JP6216496B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball are played by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  As a conventional gaming machine of this type, there is known a gaming machine that executes a suggestion effect that suggests the end of an advantageous state advantageous to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-143135 A

  However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is only one in which the advantageous state ends after the suggestion effect is executed, and therefore, the game is against the fact that the advantageous state ends when the suggestion effect is executed. There is a possibility that the player may feel unsatisfactory and reduce the player's interest in the game.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a gaming machine that does not reduce the player's interest in the game even when a situation suggesting the end of the advantageous state occurs. It is to be.

(1) A gaming machine (e.g., slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 700) that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (e.g., AT in slot machine 1, probability change state in pachinko gaming machine 700),
Advantageous state control means (for example, AT management processing of the slot machine 1 and the probability change state of the pachinko gaming machine 700) that controls to the advantageous state based on the right (for example, the navigation stock in the slot machine 1, the reserved storage in the pachinko gaming machine 700) Control)
Suggestion effect execution means for controlling execution of the suggestion effect indicating the end of the advantageous state;
At a specific timing in the middle of the advantageous state based on the right (for example, the timing of the remaining 10 games before the AT of one set of 50 games ends in the slot machine 1, the timing at which a probable big hit occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 700) pattern selecting means for selecting a second pattern that do not perform a first pattern or the suggestion effect performing said suggested effect (ending effect) (e.g., ending demonstration execution process in the slot machine 1, ending effect in pachinko machines 700 Execution) and
Including notification control means for controlling notification regarding the granting of the right,
The advantageous state control means determines the advantageous degree of the advantageous state from the specific timing to the predetermined timing when the first pattern is selected by the pattern selection means when ending the advantageous state at the predetermined timing. It is improved more than the advantageous degree of the advantageous state from the specific timing to the predetermined timing when the second pattern is selected by the pattern selecting means (for example, the number of AT games in the slot machine 1 and the probability of granting the navigation stock) Improvement, addition of the number of special symbol games in the pachinko gaming machine 700 and control to the short-time state),
The advantageous state control means suspends the control to the advantageous state when the interruption condition is established, and resumes the control to the advantageous state when the resumption condition is established after interruption of the control to the advantageous state. And
The suggestion production is composed of a plurality of parts,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
When the interruption condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect is interrupted, and after the suggestion effect is interrupted, the suggestion effect is executed from the beginning of the part that was executed when the interruption condition was satisfied when the restart condition was satisfied. ,
Continue execution of the suggestion effect regardless of whether the grant of the right is notified,
The notification control means includes
There line different control in the case where the right is granted when the when the right has been granted, said suggested effect is not running when the suggested presentation is being executed,
When the right is granted when the suggestion effect is being executed, control is performed to notify the grant of the right so as not to prevent execution of the suggestion effect .

  According to such a configuration, when the end of the advantageous state is suggested by the suggestion effect at a specific timing in the middle of a series of advantageous states, than when the end of the advantageous state is not suggested by the suggestion effect at a specific timing, Since the degree of advantage of the advantageous state from the specific timing to the end of the advantageous state is improved, the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in a situation where the end of the advantageous state is suggested.

(2) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, AT in slot machine 1) advantageous to the player,
Based on the rights (for example, Navistock in the slot machine 1), the advantageous state is controlled over a predetermined period (for example, one set of 50 games), and the predetermined period remains when the right remains in the advantageous state. Advantageous state control means (for example, AT management processing of the slot machine 1) for continuously controlling the advantageous state based on the right after elapse of
And suggested presentation execution means for controlling execution of suggesting suggests directing the end of the advantageous state,
Including notification control means for controlling notification regarding the granting of the right,
The advantageous state control means continues to control to the advantageous state based on the last right (for example, one remaining navigation stock) remaining when controlling to the advantageous state, and When the suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to control to the advantageous state for a longer period of time than when the control to the advantageous state is continued based on rights other than the final (for example, an AT game in the slot machine 1). The addition of the number extends the control period of the final AT)
The advantageous state control means suspends the control to the advantageous state when the interruption condition is established, and resumes the control to the advantageous state when the resumption condition is established after interruption of the control to the advantageous state. And
The suggestion production is composed of a plurality of parts,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
When the interruption condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect is interrupted, and after the suggestion effect is interrupted, the suggestion effect is executed from the beginning of the part that was executed when the interruption condition was satisfied when the restart condition was satisfied. ,
Continue execution of the suggestion effect regardless of whether the grant of the right is notified,
The notification control means includes
There line different control in the case where the right is granted when the when the right has been granted, said suggested effect is not running when the suggested presentation is being executed,
When the right is granted when the suggestion effect is being executed, control is performed to notify the grant of the right so as not to prevent execution of the suggestion effect .

