JP6179739B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set. After that, when the player operates the start lever, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role is operated inside the slot machine. In addition, a lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, each reel is sequentially stopped to finish one game. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done.

  Among such slot machines, there is a slot machine having an ART state in addition to a BB state that shifts when a BB winning is established as a gaming state advantageous to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the ART state, for example, the operation order of stop switches that can establish a predetermined small winning combination is notified, and the probability that a re-game winning is established is generally higher than that in the normal gaming state. .

  In a slot machine with an ART state, if the stop switch is not operated in the notified operation sequence, the slot machine's machine ratio will be different from the designer's assumption, and a player or slot machine is installed. There is a possibility that amusement arcades will suffer disadvantages.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that circulate and display a plurality of types of patterns and terminate the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-299776

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the machine discount of the gaming machine from being different from the designer's assumption. It is what.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a circulation display unit that circulates and displays a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation unit that is operated to start the cyclic display of the patterns, a lottery unit that performs a lottery of a combination, and the patterns Based on the stop operation means operated to stop the circulation display of the winning combination and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination winning the lottery of the winning combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player, if the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result, an indication that suggests an operation method that can establish a predetermined prize is possible Based on the fact that the performance execution means, the first predetermined stop event has stopped, the first specific period transition unit that shifts to the first specific period advantageous to the player, and the second predetermined stop event has stopped. On the basis of The second specific period transition means for shifting to a second specific period that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific period, and the suggestion effect when the first predetermined stop event or the second predetermined stop event stops The number-of-executions-determining means for determining the number of execution times, the number-of-information storage means for storing the number-of-times information related to the number of times of execution, Based on the fact that the first changing means for changing the number of times information and the suggestion effect are executed in each specific period and the stop operation means is not operated by the suggested operation method, the number of times information storage means stores the number of times information. A second changing means for changing the number of times information, and the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means in each of the specific periods becomes a predetermined number of times information corresponding to a predetermined period The end means for ending, the execution of the suggestion effect in each specific period, and the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means based on the fact that the stop operation means has not been operated by the suggested operation method. First end means for ending the corresponding specific period, and when the second end means ends the specific period, whether or not the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means is the predetermined number of times information And a first predetermined period that is difficult to shift to at least one of the first specific period and the second specific period when the determination means determines that the determination means is the predetermined number of times information, or the first A first transition means for transitioning to a second predetermined period that is likely to transition to one predetermined period; and when the determination means determines that the information is not the predetermined number of times, it is before the first predetermined period. The second transition means for shifting to the third predetermined period that makes it easy to shift to the first specific period and the second specific period, and when the second transition means shifts to the third predetermined period, comprising a disadvantageous information storage means for storing disadvantageous information be disadvantageous, the privilege granting determining means for determining whether to grant Exclusive said after each specified time period to each specific period, the privilege granting decision The means determines that the special privilege is given in the second specific period with higher probability than the first specific period .

  It is possible to suppress the machine discount of the gaming machine from being different from the designer's assumption.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop control of a reel. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The flowchart which shows a transfer determination process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT states. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. The figure which shows an example of the 3rd RT state lottery table. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. The figure which shows an example of the 4th RT state lottery table. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop roll at the time of a chance role winning. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 5th RT states. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows a state command process. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The flowchart which shows a winning result command process. The flowchart which shows lottery processing during alerting | reporting. The flowchart which shows an addition determination process. The flowchart which shows a 1st accumulation | storage determination process. The flowchart which shows a game period transfer process. The flowchart which shows the winning process during an alert | report. The flowchart which shows the lottery process in 2nd alerting | reporting. The flowchart which shows a 2nd accumulation | storage determination process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd alerting | reporting winning process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process during transfer. The flowchart which shows a winning process during transfer. The flowchart which shows a stop command command process. The flowchart which shows a penalty check process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  State transition winnings in which only the game state transition is performed include a first BB winning and a second BB winning.

  When the “blue 7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the active line, the first BB win is made, and the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “white 7” symbol of the right reel 32R. When the symbol stops on the active line, the second BB win is made. When these BB winnings are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  As a prize to which a replay privilege that allows a game of the next game to be played without inserting a medal is given, there are a first regame prize to a thirteenth regame prize. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the active line, or the “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M When the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R stops on the active line, the first replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a second replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M are stopped on the active line, a third replay prize is awarded. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fourth re-game win is awarded. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fifth replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the effective line, or the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are on the effective line. If it stops, it becomes the 6th re-game prize. When the “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “youth” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a seventh replay prize is awarded. When the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, an eighth replay prize is awarded. When the “red 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, it becomes the ninth re-game prize. When the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the tenth regame prize is awarded. When the “red bell” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “young” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the eleventh regame prize is awarded. When the “white bell” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “young” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the twelfth replay prize is awarded. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “white bell” symbol or the “red bell” symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the active line, It becomes a re-game prize.

  In addition, when the second re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and when the third re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state, and the fourth re-game winning is achieved. When a winning is achieved, the gaming state shifts to the 4th RT state, and when a fifth re-game winning is achieved, the gaming state shifts to the 5th RT state, and the first re-game winning and the tenth re-gaming are achieved. If any of the winning, eleventh re-game winning, and twelfth re-gaming winning is achieved, the gaming state shifts to the sixth RT state, and if the thirteenth re-gaming winning is achieved, the gaming state is the seventh RT. Transition to the state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 30 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game prize to the thirteenth re-game prize is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings has been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process, If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. Further, if neither the medal insertion nor the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

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

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, an effective line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above at step S207 as effective lines is performed, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is turned off at step S208. Switch to the excited state and prohibit bet acceptance. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the BB state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

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

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

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. In this slot machine 10, there are nine types of gaming states: a non-RT state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a fifth RT state, a sixth RT state, a seventh RT state, and a BB state. doing. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the non-RT state, and the lottery table for the non-RT state is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

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

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

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

  By the way, a winning flag indicating that the set winning flag has won the first BB (hereinafter referred to as “first BB winning flag”) or a winning flag indicating that the second BB has been won (hereinafter referred to as “second BB winning flag”). Otherwise, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, these winning flags are reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding BB winning is established. In other words, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 3 or more, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV If is 1 or 2, the corresponding winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the winning combination other than the first BB and the second BB is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, while the first BB or the second BB is won. In that case, the corresponding winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304, and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning when IV = 1 is about 1/16400, and the probability of winning when IV = 2 is about 2050. The probability of winning when 1 / IV, IV = 3 is about 1 / 6.4, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1/262, the probability of winning when IV = 5 Is about 1/256, the probability of winning when IV = 6 is about 1/16400, and the probability of winning when IV = 7 is about 1/65500. The probability of winning when IV = 8 to 11 is about 11.9, respectively, and the probability of winning when IV = 12 to 19 is about 1/3 of each. The probability of winning when IV = 20 is about 9.25, the probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 1/203, and the probability of winning when IV = 22 is about 41. One-seventh. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.84.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. However, in the normal process, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  In step S310, stop information setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  In step S405, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S406, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S406, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, one of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips. Thereafter, in step S407, the calculated number of threads is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S409. Do. Thereafter, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop appearance of the stopped reel. In the slot machine 10, for example, when the winning combination is made when IV = 8 to 19, that is, when the bell and two special bells are won (see FIG. 13), the stop switch 42 that has issued a stop command is issued. The stop information second setting process is performed so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of .about.44.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning flag set when IV = 8 to 19, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and the winning mode established. For example, when the winning flag “12” corresponding to IV = 12 is set, stop information is set so that the first special bell winning is established when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop is set. Stop information is set so that a bell winning is established when the switch 43 is operated first, and stop information is set so that a ninth special bell winning is established when the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time. However, even if stop information is set in this way, a corresponding winning may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

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

  A case will be described as an example where winning is made when IV = 12, and the operation is performed in the order of left stop switch 42 → middle stop switch 43 → right stop switch 44. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed to establish the first special bell winning.

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

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

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

  Next, an example will be described in which winning is performed when IV = 8 and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in order to establish a bell winning.

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

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

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

  In the case of winning when IV = 8-19, stop information is set so that a bell winning is established for two operation orders among the six operation orders of the stop switches 42-44. Stop information is set so that a special bell winning is established for the operation sequence. As described above, when the stop information is set so that the bell winning is achieved, the bell winning is achieved regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, when the stop information is set so that the special bell winning is established, the special bell winning is established or the bell spilled out on the active line is stopped depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. .

  Further, when the “replay” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, the player aims at the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol when the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped. It is assumed that the right stop switch 44 is operated. In such a case, in a situation where the winning combination is not notified, a special bell winning is established with a probability of one-fourth, and the bell spilling outage stops on the active line with a probability of three-fourths. By the way, in the case of winning when IV = 7, a bell winning is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing.

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

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

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game winning combination to the thirteenth re-game winning combination has been established. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, the medal payout process is terminated, and if any of the re-game winnings have been established, a re-game setting process is performed for changing the gaming state to the re-gaming state. Then, the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

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

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the sixth RT state. In step S502, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the seventh RT state. If the current gaming state is a gaming state other than the sixth RT state and the seventh RT state, the process ends after performing the transition determination process in step S503.

  In the transition determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, in step S551, based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process, the first regame prize, the tenth regame prize, and the eleventh regame are determined. It is determined whether or not a winning or a twelfth replay winning is achieved. If any of the re-game winnings is established, the sixth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S552, and the remaining game number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c is set in step S553. 7 is set and this processing is terminated. As a result, if any one of the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize is established in a gaming state other than the sixth RT state and the seventh RT state, The state will shift to the sixth RT state. If none of the first regame prize, the tenth regame prize, the eleventh regame prize, or the twelfth regame prize is established, the process proceeds to step S554, and the prize set in the previous payout determination process is established. Based on the winning combination, it is determined whether or not a thirteenth regame prize has been established. If the thirteenth regame prize is established, the seventh RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S555, and the remaining game number counter is set to 7 in step S556. finish. As a result, when the thirteenth regame winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the seventh RT state.

  If the sixth RT setting flag is set in step S552, the gaming state shifts to the sixth RT state, and if the seventh RT setting flag is set in step S555, the gaming state shifts to the seventh RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, when the sixth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the sixth RT state, and the sixth RT state lottery table is selected. When the seventh RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the seventh RT state, and the seventh RT state lottery table is selected.

  The sixth RT state lottery table and the seventh RT state lottery table will be described briefly. The sixth RT state lottery table and the seventh RT state lottery table have a point value PV set to IV = 20 to 22 that is not RT. Different from the state lottery table (see FIG. 13). Specifically, in the sixth RT state lottery table selected in the sixth RT state of “setting 3”, the point value PV of IV = 20 is set to 0, and the point value PV of IV = 21 is 8978. And the point value PV of IV = 22 is set to 0. In the seventh RT state lottery table selected in the seventh RT state of “setting 3”, the point value PV of IV = 20 is set to 0, and the point value PV of IV = 21 is set to 4978. , IV = 22 point value PV is set to 3000. Therefore, in the sixth RT state, only the sixth regame winning is established as the winning mode to which the replay privilege is granted, and in the seventh RT state, the sixth regame winning or the winning mode in which the regame privilege is given. A thirteenth replay prize is established. In the sixth RT state and the seventh RT state, an event in which the first regame winning is established does not occur. The sum of the point values PV of IV = 20 to 22 in the non-RT state lottery table is 8978, and the sum of the point values PV of IV = 20 to 22 in the sixth RT state lottery table is 8978, which is for the seventh RT state. The sum of the point values PV of IV = 20 to 22 in the lottery table is 8978. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20 to 22 is about 7.30 in any lottery table. In other words, when the gaming state shifts to the sixth RT state or the seventh RT state, each of the small combination, re-game, and BB is won with the same probability as the non-RT state.

  When the gaming state is the sixth RT state or the seventh RT state, an affirmative determination is made in step S501 or step S502 of the RT state process, and the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter, and in step S505, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter has become zero. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the present process is terminated as it is. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the RT setting set in the state information storage area 106c in step S506. The flag is cleared and the process is terminated. By clearing the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, the gaming state shifts to the non-RT state.

  In this way, in the sixth RT state and the seventh RT state, it is not determined whether or not the first regame winning or the like has been established, and only the process of subtracting 1 from the value of the remaining game number counter is performed. Then, the sixth RT state and the seventh RT state are finished when seven games are played under the corresponding gaming state, and the gaming state shifts to the non-RT state.

  Returning to the description of the transition determination process, if it is determined in step S554 that the thirteenth regame prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S557, and it is determined whether or not the bell spilling has stopped on the active line. To do. If the bell spilling has stopped, the process proceeds to step S558, where the first RT setting flag is set in the status information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and this process ends. When another RT setting flag such as a fifth RT setting flag described later is set in the state information storage area 106c, the first RT setting flag is set after clearing the set RT setting flag.

