gaming state setting means 100j. Set to game. Then, in the BB game (BB ′), medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 300) are paid out, in the RB game (RB ′), there is a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) small role winnings, If a special game end condition (BB ′ end condition, RB ′ end condition) is satisfied by the number of times (for example, 12 times) of games (games) being executed, the special game is ended and the slot machine 1 The game state is set to a normal game by the game state setting means 100j.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when a special combination is won in a normal game, but the special combination is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special combination does not stop on the winning line. In that case, the special role winning will be carried over as an internal winning until the corresponding symbols are available. At this time, the game state is set to the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) by the game state setting means 100j. Further, in the special role internal game, when a special role that has been carried over as an internal winning is won without winning a prize, the game state is set to a special game (bonus game) by the game state setting means 100j.

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

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

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

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

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, in the general game (RT1) or the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), if the RT4 transition condition (winning in any one of the replays 9 to 20) is satisfied, the game state setting means 100j will play the game state. Is set to RT game (RT4) or ART game (RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, in the RT game (RT4) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the RT4 end condition (winning any one of the winning combinations 1 to 12) is satisfied, the game state is changed to the general game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100j. ) Or general AT game (RT1 + AT1).

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

  In addition, in a general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or an ART game (RT4 + AT1), when a special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is a state in which the AT game (AT1) is combined by the game state setting means 100j. Thus, the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed is set. Further, when a special combination (BB, RB) is won, the gaming state is set to BB gaming (BB ′) or RB gaming (RB ′) by the gaming state setting means 100j, so that AT gaming (AT1) ) Is temporarily interrupted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the prize includes a special prize (bonus prize) related to the transition to a special game (bonus game), a small prize winning related to the payout of medals, and a re-game prize (replay) related to execution of replay (replay) ( Replay winning).

  Then, for example, when three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are arranged on the winning line in each display mode related to “BB” and “RB” in FIG. 9, a special prize is awarded and a bonus game (special game) ) Is executed.

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

  Further, for example, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the display window 11 in the display modes according to “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 14”, “middle cherry”, and “watermelon” in FIG. When three pieces are arranged on the middle prize line, a small role prize is obtained, and the number of medals shown in the “paidout number” column is paid out.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the operating procedures (pushing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that are advantageous to the player are set in advance for each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. As shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 10, even if the role lottery result (winning role group) by the role lottery means 103 is the same, the player can select the stop switches 21L, 21M, The stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) varies depending on the order in which 21R is operated.

  In other words, when one of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 10 is won, it is preferentially associated with the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The stop control means 106 is configured so that the winning combinations aligned on the winning line are different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the left stop switch 21L is first displayed by the operation mode determining means 100a. If it is determined that the operation of is performed, the symbol “Bell”, which is the display mode corresponding to the “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player, is aligned on the winning line (first symbol combination). The reel control of the stop control means 106 is performed so that is displayed.

  In addition, when the operation mode determination unit 100a determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, the state where the symbols “Bell” corresponding to the “middle bell” are aligned on the winning line No symbol is displayed on the reels, and each reel by the stop control means 106 is selected so that one of the “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4” that is more disadvantageous to the player than the “middle bell” is won. Stop control of 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed. In other words, the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player is provided unless the player is operated in a predetermined operation order (specific operation order) corresponding to the winning group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”). There will be no winnings.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” are all not won during the bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). In this way, a role lottery table 671 is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 11, among the winning combination groups, the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” each include a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning combination group “Replay A” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 22”, and the winning combination group “Replay B” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 23”, and “Replay 23”. The winning group “Replay C” is composed of “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 25”, and “Replay 26”, and the winning group “Replay D” is “Replay 21”. To “Replay 26”.

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

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

  That is, when each of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” shown in FIG. 11 is won, the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is determined. Thus, the stop control means 106 is configured so that the winning combination is different.

  Specifically, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning of the winning combination group “Replay A”, it is determined that the left stop switch 21L is first operated by the operation mode determining means 100a. Then, stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed by the stop control means 106 so as to win one of “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” which is advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, any of “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” is not won, and “Replay 9”. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 so as to win one of “Replay 1” to “Replay 8”, “Replay 21” and “Replay 21” which is more disadvantageous to the player than “Replay 20” The stop control is performed. In other words, as long as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated in the operation order set for the winning winning group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C”), it is an advantageous role included in the winning combination group. There will be no winnings.

  Note that as shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” are all not won during the bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). In this way, a role lottery table 671 is configured. In addition, the winning combination group “Replay D” is configured such that the winning combination lottery table 671 is selected so that the winning combination is made only in the special combination internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Therefore, when winning a prize in any one of “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” constituting the winning combination group “Replay D”, the player plays a special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3). ) Is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination group “Bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 12”, and when the winning combination group is won, "Middle stage bell" "One piece combination 1"-"One piece combination 12" will be won at the same time. In addition, as shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the winning combination group “Bell” is won only in the bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). Thus, a role lottery table 671 is configured. Further, when the winning combination group “Bell” is won, the stop control means so as to win the winning combination “middle bell” regardless of the order in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R by 106 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group “one piece combination 13 + BB” is composed of “one piece combination 13” and “BB”, and when the winning combination group “one piece combination 13 + BB” is won. , “One piece 13” “BB” is won simultaneously. When the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” is won, “single piece 13” is selected according to the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If it is possible to win any of “BB”, stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed by the stop control means 106 so as to win a winning winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, there is a case where neither “single piece 13” or “BB” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 10, not only the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” but also the winning combination group “single piece 13” is set in the winning combination group. In the case of winning 13 ”, the player cannot recognize which of the winning combination groups“ one piece combination 13 + BB ”or“ one piece combination 13 ”is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” is composed of “single piece 14” and “BB”, and when the winning group “single piece 14 + BB” is won. , “One piece 14” and “BB” are won simultaneously. When the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” is won, “single piece 14” is selected according to the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If any of “BB” can be won, stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed by the stop control means 106 so as to win a winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, there is a case where neither “single piece 14” or “BB” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, among the winning group to be selected in the lottery, the winning combination that can win the “single part 14” in addition to the winning group “single part 14 + BB”. The role group is not set. Therefore, when winning the “single piece combination 14”, it is understood that the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB” is won. In the present embodiment, when the winning combination “single piece 14 + BB” is won, the player is notified that “BB” has been won in the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the special roles “BB” and “RB” are used in the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) and special game (BB game (BB ′). ), The winning lottery table 671 is configured not to win during the RB game (RB ′). Therefore, in these games, if the winning group “One piece 13 + BB” is won, only “One piece 13” is won, and if the winning group “One piece 14 + BB” is won. Is considered to have been won only for “One Piece 14”.

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

  By the way, in the bonus game (special game: BB game, RB game), the winning probability of the small role is set higher than in the normal game, it is easy to receive payout of game medals, and it is more advantageous to the player than in the normal game Game. When the special combination “RB” in FIG. 9 is won, a regular bonus game (RB game (RB ′)) is executed.

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

  Further, when winning the special role “BB” in FIG. 9, a big bonus game (BB game) is executed. In the big bonus game, the regular bonus game described above is continuously executed. Then, after shifting to the big bonus game, the big bonus game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 300) of medals are paid out. In other words, the big bonus game is set so that when the medal payout number in the big bonus game reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the special game (big bonus game) is terminated and the normal game is started.