  If the first RT setting flag is set in step S558, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the first RT state based on the first RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the first RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 19 is a first RT state lottery table selected in the first RT state of “setting 3”. In the first RT state lottery table, 26 index values IV are set. The same winning combination and point value PV as in the non-RT state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and in IV = 20 to 26, the first replay or A plurality of replays including the first replay are set, and a point value PV is set. Then, when determining whether or not a winning combination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the non-RT state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 20 Is about 16.9, and the probability of winning when IV = 21 to 26 is about 54.6. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.84.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13, in the non-RT state, if the winning is made when IV = 20, the first re-game is won, and if the winning is made when IV = 21, the sixth re- If the game is won and the game is won when IV = 22, the 13th regame is won. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20 to 22 is about 7.30. In the 1st RT state, if it is elected when IV = 20, it will be elected for the first replay, and if elected when IV = 21, it will be elected for the first replay and the second replay, If it is won when IV = 22, it will be won for the first replay, the second regame, and the 10th regame. If it is won when IV = 23, it will be the first regame, When the game and the 11th regame are won, and when the win is IV = 24, the 1st replay, the 2nd replay and the 12th replay are won, and when the IV = 25, the win is won. If the first regame, the second regame, the tenth regame, and the eleventh regame are won, and if it is won when IV = 26, the first regame, the second regame, the tenth regame Wins the game and the 12th replay. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20 to 26 is about 7.30. In other words, when the gaming state transitions to the first RT state, a winning mode in which each bonus type, replaying, and BB is won with the same probability as the non-RT state, while a bonus for replaying is given. Changes to something different from the non-RT state. More specifically, in the non-RT state, a sixth re-game prize that does not shift to the gaming state, a first re-game prize that shifts to the sixth RT state, and a thirteenth re-game prize that shifts to the seventh RT state are established. . In the first RT state, there are a second re-game prize that shifts to the second RT state, and a first re-game prize that transitions to the sixth RT state, a tenth re-game prize, an eleventh re-game prize, and a twelfth re-game prize. To establish.

  In addition, in the stop information second setting process S411 under the first RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 21 to 26 in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, Stop information is set in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 26 under the first RT state, and an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. On the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 6 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbol and the “youth” symbol are arranged on the middle reel 32M. Are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less, and the right reel 32R has the “replay” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less. Has been placed. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the first regame prize, the “cherry” symbol and “replay” symbol that will establish the first regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Replay” symbols or “Replay” symbols, “Youth” symbols, and “Watermelon” symbols on the active line. Similarly, when stop information is set to establish the second regame prize, the “replay” symbol and “replay” symbol that establish the second regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line. The tenth regame prize, the eleventh regame prize, and the twelfth regame prize are established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined timing. In the winning flag “24” to the winning flag “29”, the second replay is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the second regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “24” to the winning flag “29” is set, the second replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the second re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the transition determination process, if it is determined in step S557 that the bell spillage has not stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S559, and the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process is obtained. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a second replay winning prize has been established. If the second re-game winning is established, the process proceeds to step S560 where the RT setting flag (for example, the first RT setting flag) set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared and the second RT setting flag is set. This process is terminated.

  If the second RT setting flag is set in step S560, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the second RT state based on the second RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the second RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 21 is a second RT state lottery table selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. In the second RT state lottery table, 25 index values IV are set. The same winning combination and the point value PV as the non-RT state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and the first replay as the winning combination is set for IV = 20 to 25. A plurality of re-games including the third re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination of the combination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1-19 is equal to the winning probability in the non-RT state, and the winning in IV = 20-25. The probabilities are each about 24.0. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.32. That is, when transitioning to the second RT state, the probability of detachment is lower than in the non-RT state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the second RT state, a third re-game prize that shifts to the third RT state, a first re-game prize that transitions to the sixth RT state, a tenth re-game prize, an eleventh re-game prize, and a twelfth re-game prize Is established.

  In the stop information second setting process S411 under the second RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the stop command is also given when the winning is made when IV = 20 to 25 Stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 25 under the second RT state, and an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. On the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, “replay” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the “youth” symbols are spaced between the same symbols. Are arranged so as to be 4 patterns or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the third regame prize, the “replay” symbol and “youth” symbol that establish the third regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Replay” symbol combination stops on the active line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “30” to the winning flag “35”, the third replay is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and other operation orders are other than the third regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “30” to the winning flag “35” is set, the third replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the third re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the transition determination process, if the second re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S561, and the third re-game winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. Determine whether or not. When the third re-game winning is established, in step S562, the RT setting flag (specifically, the second RT setting flag) set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared and the third RT setting flag is set. Set and finish this process.

  If the third RT setting flag is set in step S562, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the third RT state based on the setting of the third RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the third RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 23 is a third RT state lottery table selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. In the third RT state lottery table, 26 index values IV are set. The same winning combination and the point value PV as the non-RT state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and the first replay as the winning combination is set for IV = 20 to 25. A plurality of re-games including the fourth re-game are set and a point value PV is set. When IV = 26, the second re-game and the fifth re-game are set as the winning combination and the point value PV Is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination of the combination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1-19 is equal to the winning probability in the non-RT state, and the winning in IV = 20-25. The probability of winning is about 1 / 9.12, respectively, and the probability of winning when IV = 26 is about 47.1. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/423. That is, when transitioning to the third RT state, the probability of detachment is lower than in the non-RT state, the sixth RT state, and the seventh RT state, which is advantageous to the player. In the 3rd RT state, the 4th re-game prize that shifts to the 4th RT state, the 5th re-game prize that shifts to the 5th RT state, the 1st re-game prize that transitions to the 6th RT state, and the 10th re-game prize The 11th regame prize, the 12th regame prize, and the second regame prize that shifts to the second RT state are established.

  In the stop information second setting process S411 under the third RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the stop command is also issued when the winning is made when IV = 20 to 26 Stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 26 under the third RT state, and an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. The “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M is the same symbol. It arrange | positions so that the space | intervals may become 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the fourth regame prize, the “cherry” symbol and the “replay” symbol that will establish the fourth regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “36” to the winning flag “41”, the fourth regame is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the fourth regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “36” to the winning flag “41” is set, the fourth replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the fourth re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Also, the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is six symbols or less, and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M is Arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the fifth regame prize, the “cherry” symbol and “youth” symbol that result in the fifth regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line. The second regame prize is as described above. In the winning flag “42”, the fifth regame is associated with only one of the six operation orders, and the second regame is associated with the other operation order. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, when the winning flag “42” is set, the fifth regame winning is established with a probability of 1/6, and 5/6. The second replay prize is established with the probability of

  Returning to the description of the transition determination process, if the third re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S563, and the fourth re-game winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. Determine whether or not. When the fourth re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag (specifically, the third RT setting flag) set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S564 and the fourth RT setting flag is set. Set and finish this process.

  If the fourth RT setting flag is set in step S564, the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the fourth RT state based on the setting of the fourth RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the fourth RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 25 is a fourth RT state lottery table selected in the fourth RT state of “setting 3”. In the fourth RT state lottery table, 23 index values IV are set. In IV = 1-19, the same winning combination and point value PV as the non-RT state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set. In IV = 20-23, as the winning combination, A plurality of re-games including the sixth re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when determining whether or not a winning combination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the non-RT state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 20 Is about 1.54, the probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 38.6, the probability of winning when IV = 22 is about 1/596, when IV = 23 The probability of winning is about 1 in 6550. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/197. That is, when transitioning to the fourth RT state, the probability of detachment is lower than in the non-RT state, which is advantageous to the player. In the fourth RT state, a sixth re-game prize, a seventh re-game prize, an eighth re-game prize, and a ninth re-game prize that are not shifted to the gaming state are established.

  In the stop information second setting process S411 under the fourth RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the stop command is also given when the winning is made when IV = 21 to 23 Stop information is set so as to change the winning mode that is established according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 23 under the fourth RT state, and a winning mode that is established. A “replay” symbol is arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. In this way, a “replay” symbol is arranged. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the sixth regame prize, the “replay” symbol and the “replay” symbol that will result in the sixth regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Replay” symbol combination stops on the active line. Further, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are arranged so that a section where the “red 7” symbols are separated from the symbol intervals is formed. For this reason, each of the combinations of the “Red 7” symbol, “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, the seventh regame award, the eighth regame award, and the ninth regame award, which will be the sixth regame award, It is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined timing.

  In the winning flag “44” to the winning flag “46”, the sixth replay is associated with all six operation orders, and the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44. Is associated with at least one of the seventh re-game and the ninth re-game. The seventh re-game is a combination of a “red 7” symbol, a “red 7” symbol, and a “youth” symbol, and the ninth re-game is a “red 7” symbol, a “red 7” symbol, and a “red 7” symbol. It is a combination. When any one of the winning flag “44” to the winning flag “46” is set, a chance effect that prompts the user to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 for the “red 7” symbol may be performed. . Then, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed in order to aim at the “red 7” symbol, the seventh regame prize or the ninth regame prize is established instead of the sixth regame prize.

  If the left stop switch 42 is operated while any of the 11th “watermelon” symbol to the 15th “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the 15th “red 7” "The symbol stops at the bottom and the" Red 7 "symbol of No. 17 stops at the top. Thereafter, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when any of the 12th “cherry” symbol to the 16th “red 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the middle stage, The “Red 7” symbol stops in the middle. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), there remains room for the seventh re-game winning and the ninth re-game winning in all of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4.

  In the situation shown in FIG. 27A, the right stop switch 44 is operated when any of the 9th “red bell” symbol to the 17th “red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R has reached the lower stage. In this case, the stopping outcome changes depending on which of the winning flag “47” to the winning flag “49” is set.

  When the winning flag “44” is set, the following stoppage is made. When the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 is the timing at which any of the “red bell” symbol No. 9 to the “young man” symbol No. 11 has reached the lower stage, as shown in FIG. No. 11 “Youth” symbol stops at the lower stage, and the seventh re-game prize is established in the second line L2 and the fourth line L4. When the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 is a timing at which any of the “Replay” symbol of No. 12 to the “Red 7” symbol of No. 17 reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. No. 18, the “Youth” symbol stops in the upper stage, and the seventh re-game prize is established in the first line L1 and the third line L3.

  When the winning flag “45” is set, the following stoppage is made. When the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 is the timing when any of the “red bell” symbol No. 9 to the “watermelon” symbol No. 13 reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. , The “Red 7” symbol of No. 15 stops in the upper stage, and the ninth re-game winning prize is established in the first line L1 and the third line L3. When the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 is the timing when any one of the “BAR” symbol of No. 14 to the “Red 7” symbol of No. 17 reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. , No. 17 “Red 7” symbol stops at the lower stage, and the ninth re-game prize is established in the second line L2 and the fourth line L4.

  When the winning flag “46” is set, the following stoppage is made. When the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 is the timing when the “red bell” symbol of No. 9 or the “white 7” symbol of No. 10 reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. The number “Red 7” symbol stops in the upper stage, and the ninth re-game winning prize is established in the first line L1 and the third line L3. When the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 is the timing at which any of the “Youth” symbol No. 11 to the “Red 7” symbol No. 15 has reached the lower stage, as shown in FIG. , The “Red 7” symbol of No. 15 stops at the lower stage and the “Red 7” symbol of No. 17 stops at the upper stage, and the ninth replay prize is awarded on all the effective lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4. To establish. When the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 is the timing when the “red bell” symbol No. 16 or the “red 7” symbol No. 17 has reached the lower stage, as shown in FIG. The “Red 7” symbol of the number stops at the lower stage, and the ninth re-game prize is established in the second line L2 and the fourth line L4.

  In the situation shown in FIG. 27 (a), the right stop switch 44 is operated when any of the 18th "youth" symbol to the 8th "cherry" symbol on the right reel 32R has reached the lower stage. In this case, the seventh re-game win is established regardless of which of the winning flags “44” to “46” is set. Further, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 16th “cherry” symbol or the 17th “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the 19th “replay” symbol. Stops at the lower stage, and the sixth replay winning prize is established. Hereinafter, the winning flag “44” is also referred to as “unmatched role”, the winning flag “45” is also referred to as “single role”, and the winning flag “46” is also referred to as “double role”. In addition, these winning flags “44” to “46” are collectively referred to as “chance role”.

  Returning to the description of the transition determination process, if the fourth regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S565, and the fifth regame winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. Determine whether or not. If the fifth regame prize is not established, the present process is terminated. If the fifth regame prize is established, the RT set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S566. The setting flag (specifically, the third RT setting flag) is cleared and the fifth RT setting flag is set, and this process ends.

  If the fifth RT setting flag is set in step S566, the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the fifth RT state based on the setting of the fifth RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the fifth RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 28 is a fifth RT state lottery table selected in the fifth RT state of “setting 3”. The fifth RT state lottery table is different from the fourth RT state lottery table (see FIG. 25) only in the point value PV set to IV = 20-22. When the winning combination determination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 19 is equal to the winning probability in the fourth RT state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 20. Is about 1/60, the probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 17.0, the probability of winning when IV = 22 is about 11.9, IV = 23 The probability of winning in this case is about 1/5505. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/192. That is, when transitioning to the fifth RT state, the probability of detachment is higher than in the fourth RT state. However, in the fifth RT state, the probability of winning the single role is higher than that in the fourth RT state, and a privilege that gives the player a greater degree of advantage compared to the case of shifting to the fourth RT state is given. As a result, the fifth RT state is more advantageous to the player than the fourth RT state. In the fifth RT state, as in the fourth RT state, a sixth regame prize, a seventh regame prize, an eighth regame prize, and a ninth regame prize that do not change the gaming state are established. Since the stop information second setting process S411 under the fifth RT state is the same as that under the fourth RT state, the description thereof is omitted.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state relating to the non-RT state and each RT state will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the gaming state is a non-RT state, the gaming state shifts to the sixth RT state when the first re-game winning is established, and the gaming state transitions to the seventh RT state when the thirteenth re-game winning is established. The winning probability of the first regame is about 9.25, and the winning probability of the thirteenth regame is about 41.7. Therefore, when the gaming state is the non-RT state, the state shifts to the sixth RT state with a probability of about 9.25, and shifts to the seventh RT state with a probability of about 11.7.

  When the gaming state is the sixth RT state or the seventh RT state, the gaming state shifts to the non-RT state by playing the game a predetermined number of times (seven times in the present embodiment) under the corresponding gaming state. In the seventh RT state, even if the thirteenth regame winning is established, 7 is not set again in the remaining game number counter. Moreover, even if the bell spilled result stops on the active line, the gaming state does not shift to the first RT state. The same applies to the sixth RT state.

  When the gaming state is a non-RT state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state by stopping the bell spilling result on the active line. When the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, the bell spilled result is won when IV = 12 to 19, and stops when the special bell winning is not established. The probability of winning in any of IV = 12-19 is about 1.90. Further, when the player operates the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 aiming at one of the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol in a situation where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. The special bell winning is established with a probability of 1/4, and the bell spilled result stops on the active line with a probability of 3/4. Therefore, when the gaming state is the non-RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state is shifted to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20. Incidentally, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated first and when the right stop switch 44 is operated first, the state shifts to the first RT state with a probability of about 1 / 7.77. In the non-RT state, whether or not the winning combination is determined for the second replay, the third regame, the fourth regame, and the fifth regame is not performed, so the second RT state, the third RT state, the fourth RT from the non-RT state. No event that causes transition to the state or the fifth RT state occurs.

  When the gaming state is the first RT state, when the second re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and the first re-game winning, the tenth re-game winning, the eleventh re-game winning, the twelfth When a re-game winning is established (hereinafter, these four re-game winnings are collectively referred to as “falling re-game winning”), the gaming state shifts to the sixth RT state. As described above, in the case of winning when IV = 21 to 26, stop information is set to establish the second re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 21 to 26 is about 1/10. In addition, when winning is achieved when IV = 20, a fall replay prize is established regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. The probability of winning when IV = 20 is about 16.9. Therefore, when the gaming state is the first RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the second RT state with a probability of about 1/5, and about 8.48 minutes. A transition to the sixth RT state is made with a probability of 1. That is, in the first RT state, the probability of shifting to the sixth RT state is higher than the probability of shifting to the second RT state. In the first RT state, since the winning combination determination is not performed for the third replay, the fourth regame, and the fifth regame, the first RT state to the second RT state, the third RT state, the fourth RT state, and the fifth RT state are performed. There is no event that goes to.

  When the gaming state is the second RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the third RT state when the third re-game winning is established, and the bell spilling stop is shifted to the first RT state by stopping on the active line, When the falling re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the sixth RT state. As described above, when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set to establish the third replay prize in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20-25 is about 4.00. In addition, the probability that the bell spilled spot stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the second RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state is shifted to the third RT state with a probability of about 1 / 4.0 and about 5.20 minutes. Transition to the first RT state with a probability of 1, and transition to the sixth RT state with a probability of about 4.80. That is, in the second RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the sixth RT state is higher than the probability of shifting to the third RT state. Note that in the second RT state, whether or not the winning combination is determined for the fourth re-game and the fifth re-game is not performed, and therefore an event that shifts from the second RT state to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state does not occur.

  When the gaming state is the third RT state, the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state when the fourth re-game winning is established, and the gaming state transitions to the fifth RT state when the fifth re-game winning is established; The game state shifts to the second RT state when the second re-game winning is established, and the game proceeds to the first RT state when the bell spilling stops on the active line and the falling re-game winning is established. The state transitions to the sixth RT state. As described above, when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set in order to establish the fourth replay prize in one of the six operation orders, Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20 to 25 is about 1.52. Similarly, in the case of winning when IV = 26, stop information is set to establish the fifth re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, and in the other operation sequences Stop information is set to establish the second re-game winning. The probability of winning when IV = 26 is about 47.1. In addition, the probability that the bell spilled spot stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the third RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the fourth RT state with a probability of about 9.12 and about 5.20 minutes. Transition to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and transition to the sixth RT state with a probability of approximately 1.82. In addition, when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, the state shifts to the second RT state with a probability of about 47.1 and does not shift to the fifth RT state. That is, in the third RT state, the probability of shifting to another gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state.

  When the gaming state is the 4th RT state or the 5th RT state, the bell spilling point stops on the active line, thereby shifting to the first RT state. The probability that a bell spilled spot will stop on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the fifth RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state is shifted to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20.

  Thus, in order to shift the gaming state from the non-RT state to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state, it is necessary to pass through at least three RT states of the first RT state to the third RT state. Further, when the fall replay prize is established in the first RT state to the third RT state, the state shifts to the sixth RT state instead of shifting to the previous RT state (that is, the RT state in which the previous one stayed). . In addition, when the bell spilling stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state except when the gaming state at that time is the sixth RT state or the seventh RT state. For this reason, when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, it is difficult to shift the gaming state to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state. Incidentally, in the situation where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the probability of transition from the non-RT state to the fourth RT state is about 1/2000.

  Next, the BB state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S605 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603 to determine whether the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If any BB winning is established, the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S604. At this time, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared. In step S605, 442 is set in the remaining payout counter for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out in the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c, and 442 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. Process. By performing the processing of step S604 and step S605, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the BB setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the BB state is selected.

  If the gaming state has shifted to the BB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and an end determination process is performed in step S606. In the end determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is 0. When the value is 0, the BB setting flag is cleared and the gaming state is changed to the non-RT state.

  When no BB winning flag is set (when step S602 is NO), when any BB winning is not established (when step S603 is NO), the remaining payout counter is set at step S605. In the case where 442 is set and the case where the end determination process is performed in step S606, the process proceeds to step S607, and a status command is set. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the gaming state at the time of the end of the game (that is, the gaming state of the next game). In step S607, the state information storage area A status command corresponding to the setting flag set in 106c is set.

  After setting the status command, in step S608 to step S614, signal output processing for outputting a jackpot signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred in the hall management device or the like is performed. Specifically, first, in step S608, it is determined whether or not a jackpot signal is output from the external concentrated terminal board 121 to the hall management device or the like. If the jackpot signal is not output, the process proceeds to step S609 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S610 whether or not the current gaming state is the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is not any of the BB state, the 4th RT state, and the 5th RT state, the present process is terminated, and the current gaming state is any one of the BB state, the 4th RT state, and the 5th RT state. In this case, in step S611, an output start process for starting output of the jackpot signal from the external concentrated terminal board 121 is performed, and this process ends.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, the jackpot signal is output when the gaming state shifts to the BB state, when the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state, and when the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state. For this reason, in a game arcade or the like in which a slot machine 10 and a jackpot counter that displays the number of jackpots of the slot machine 10 are connected and installed, the game machine enters the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state in addition to the transition to the BB state. Even if it is shifted, it can be displayed on the jackpot counter. Note that the jackpot signal when the BB state is shifted, the jackpot signal when the fourth RT state is shifted, and the jackpot signal when the fifth RT state is shifted are output from different output portions of the external concentrated terminal board 121. It is good also as a structure. With these configurations, the jackpot counter can separately display the number of times of transition to the BB state, the number of transitions to the fourth RT state, and the number of transitions to the fifth RT state. It is good also as a structure which outputs the jackpot signal at the time of shifting to BB state, and the jackpot signal at the time of shifting to the 4th RT state or the 5th RT state from the different output parts of the external concentration terminal board 121.

  If it is determined in step S608 that a jackpot signal has been output, the process proceeds to step S612 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S613 whether or not the current gaming state is the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is any one of the BB state, the fourth RT state, and the fifth RT state, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not any of the BB state, the 4th RT state, and the 5th RT state, it means that the corresponding gaming state has ended, and therefore an output for stopping the output of the jackpot signal in step S614. Stop processing is performed and this processing is terminated.

  Here, the playability of the slot machine 10 will be briefly described. As described above, the slot machine 10 is roughly divided into nine types: a non-RT state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a fifth RT state, a sixth RT state, a seventh RT state, and a BB state. Has a gaming state. However, in this slot machine 10, the first BB winning probability is very low, about 1/16400 and the 2nd BB winning probability is about 1/25050, so the games under the gaming state other than the BB state are the center and stop. It is a game that increases the number of owned medals in a situation where the operation order of the switches 42 to 44 is notified. In the slot machine 10, the BB period under the BB state, the first game period in which it is difficult to shift to the fourth RT state and the fifth RT state because the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, The second game period that makes it easy to shift to the fourth RT state and the fifth RT state by notifying the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 in the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state The game will be performed in any one of the third game period in which the order is notified and the fourth game period in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified in the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state. . The display control device 81 determines whether to notify the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, in the following, various processes performed by the display control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that, in order to facilitate understanding, various processes performed by the display control device 81 in each game period from the first game period to the fourth game period will be individually described.

  First, various processes performed by the display control device 81 during the first game period will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing status command processing.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not a status command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, this processing is terminated. If the state command is received, the process proceeds to step S702, and the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a state command indicating that the previous game is in the BB state is received and a state command indicating that the current game is in the normal gaming state is received. If the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S704, and a waiting game number lottery process is performed. In the waiting game number lottery process, one of the values 1 to 1280 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S705, the value acquired in the standby game number lottery process is set in a standby game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  The standby game number lottery process will be described more specifically. In the standby game number lottery process, the stay mode is determined based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81, and the number of standby games is determined in the determined stay mode. I do. The slot machine 10 includes a first stay mode, a second stay mode, and a third stay mode as stay modes. When determining the stay mode, if an irregular arrival flag (to be described later) is not set, the current stay mode is referred to and the future stay mode, that is, the stay mode after the next game is determined. For example, in the case of “Setting 3”, when the current stay mode is the first stay mode, the future stay mode is determined as the first stay mode at a rate of about 74.2%, and about 14.1% The future stay mode is determined as the second stay mode at a rate, and the future stay mode is determined as the third stay mode at a rate of about 11.7%. When the current stay mode is the second stay mode, the future stay mode is determined as the second stay mode at a rate of about 20.3%, and the future stay mode is set at the rate of about 79.7%. 3 stay mode is determined. When the current stay mode is the third stay mode, the future stay mode is determined as the first stay mode at a rate of about 47.3%, and the future stay mode is set at the rate of about 52.7%. 3 stay mode is determined. The ROM of the display control device 81 stores a standby game number table prepared for each of the first stay mode to the third stay mode. In the lottery of the number of waiting games, the number of waiting games corresponding to the random number acquired by the display control device 81 is acquired by referring to the waiting game number table corresponding to the determined stay mode.

  In the first stay mode of “setting 3”, any of the waiting games is acquired at a rate of about 16.75%, and any of 1 to 128 is acquired at a rate of about 2.43%, and any of the 129 to 256 is set as the number of waiting games. Or any of 257 to 384 as the number of waiting games at a rate of about 13.42%, and any of 385 to 512 as the number of waiting games at a rate of about 1.22%. Acquire any of 513 to 640 as the number of waiting games at a rate of 1.22%, acquire any of 641 to 768 as the number of waiting games at a rate of about 13.42%, and a rate of about 1.22% Then, any one of 769 to 896 is acquired as the number of standby games, and any one of 897 to 1024 is acquired as the number of standby games at a rate of about 19.53%, and 1025 as the number of standby games at a rate of about 6.10%. ~ 11 To get one of the two, to get one of 1153 to 1280 as a stand-number of games at a rate of about 24.69%.

  In the second stay mode of “Setting 3”, any of the waiting games is acquired at a rate of about 15.64% and 1 to 128, and any of the waiting games is about 129 to 256 at a rate of about 18.29%. Or any of 257 to 384 as a waiting game number at a rate of about 0.30%, and any of 385 to 512 as a waiting game number at a rate of about 0.30%. Obtain any of 513-640 as the number of waiting games at a rate of 14.03%, obtain any of 641-768 as the number of waiting games at a rate of about 0.30%, and a rate of about 0.30% Then, any one of 769 to 896 is acquired as the number of standby games, any one of 897 to 1024 is acquired as the number of standby games at a rate of about 12.50%, and 1025 is stored as the number of standby games at a rate of about 12.20%. ~ 1 Get the 52 either, to get one of 1153 to 1280 as a stand-number of games at a rate of about 26.14%.

  In the third stay mode of “setting 3”, one of 1 to 128 is acquired as the number of waiting games at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, the value of the number of standby games acquired is changed depending on which of the first stay mode to the third stay mode is stayed.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the current game is not a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S706, and it is determined whether a penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is set, the process is terminated after the penalty check process is performed in step S707. If the penalty flag is not set, the process ends after performing the waiting game number subtraction process shown in steps S708 to S712. The penalty check process will be described later, and the standby game number subtraction process will be described.

  In the waiting game number subtraction process, it is determined in step S708 whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter is zero. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the value of the standby game number counter is decremented by 1 in step S709. In the subsequent step S710, it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter after subtraction is zero. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the present process is terminated. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, a notification flag is set in step S711 and displayed in step S712. The notification number counter provided in the RAM of the control device 81 is set to 15, and this process is terminated.

  As described above, when the BB state ends, that is, when the BB period ends, the display control device 81 sets any value of 1 to 1280 as the number of waiting games. If the penalty flag is not set, the waiting game number is decremented by 1 every time a status command is received (that is, every time one game is finished), and the waiting game number becomes 0. Set the notification flag. When the notification flag is set, the first game period ends and the game proceeds to the second game period.

  Next, the lottery result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, the process is terminated. If a lottery result command has been received, the process proceeds to step S802, where it is determined whether or not a penalty flag has been set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S803, and it is determined whether or not the notification flag is set. In the first game period, since the notification flag is not set, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S804. In step S804, it is determined whether the second notification flag is set. Although details will be described later, the second notification flag is a flag that is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 when the game period shifts to the third game period. In the first game period, since the second notification flag is not set, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S805. In step S805, it is determined whether a transition flag is set. Although details will be described later, the transition flag is a flag that is set in the RAM of the display control device 81 when the game period shifts to the fourth game period. In the first game period, since the shift flag is not set, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S806. In step S806, it is determined whether the winning combination is won. Specifically, whether or not one of the cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is won, more specifically, the information indicated by the lottery result command is the winning flag “3” to the winning flag “6” (FIG. 13). Or the like) is determined. If the winning combination has not been won, the process is terminated. If the winning combination has been won, the lottery is performed based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81 in step S807. In step S808, it is determined whether or not the release lottery has been won. If the lottery has not been won, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the release lottery is won, the value of the standby game number counter is set to 0 in step S809, and a notification flag is set in step S810. Thereafter, in step S811, 15 is set in the notification number counter, and this process ends.