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

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

  In addition, when any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing as in the case of the replay symbol. However, the left, middle and right reels 13L and 13M so that the symbols (“Bell”, “R1” and “R2”) related to the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” are always aligned on the winning line. , 13R, the winner is always awarded one of the "middle bell", "single piece combination 1" to "single piece combination 12". That is, when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, “replay C”, and “replay D” is won, the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are selected. Is operated so that the symbols (see FIG. 8) related to the winnings associated with the respective operating procedures are aligned on the winning line regardless of the timing at which each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. Then, stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed by the stop control means 106.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the AT game (AT1) (AT (assist time) period) is transitioned to. In AT game (AT1), when winning either “Left bell”, “Middle bell”, “Right bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C”, the type of winning group (specific set winning) The player is notified of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player (which stop switch should be operated first). Specifically, when one of the “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the number of medals to be paid out is 10 as shown in FIG. Notify the operating procedure of the stop switch to win the “middle bell”. Furthermore, when one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won, the RT4 transition condition shown in FIG. 11 is set so that the RT4 transition condition is satisfied and the RT game (RT4) is transitioned to. The operation procedure of the stop switch for winning a certain “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” is notified. After the transition to the AT period, when a predetermined number of digest games, for example, 50 AT games (AT1) are performed and all of the AT rights are digested (the AT1 end condition is satisfied), the AT period Ends.

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

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control unit 101 (corresponding to the “setting changing unit” of the present invention) in FIG. 4 is a setting that can set one setting value from six types of setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) with different payout rates of medals. Control to change state. This set value is used for selection of the role lottery table 671 by the table selection means 102 described later, and each of the set values is associated with each of the plurality of role lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. Yes. The setting control means 101 determines whether the change process start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is on or off when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 turned on, a predetermined setting is made. Start the change process.

  Here, the winning probability in the normal game lottery is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types), and each of the plurality of stages of setting values has a role lottery table shown in FIG. 671 (normal game lottery table) is associated. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value. It should be noted that the above-mentioned “development rate” is “total payout number” / “total input number” × 100 [%].

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

  Then, the winning probability setting value is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6 for each operation of the setting change button 52 by the administrator. This set value is notified by displaying 1 to 6 by a 7 segment type set value display LED, for example. When the set value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 52 (the display value of the setting value display LED becomes a desired value), the set value is determined by operating the start switch 19. . Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated and the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF, the setting change process ends. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 25, the game is started. The setting change is confirmed by operating the start switch 19 after the setting change process is completed. In addition, when transitioning to the setting change state, regardless of the game state before the setting change, the AT game (including the state where the AT right is granted) and the bonus game (including the state carrying the bonus carryover) are cleared, and the AT If the game is neither a game nor a bonus game (including the case where the bonus is not carried over), the normal state is restored.

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

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

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

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

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

(5) Command creation means 104
The command creation means 104 in FIG. 4 has various data such as data related to the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103, data related to the operation of the operation tools operated by the players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the like. A command for transmitting the data to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is created. The command created by the command creation means 104 is set in the output port for serial data transmission to the sub control board 73, and set in the output port in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 26) executed by the main CPU 61. The transmitted command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmitting means 109 described later.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the command creation means 104 includes: a) a result lottery result, b) a gaming state set by the gaming state setting means 100j, c) a current mode in AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d, d) during AT period (AT period flag is ON), e) remaining period of AT period stored in AT period game number counter 655, f) AT right stored in AT right number storage means 652 G) Whether or not the precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 (precursor period), h) the remaining period of the precursor period stored in the precursor period game number counter 653, i) acquisition A command for transmitting information related to the total number of acquired sheets in the advantageous state (cumulative increase amount) calculated by the sheet number calculating means 112 to the sub-control board 73 is created.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19, the information regarding g) and h) may be transmitted by one command. 19 is a part of various information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(7) Stop control means 106
The stop control means 106 shown in FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 based on the stop operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R and the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R (reel 14L, 14M, 14R).

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

  Specifically, if one of the winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C” is won, the selected winning group is set. When the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are stopped in an advantageous pushing order (operation procedure), the stop control means 106 receives the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player so that each reel 13L, Stop control of 13M and 13R is performed. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed according to the advantageous operation procedure (push order) set for the winning combination group selected, the stop control means 106 wins a winning combination different from the winning combination most advantageous to the player. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbol combination cannot be stopped on the winning line.

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

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

  By the way, since there is an upper limit on the number of sliding symbols, even if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is at a predetermined timing. If not operated, the winning combination in the stop control by the stop control means 106 cannot be won. In other words, the stop control means 106 determines the symbol combination for winning the winning combination on the condition that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at the timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are respectively in predetermined rotation positions. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so as to align with the winning line.

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

  The symbol determination means 107 determines that the special combination is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in “BB” and “RB” in FIG. When the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in “middle stage bell”, “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 14”, “middle stage cherry”, and “watermelon”, the symbol determination unit 107 When the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes shown in “Replay 1” to “Replay 26”, the symbol determining unit 107 determines that the player has won the re-game role.

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

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

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

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

(11) Notification means 110
When the notification means 110 of FIG. 4 is determined to execute a predetermined effect that notifies the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player, that is, the flag during the AT period is determined by the notification determination means 100i. Is selected when one of the winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C” is won. The operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group is displayed on the notification display 60, thereby producing an effect of notifying the player of the advantageous operation procedure. . Specifically, if the winning winning group is set with an operation procedure advantageous to the player that “operates the left stop switch 21L first”, “123” or “ “1--” is displayed. Note that the notification unit 110 may display the information indicating the type of the winning combination group that has been won by the notification display 60.

  Further, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the notification means 110 performs a display according to the winning lottery result on the notification display 60 so that an operation procedure advantageous to the player is not known, and the game An effect of notifying an operation procedure advantageous to a person is not performed.

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

(12) Set value management means 111
The setting value management unit 111 in FIG. 4 determines whether or not the set setting value matches the design value. In this embodiment, the determination is performed at least when the setting is changed and at the end of the AT game.

(13) Acquisition number calculation means 112
The acquired number calculation means 112 (corresponding to the “calculation means” of the present invention) of FIG. 4 continues for a certain period of time when a bonus game or AT game that is advantageous to the player continues. The number of medals acquired (total increase amount) is calculated.

  For example, when the fixed period is set to 50 games, the acquired number calculation means 112 is based on calculating the total acquired number in one bonus game or AT game (first advantageous state). If another bonus game or AT game (second advantageous state) starts within 50 games after the bonus game or AT game ends, the second advantageous state starts after the first advantageous state starts. The total number of acquired sheets (cumulative increase amount) is calculated for the period until ending. In addition, even if the second advantageous state ends, the acquired number calculation means 112 determines that the third advantageous state starts after the first advantageous state starts if the third advantageous state starts within 50 games. The total number of acquired sheets is calculated for the period until the advantageous state ends. However, the number-of-acquisition calculating means 112 is configured to perform AT transition lottery mode selection processing and AT after the AT game based on the AT right acquired in one AT transition lottery ends (all rights are terminated in a plurality of cases). When the transfer game number lottery table 676 is set, the total number of acquired games is initialized (returned to 0). These calculations are performed based on the ON / OFF state of the AT period flag in the flag storage unit 654 and information such as the input number counter 657 and the payout number counter 658.

(14) Output setting means 113
The output setting means 113 in FIG. 4 sets the state of a signal output from the main control board 63 to the outside so that the game state can be specified from the outside. In this embodiment, the output setting means 113 sets the state of a signal to be output to the outside, for example, whether or not it is during the AT period. For example, when a predetermined bit is assigned as an AT signal in an output signal composed of a plurality of bits, the output setting unit 113 sets the predetermined bit to “1” when the AT period flag is ON. "And set to" 0 "when the AT period flag is OFF. In this embodiment, the output setting means 113 sets “0” to the predetermined bit so that it can be determined that the AT period is not in effect at least when the setting is changed and when the AT right ends. At this time, the output setting means 113 may be set not to output the output signal to the outside when the AT period flag is OFF. Further, when the setting is changed, the output signal may not be output to the outside, and “0” may be set to the predetermined bit when the AT right ends.

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

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 200
The sub control command receiving means 200 of FIG. 6 receives commands including various data transmitted by the sub control command transmitting means 109 of the main control board 63. When receiving the transmitted command, the sub-control command receiving unit 200 notifies each function mounted on the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

  When the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100g (see FIG. 5) of the main control board 63 and the remaining precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653, the remaining precursor period is specified. Information (command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 for each game. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying the precursor period, the previous precursor period stored in the storage area of the precursor period storage unit 751 is rewritten to the precursor period specified by the information.

(2) Gasse precursor period setting means 201
6 satisfies the predetermined condition (cherry winning, watermelon winning) for performing the AT shift lottery based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61), but the AT shift lottery When the fact that it was not won is specified, a gasse precursor period (specific effect period) in which an effect of the possibility of a precursor sign is executed (specific effect period) is set by a lottery for setting a warning sign period. In the present embodiment, in the case of a cherry win, the AT shift lottery is always won. Accordingly, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 performs the gasse precursor period setting lottery when the information AT shift lottery performed when the watermelon is won is not won.

By the way, in the present embodiment, even if the gasse precursor period setting means 201 does not win the AT shift lottery at the time of winning the watermelon, the precursor period game number counter 653 (FIG. 4) by the precursor period setting means 100g. When the precursor period has already been set, the gaze precursor period is not set (the lottery for setting the precursor precursor period is not performed). Therefore, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the watermelon is won, the case where the gasse precursor period setting unit 201 can execute the gasse precursor period setting lottery is as follows: i) precursor period If the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the previous control period is not ii) If the sub-control command receiving unit 200 does not receive information specifying that the previous period game number counter 653 is set Iii) The precursor period storage means 751 (FIG. 6) does not store the precursor period transmitted from the main control board 63. In this way, by preventing the setting of the harsh precursor period during the harbinger period, the harbinger potential presentation performed during the harbinger period and the harsh precursor performance presentation performed during the harse precursor period are complicated. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is during the pre-gase period, when it is during the special role gasse possibility effect (see FIG. 22) described later, it corresponds to any of the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, and AT period When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that to do so, the gusset precursor period setting unit 201 is configured not to set the gusset precursor period (does not perform the stigmatic precursor period setting lottery). .

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

  As shown in FIG. 20, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 responds to the current AT transition lottery mode (see FIGS. 13 and 14) specified based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). Then, using the different gasse precursor period table 753 (setting data), a lottery for setting the gasset precursor period is performed.

  That is, in the high probability mode (the state in which it is easy to win the AT transition lottery), the gasse precursor period setting means 201 uses the gasse precursor period table 753 in FIG. When it is difficult to win, a lottery for setting a gaze precursor period is performed using the gasse precursor period table 753 in FIG. 20B, and the gasse precursor period determined in this lottery is set in the gasse precursor period game number counter 752 To do. If configured in this way, the probability of setting the Gase precursor period is changed according to the current AT transition lottery mode, or the ratio of the length of the Gase precursor period is changed according to the current AT transition lottery mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), in the gasse precursor period table 753 used in the high-accuracy mode, the probability that the gasset precursor period is not set is set to 0%. Always sets the pre-gase period. Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, in the gasse precursor period table 753 used in the low-accuracy mode, the probability that the gasset precursor period is not set is set to 40%, which is the highest. Therefore, in the high-accuracy mode, the gusset omen possibility production is more easily executed than in the low-accuracy mode.

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

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

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

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

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

  As a specific example of the effect related to the role lottery result, for example, the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, or the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R by the speakers 31L, 31R. Is notified by voice, the lamps provided on the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are blinked in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the reels 13L, 13M, For example, the backlight provided in 13R blinks in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The production content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the decided production content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described below.

b) Probability possibility effect The probable effect effect is a possibility effect that suggests that the AT game (AT1) may be executed when the antecedent period is set by the antecedent period setting means 100g. Executed during the precursor period. When the content determination unit 202 determines that the precursor period has been set by the precursor period setting unit 100g of the main control board 63, the precursor possibility effect is present unless the precursor possibility presentation is currently being executed. From the scenario setting table 754, select and select a presentation scenario of a probable indication effect (see the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 18A to 18C) having a length corresponding to the number of games in the set prognostic period. The content of the production in accordance with the produced production scenario is determined as the production to be executed.

  Note that, as described in the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 18A to 18C, in the last game of the precursor period (in the case where the precursor period is one game, the AT winning game), for example, liquid crystal By displaying “AT confirmed” on the display 27, the “predicted AT win” is finished, and the sign possibility production is ended, and in the next game, the AT game (AT1) is actually played by the reportable state notifying means 204 described later. It is notified that it has started. At this time, in the last game of the precursor period, for example, “WIN”, “win”, “congratulations”, or the like may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In this way, the player does not know what was won until the notification by the alertable state notifying means 204 is performed in the next game, and imagines that “there may have been won as a special role”. You can also increase the interest of the player.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, after the power interruption, when the precursor period setting unit 100g of the main control board 63 is restored to the precursor period in which it was backed up, a command for specifying the restored precursor period is sent by the sub control command transmission unit 109. It is transmitted to the control board 73. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the command, information specifying the precursor period restored by the precursor period setting unit 100g is stored in the precursor period storage unit 751. At this time, the production content determination unit 202 newly selects a production scenario of the sign possibility production according to the precursor period (the number of games) stored in the precursor period storage unit 751, and the production according to the selected production scenario. Determine the content.

  That is, since the information for identifying the remaining precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653 at the time of the power interruption, the precursor period setting means 100g is used according to the backed up information when the power is turned on again. It can be returned to the specified precursor period. Then, the effect content determination means 202 can determine the effect content according to the signage period after the return, based on the information specifying the signage period returned by the signage period setting means 100g.

  In the sub-control board 73 that controls various effect devices, noise is likely to occur when power is cut off, and malfunction may occur when the power is turned on again. By newly determining the production content according to the precursor period (remaining amount of the precursor period) after the return, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a discrepancy between the control state of the main CPU 61 and the content of the presentation executed on the sub-control board 73. it can. In addition, the information for specifying the precursor period is stored and backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653 of the main control board 63 with high security, so that the parameter related to the effect control of the sub CPU 71 is illegal when power is interrupted. Even if it is rewritten, the production content determination means 202 can determine the production content according to the precursor period based on the correct information backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653. It can be effectively prevented.

c) Gase Predictor Possibility Production In the Gase Predictor Possibility Production, the AT right is not set by the AT right setting unit 100f, but the Gase Prediction Period Game Number Counter 752 sets the Gase Prediction Period Game Number Counter 752 At this time, the AT game (AT1) is not actually executed, but it is a possibility effect that suggests that the AT game (AT1) may be executed, and is executed during the prelude period. The production content determination means 202 is set from the gasse omen possibility presentation scenario setting table 755 except when the gasse omen possibility presentation is being executed, when the gasse omen period game number counter 752 is set. Select a production scenario of the possibility of producing a gaseous omen with a length corresponding to the number of games in the pre-gase period (see “Remarks” in FIGS. 20A and 20B), and follow the selected production scenario The effect to be executed is determined as the effect to be executed.