  In this way, when the display control device 81 wins the release combination and wins the release lottery in a situation where the penalty flag is not set, the value of the standby game number counter is irrespective of the value of the standby game number counter at that time. Is set to 0 and a notification flag is set. As a result, the first game period ends and the process shifts to the second game period.

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

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not a winning result command has been received from the main control apparatus 101, and if not received, this processing is terminated. If a winning result command is received, the process proceeds to step S902, where it is determined whether a fourth regame winning or a fifth regame winning is achieved. When the fourth regame prize or the fifth regame prize is established, it means that the game state shifts to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state, and that the game period shifts to the third game period. . In such a case, after the game period transition process is performed in step S903, this process ends. The game period transition process will be described later.

  When it is determined in step S902 that the fourth regame winning and the fifth regame winning are not established, the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not the notification flag is set. In the first game period, since a notification flag is not set, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S905. In step S905, it is determined whether the second notification flag is set. In the first game period, since the second notification flag is not set, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S906. In step S906, it is determined whether the transition flag is set. In the first game period, since the shift flag is not set, a negative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S907. In step S907, it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process advances to step S908 to determine whether or not a bell winning is established. When the bell winning is established, 1 is added to the continuous achievement number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S909. In step S910, it is determined whether or not the value of the consecutive establishment number counter has reached 4. If the value of the consecutively established number counter is not 4, the process is terminated. If the value of the continuously established number counter is 4, the value of the waiting game number counter is set to 0 in step S911. In step S912, a notification flag is set. Thereafter, in step S913, the notification number counter is set to 15, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S908 that no bell winning has been established, the value of the consecutively established number counter is set to 0 in step S914, and this process ends.

  In this way, the display control device 81 sets the value of the waiting game number counter when the bell winning is achieved for four consecutive games in the situation where the penalty flag is not set, regardless of the value of the waiting game number counter at that time. Set to 0 and set the notification flag. As a result, the first game period ends and the process shifts to the second game period.

  Next, various processes performed by the display control device 81 in the second game period that is shifted from the first game period when the notification flag is set will be described.

  In the second game period, the value of the standby game number counter is 0. Therefore, in the state command process (see FIG. 31), when the state command is received, the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S702. Thereafter, an affirmative determination is made in step S708, and the present process is terminated.

  In the lottery result command process (see FIG. 32) in the second game period, since the notification flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S803, and after the lottery process during notification is performed in step S812, this process ends. .

  In the notifying lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not a special bell is won in step S1001, and whether or not a fall replay is won in step S1002. . Specifically, in the second game period, in step S1001, the information indicated by the lottery result command is information indicating any of the winning flag “8” to the winning flag “19” (see FIGS. 13 and 15). In step S1002, the information indicated by the lottery result command includes the winning flag “20”, the winning flag “23” to the winning flag “42” (see FIGS. 13, 20, 22, and 24). It is determined whether or not the information indicates one of them. When the special bell or the fall replay is won, the process proceeds to step S1003, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a non-RT state. If it is determined that the current gaming state is not a non-RT state in the second gaming period, it means that the current gaming state is any one of the first RT state to the third RT state, the sixth RT state, and the seventh RT state. . In such a case, drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 is started to notify the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 in step S1004, and the process proceeds to step S1005. At this time, if it is determined in step S1001 that the special bell has been won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning instead of the special bell winning is notified, and in step S1002 If it is determined that the player has won the fall replay, the second regame prize to the fifth regame prize (hereinafter collectively referred to as “elevated regame prize”), not the fall regame prize. The operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish either of the above is notified.

  Incidentally, the winning flag “42” is a winning flag indicating that the second regame and the fifth regame are won, and the first replay, the tenth replay, the eleventh replay, which are fall replays, None of the twelfth replays have been won. However, since the fifth regame winning is a winning mode in which the third RT state is promoted from the third RT state to the fifth RT state, the second regame winning is a winning mode in which the third RT state falls from the third RT state to the second RT state. Then, even when information indicating the winning flag “42” is received, it is considered that the player has won the fall replay and an affirmative determination is made.

  If it is determined in step S1003 that the current gaming state is the non-RT state, the process proceeds directly to step S1005 without notifying the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. This is due to the following reason. That is, in order to shift from the non-RT state to the first RT state, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the bell spilled line stops on the effective line. Since the bell spilled result stops on the active line when the bell winning and the special bell winning cannot be achieved, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the bell winning is notified. This is because it is not possible to shift from the non-RT state to the first RT state. In addition, when the first replay, which is a fall replay, is won, the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. In the non-RT state, only the fall replay is won and the promoted replay is won. This is because the establishment of the fall replay prize cannot be avoided.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether the first irregular flag is not set. If the first irregular flag is not set, an additional determination process is performed in step S1006, and this process is terminated.

  In the addition determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 35, an addition lottery is performed based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81 in step S1101. In step S1102, it is determined whether or not the extra lottery is won. If the winning lottery is won, the process ends after adding 1 to the value of the notification counter in step S1103. If the winning lottery is not won, the process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process during notification, if it is determined in step S1002 that the fall replay has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1007 to determine whether or not the first irregular flag is set. If the first irregular flag is not set, it is determined in step S1008 whether the winning combination is won. If the winning combination is won, a first accumulation determination process is performed in step S1009.

  In the first accumulation determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 36, accumulation lottery is performed based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81 in step S1201. A storage lottery table is stored in advance in the ROM of the display control device 81. In the storage lottery table, a correspondence relationship between a random value acquired by the display control device 81 and a value acquired in the storage lottery is determined. It has been. The accumulated lottery table is prepared in correspondence with each winning flag of the release combination, and is prepared for each set state. For example, in the case of “setting 3”, the following values are acquired in the accumulation lottery. When the winning flag is “3”, that is, when the cherry is won, 0 is acquired at a rate of about 90%, 1 is acquired at a rate of about 9%, and 2 is acquired at a rate of about 0.9%. And 3 at a rate of about 0.1%. When the winning flag is “4”, that is, when the first watermelon is won, 0 is acquired at a rate of about 95%, 1 is acquired at a rate of about 4.5%, and about 0.5% Get 2 at the rate of. When the winning flag is “5”, that is, when the second watermelon is won, 0 is acquired at a rate of about 80%, 1 is acquired at a rate of about 10%, and 2 is acquired at a rate of about 6%. And 3 at a rate of about 4%. In the case of winning flag “6”, that is, when cherry and second watermelon are won, 0 is acquired at a rate of about 50%, 3 is acquired at a rate of about 30%, and a rate of about 20% Get 5 in In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the value acquired by the accumulation lottery is 1 or more. If the value is smaller than 1, that is, 0, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the acquired value is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1203, and the value acquired in the accumulation lottery is added to the accumulation number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the lottery process during notification, when it is determined in step S1008 that the winning combination is not won, and when the first accumulation determination process is performed in step S1009, the process proceeds to step S1010. Addition determination processing is performed. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  In the winning result command process (see FIG. 33) in the second game period, when the fourth re-game winning or the fifth re-game winning is established, an affirmative determination is made in step S902, and a game period transition process is performed in step S903. After the process is completed, this process is terminated.

  In the game period transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 37, it is determined whether or not the notification flag is set in step S1301. Since the notification flag is set in the second game period, an affirmative determination is made in step S1301. In step S1302, the notification flag is cleared, and in step S1303, the second notification flag is set. When the second notification flag is set, the game period shifts to the third game period. In step S1304, a notification number lottery is performed. In the notification number lottery, a predetermined value is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81 and which of the fourth regame winning and the fifth regame winning is achieved. By the way, when the fourth regame winning is established, the average of the values acquired by the notification number lottery is 13, and when the fifth regame winning is established, the value acquired by the notification number lottery. The average is 16. That is, the possibility that a larger value is acquired in the case where the fifth regame prize is established is higher than that in the case where the fourth regame prize is established. In step S1305, the value acquired by the notification frequency lottery is added to the value of the notification frequency counter. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the notification flag is not set, it is determined in step S1306 whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, 15 is set to the value of the notification number counter in step S1307. At this time, the value of the waiting game number counter is set to zero. In step S1303, the second notification flag is set. Thereafter, the lottery for the number of notifications is performed in step S1304, and the value acquired in step S1305 is added to the value of the notification number counter, and this process is terminated. Note that the situation in which it is determined in step S1301 that the notification flag is not set is a situation in which the fourth re-game prize or the fifth re-game prize is established in the first game period, not the second game period, that is, the player Is a situation where a probability of about 1/2000 is assigned.

  Returning to the description of the winning result command processing, if the fourth regame winning and the fifth regame winning are not established, an affirmative determination is made in step S904 because the notification flag is set, and in step S915. This process ends after performing the winning process during notification.

  In the in-notice winning process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 38, it is determined in step S1401 whether or not a fall replay prize has been established, and in step S1402, whether the bell spilling has stopped on the active line. Determine whether or not. If the falling replay winning is not established and the bell spilled result is not stopped on the active line, the present process is ended as it is. On the other hand, the case where the fall re-game winning is established and the case where the bell spilling stop is stopped on the active line means that the gaming state shifts to the non-RT state or the sixth RT state. In such a case, it is determined in step S1403 whether or not the current gaming state is a non-RT state. The in-notice winning process is a process performed based on the reception of the winning result command, and the main control apparatus 101 transmits the status command after transmitting the winning result command. Therefore, in step S1403, it is determined whether or not the player is in the non-RT state based on the gaming state indicated by the state command received one game before. When the bell spilled result stops on the active line under the non-RT state, the gaming state shifts from the non-RT state to the first RT state, that is, from the non-RT state toward the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state. This means that a promotion transition will take place. In addition, under the non-RT state, it is impossible to avoid the fall regame prize (more specifically, the first regame prize). Therefore, if the current gaming state is a non-RT state, this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is not a non-RT state, the penalties setting process shown in steps S1404 to S1407 is performed, and then this process ends. The penalty setting process will be described later for easy understanding.

  Next, various processes performed by the display control device 81 in the third game period that is shifted when the second notification flag is set will be described.

  In the third game period, the value of the standby game number counter is 0. Therefore, in the state command process (see FIG. 31), when the state command is received, the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S702. Thereafter, an affirmative determination is made in step S708, and the present process is terminated.

  In the lottery result command processing (see FIG. 32) in the third game period, since the second notification flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S804, and the lottery processing during the second notification is performed in step S813. The process ends.

  In the second lottery process during notification, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, it is determined whether or not the special bell is won in step S1501. If the special bell is won, the process proceeds to step S1502, and the drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 is started so as to notify the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning. Thereafter, in step S1503, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter, and this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1501 that the special bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1504 to determine whether or not the second irregular flag is set. If the second irregular flag is not set, it is determined in step S1505 whether the winning combination is won. If the winning combination is won, the first accumulation determination process described above is performed in step S1506, and this process ends. If the winning combination is not won, it is determined in step S1507 whether or not the winning combination is won. If the winning combination is won, the second accumulation determination process is performed in step S1508, and then the present process is terminated. If the winning combination is not won, the present process is terminated.

  In the second accumulation determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 40, in step S1601, drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 is started to execute a chance effect. In chance production, aim for “Red 7” symbol on auxiliary display 65! Is displayed. In step S1602, it is determined whether or not a single combination is won. If the single combination is won, 1 is added to the value of the accumulated number counter in step S1603, and this process ends. If the single combination is not won, it is determined in step S1604 whether or not the double combination is won. If the double combination is won, 2 is added to the value of the accumulated number counter in step S1605, and this process is terminated. If you do not win a single role or double role, it means that you have won an irregular role. In such a case, this process is terminated without changing the value of the accumulated number counter.

  Next, winning result command processing in the third game period will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the third game period, since the gaming state has shifted to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state, the fourth regame prize and the fifth regame prize will not be established. For this reason, when a winning result command is received, a negative determination is made in step S902, and it is determined in step S905 that the second notification flag is set. In step S916, a winning process is performed during the second notification, and the process is terminated.

  In the second notification winning process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, it is determined in step S1701 whether or not the bell spillage has stopped on the active line. As explained in the lottery process during the second notification, in the third game period, when the special bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning is notified. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the informed operation sequence, the bell spillage is not stopped on the active line, but a bell winning is established. If the bell spillage does not stop on the active line, the process advances to step S1702 to determine whether or not the value of the notification number counter is zero. When the value of the notification number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the notification number counter is 0, the second notification flag is cleared in step S1703, the transition flag is set in step S1704, and the process is terminated. By setting the transition flag, the third game period shifts to the fourth game period.

  Next, various processes performed by the display control device 81 during the fourth game period in which the transition flag is set will be described.

  In the fourth game period, the value of the standby game number counter is 0. Therefore, in the state command process (see FIG. 31), when the state command is received, the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S702. Thereafter, an affirmative determination is made in step S708, and the present process is terminated.

  In the lottery result command process (see FIG. 32) in the fourth game period, since the transition flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S805, and after the lottery process during transition is performed in step S814, this process is terminated. .

  In the lottery process during the transition, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 42, it is determined whether or not the special bell is won in step S1801. If the special bell is won, the process is terminated. That is, in the fourth game period, unlike the second game period and the third game period, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning is not notified. If it is determined in step S1801 that the special bell is not won, it is determined in step S1802 whether or not the second irregular flag is set. If the second irregular flag is not set, the process advances to step S1803 to determine whether the winning combination is won. If the winning combination has been won, the first accumulation determination process described above is performed in step S1804, and the process ends. If the winning combination is not won, the process advances to step S1805 to determine whether or not the winning combination is won. If the chance combination is not won, the process is terminated. If the chance combination is won, the second accumulation determination process described above is performed in step S1806, and the process ends.

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

  In the fourth game period, since the gaming state has shifted to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state, the fourth regame prize and the fifth regame prize will not be established. For this reason, when a winning result command is received, a negative determination is made in step S902, and it is determined in step S906 that the transition flag is set. In step S917, a winning process during transfer is performed, and this process ends.

  In the winning process during the transition, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 43, it is determined in step S1901 whether or not the bell spillage has stopped on the active line. If the bell spillage is not stopped on the active line, it means that the gaming state does not shift, so this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the bell spilling stops on the active line, it means that the gaming state shifts from the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state to the sixth RT state. In such a case, after performing the migration destination determination process shown in steps S1902 to S1913, the present process is terminated.

  In the migration destination determination process, it is determined in step S1902 whether or not the first irregular flag and the second irregular flag are set. If no irregular flag is set, the process advances to step S1903 to clear the transition flag. In step S1904, it is determined whether the value of the accumulated number counter is not zero. If the value of the accumulation number counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the accumulation number counter in step S1905. Thereafter, in step S1906, a notification flag is set, and in step S1907, a notification number counter is set to 15, and this processing is terminated. That is, when the value of the accumulated number counter is not 0, the process shifts from the fourth game period to the second game period without passing through the first game period. When the period from the transition to the second game period to the end of the fourth game period, that is, the period in which the value of the waiting game number counter is 0 is regarded as one jackpot period, the value of the accumulated number counter is If it is not 0, a so-called one-game series will occur. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1904 that the value of the accumulated number counter is 0, it is determined in step S1908 whether or not the irregular arrival flag is set. If the irregular arrival flag is not set, the waiting game number lottery process is performed in step S1909, the value acquired in step S1910 is set in the waiting game number counter, and the process is terminated. When the transition flag is cleared in step S1903 and the number of standby games is set in step S1910, when the value of the accumulated number counter is 0, the game period is changed from the fourth game period to the first game. It will shift to the period.

  In the slot machine 10, if the left stop switch 42 is first operated in the first game period and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified in the second game period and the third game period, the operation order is as follows. The winning probabilities and game play of each combination are designed on the premise of operation. Therefore, in the following, gameability when a game is played in accordance with the above assumption (hereinafter, the event is referred to as “normal game played”) will be described. When a normal game is played, the penalty flag, the first irregular flag, the second irregular flag, and the irregular arrival flag are not set.

  In the first game period, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when a special bell or a fall replay is won. The transition probability from one gaming state to another gaming state in a situation where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified is as described above. That is, when the gaming state is a non-RT state, the state transitions to the sixth RT state with a probability of about 9.25, and transitions to the seventh RT state with a probability of about 11.7. .Transition to the first RT state with a probability of 1/20. When the gaming state is the first RT state, it shifts to the second RT state with a probability of about 1/5, and shifts to the sixth RT state with a probability of about 1 / 8.48. When the gaming state is the second RT state, the state is shifted to the third RT state with a probability of about 1 / 4.0, and the state is shifted to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20. Transition to the sixth RT state with a probability of 1 /. When the gaming state is the third RT state, the state shifts to the fourth RT state with a probability of about 1 / 9.12, the state shifts to the second RT state with a probability of about 47.1, and about 5.20. Transition to the first RT state with a probability of one-half and transition to the sixth RT state with a probability of about one-half. When the gaming state is the sixth RT state or the seventh RT state, the state is shifted to the non-RT state only when seven games are played. As a result, in the first game period, the probability of shifting from the non-RT state to the fourth RT state is about 1/62000, that is, the expected value of the number of games required to shift from the non-RT state to the fourth RT state is about 62000. It becomes very difficult to shift to the fourth RT state. Further, when a normal game is performed in the first game period, the state does not shift to the fifth RT state.

  In the first game period, any value from 1 to 1280 is set in the standby game number counter. When the number of standby games becomes 0, the game period shifts to the second game period, so the player needs to play the game every time so that the number of standby games becomes 0. The number of waiting games is decremented by 1 by playing a normal game. In addition, the number of waiting games is set to 0 when a winning combination is won and a winning lottery is won, and when a bell winning is established for four consecutive games.

  In the first game period, when a normal game is played, the expected value of medal payout per game is about 1.44 in the non-RT state, the first RT state, the sixth RT state, and the seventh RT state, and the second RT state In the third RT state, the number is about 1.78. In the first game period, playing games in any one of the non-RT state, the first RT state, the sixth RT state, and the seventh RT state is the center, so the number of owned medals decreases every time one game is played. .

  When the number of waiting games becomes 0, the process shifts to the second game period.

  In the second game period, when the gaming state is any one of the first RT state to the third RT state, the sixth RT state, and the seventh RT state, the stop switch 42 that can establish a bell winning when the special bell is won. The operation order of 44 is notified, and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the promoted re-game winning when the falling re-game is won is notified. Therefore, by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, the transition probability from one gaming state to another gaming state is as follows. When the gaming state is a non-RT state, the state shifts to the sixth RT state with a probability of about 9.25, and transitions to the seventh RT state with a probability of about 11.7. Transition to the first RT state with a probability of 1 /. When the gaming state is the first RT state, the state is shifted to the second RT state with a probability of about 9.10. When the gaming state is the second RT state, the state shifts to the third RT state with a probability of about 4.00. When the gaming state is the third RT state, the state transitions to the fourth RT state with a probability of about 1.52 and transitions to the fifth RT state with a probability of about 47.1. As a result, in the second game period, the probability of transition from the non-RT state to the fourth RT state is about 19.8, that is, the expected number of games required to transition from the non-RT state to the fourth RT state is It becomes about 19.8 games, and it becomes very easy to shift to the fourth RT state. Also, in the second game period, if the winning is made when IV = 26 under the third RT state, that is, if the second regame and the fifth regame are won, the fifth regame prize is established. The operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can be notified is notified. Therefore, in the second game period, unlike the first game period, it is possible to shift to the fifth RT state by performing a normal game. Incidentally, the probability of shifting from the third RT state to the fourth RT state is 31/32, and the probability of shifting from the third RT state to the fifth RT state is 1/32.

  In the second game period, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation sequence, the expected value for paying out medals per game is approximately equal in the non-RT state, the first RT state, the sixth RT state, and the seventh RT state. 3.17 sheets, about 3.51 sheets in the second RT state, and about 4.80 sheets in the third RT state. Therefore, the player can play the game while increasing the number of owned medals until the third game period starts.

  When the fourth re-game prize or the fifth re-game prize is established, the game period shifts to the third game period.

  In the third game period, as in the second game period, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a bell winning when a special bell is won is notified. Therefore, by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, it is possible to play a game while maintaining the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state. In the third game period, when the special bell is won, the value of the notification number counter is decremented by 1, and when the value of the notification number counter becomes 0, the second notification flag is cleared and the transition flag is set. . That is, the third game period ends when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 for establishing the bell winning is notified for the number of notifications.

  Here, the notification counter is set to 15 when the first game period shifts to the second game period. Further, an extra determination process is performed in each game in the second game period. When the winning lottery is won, 1 is added to the value of the notification number counter. Therefore, the greater the number of games in the second game period, the greater the value of the notification count counter can be expected, and the third game period can be expected to be longer. In addition, when the fourth re-game winning or the fifth re-game winning is established, that is, when shifting to the third gaming period, the number-of-notifications lottery is performed in the gaming period transition process, and the value of the number-of-notification counter is further increased. Is added. The average added value when the fourth regame prize is established is 13, and the average added value when the fifth regame prize is established is 16. Therefore, it can be expected that the third game period will be longer in the case where the fifth regame prize is established than in the case where the fourth regame prize is established.

  The expected value of medal payout per game in the third game period is about 4.80 in both the fourth RT state and the fifth RT state when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order. It is. Since it is necessary to bet three medals to play one game, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 1.80 per game in the third game period. Since the increase in the number of medals in the third game period depends on the value of the notification number counter, in order to increase the number of owned medals, the number of wins in the lottery is increased by playing many games during the second game period. It is important to establish a fifth re-game prize instead of the fourth re-game prize and acquire a large value in the notification number lottery.

  When the value of the notification number counter becomes 0, the game period shifts to the fourth game period.

  In the fourth game period, when the special bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. Then, if the bell spilled output is stopped on the active line, the fourth game period ends. For this reason, it is necessary for the player to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 after estimating the operation order that can establish the bell winning. The probability of winning a special bell is about 3.33. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 and the like, the winning probability of the index value IV (= 8 to 11) that can establish a bell winning when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop switch 42 are set first. The winning probability of an index value IV (= 12 to 15) that can establish a bell winning when operated, and an index value IV (== that can establish a bell winning when the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time) 16-19) is different from the winning probability. For this reason, if a special bell is won, a bell prize is established at a rate of 14% when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and a bell prize is awarded at a rate of 43% when the middle stop switch 43 is operated first. If the right stop switch 43 is operated first, a bell prize is established at a rate of 43%. Further, when the bell winning is not established, the special bell winning is established with a probability of 1/4, and the bell spilling outage is stopped on the active line with the probability of 3/4. Therefore, the probability that the bell spilled line stops on the active line (the probability that the fourth game period will end) is about 5.20 when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop switch 43 Or, when the right stop switch 44 is operated first, it becomes about 1 / 7.77.

  When the bell spilling stops on the active line, if the value of the accumulated number counter is not 0, the game proceeds from the fourth game period to the second game period and becomes the big hit period again, while the accumulated number counter value If is 0, it shifts from the 4th game period to the 1st game period, and the jackpot period ends. In the accumulated number counter, when a winning combination is won and a value of 1 or more is acquired in the accumulated lottery (hereinafter referred to as “accumulated lottery”), and when a single or double combination is won. A value of 1 or more is added to. The accumulated lottery may be won in the second game period to the fourth game period, and the single role and double role may be won in the third game period and the fourth game period. For this reason, as the number of games in the second game period and the third game period increases, the possibility of occurrence of one game series increases. Further, in the fifth RT state, the winning probability of a single role is higher than that in the fourth RT state. Therefore, the possibility that one game series is generated is higher in the case of shifting to the fifth RT state than in the fourth RT state.

  The expected value of medal payout per game in the fourth game period is about 3.44 because the operation order is not notified. Since it is necessary to bet three medals in order to play one game, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 0.44 for each game in the fourth game period.

  As described above, in this slot machine 10, when a normal game is performed, the number of extra lotteries to be won in the second game period, the fourth regame prize and the fifth regame prize in the second game period. Depending on which is established, the length of the third game period changes, and as a result, the number of medals that can be acquired in the third game period and the probability of occurrence of one game series change. ing.

  Next, various processes performed by the display control device 81 when the normal game is not performed will be described for each of the first game period to the fourth game period.

  Various processes performed by the display control device 81 when a normal game is not performed in the first game period will be described.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the stop command command process.

  In step S2001, it is determined whether or not a stop command command has been received. If it has not been received, the present process is terminated. When the stop command command is received, it is determined in step S2002 to step S2004 whether any of the notification flag, the second notification flag, or the transition flag is set. In the first game period, since any of the notification flag, the second notification flag, and the transition flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2005. In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop command is generated while all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating. If it is not the first stop command, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is the first stop command, whether stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 have been operated as the first stop command in step S2006. Determine whether or not. When the left stop switch 42 is operated and the first stop command is generated, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated and the first stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S2007, and it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter is smaller than 32. If the value of the waiting game number counter is smaller than 32, the first irregular flag is set in step S2008, and then the process proceeds to step S2009. If the value of the waiting game number counter is 32 or more, the process directly proceeds to step S2009. move on. In step S2009, a penalty flag is set, and in step S2010, a current flag is set. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Thus, in this slot machine 10, when the left stop switch 42 is not operated first in the first game period, the penalty flag is set and the current flag is set. When the value of the waiting game number counter is smaller than 32, the first irregular flag is set in addition to the penalty flag. As a result, if the player does not operate the left stop switch 42 for the first time during the first game period, the player needs to play a game after the next game in a situation where the penalty flag is set.

  In the state command process (see FIG. 31), when the penalty flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S706, and this process ends after performing the penalty check process in step S707 instead of the waiting game number subtraction process. To do.

  In the penalty check process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 45, it is determined whether or not the current flag is set in step S2101. Since the status command processing is processing performed after the winning result command processing is performed, if the current flag is set, it means that the penalty flag is set in the current game. In this case, the current flag is cleared in step S2102, and the information indicated by the status command received in steps S2103 to S2105 is information indicating any of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state. Whether or not the game state of the next game is one of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state. If it is not in any game state, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is in any game state, the process is terminated after the erasure flag is set in step S2106. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2101 that the current flag is not set, it means that the current game is not a game in which the penalty flag is set, that is, the penalty flag is set in a game before the current game. means. In such a case, it is determined in step S2107 whether or not the erase flag is set. If the erasure flag is not set, the processing from step S2103 to step S2106 is performed, and this processing ends. If the erase flag is set, the erase flag is cleared in step S2108, the penalty flag is cleared in step S2109, and this process is terminated. That is, the penalty flag is cleared when one game is played in any of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state after the game in which the penalty flag is set.

  In the lottery result command process (see FIG. 32), if the penalty flag is set, a negative determination is made in step S802, and the process ends. As a result, even if the winning combination is won, the cancellation lottery is not performed.