  Note that, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 20A and 20B, in the last game of the prelude period, for example, by displaying “AT Loss” on the liquid crystal display 27, “ The notice of AT shift lottery is notified ", and the effect of the potential for harsh sign is completed. At this time, in the last game in the prelude period, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may simply display “losing”, “losing”, “sorry”, or the like.

  On the other hand, the production content determination means 202, when the gasse precursor period is set in the gasse precursor period game number counter 752, and when the gasse precursor possibility production is already being executed, The content of the production according to the production scenario is determined.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the gasse precursor period table 753 is set so that the gasse precursor period is more easily set to a period of 23 games to 26 games than a period of 27 games to 30 games. Also, as shown in FIG. 18, the maximum duration of the precursor period is set to 32 games, and the maximum duration of the gaze precursor period is set to 30 games.

  Therefore, for example, when the possibility presentation starts after winning the “watermelon”, the player may recognize whether the possibility presentation is a sign possibility presentation or a gasse sign possibility presentation immediately after the start. However, if the possibility effect continues after the 27th game from the start, the expectation that the possibility effect being executed is the sign possibility effect increases. In addition, if the possibility presentation continues after the 31st game from the start, it is determined that the possibility presentation being executed is the sign possibility presentation, so that the player is given a sense of superiority in AT winning. Can do.

  In this way, changing the longest periods of the precursor period and the gasse precursor period can increase the diversity of possibility presentations, but increases the load of control processing. In this embodiment, since the sub-control board 73 is configured to manage the pre-gase period, an increase in the control processing load of the main control CPU 61 can be suppressed.

d) Special role possibility direction The special role possibility direction is selected when the special role is won or the special role is carried over and the special role possibility direction effect scenario (notification waiting period) is set. In addition, it is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to a special game (bonus game), and is executed during a notification waiting period. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives a command indicating that the special role has been won, the production content determination unit 202 has already executed the probable indication effect or the witness indication indication or the special role gasse possibility indication described later. Except for the middle case, the special scenario possibility production scenario is selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756 (see FIG. 21), and the production content according to the selected production scenario is determined. Specifically, the production content setting means 202 selects a production scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each production scenario in the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 21, the special role possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. Therefore, the production content determination unit 202 selects the production scenario of the special role possibility production, and sets a notification waiting period (the number of games) until the special role selection notification unit 203 described later notifies that the special role has been won. decide. As in the case of the above-described gasse precursor period, first, after setting the notification waiting period, a special scenario scenario for a special role possibility effect according to the length of the set notification waiting period may be selected.

  Note that, as described in the column “Production scenario” in FIG. 21, in the last game of the selected production scenario (notification waiting period) (in the case where the notification waiting period is one game, the game in which a special role is selected). For example, by simply displaying “WIN”, “Win”, “Congratulations” on the liquid crystal display 27, “Special role winning is suggested” and the special role possibility effect is ended, and the following game will be described later. The special combination winning notification means 203 notifies that the special combination has been won. In this way, the player does not know what was won until the special role winning notification means 203 is notified in the next game, and imagines that it may have been won by AT. Can also increase the interest of the player. In the last game of the production scenario, for example, “Special Role (BB, RB) Winning” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect content determination unit 202 selects the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, the effect of the probable possibility or the effect of possibility of predicament or the special role gasse possibility effect described later is already executed. In the case of the inside, it is configured to rewrite the set scenario of these possibility effects to the newly selected effect scenario of the special role possibility effect and start the special role possibility effect. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period) so as to suppress overlapping with the end timing (game) of the sign period when the sign possibility effect is being executed. To do.

  If configured in this way, if the prognostic period possibility effect is executed, the effect scenario of the predictor possibility effect is rewritten to the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, and the special role possibility effect is started. By preventing the precursor period from ending during the execution of the role possibility presentation, it is possible to prevent the AT game (AT1) from starting in the middle of the execution of the special role possibility presentation. With the notification means 203 and the notification possible state notification means 204, the player can make a notification that clearly indicates the state of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, the effect content determination means 202, when the special role possibility effect is being executed in a state where the special role winning is carried over (during bonus carryover), Determining the contents of the production according to the scenario.

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

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

e) Special role possibility presentation The special role possibility presentation is not actually executed when a special role Gase possibility presentation scenario (gase notification waiting period) is set. However, it is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to the special gaming state, and is executed during the waiting period for the gaset notification. The production content determination means 202 has won the single role 13 when each possibility production is not being executed, or the special role gasset that is executed with a winning probability of 1% when the result lottery is lost. When winning the possibility production execution lottery, the special role gase possibility production scenario setting table 757 (see FIG. 22) is selected, and the production content according to the selected production scenario is selected. decide. At this time, the effect content setting means 202 selects an effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probabilities set for each effect scenario in the special role gasse possibility effect scenario setting table 757.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the special role gasse possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. Therefore, the production content determination means 202 selects the production scenario of the special role gambling possibility production and decides the waiting period (number of games) for executing the special role gambling production. As in the case of the above-mentioned gasse warning period, first, after setting the gaze notification waiting period, the effect scenario for the special role gasse possibility effect according to the length of the set gaze notification waiting period may be selected. Good.

  In addition, as described in the column of “Production scenario” in FIG. 22, for example, “Special role losing” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the last game of the selected production scenario (gase notification waiting period). As a result of “notifying that the special role is not won”, the special role gase possibility production is ended. At this time, for example, “Lose”, “Lose”, “Sorry”, or the like may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the last game in the waiting period of the gas information notification.

  In addition, the production content determination means 202 determines the production content according to the production scenario of the special role gase possibility production that has already been set, when the separate role possible performance production has already been executed.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756 is set so that the notification waiting period is easily set to 4 games or 5 games, and the gaze notification waiting period is set to 5 games as shown in FIG. A special role frustration effect scenario setting table 757 is set so that it is difficult to set. Therefore, when the possibility effect continues for the fifth game, the expectation that the possibility effect being executed is the special role possibility effect increases, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the background of the video displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is configured to suggest the player the type of AT transition lottery mode, and the effect content determination means 202 is related to the background. Production contents (background production) are also determined.

  In this embodiment, three types of “night”, “evening”, and “daytime” are set as the types of background effects. Here, the “night” background may be either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode, and the “evening” background may be either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode. The background that can be easily selected in the mode, the “daytime” background, can be either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode, but is set to a background that can be easily selected in the low-accuracy mode.

Regarding the selection of the background effect by the effect content determination means 202, initial selection is performed at the time of setting change, at the end of the bonus game, and at the end of the AT game, respectively, and thereafter, the background effect transition lottery is performed for each game. Done. At this time, the production content determining means 202 selects an initial background production using the background production selection lottery table 758 (corresponding to “production specific data” of the present invention: see FIG. 6), and the background after that is selected. The selection is made using the background effect shift lottery table 759 (see FIG. 6).

  Specifically explaining the initial selection, as shown in FIG. 23, the background effect selection lottery table 758 has a plurality of types and settings depending on the selection trigger (when the setting is changed, when the bonus game ends, and when the AT game ends). Has been.

  In the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the time of setting change, the AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b is common to the high accuracy mode / low accuracy mode, and the “evening” background and the “day” background are the same. It is set to be selected by probability (see FIG. 23A).

  Two types of background effect selection lottery tables 758 used at the end of the AT are provided for each type of AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery 100b at the end of the AT. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b has a probability that the “night” background is 10%, the “evening” background is 60%, and the “day” background is 30%. It is set to be selected (see FIG. 23B). The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b is set so that the “evening” background is selected with a probability of 40% and the “daytime” background is selected with a probability of 60%. (See FIG. 23C).

  Two types of background effect selection lottery tables 758 used at the end of the BB game are provided for each type of AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery 100b at the end of the BB game. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b is set so that the “night” background is selected with a probability of 20% and the “evening” background is selected with a probability of 80%. (See FIG. 23 (d)). The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b is set so that the “evening” background is selected with a probability of 100% (FIG. 23 (e)). )reference).

  In the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the end of the RB game, the AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery 100b at the end of the RB game is only the high accuracy mode, and the “night” background is selected with a probability of 100%. (See FIG. 23D). That is, the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the time of setting change is configured not to select the “night” background in which the mode is determined even when the AT transition lottery mode is the high-precision mode. On the other hand, in the background effect selection lottery table 758 used in other cases (at the end of AT and at the end of bonus game), a “night” background can be selected.

  The type of background effect after the selection of the initial background effect is determined by the background effect transition lottery of each game as described above. Here, the background effect transition lottery table 759 used in the background effect transition lottery is provided in a plurality of types according to the background type of the game and the AT transition lottery mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, when the current state is the “night” background and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “maintain high accuracy mode”, “night” A background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 90% and the “evening” background with a probability of 10% is used. If an “evening” background with a change in the background effect is selected at this time, the background changes from “night” to “night” after the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for the third stop are operated in the game. It changes to "Evening". The timing when the background changes is the same in the case described below. On the other hand, if the current situation is the “night” background and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “high accuracy mode → low accuracy mode”, the “evening” background has a probability of 100%. The selected background effect transition lottery table 759 is used.

  If the current situation is “Evening” background and high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the game's AT transition lottery mode is “Maintain high-accuracy mode”, “Night” background is 20%, “Evening” A background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 70% and the “daytime” background with a probability of 10% is used. Also, if the current situation is the “Evening” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “High-accuracy mode → Low-accuracy mode”, the “Evening” background (as it is ) Is selected with a probability of 20%, and the “daytime” background is selected with a probability of 80%. Further, when the current state is the “evening” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-accuracy mode → high-accuracy mode”, the “night” background is 30. %, The background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the “evening” background (as it is) is selected with a probability of 70% is used. Also, if the current situation is “Evening” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “Low-accuracy mode → Low-accuracy mode (maintained)”, “Evening” A background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 60% and the “daytime” background with a probability of 40% is used.

  If the current state is the “daytime” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the game's AT transition lottery mode is “high-accuracy mode → high-accuracy mode (maintained)”, the “night” background is A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used in which 20%, “evening” background is 50%, and “daytime” background (as is) is selected with a probability of 30%. In addition, when the current state is the “daytime” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “high-accuracy mode → low-accuracy mode”, the “daytime” background (as it is ) Is selected with a probability of 100%, a background effect transition lottery table 759 is used. Further, when the current state is the “daytime” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-accuracy mode → high-accuracy mode”, the “night” background is 30. %, “Evening” background is 60%, and “Daytime” background (as it is) is selected with a probability of 10%. Also, if the current state is “daytime” and the low-accuracy mode and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-accuracy mode → low-accuracy mode (maintained)”, “evening” A background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the background is selected with a probability of 10% and the “daytime” background (as is) with a probability of 90% is used.

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

  In addition, the special role winning notification means 203 is used in the AT game by the notification determining means 100i in FIG. 5 in the game next to the game in which the special role possibility effect is ended, that is, a game for notifying that the special role is won. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the middle flag has been set from OFF to ON, the bonus winning notification is suppressed.

  With this configuration, the main CPU 61 cannot change its control state according to the control state of the sub CPU 71, so that the gaming state setting means 100j is related to the control state of the sub CPU 71 after the precursor period has ended. The game state is controlled to AT game (AT1: notification possible state). At this time, the game in which the game state setting means 100j starts controlling the gaming state to the AT game is the same game as the game in which the special role winning notification means 203 notifies the bonus winning after the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period). In such a case, the special role winning notification means 203 suppresses the bonus winning notification. For this reason, the notification possible state notification unit 204 described later can notify the fact that the gaming state has shifted to the notification possible state in preference to the bonus winning notification by the special combination winning notification unit 203. Therefore, although the game state has been changed to AT game by the game state setting means 100j of the main control board 63, the notification possible state notification means 204 does not notify that the game state has been changed to AT game. Can be prevented from feeling distrust.

(5) Notification possible state notification means 204
When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying that the game has changed to the AT game, for example, the noticeable state notifying means 204 of FIG. 6 displays “AT start” on the liquid crystal display 27, for example. Notification of transition to the AT state (AT start notification). Further, the notification possible state notification means 204 is in a case where a special role possibility effect is executed or a bonus winning notification is notified by the special combination winning notification means 203 in a game notifying that the game has shifted to the AT game. Then, using the effect devices other than the liquid crystal display 27 such as the lamp units 33, 37L, and 37R, the fact that the game has shifted to the AT game is notified (AT start special notification). Note that the notification possible state notification unit 204 may notify that the game has shifted to the AT game when the sub-control command reception unit 200 receives information from the main control board 63 that the warning period has become zero.

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

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

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, any one of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C” is performed during the AT period (the AT period flag is ON). When winning, the effect of notifying the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning winning group is the notification means 111 and the sub control board 73 of the main control board 63. This is executed by the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206. Also, the player's expectation that an AT game (AT1) will be played or a special game (BB ', RB') will be raised is increased. The possibility presentation for this is executed as appropriate.

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

1. Main Processing With reference to FIG. 25, main processing executed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described.

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

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

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

  Thereafter, the processes in steps S6 and S7 are repeated until all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating (NO in step S8), and when all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped (in step S8). YES), the symbol determination unit 107 determines the symbol (step S9).

  Subsequently, a notification determination process (step S10) described with reference to FIG. 28 is executed, and the medal payout process is executed by the payout control means 108 as necessary (step S11), and the processes from step S1 are repeatedly executed. Is done.

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

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

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

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

3. Notification Determination Process Next, the notification determination process in step S4 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the notice lottery means 100d determines whether or not the type of winning combination is cherry or watermelon (step S30), and if the determination is winning of cherry or watermelon (YES in step S30), It is determined whether or not the combination is a cherry (step S31). If the determination result is a cherry win (YES in step S31), an AT shift lottery for cherry is performed (step S32), and the AT right setting means 100f stores the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652. (Step S35). On the other hand, if the watermelon is won (NO in step S31), the notification lottery means 100d performs an AT shift lottery for watermelon (step S33), and if it is AT winning (YES in step S34), the AT right setting means. 100f sets the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S35).

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

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

  Subsequently, if the value of the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 is not 0 (NO in step S42), the notification determination unit 100h returns to the main process of FIG. 25 and ends the process. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 and the notification determination unit 100h determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied (NO in step S42), the notification determination unit 100i 25 is subtracted from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S43), the AT period (50 games) is set in the AT period game number counter 655 (step S44), and the main process of FIG. Return to and finish the process.