  In the winning result command processing (see FIG. 33), when the fourth re-game winning or the fifth re-game winning is established, the game period transition processing is performed regardless of whether or not the penalty flag is set. However, in the game period transition process (see FIG. 37), if the penalty flag is set, a negative determination is made in step S1306, the penalty flag is cleared in step S1308, and the irregular arrival flag is set in step S1309. To do. Thereafter, the above-described processes of step S1307 and steps S1303 to S1305 are performed, and this process ends. The irregular arrival flag will be described later. Returning to the description of the winning result command processing, if the penalty flag is set in the game in which the fourth regame winning and the fifth regame winning are not established, a negative determination is made in step S907 and the present processing is continued. Exit. As a result, when the penalty flag is set, the notification flag is not set and the second game period is not shifted even if the Bell prize is established for four consecutive games.

  Various processes performed by the display control device 81 when a normal game is not performed in the second game period will be described.

  In the stop command command process (see FIG. 44), since the notification flag is set, a negative determination is made in step S2002, and the process proceeds to step S2011. In step S2011, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a non-RT state. When the current gaming state is the non-RT state, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a bell winning etc. is not notified even during the second gaming period. In such a case, it is determined in step S2012 whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. If it is not the first stop command, this process is terminated as it is. If it is the first stop command, whether stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 have been operated as the first stop command in step S2013. Determine whether or not. When the left stop switch 42 is operated and the first stop command is generated, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated and the first stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S2014, and 10 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter. Thereafter, in step S2015 to step S2017, the first irregular flag, the penalty flag, and the current flag are set, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S2011 that the current gaming state is not a non-RT state, this process is terminated without confirming the operation that generated the first stop command. This is because, when the current gaming state is a gaming state other than the non-RT state, there is a possibility that the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a bell winning etc. may be notified.

  In the winning result command processing (see FIG. 33), when the fourth re-game winning or the fifth re-game winning is established, the game period transition processing is performed regardless of whether or not the penalty flag is set. The game period transition process when the penalty flag is set is as described above. If the fourth regame prize and the fifth regame prize are not established, the process is ended after performing the in-notice winning process in step S915.

  The in-notice winning process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether or not a fall replay prize has been established, and in step S1402, it is determined whether or not the bell spilled result has stopped on the active line. The case where the fall re-game winning is established and the case where the bell spilling stop is stopped on the active line means that the gaming state shifts to the non-RT state or the sixth RT state. In such a case, it is determined in step S1403 whether or not the current gaming state is a non-RT state. If the current gaming state is not in the non-RT state, if the fall replay or special bell is won, the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the promotion replay prize or the bell prize is notified. ing. For this reason, in a game state other than the non-RT state, it means that a normal game has not been performed when a fall re-game winning is established and when the bell spilled result is stopped on the active line. . In such a case, the processing ends after performing the penalty setting processing shown in steps S1404 to S1407. In the penalty setting process, first, in step S1404, 10 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter. Thereafter, in step S1405 to step S1407, a penalty flag, a first irregular flag, and a second irregular flag are set. Even if the special game is not performed in the situation where the special bell is won, if the special bell winning is achieved instead of the spilled bell, a negative determination is made in step S1402, This process is terminated without setting the first irregular flag or the like.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the left stop switch 42 is not operated first in the non-RT state in the second game period, the penalty flag, the first irregular flag, and the current flag are set. In addition, in the game state other than the non-RT state in the second game period, the penalties flag, the first flag is used when the fall replay winning is established and when the bell spilled result is stopped on the active line. Sets the irregular flag and the second irregular flag. As a result, when the player does not first operate the left stop switch 42 in the non-RT state in the second game period, the player plays the game after the next game in a situation where the penalty flag and the first variation flag are set. Need arises. In addition, in the game state other than the non-RT state in the second game period, the penalties flag, the first flag is used when the fall replay winning is established and when the bell spilled result is stopped on the active line. In the situation where the irregular flag and the second irregular flag are set, it is necessary to perform a game after the next game.

  In the status command process (see FIG. 31), when the penalty flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S706, and after the penalty check process is performed in step S707, this process is terminated. As a result, when the penalty flag is set in the second game period, the player can select any of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state after the game in which the penalty flag is set, as in the first game period. It is necessary to play one game.

  In the lottery result command process (see FIG. 32), if the penalty flag is set, a negative determination is made in step S802, and the process ends. As a result, when a fall replay or special bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 will not be notified regardless of the gaming state at that time, and the probability of the promotion transition as well as the first gaming period. The probability of falling transition that shifts to the non-RT state or the sixth RT state is higher.

  When the penalty flag is not set, a lottery process during notification is performed in step S812. In the lottery process during notification, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, when the special bell or the fall replay is won, it is determined in step S1005 whether or not the first irregular flag is set. If the first irregular flag is set, the present process is terminated without performing the extra determination process. If the special bell and the fall replay are not won, it is determined in step S1007 whether or not the first irregular flag is set. If the first irregular flag is set, the present process is terminated without performing the first accumulation determination process and the addition determination process. As a result, when the first irregularity flag is set, the extra lottery is not performed in each game in the second game period, and the accumulated lottery is not performed even if the winning combination is won.

  Various processes performed by the display control device 81 when a normal game is not performed in the third game period will be described.

  In the stop command command process (see FIG. 44), since the second notification flag is set, a negative determination is made in step S2003, and this process ends without confirming the operation that generated the first stop command. . This is because, in the third game period, there is a possibility that the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning is notified.

  In the winning result command processing (see FIG. 33), since the second notification flag is set, the processing ends after performing the second notification winning processing in step S916.

  In the second notification winning process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, it is determined in step S1701 whether or not the bell spilled result has stopped on the active line. The gaming state in the third gaming period is either the 4th RT state or the 5th RT state, and when the special bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning is notified. Has been. For this reason, when the bell spilling stops on the active line, it means that the normal game has not been performed. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S1705, and 10 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter. Thereafter, the first irregular flag is set in step S1706, and the second irregular flag is set in step S1707. In addition, when the bell spillage stops on the active line, it means that the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, so the second notification flag is cleared in step S1708. In step S1709, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is zero. If the value of the notification number counter is 0, the transition flag is set in step S1710 to set the game period to the fourth game period, and this process is terminated. If the value of the notification number counter is not 0, the notification flag is set in step S1711 to set the game period as the second game period, and this process is terminated. Even if the normal game is not performed in the situation where the special bell is won, if the special bell winning is achieved instead of the spilling of the bell, an affirmative determination is made in step S1701, Similar to the case where a normal game is performed, the processing is terminated after performing the processing in steps S1702 to S1704.

  As described above, when the bell spilled output is stopped on the active line in the third game period, the first irregular flag and the second irregular flag are set, and the third game period ends. Become. Then, when the value of the notification number counter is 0, the process proceeds to the fourth game period, and when the value of the notification number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to the second game period. When the game transitions to the second game period, the first irregular flag is set, so that the extra lottery is not performed in each game in the second game period, and the accumulated lottery is performed even if the winning combination is won. Disappear.

  In the lottery result command process (see FIG. 32), a second lottery process during notification is performed in step S813. In the second notification lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, if the special bell is not won, it is determined in step S1504 whether or not the second irregular flag is set. If the second irregular flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. As a result, even if the winning combination is won, the accumulation lottery is not performed, and even if the single combination or double combination is won, the value corresponding to the accumulated number counter is not added.

  Various processes performed by the display control device 81 during the fourth game period will be described.

  In the stop command command process (see FIG. 44), since the transition flag is set, a negative determination is made in step S2004, and this process ends without confirming the operation that generated the first stop command. This is a game period in which the fourth game period is intended to stop the bell spilled output on the active line under the 4th RT state and the 5th RT state to end these RT states, This is because the game is provided such that the player can guess the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can be established.

  In the lottery result command process (see FIG. 32), a lottery process during transition is performed in step S814. In the lottery process during transition, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, if the special bell is not won, it is determined in step S1802 whether or not the second irregular flag is set. If the second irregular flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. As a result, even if the winning combination is won, the accumulation lottery is not performed, and even if the single combination or double combination is won, the value corresponding to the accumulated number counter is not added.

  In the winning result command process (see FIG. 33), since the shift flag is set, the process ends after performing the shift winning process in step S917.

  In the winning process during the transition, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 43, it is determined in step S1901 whether or not the bell spillage has stopped on the active line. If the bell spillage is not stopped on the active line, it means that the gaming state does not shift, so this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the bell spillage stops on the active line, it is determined in step S1902 whether or not the first irregular flag and the second irregular flag are set. If any of the irregular flags is set, the irregular flag set in step S1911 is cleared, and the transition flag is cleared in step S1903. In step S1904, it is determined whether the value of the accumulated number counter is not zero. If the value of the accumulated number counter is not 0, the processing in steps S1905 to S1907 described above is performed, and this processing is terminated. If it is determined in step S1904 that the value of the accumulated number counter is 0, it is determined in step S1908 whether or not the irregular arrival flag is set. If the irregular arrival flag is set, it means that the fourth regame prize or the fifth regame prize is established under the situation where the penalty flag is set. In such a case, the next stay mode is determined to be the first stay mode in step S1912, and the irregular arrival flag is cleared in step S1913. In step S1909, the standby game number table for the first stay mode is referred to, and the number of standby games is selected by lottery. In step S1910, the acquired value is set in the waiting game number counter, and the process is terminated.

  Here, the effect which arises by performing each said process when a normal game is not performed is demonstrated.

  In the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 13 and the like, the winning probability of the index value IV (= 8 to 11) that can establish a bell winning when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop switch The winning probability of an index value IV (= 12 to 15) that can establish a bell winning when operating 42 first, and an index that can establish a bell winning when operating the right stop switch 44 for the first time. The winning probability of the value IV (= 16 to 19) is different. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, the expected value for paying out medals per game is higher than when the left stop switch 42 is operated first. Specifically, when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, there are about 1.44 sheets in the non-RT state, the first RT state, the sixth RT state, and the seventh RT state, and about 1.78 sheets in the second RT state, In the 3rd RT state, the number is about 3.07. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, about 2.02 sheets in the non-RT state, the first RT state, the sixth RT state, and the seventh RT state. Thus, there are about 2.35 sheets in the second RT state and about 3.64 sheets in the third RT state. In addition to this, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, the probability that the bell spilled line stops on the active line as compared with the case where the left stop switch 42 is operated first. That is, the probability of transition to the first RT state is reduced. Specifically, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the transition probability to the first RT state is about 1/20, while the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first. The probability of transition to the first RT state is about 1 / 7.77. Therefore, in the first game period, by operating the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 first, it is possible to suppress the decrease of owned medals and to reduce the probability of falling in the second RT state and the third RT state. As a result of the decrease, the possibility of a transition to promotion can be increased.

  However, in the first game period, if the left stop switch 42 is not operated first, a penalty flag is set. When the penalty flag is set, even if the winning combination is won, the release lottery is not performed and the value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted. Even if the bell winning is established for four consecutive games, the notification flag is not set. As a result, if the left stop switch 42 is not operated first, the second game period is not shifted until the penalty flag is cleared. Therefore, if the left stop switch 42 is not operated first in the first game period, the player's advantage per game can be increased, but it is disadvantageous for the player when viewed in a plurality of games.

  The penalty flag is cleared when one game is played in any of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state after the game in which the penalty flag is set. This is due to the following reason. As described above, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, it is possible to increase the possibility of promotion as a result of lowering the probability of falling in the second RT state and the third RT state. . Therefore, when the penalties flag is cleared on condition that a predetermined number of games have been played, the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated to shift to the third RT state. An event that clears the penalty flag under the third RT state may occur. When the fourth re-game winning is established after the penalty flag is cleared, the player can shift to the third game period without any disadvantage, so the machine discount of this slot machine 10 is designed May result in values that are not assumed by the user. On the other hand, in a configuration in which the penalty flag is cleared when one game is played in any of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state, the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated. Even if the state is shifted to the 3RT state, the penalties flag can be cleared after the transition is made. Therefore, it is possible to avoid that the machine discount of the slot machine 10 becomes a value that is not assumed by the designer.

  After knowing that the penalty flag is set, the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, and the game is played with the expectation that the fourth regame prize or the fifth regame prize will be established. There is a possibility. However, if the fourth regame prize or the fifth regame prize is established in a situation where the penalty flag is set, the game proceeds to the third game period without passing through the second game period. I can't expect an extra. Further, since the irregular arrival flag is set, the stay mode when the game period is shifted to the first game period becomes the first stay mode, and there is a high possibility that a large value is set in the waiting game number counter. As a result, although it is possible to shift to the third game period, it is disadvantageous for the player.

  In the second game period, when the left stop switch 42 is not operated first in the non-RT state, the penalty flag and the first irregular flag are set. Also, in a gaming state other than the non-RT state in the second gaming period, a penalty flag, a first irregularity flag, and a first irregularity flag are set when the fall replay winning is established and when the bell spilling is stopped on the active line. Two irregular flags are set. As described above, since the extra determination process is performed in each game in the second game period, it can be expected that the number of notifications in the third game period increases as more games are consumed in the second game period. In order to digest many games during the second game period, for example, when the game state shifts to the third RT state, a fall re-game prize may be established and the game state may be shifted to the sixth RT state. Therefore, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in an intentionally different operation order in spite of the notification of the operation order, and to shift the gaming state to the sixth RT state and shift to the third gaming period. A player who tries to play more games may appear. However, when the first irregular flag is set, the addition determination process is not performed and the first accumulation determination process is not performed. In addition to this, in a gaming state other than the non-RT state in the second gaming period, the second irregular flag is set in addition to the first irregular flag, so that the first accumulation determination process and the first irregularity in the subsequent third gaming period are set. 2 The accumulation determination process is not performed. Further, 10 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter. As a result, even if many games can be digested during the second game period, the number of notifications during the third game period is reduced and the possibility of one game run is eliminated. It will be disadvantageous.

  In the first game period, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated under a situation where the number of waiting games is smaller than 32, the first irregular flag is set in addition to the penalty flag. The reason for setting the first irregular flag in the first game period is as follows. Although explanation is omitted, in this slot machine 10, a high-probability effect that continues for up to 32 games is the case where the value of the standby game number counter is smaller than 32 and the value of the standby game number counter is 32 or more. However, it is performed in the case where the production execution lottery is won. As described above, the penalty flag is cleared when one game is played in any of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state after the game in which the penalty flag is set. For this reason, there is a possibility that a player who first operates the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 while the high-probability effect is being performed may appear. When the high-probability effect is started when the value of the standby game number counter is smaller than 32, that is, when the high-probability effect is the sign effect, the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is turned on. By operating first, it becomes possible to start the second game period from any of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state, and it is possible to secure a large number of games necessary until the transition to the third game period. Because. Here, in a case where the first irregular flag is not set, the player who has not played the normal game is given benefits such as an extra determination process during the second game period. There is a possibility that the machine discount will be a value that the designer does not expect. On the other hand, when the first irregular flag is set, it is disadvantageous for the player because an additional determination process is not performed even if a large number of games required until the third game period is secured. The situation can be.

  In the third game period, when the bell spillage stops on the active line, 10 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter, and the first irregular flag and the second irregular flag are set. Then, when the value of the notification number counter is 0, the game period shifts to the fourth game period, and when the value of the notification number counter is not 0, the game period shifts to the second game period. By adopting a configuration that shifts to the second game period when the value of the notification number counter is not 0, a player who has accidentally operated the stop switches 42 to 44 in an operation sequence different from the notified operation sequence is relieved. It becomes possible to do. For example, when the bell spillage stops on the active line, it may be configured to shift to the fourth game period or the first game period regardless of the value of the notification count counter. There is a possibility that a player who has mistakenly played a game other than the normal game may suffer an excessive disadvantage. On the other hand, in the configuration that shifts to the second game period when the value of the notification number counter is not 0, the concern can be suppressed.

  However, in such a configuration, when the fourth re-game winning is established and the game proceeds to the third game period, the stop switch 42 is intentionally operated in an operation sequence different from the operation sequence notified during the third game period. It is conceivable that a player who plays a game in the second game period may appear while expecting that the fifth re-game winning prize will be established by operating ~ 44 to shift to the second game period. Therefore, when the bell spilling stops on the active line, 10 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter, and the first irregular flag and the second irregular flag are set. In such a configuration, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are intentionally operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order, 11 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter. It is possible to increase the possibility that the value becomes 0 and does not shift to the second game period. Further, even if the period has shifted to the second game period, it is not possible to receive benefits such as an extra determination process. Furthermore, even if the fifth re-game winning is established, the second accumulation determination process is performed during the third game period. This is a disadvantageous situation for the player.

  Since the first irregularity flag and the second irregularity flag are set when the bell spillage stops on the active line, the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switch different from the notified operation sequence by mistake. The player who has made it possible to avoid setting the first irregular flag or the like by operating another stop switch in order to establish a special bell prize. As a result, it is possible to selectively place a player who has intentionally operated the stop switches 42 to 44 in an operation order different from the notified operation order.

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

  When a normal game is not performed, a penalty corresponding to the game situation at that time is given. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to play a normal game, and it is possible to suppress the machine cost of the slot machine 10 from being different from the designer's assumption.

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, in the second game period and the third game period, the first irregular flag or the like is set when the bell spillage stops on the active line. The first irregular flag or the like may be set when the stop switches 42 to 44 are not operated in the notified operation order regardless of whether or not is stopped on the active line.

  (2) In the above embodiment, when the bell spilled outage stops on the active line in the second game period and the third game period, 10 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter. Is optional.

  (3) In the above embodiment, when the transition from the first game period to the second game period is performed, 15 is set in the notification count counter. In the configuration in which the number-of-notifications lottery is performed when the fourth re-game prize or the fifth re-game prize is established, even when the value is not set in the notification number counter when the first game period is shifted to the second game period, The operation order can be notified in the third game period by the number of times acquired by the notification number lottery.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, in the third game period, the operation order that can establish the bell winning is notified by the value of the notification counter, but this configuration is changed.

  For example, the bell winning is a winning mode that is established regardless of the order of operation of the stop switches 42 to 44, while the fall replay game can be won in the fourth RT state and the fifth RT state. And in the 3rd game period, it is set as the structure which alert | reports the operation order which can avoid establishment of a fall re-game winning by the value of a notification frequency counter. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  For example, a configuration is provided in which a remaining game number counter is provided in place of the notification number counter, and an operation order that can establish a bell winning is achieved when a special bell is won in a situation where the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0. And Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment. As a method for realizing such a configuration, the notification number counter in the above embodiment is replaced with a remaining game number counter, and subtraction is based on reception of a status command instead of subtraction when a special bell is won. The structure which performs is mentioned as a typical example.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the game state in which the jackpot signal is output is configured to include two types of game states of the fourth RT state and the fifth RT state in addition to the BB state. Needless to say, a configuration including the above may be adopted.

  (6) In the above embodiment, when the state transitions to the fifth RT state, the fourth RT state is caused by the fact that the winning probability of the single role is high and the average of the values acquired in the notification number lottery is large. Although the player's degree of advantage is greater than that in the case of shifting to the above, it is not limited to such a configuration. It is good also as a structure where a player's advantageous degree becomes large only by the winning probability of a single role becoming high, and a player's advantageous degree becomes large only by the average of the value acquired by notification frequency lottery becoming large. It is good also as a structure. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a player's advantageous degree becomes large because the winning probability of small roles, such as a bell, becomes high.

  (7) In the above embodiment, when the first anomaly flag is set, the addition determination process and the first accumulation determination process are not performed. However, only the addition determination process may be performed. A configuration in which only the first accumulation determination process is not performed may be employed. Further, when the first irregularity flag is set, the addition determination process itself may be performed but the winning combination may be always made. In other words, if the configuration is such that the value of the notification counter is not added during the second game period, the same operational effects as in the above embodiment can be achieved. The same applies to the first accumulation determination process.

  (8) In the above embodiment, when the first anomaly flag is set, the addition determination process and the first accumulation determination process are not performed. However, the probability and accumulation of winning the addition lottery that performs these are not performed. It may be configured such that the probability of winning a lottery is reduced.

  (9) In the above embodiment, when the second anomaly flag is set, the first accumulation determination process and the second accumulation determination process are not performed, but only the first accumulation determination process is not performed. Alternatively, only the second accumulation determination process may be performed. In addition, when the second irregular flag is set, the first accumulation determination process itself may be performed but the winning combination may be always made. That is, if the configuration is such that the value of the accumulated number counter is not added during the third game period, the same operational effects as in the above embodiment can be achieved. The same applies to the second accumulation determination process.

  (10) In the above embodiment, when the second irregular flag is set, the first accumulation determination process and the second accumulation determination process are not performed. However, in the accumulation lottery for the first accumulation determination process, A configuration in which the probability of winning is reduced, or a configuration in which the accumulation counter is not updated with a predetermined probability (for example, a half) even if a single role or double role is won, may be employed.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the first irregular flag and the second irregular flag are set when the bell spillage stops on the active line in the second game period and the third game period. Only the first irregular flag may be set, or only the second irregular flag may be set.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the penal flag is cleared when one game is played in any of the sixth RT state, the non-RT state, and the first RT state after the game in which the penalty flag is set. The penalties flag may be cleared when a game is played a plurality of times in any of the gaming states.

  (13) In the above embodiment, when transitioning from the non-RT state to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state, it is configured through three gaming states of the first RT state to the third RT state, but at least one gaming state is If it is the structure which intervenes, it can anticipate that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment. At this time, when the gaming state to be relayed is reduced, the number of games required from when the notification flag is set to the transition to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state is increased, and when the gaming state to be relayed is increased. The number of games required from when the notification flag is set to when the state shifts to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state is reduced.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified during the first game period, but the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 may be notified with a predetermined probability.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order, a promotion re-game winning is established, and when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order, the fall falls A configuration in which a re-game win is established, that is, a configuration in which both an advanced re-game win and a fall re-game win can be established in the same game round, but instead of or in addition to this, a fall game in one game round Only one of winning or promotion replay winning may be established. In addition, when it is set as the structure where one of the fall fall game prize or the promotion regame prize can be established in one game round, the game state is changed when the stop switches 42 to 44 are not operated in a predetermined operation sequence. It is desirable to establish a replay prize that does not shift.

  (16) In the above embodiment, only one index value IV that is won for the fifth regame is set in the third RT state lottery table. However, as with the fourth regame, A configuration may be adopted in which six index values IV to be won are set and the fifth regame winning can be established in six operation orders.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, the release lottery is performed when one of the cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is won, but instead of or in addition to this, the bell winning three games It is good also as a structure which performs cancellation | release lottery on the condition that predetermined | prescribed winnings, such as a case where it was formed continuously, were established. The same applies to the accumulation lottery.

  (18) In the above embodiment, when the extra lottery is won, 1 is added to the value of the notification number counter, but the value added to the notification number counter is arbitrary. Moreover, when winning an addition lottery, it is good also as a structure which performs addition lottery and adds one of the values of 1-5 to a notification frequency counter.

  (19) A configuration may be adopted in which a sixth re-game where the gaming state does not shift in the non-RT state is won. In addition, the index value IV that is won for both the first replay and the sixth regame is set in the lottery table for the non-RT state, and the first regame win or the sixth replay win is determined according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44. It is good also as composition which is established. In the case of such a configuration, a configuration may be adopted in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the sixth re-game winning in the second game period is notified.

  (20) In the above embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is changed. Any configuration that suggests is acceptable. For example, it is good also as a structure which outputs an audio | voice from the speaker 64 and alert | reports an operation sequence, or suggests an operation sequence by lighting and displaying the lamp | ramp of the stop switch operated next by the light emission color etc. which are different from other stop switches. It is good also as a structure.

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

  (22) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the BB state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be a slot machine that does not have the BB state, and may be an RB state or an SB state It may be a slot machine having other gaming states.

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

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

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

  (26) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied is shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

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

Gaming machines Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
When the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result (winning flags “8” to “19” are won), a suggestion effect (notifying the operation order) suggesting an operation method capable of establishing a predetermined winning (bell winning). Suggestion effect execution means (execution order notification function S1004, S1502 of the display control device 81) capable of executing (effect),
Transition to the first specific period that shifts to the first specific period (third game period under the fourth RT state) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the first predetermined stop event (fourth re-game prize) has stopped Means (fourth RT setting flag set processing function S564 of the main control device 101 and second notification flag set processing function S1303 of the display control device 81);
Based on the fact that the second predetermined stoppage (the fifth re-game prize) has stopped, the second specific period (the third game period under the fifth RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific period. A second specific period transition means for transition (the fifth RT setting flag set processing function S566 of the main control device 101 and the second notification flag set processing function S1303 of the display control device 81);
An execution number determination means (notification number lottery function S1304 of the display control device 81) for determining the number of executions of the suggestion effect when the first predetermined stop point or the second predetermined stop point is stopped;
Number-of-times information storage means (notification number counter of the display control device 81) for storing number-of-times information related to the number of executions;
When executing the suggestion effect in each specific period, first change means (notification count 1 subtraction processing function S1503 of the display control device 81) for changing the count information stored in the count information storage means;
A second changing unit that executes the suggestion effect in each specific period and changes the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage unit based on the fact that the stop operation unit has not been operated by the suggested operation method. The notification count 10 subtraction processing function S1705 of the display control device 81,
When the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means in each specific period becomes a predetermined number of times information (0) set in advance, the end means for ending the corresponding specific period (the normal game of the display control device 81 is performed). Second notification flag clear processing function S1703)
Based on the fact that the suggestion effect is executed in each specific period and the stop operation means is not operated by the suggested operation method, the corresponding specific period is set regardless of the number information stored in the number information storage means. A second ending means for ending (second notification flag clear processing function S1708 when the normal game of the display control device 81 is not performed);
When the second ending means ends the specific period, the determining means for determining whether or not the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means is the predetermined number of times information (the normal game of the display control device 81 is performed). Notification frequency counter confirmation processing function S1709) when not
If the determination means determines that the information is the predetermined number of times, it is difficult to shift to at least one of the first specific period and the second specific period, or the first game period 1st transition means (transition flag set processing function S1710 in the case where the normal game of the display control device 81 has not been performed) for transition to a second predetermined period (fourth game period) that is likely to transition to one predetermined period; ,
A third predetermined period (second game period) that makes it easier to shift to the first specific period and the second specific period than the first predetermined period when the determination means determines that the information is not the predetermined number of times. Second transition means (notification flag set processing function S1711 when the normal game of the display control device 81 is not performed) to be shifted to,
Disadvantage information storage means (RAM of display control device 81) for storing disadvantageous information (first irregularity flag, second irregularity flag) that is disadvantageous for the player when the second transitioning means shifts to the third predetermined period A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to this gaming machine, the end operation of the first specific period and the second specific period is based on the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage unit and the stop operation unit is operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect. There are cases based on what has not been. When the first specific period or the second specific period ends based on the fact that the stop operation means has not been operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect, the number information stored in the number information storage means is the predetermined number of times information. If it is not the predetermined number of times information, it shifts to a third predetermined period that makes it easier to shift to the first specific period and the second specific period than the first predetermined period. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to rescue a player who has erroneously operated the stop operation means with an operation method different from the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect.