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

4). Notification Determination Processing Next, the notification determination processing in step S10 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

  Subsequently, when the bonus is not ended (NO in step S52), or when no AT right remains (NO in step S55), in the bonus state (YES in step S57), or not in the bonus state. (NO in step S57) If the flag during the AT period is set to OFF (NO in step S58), the process returns to the main process in FIG. When the AT period flag is set to ON (YES in step S58), the notification determining unit 100i subtracts -1 from the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 (step S59), and If the remaining is not 0 (NO in step S60), the process returns to the main process in FIG.

  Further, when the remaining AT period is 0 (YES in step S60), if the notification determination unit 100h determines that the AT right number remains in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied ( In step S61, the notification determination unit 100i subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage unit 652 (step S62), and adds the AT period (50 games) to the AT period game number counter 655. Then, the AT period flag is set to ON (step S63), the process returns to the main process of FIG. On the other hand, if the notification determination unit 100h determines that the AT right number does not remain in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (NO in step S61), the notification determination unit 100i determines that the AT right period is in the AT period. The flag is set to OFF (step S64), the process returns to the main process of FIG.

5. Precursor Period Setting Process Next, the precursor period setting process in step S38 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the AT is won by cherry (YES in step S70), the precursor period setting unit 100g determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 677 for cherry (step S71), and sets the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653. Then (step S73), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. On the other hand, when AT is won by watermelon (NO in step S70), the precursor period setting unit 100g determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 677 for watermelon (step S72), and stores the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653. Is set (step S73), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG.

6). Gasse Precursor Period Setting Process With reference to FIG. 30, the gasse precursor period setting process executed in the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described.

  Gase precursor period setting means 201 is a watermelon winning (YES in step S80), not in the precursor period (NO in step S81), not in the precursor period (NO in step S82), and the special role gasse possibility effect If it is not in the middle (NO in step S83), and is not in the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state, or the AT period (NO in step S84), the gasset precursor period is determined from the gasset precursor period table 753 (step S85). ), The process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the watermelon is not won (NO in step S80), during the precursor period (YES in step S81), during the precursor sign period (YES in step S82), or during the special role frustration presentation (step S83) If YES), or if it is in the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, or during the AT period (YES in step S84), the process is terminated.

7). Effect Content Determination Process An effect content determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

  If the bonus has been carried over (YES in step S90) and the special role possibility effect is being produced (YES in step S91), the effect content determination means 202 follows the set special scenario possibility effect effect scenario. The contents of the effect are determined, the process proceeds to step 110, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special combination possibility presentation is not in progress (NO in step S91), the bonus confirmation notification process described with reference to FIG. 33 is executed (step S93), the process proceeds to step 110, and the process is terminated.

  Next, if the bonus has not been carried over (NO in step S90) and the game has been won for the bonus (YES in step S94), during the prognostic indication, during the promising indication, the special role is possible When it is not any of them (NO in step S95), the production content determination means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756 and decides the production content according to the set production scenario. (Step S96), the process proceeds to Step 110, and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is any one of the sign possibility presentation, the gasse sign possibility presentation, and the special role gaze possibility presentation (YES in step S95), the production content determination means 202 displays the possibility production being executed. The production scenario is rewritten and set to the production scenario newly selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756, the production contents in accordance with the produced production scenario are determined (step S97), and the process proceeds to step 110. The process ends.

  Subsequently, when the game is not a winning bonus (NO in step S94), a precursor period is set (YES in step S98), but a precursor possibility effect is not executed (NO in step S99). When it is neither during the production of a potential sign indication or during the production of a special role possibility (NO in step S100), the production content determination unit 202 selects from the sign possibility production scenario setting table 754 corresponding to the precursor period. The effect scenario is set, the contents of the effect along the set effect scenario are determined (step S101), the process proceeds to step 110, and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is either during the production of the potential sign indication or during the special role possibility production (YES in step S100), the production content determination means 202 displays the production scenario of the possibility production that is being executed. Is changed to the newly selected effect scenario from the sign possibility effect effect scenario setting table 754, and the effect content according to the set effect scenario is determined (step S102), and the process proceeds to the process of step 110. finish. Further, if the sign possibility effect is being produced (YES in step S99), the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content in accordance with the set signage effect effect scenario (step S103). Proceed to the process and end the process.

  Next, when the precursor period is not set (NO in step S98), the gasset precursor period is set (YES in step S104), but when the gasset precursor possibility effect is not executed (in step S105). NO), the production content determining means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the gasse precursor potential production scenario setting table 755 corresponding to the gasse precursor period, and decides the production content according to the set production scenario (step S106). ), The process proceeds to step 110 and ends. On the other hand, if it is during the production of the potential sign indication (YES in step S105), the production content determination means 202 determines the production content in accordance with the production scenario of the possibility of producing the harse warning sign (step 107). Proceeding to step 110, the process is terminated.

  Subsequently, when there is no setting for the prelude period (NO in step S104), if it is a special role gusset possibility production setting opportunity (YES in step S108), the production content determination means 202 causes the special role gasse possibility production. An effect scenario selected from the scenario setting table 757 is set (step S109). Then, in accordance with the gaming state and the winning combination, an effect informing the pressing order of the stop switch, an effect in accordance with the set effect scenario of the special role gasse possibility effect, etc. are determined (step S110), and processing Exit.

8). Bonus Confirmation Notification Process Next, the bonus confirmation notification process in step S93 of FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  If it is not the next game in which the special role possibility effect is finished (NO in step S120), the special role winning notification means 203 notifies that the special role is won (step S122) and ends the processing. . On the other hand, in the case of the next game in which the special role possibility effect is ended (YES in step S120), if the notification possible state notification unit 204 is a game that notifies the start of the AT game (YES in step S121), the special role The winning notification means 203 terminates the process without notifying that the special role has been won, and if the notification possible state notification means 204 is not a game that notifies the start of the AT game (NO in step S121), the special notification means 203 The winning combination notification means 203 notifies that the special combination is won (step S122), and the process is terminated.

9. AT Start Notification Process An AT start notification process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that it is during the AT period (YES in step S130), and the status of the flag during the AT period changes from OFF to ON (YES in step S131), a special If the bonus possibility screen is not being displayed during the role possibility presentation (NO in step S132), the notification possible state notification means 204 uses the liquid crystal display 27 to notify that the AT game starts ( Step S133), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special role possibility presentation is in progress or the bonus confirmation screen is being displayed (YES in step S132), the notification possible state notification means 204 is a liquid crystal display 27 such as each of the lamp units 33, 37L, 37R. It is notified that the AT game is started using the other effect devices (step S134), and the process is terminated. Further, when the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive information specifying that it is during the AT period (NO in step S130), when the state of the flag during the AT period has not changed from OFF to ON (step S131). NO), the process is terminated.

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

  FIG. 35 (a) shows a case in which the sub-control board 73 has a prelude period when the watermelon is won in the general game (RT1) where each possibility effect is not executed but the AT transition lottery is not won. The setting unit 201 sets a 25-game gauze sign period (step S85 in FIG. 30), and shows a production scenario of a gaze sign possibility effect selected according to the set gaze sign period (step 106 in FIG. 32). .