  On the other hand, when the period shifts to the first specific period, the stop operation means is operated by an operation method different from the operation method that is intentionally suggested by the suggestive effect to shift to the third predetermined period, not the first specific period. There is a possibility that a player who plays a game for the third predetermined period appears while expecting to shift to the second specific period. Therefore, a second changing unit is provided for changing the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage unit based on the fact that the stop operation unit is not operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect. With this configuration, when the suggestion effect is performed, if the stop operation unit is operated by the suggested operation method, the first change unit can only change the number of times information, while the suggested operation method If the stop operation means is not operated, the number of times information can be changed by the second changing means in addition to the first changing means. As a result, when the stop operation means is not operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect, the number information stored in the number information storage means can be greatly changed, and the number information can become the predetermined number information. It becomes possible to improve the nature. In addition, since it is configured to store the disadvantage information that is disadvantageous to the player when the stop operation means is not operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect, the player is disadvantageous to the player. It becomes possible to play a game in the third predetermined period or the like under disadvantageous conditions.

  As a result of the above, when a suggestion effect is performed, it is possible to prompt the user to operate the stop operation means with the suggested operation method, and the machine discount of the gaming machine will be different from the designer's assumption. Can be suppressed.

  1. gaming machine The gaming machine 1 includes an increase determining means (an addition determination processing function S1006, S1010) for determining whether or not to increase the number of executions in each specific period in the third predetermined period, The increase determining means, when the disadvantage information is stored in the disadvantage information storage means, determines not to increase the number of executions, or does not determine whether to increase the number of executions To play.

  According to this gaming machine, when the disadvantage information is not stored in the third predetermined period, it is determined whether to increase the number of executions of the suggestive effect in each specific period, while the disadvantage information is stored. If it is determined that the number of executions is not increased, it is not determined whether to increase the number of executions. By determining whether or not to increase the number of executions of the suggestion effect in each specific period in the third predetermined period, for example, from the third predetermined period to the first specific period or the second specific period Even when a large number of games are required, it is possible to play a game while expecting to increase the number of executions of suggestion effects in a specific period at the transition destination. Can be prevented from extending. In addition, when disadvantageous information is stored, it is determined not to increase the number of executions, or the determination as to whether or not to increase the number of executions is not made, so that the first identification is intentionally performed. It is possible to prevent the shift to the period and the second specific period, and to prevent an attempt to increase the number of executions of the suggestive effect in the specific period by playing many games in the third predetermined period.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 2, privilege grant determining means (second display control device 81 second) for determining whether or not to grant a special privilege (one game series) after the end of each specific period. A first accumulation determination processing function S1506 and a second accumulation determination processing function S1508) in the lottery process during notification, and when the disadvantage information storage unit stores the disadvantage information, the special privilege is determined. The game machine is characterized in that it is decided not to grant or not to decide whether or not to grant the special privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, when the disadvantage information is not stored in the first specific period and the second specific period, whether or not the special benefit is given is determined, while the disadvantage information is stored. It is determined that the special privilege is not given, or the determination as to whether or not the special privilege is given is not performed. By deciding whether or not to grant a special privilege in each specific period, it becomes possible to play a game in a specific period while expecting a special privilege to be granted after the end of the specific period, It becomes possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Moreover, when disadvantageous information is memorize | stored, it was decided not to give a special privilege, or the suggestion effect was performed by setting it as the structure which does not determine whether a special privilege is given. In some cases, it is possible to prompt the user to operate the stop operation means with the suggested operation method.

  Gaming machine4. In the gaming machine 3, the privilege grant determining means determines that the special privilege is granted at a higher probability in the second specific period than in the first specific period.

  According to this gaming machine, the probability that a special privilege will be granted is higher in the case of shifting to the second specific period than in the case of shifting to the first specific period. In such a configuration, the stop operation means is operated by an operation method different from the operation method suggested by the suggestive effect intentionally to shift to the third predetermined period and shift to the second specific period instead of the first specific period. There is a possibility that a player who plays a game for the third predetermined period appears while expecting the above. Therefore, when the disadvantage information is stored, it is determined that the special privilege is not granted, or the determination whether to grant the special privilege is not performed, so that it is not the first specific period. By shifting to the second specific period, it is possible to prevent an attempt to receive a special privilege.

  Gaming machine5. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a special privilege after the end of each specific period in the third predetermined period (the lottery process during notification of the display control device 81) 1st accumulation determination processing function S1009), and when the disadvantage information is stored in the disadvantage information storage means, the grant determining means determines not to grant the special privilege, or grants the special privilege A gaming machine characterized by not determining whether or not to do so.

  According to this gaming machine, when the disadvantage information is not stored in the third predetermined period, it is determined whether or not the special privilege is to be granted, while when the disadvantage information is stored, the special privilege is granted. It is decided not to make a decision or whether or not to give a special privilege is not made. By determining whether or not to grant a special privilege in the third predetermined period, it is possible to cause a game to be performed in the third predetermined period while expecting the special privilege to be granted after the end of the specific period. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. Moreover, when disadvantageous information is memorize | stored, it was decided not to give a special privilege, or the suggestion effect was performed by setting it as the structure which does not determine whether a special privilege is given. In some cases, it is possible to prompt the user to operate the stop operation means with the suggested operation method.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, when the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined result, a first predetermined operation (operation that can establish a bell winning) is performed on the stop operation means. If the predetermined winning is established and a second predetermined operation (operation that can establish a special bell winning) is performed on the stop operation means, a second predetermined winning (special bell winning) is established, and the stop operating means Stop control means (stop information setting processing function S310 and reel of the main control device 101) that controls the circulation display means so that the predetermined winning and the second predetermined winning are not established if an operation other than the predetermined operations is performed. Control processing function S210), the suggestion effect execution means suggests the first predetermined operation by the suggestion effect, and the second change means includes the predetermined winning and the second prize When the winning prize is not established, the number information stored in the number information storage means is changed, and when the predetermined winning and the second predetermined winning are not established, the second ending means A gaming machine, characterized by ending a corresponding specific period regardless of the number of times information stored in the storage means.

  According to this gaming machine, even if the stop operation means is not operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect, the specific period does not end if the second predetermined prize can be established. In a configuration that suggests an operation method that can establish a predetermined prize, there may be a player who intentionally operates the stop operation means with an operation method different from the suggested operation method, or an operation different from the suggested operation method. It is assumed that there are some players who mistakenly operate the stop operation means by the method. Therefore, if the second predetermined prize can be established, the specific period will not end, so that a player who has erroneously operated the stop operation means by an operation method different from the suggested operation method can be selectively selected. It becomes possible to rescue. This is because a player who intentionally operates the stop operation means with an operation method different from the suggested operation method should operate the stop operation means so that the second predetermined winning is not established.

  Gaming machine7. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result (winning flags “36” to “41” are won), a first specific operation (first The first predetermined stop-out is stopped if an operation capable of establishing a 4 re-game winning is performed, and the first predetermined stop-out is stopped if the first specific operation is not performed on the stop operation means. First stop control means (stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210 of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display means, and the lottery result of the combination is the second result (winning flag “42” If the second operation is performed on the stop operation means (operation that can establish a fifth re-game win), the second predetermined stop event is stopped, and the stop operation means To the first Second stop control means (stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210 of the main control apparatus 101) for stopping the circulation display means so that the second predetermined stoppage does not stop unless a specific operation is performed; , Suggesting means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of suggesting each specific operation, and suggestion determining means (display control device 81) for determining whether or not to suggest each specific operation. The gaming machine is determined to suggest each of the specific operations in the third predetermined period with a higher probability than the first predetermined period.

  According to this gaming machine, a specific operation that can stop the first predetermined stoppage or the second predetermined stoppage with a higher probability than the first predetermined period is suggested in the third predetermined period. With this configuration, it is possible to change the probability of shifting to the first specific period or the second specific period in the first predetermined period and the third predetermined period.

Gaming machine8. Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective position formed a predetermined combination and stopped In the machine
If the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result, suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect suggesting an operation method capable of establishing a predetermined prize;
A first specific period shift means for shifting to a first specific period advantageous to the player based on the fact that the first predetermined stoppage has stopped;
A second specific period transition means for shifting to a second specific period that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific period, based on the fact that the second predetermined stoppage has stopped;
When the first predetermined stop event or the second predetermined stop event is stopped, the frequency information determining means for determining the frequency information related to the length of the first specific period or the second specific period;
Number-of-times information storage means capable of storing the determination result of the number-of-times information determination means;
Execution determining means for determining to execute the suggestion effect in each of the specific periods;
A first changing means for changing the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means when a game is played in each of the specific periods;
A second changing unit that executes the suggestion effect in each specific period and changes the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage unit based on the fact that the stop operation unit is not operated by the suggested operation method; ,
Ending means for ending the corresponding specific period when the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means in each specific period becomes a predetermined number of times information set in advance;
Based on the fact that the suggestion effect is executed in each specific period and the stop operation means is not operated by the suggested operation method, the corresponding specific period is set regardless of the number information stored in the number information storage means. Second termination means for terminating;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage unit is the predetermined number of times information when the second ending unit ends the specific period;
When the determination means determines that the information is the predetermined number of times, the first predetermined period or the first predetermined period is difficult to shift to at least one of the first specific period and the second specific period. A first transition means for transitioning to a second predetermined period with high possibility;
When the determination unit determines that the information is not the predetermined number of times, the second transition is performed so that the transition to the first predetermined period and the second specific period is easier than the first predetermined period. Means,
A gaming machine (another example (4)), comprising: disadvantageous information storage means for storing disadvantageous information that is disadvantageous to the player when the second shifting means shifts to the third predetermined period.

  According to this gaming machine, the end operation of the first specific period and the second specific period is based on the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage unit and the stop operation unit is operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect. There are cases based on what has not been. When the first specific period or the second specific period ends based on the fact that the stop operation means has not been operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect, the number information stored in the number information storage means is the predetermined number of times information. If it is not the predetermined number of times information, it shifts to a third predetermined period that makes it easier to shift to the first specific period and the second specific period than the first predetermined period. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to rescue a player who has erroneously operated the stop operation means with an operation method different from the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect.

  On the other hand, when the period shifts to the first specific period, the stop operation means is operated by an operation method different from the operation method that is intentionally suggested by the suggestive effect to shift to the third predetermined period, not the first specific period. There is a possibility that a player who plays a game for the third predetermined period appears while expecting to shift to the second specific period. Therefore, a second changing unit is provided for changing the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage unit based on the fact that the stop operation unit is not operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect. With this configuration, when the suggestion effect is performed, if the stop operation unit is operated by the suggested operation method, the first change unit can only change the number of times information, while the suggested operation method If the stop operation means is not operated, the number of times information can be changed by the second changing means in addition to the first changing means. As a result, when the stop operation means is not operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect, the number information stored in the number information storage means can be greatly changed, and the number information can become the predetermined number information. It becomes possible to improve the nature. In addition, since it is configured to store the disadvantage information that is disadvantageous to the player when the stop operation means is not operated by the operation method suggested by the suggestion effect, the player is disadvantageous to the player. It becomes possible to play a game in the third predetermined period or the like under disadvantageous conditions.

  As a result of the above, when a suggestion effect is performed, it is possible to prompt the user to operate the stop operation means with the suggested operation method, and the machine discount of the gaming machine will be different from the designer's assumption. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, you may combine after adjusting suitably the structure in any one of the said game machine 2 thru | or the game machine 7 to this structure. Even if it is a case where it is such a structure, it is clear that there exists the effect mentioned above.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 32 ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop switch, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch, 63 ... Top lamp, 64 ... Speaker, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit, 81 ... Display control device, 101 ... Main control device, 102 ... CPU.

Claims (2)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective position formed a predetermined combination and stopped In the machine
If the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result, suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect suggesting an operation method capable of establishing a predetermined prize;
A first specific period shift means for shifting to a first specific period advantageous to the player based on the fact that the first predetermined stoppage has stopped;
A second specific period transition means for shifting to a second specific period that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific period, based on the fact that the second predetermined stoppage has stopped;
When the first predetermined stop event or the second predetermined stop event is stopped, an execution frequency determination means for determining the execution frequency of the suggestion effect;
Number-of-times information storage means for storing number-of-times information related to the number of executions;
When executing the suggestion effect in each of the specific periods, first change means for changing the number of times information stored in the number of times information storage means;
A second changing unit that executes the suggestion effect in each specific period and changes the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage unit based on the fact that the stop operation unit is not operated by the suggested operation method; ,
Ending means for ending the corresponding specific period when the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage means in each specific period becomes a predetermined number of times information set in advance;
Based on the fact that the suggestion effect is executed in each specific period and the stop operation means is not operated by the suggested operation method, the corresponding specific period is set regardless of the number information stored in the number information storage means. Second termination means for terminating;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-times information storage unit is the predetermined number of times information when the second ending unit ends the specific period;
When the determination means determines that the information is the predetermined number of times, the first predetermined period or the first predetermined period is difficult to shift to at least one of the first specific period and the second specific period. A first transition means for transitioning to a second predetermined period with high possibility;
When the determination unit determines that the information is not the predetermined number of times, the second transition is performed so that the transition to the first predetermined period and the second specific period is easier than the first predetermined period. Means,
When the second transition means shifts to the third predetermined period, disadvantage information storage means for storing disadvantage information that is disadvantageous to the player;
A privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a special privilege after the end of each specific period in each specific period;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the privilege grant determining means determines that the special privilege is granted at a higher probability in the second specific period than in the first specific period . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine.

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