  In the effect scenario shown in FIG. 35A, first, it is suggested that the game is “losing” by the continuous effect using the first four games. Subsequently, an effect that draws the player's attention is executed between the fifth game and the tenth game, and an effect that enthuses the player's expectation is executed between the eleventh game and the twentieth game. Then, in the 21st game, an effect that informs the player that the last continuous production will start is executed, and it is suggested that the final production using the last 4 games is “losing”, and a harsh sign is possible The sex effect ends, and the normal effect is executed from the 26th game.

  FIG. 35 (b) shows that the predecessor period of four games is set by winning the cherry in the fifteenth game during the performance of the potential foreseeing shown in FIG. 35 (a) (step S32 in FIG. 27), An indication scenario of the sign possibility effect newly rewritten and set from the fifteenth game during the sign indication possibility is shown (step S102 in FIG. 31). In the production scenario of the probable possibility production shown in FIG. 35 (b), it is suggested that “AT winning” is indicated by continuous production using 4 games starting from the fifteenth game of the gasse prognosis production. It is notified that the AT game is started in the 19th game after the start of the next game where the sex performance has ended, that is, the gasse sign possibility performance effect (AT start notification).

  FIG. 35 (c) is a new rewrite setting from the 15th game in which the potential for harsh omen is produced by winning one game + BB in the 15th game in which the potential for harsh sign shown in FIG. 35 (a) is won. The effect scenario of the special role possibility production of 4 games is shown (step S97 in FIG. 31). In this production scenario, it is suggested that the special game is won by the continuous production using the 4 games starting from the 15th game of the gasse sign possibility production. That is, it is notified that the special role has been won in the 19th game after the start of the potential warning indication (bonus confirmation notification). In the example shown in FIG. 35 (c), the bonus confirmation notification is continued until the special combination is won in the 23rd game after the start of the potential warning indication.

  FIG. 35 (d) shows an epoch period of one game by winning a cherry in the last game of the special role possibility presentation shown in FIG. 35 (c) (18th game after the start of the potential sign possibility presentation). An example in which AT start notification is prioritized over bonus confirmation notification when is set. In other words, the 19th game after the start of the potential sign potential effect is a game in which the special role possibility effect ends and the bonus confirmation notification is performed, but the AT period is 0 and the AT start notification is performed. Since it is also a game, in this case, AT start notification is preferentially executed, and bonus confirmation notification is performed in the next game.

(Specific example of production before and after the end of AT game set)
Next, specific examples of effects performed on the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of the AT game set will be described separately with reference to FIG. 36 for cases where the AT right (set) remains and cases where it does not. During the AT game, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information such as the remaining number of games in the AT game and the cumulative number acquired, and the information is rewritten for each game. As described above, in this embodiment, one set of AT games is set for 50 games, and the number of remaining games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is 1 each time the number of AT games is consumed. Is subtracted. In addition, the cumulative number acquired by the acquired number calculation means 112 is updated for each game and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and (b), when there is a remaining set number of AT games, the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is not stopped in the final game of one set. Then, for example, images of “0 remaining games” and “number of acquired ΔΔ” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. When all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped in the final game, as an effect at the end of the AT game (set), the “AT game number XX game” indicating the total number of AT games continued on the liquid crystal display 27, An “acquired number ΔΔ” image indicating the acquired number (cumulative increase) calculated by the acquired number calculating means 112 is displayed.

  Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate. At this time, in order to show that the AT right (set) remains, for example, an image such as “I'm still going on!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and then the AT game (set) should be started. The liquid crystal display 27 is switched to an image of “50 remaining games” indicating the number of remaining games in the set and “acquired number ΔΔ” indicating the number of acquired games accumulated from the previous set.

  On the other hand, if the AT right (set) does not remain, as shown in FIGS. 36C and 36D, until all reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped in the final game of the AT game (set). The same image as when the AT right (set) remains is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate, but when the AT right does not remain, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 27 is normally displayed. Return. At this time, when the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery mode and the background effect determined by the effect content determination means 202 based on the selection result is, for example, “evening” background, the liquid crystal display 27 "Evening" background is displayed on the background screen. The display contents on the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of these AT rights are determined by the effect content determination means 202.

(Specific example of calculating the number of acquisitions)
Next, the calculation of the payout number by payout number calculating means 112, and if there are remaining AT right, after once completed, will be described as an example in the case that won new AT rights. For example, when the AT right remains, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the acquired number calculation means 112 calculates the acquired number (cumulative increase amount) until the end of the AT game (first set), The obtained number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the end of the first set. By the way, even if the AT right remains, there may be a game effect in which the AT game is temporarily ended and returned to the normal game, and the normal game is returned to the second set of the AT game through the precursor period. is there. In this case, when the first set ends, for example, the next game returns to the normal screen (“Evening” background), and after passing through the 32 game precursor period, the second set of AT games starts. At this time, since the second set of AT games has begun within 50 games, the acquired number calculating means 112 starts the calculation of the acquired number of times from the start of the first set to the start of the second set. The number of sheets acquired (cumulative increase amount) is calculated. Thus, for example, if the number of acquired cards at the end of the first set is △△ and there is no increase or decrease in medals from the end of the first set to the start of the second set, at the start of the second set Then, an image of “acquired number ΔΔ” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  Next, a case where no AT right remains will be described with reference to FIG. For example, when the AT game ends with no AT right remaining, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery mode, and the effect content determination means 202 selects the type of background effect based on the mode. . Here, the “Evening” background is selected, and after that, the winning group “Cherry” or “Watermelon” is selected, and after the AT transition lottery is selected, the “previous AT game” is completed after the precursor period. It is assumed that the “later AT game” has started in the 32nd game. As described above, when the “previous AT game” is completed and the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery mode, the acquired number calculation means 112 determines that the “next AT game” within 50 games. ”Has started, calculation of the acquired number of coins is started from the start of“ subsequent AT game ”without including the number of acquired coins obtained in“ previous AT game ”. Therefore, in the subsequent AT game start game, images of “remaining 50 games” and “0 acquired number” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The display function of the acquired number of sheets (cumulative increase amount) by the liquid crystal display 27 described above corresponds to the “increase amount notification means” of the present invention.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the mode selection lottery table 673 used by the mode selection lottery means 100b is the same at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game. A mode selection lottery table 673 that is more advantageous than that at the time of setting change is selected, and there is no possibility that the player will be overwhelmed with expectation that the AT right can be reacquired in a short period of time. Further, although the type of mode selection lottery table 673 is common at the time of setting change and at the end of AT game, different types of background effect selection lottery table 758 are used in the background effect selection lottery of the effect content determination means 202. Is used. In this way, for example, the suggestion effect when the AT transition lottery mode used for determining the AT game right granting is the high-accuracy mode can be a confirmed effect in which the high-accuracy mode is determined, and the high-accuracy mode is possible. If the high-accuracy mode is selected at the time of setting change in the case of two types of possible performance effects, the confirmed effect is selected at the end of the AT game using the background effect selection lottery table 758 in which the confirmed effect is not selected. The background effect selection lottery table 758 to be obtained can be used. Therefore, the high-accuracy mode can be selected at the time of setting change, and the player's interest is enhanced, and at that time, the definite effect is not performed, and the hall side is prevented from suffering an excessive disadvantage. it can.

  In addition, since the AT right is always granted when the number of games between bonus games reaches 1500 games, if an advantageous state such as a bonus game cannot be obtained for a long period of time, the game is given with the right of AT gaming. Can be provided with a game that compensates for a part of a player's loss. In addition, even if the bonus game is not won for a period of 1500 games or less, an AT transfer lottery is performed when the predetermined number of games is consumed, but the AT game right is always granted even if the lottery is performed. The number of games between bonus games is not cleared and counting continues. In this way, if the bonus game is not won by 1500 games, the game is not unnecessarily cleared by granting AT game rights and partially compensating for the loss. .

  Also, the timing for performing the mode selection lottery at the time of setting change is when the start switch 19 is operated after the setting change process or the operation for changing the setting, and the timing for performing the mode selection lottery at the end of the AT game is Even if the same mode selection lottery process is performed at the time of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the third stop reel of the final game, that is, at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, Therefore, each mode selection lottery process can be performed at an appropriate timing.

  In addition, since it is determined whether or not the set value matches the design value both at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, the current set value is obtained by an illegal act at the time of setting change. Not only can the possibility be determined, but also at the end of the AT, it becomes easier to determine the possibility that the terminated AT right has been obtained by fraud.

  Further, the output setting means 113 sets the signal for specifying that it is not in the AT game (during the AT period) both when the setting is changed and at the end of the AT for the setting of the signal output to the outside. When the setting is not in the middle, it is possible to prevent the signal specifying that the AT game is in progress from being output to the outside.

  Also, regardless of whether or not the AT right remains, the same effect (the effect at the end) is performed at the end of one AT right (set), so when the AT game set ends, the player is It is possible to give a sense of expectation that this set may remain, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

  In addition, even if the advantageous state such as the bonus game or the AT game is finished, the acquired number calculating means 112, when acquiring another advantageous state within 50 games, The cumulative increase amount) is calculated, but if all the AT rights once acquired are completed and the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the AT transition lottery mode selection lottery, another advantage is achieved within 50 games. Even if the state is acquired, it is recalculated from “0”. In this way, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect without giving the player a cumulative increase amount of medals obtained in one advantageous state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 63 with high security is used for the warning period that affects the determination of whether or not to shift to the alertable state that is advantageous to the player and the degree of loss of the player. The gasse precursor period that is determined by the function provided and does not affect the player's advantage is determined by the function provided in the sub-control board 73 that is less secure than the main control board 63. It is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts on the slot machine 1 without increasing the control load.

  Conventionally, the parameters related to the control of the production equipment were handled by the function of the sub-control board 73, but only the parameters that affect the medal payout rate are selected from the parameters related to the control of the production equipment. In addition, by managing with the main control board 63 having high security, illegal acts on the slot machine 1 can be effectively prevented without excessively increasing the control load of the main CPU 61.

  By the way, the difficulty level of the bonus winning greatly depends on the arrangement state of the symbols related to the bonus winnings on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R and the combination state of the bonus combination and the small combination or the replay combination. However, since the slot machine generally has a different symbol arrangement for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R for each model and also a combination of combinations, it is necessary to notify a special combination winning as in this embodiment. It is necessary to change the notification method and the control procedure of the notification timing for each model. On the other hand, since an AT game is a game managed based on a start timing or a period (number of games) that does not depend on the model, control regarding the AT game can be made common even if the model is different. Therefore, by managing parameters related to AT games in the main control board 63, it is possible to share control of AT games among a plurality of different types of models, and therefore it is possible to facilitate the development of slot machines.

  In addition, unlike the bonus game that is generated by the combination of symbols and is influenced by the player's skill, the AT game managed in a period (number of games) that does not depend on the player's skill is not only determined to start the AT game, Since the precursor period is also managed by the main control board 63, if the skill of the player is assumed to be the highest level, the control parameters of the main control board 63 are only analyzed with respect to the set payout rate when the slot machine 1 is developed. It is possible to judge with certainty.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the acquired number calculation means 112 is provided on the main control board 63 side has been described, but this may be provided on the sub control board 73 side.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the “AT period” is managed by the number of games, but the management method of the “AT period” is not limited to the number of games. For example, the “AT period” may be managed based on the number of winning of the specific role, or the “AT period” may be managed by time.

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

  In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine called a parrot that is a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine. In addition, when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming value may be employed. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 27... Liquid crystal display (effect execution means, increase amount notification means), 100 b... Mode selection lottery means (special game determination data selection means), 100 d... Notification lottery means (special game grant determination means), 100 e. Number AT granting means (right granting means when period has elapsed), 101 ... Setting control means (setting change means), 103 ... Role lottery means, 112 ... Acquired number calculation means (calculation means), 113 ... Output setting means, 202 ... Production Content determination means (production determination means), 673 ... mode selection lottery table (special game specific data), 675 ... AT transition lottery table (special game determination) Data), 676 ... AT transition game number lottery table (data for a predetermined period of time special game determination), 758 ... background directing selection lottery table (production specific data)

Claims (6)

A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped In a gaming machine that grants a privilege to the player accordingly,
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which of a plurality of roles including a specific role having different advantages to be given to the player by the operation procedure of the stop operation means;
A setting changing means for controlling a setting change state in which one setting value can be set from a plurality of setting values having different payout rates;
A special game decision is made to allow a special game advantageous to a player who can specify a highly advantageous operation mode when the result of the role lottery means is a winning of the specific role. Special game grant determining means for determining using data for the game,
Production execution means for performing a predetermined production including a suggestion production that suggests which state among a plurality of types of states having different degrees of advantage for the player;
There are a plurality of types of suggestion effects, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, which kind of suggestion effect is performed by the effect execution means, the effect specifying means for specifying using the effect specifying data,
The predetermined condition includes a first condition that a setting value is set by being controlled to a setting change state by the setting changing unit, and a second condition that a state allowing a special game based on the granted right is completed. Including
When the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, the special game determination data is specified by the same special game specifying data,
When the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect is specified by the different effect specifying data,
The suggestion effects include a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect that is more likely to be more advantageous to the player than the first suggestion effect, and when the first condition is satisfied Although the first suggestion effect is specified and the second suggestion effect is not specified in the effect specifying data used, the second suggestion effect can be specified in the effect specifying data used when the second condition is satisfied. Feature gaming machine A special game advantageous to a player different from the special game;
A means capable of granting a special game right, and a first pattern for always granting the special game right when a period in which the special game is not won becomes a specific period, and from the specific period A period elapse right granting means having a second pattern for deciding whether or not to grant the special game right using the special game determination data for a predetermined period when a short predetermined period is reached,
When the first condition is satisfied, an initial value is set for the specific period, but when the second condition is satisfied, counting of the specific period is continued without setting an initial value for the specific period. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first condition and the second condition are satisfied based on detection of an operation of different operation means. Provided with an output setting means for setting the state of a signal to be output to the outside so that the gaming state can be identified from the outside,
As a process that is performed both when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, a process that sets the same special game specific data and that the game is not the special game by the output setting means The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a process of setting the state of the signal so as to be specified. It is configured to be able to store multiple special game rights,
The said effect execution means, when the right of one said special game is complete | finished, regardless of whether the right of the said special game is memorize | stored, The common end-time effect is performed, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 4. A calculation means for calculating a cumulative increase amount of the gaming value acquired based on the privilege within the certain period when an advantageous state including the special game continues within a certain period;
An increase amount notification means for notifying the cumulative increase amount calculated by the calculation means;
Even if the calculation means is in the advantageous state again within the predetermined period, the cumulative increase is performed when the processing for setting the same special game specific data is performed while satisfying the second condition. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the amount is initialized.

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