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is continued based on the final right remaining when controlling to the series of advantageous states, the advantageous state is changed to the advantageous state based on the rights other than the final. Therefore, the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in a situation where the end of the advantageous state is suggested.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The suggestion effect is continuously executed from the specific timing until the advantageous state ends,
The advantageous state control means delays the end timing of the advantageous state when the suggestion effect is executed at the specific timing than when the suggestion effect is not executed in the advantageous state (for example, the number of AT games in the slot machine 1). The AT is extended by adding the game, and the probability variation state period is extended by adding the number of special symbol games in the pachinko gaming machine 700).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect can be sufficiently shown to the player until the control to the advantageous state is completed, and when the suggestion effect is executed at the specific timing, the suggestion effect is displayed at the specific timing. Since the control period for the advantageous state can be extended by delaying the end timing of the advantageous state than when it was not executed, the player's interest in the game can be increased even in situations where the advantageous state is suggested to end. There is no reduction.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (3) above,
The gaming machine further includes right grant determining means (for example, AT lottery processing in the slot machine 1) for determining whether or not to grant the right (for example, navigation stock in the slot machine 1) to control to the advantageous state. Including
The advantageous state control means improves the right grant probability by the right grant determining means when the suggestion effect is executed at the specific timing than when the suggestion effect is not executed in the advantageous state (for example, a slot machine) 1) During the ending production, the AT lottery process is performed using the AT lottery table B to improve the probability of giving the navigation stock.

  According to such a configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed at a specific timing, it is possible to improve the probability of granting the right to control to the advantageous state than when the suggestion effect is not executed in the advantageous state. Even in a situation where the end of the advantageous state is suggested, the player can have a sense of expectation that the advantageous state will continue thereafter, and the player's interest in the game will not be reduced.

(5) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The gaming machine further includes right grant determination means (for example, AT lottery processing in the slot machine 1) for determining whether or not to grant the right (for example, navigation stock in the slot machine 1).
When the advantageous state control means continues to control the advantageous state based on the final right, the right grant determining means is more effective than when the advantageous state control is continued based on a right other than the final right. (For example, the AT lottery process is performed using the AT lottery table B in the slot machine 1 to improve the navigation stock grant probability).

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is continued based on the final right remaining when controlling to the series of advantageous states, the advantageous state is changed to the advantageous state based on the rights other than the final. Since the probability of granting the right to control to the advantageous state can be improved as compared to when the control of the advantageous state is continued, the advantageous state is still continued afterwards even in a situation where the advantageous state is suggested to end. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that the player may not be interested in the game.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The gaming machine performs an suggestion effect execution means (for example, an ending effect execution process in the slot machine 1, execution of an ending effect in the pachinko gaming machine 700) for executing an suggestion effect (ending effect) suggesting the end of the advantageous state;
Rights grant notification means for notifying that the right has been granted with a predetermined probability (for example, 100%) (for example, a process for notifying the grant of navigation stock in the slot machine 1, a process for performing a pre-reading notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 700) ) And
The right grant notifying means notifies that the right has been granted without interfering with the effect mode of the suggestion effect (for example, a special notification by blinking the AT alarm 60 in the slot machine 1 or a pachinko gaming machine). (Notification due to a change in the color of the reserved storage display in 700).

  According to such a configuration, even when notifying that the right has been granted, since the effect mode of the suggestion effect is not hindered, the suggestion effect can be sufficiently shown to the player, and the player's Does not reduce interest in games.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
The gaming machine further includes a suggestion effect execution means (for example, an ending effect execution process in the slot machine 1, execution of an ending effect in the pachinko gaming machine 700) for executing an indication effect (ending effect) that suggests the end of the advantageous state. Including
The suggestion effect execution means has a higher probability when the control period to the advantageous state is long than when the control period is short (for example, the pachinko game has a higher ending effect execution probability in the slot machine 1 as the number of AT consecutive change times increases) In the machine 700, the suggestion effect is executed at a higher ending effect execution probability).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect is more easily executed when the control period to the advantageous state is long than when the control period is short, the longer the control period to the advantageous state is, the longer the suggestion effect of the player is The expectation for execution can be improved.

(8) In the above gaming machines (1), (3) to (7),
The gaming machine is a right grant notification means for notifying that the right has been granted with a predetermined probability (for example, 100%) (for example, a process for performing normal notification and special notification for notification of granting of navigation stock in the slot machine 1). Further including
When it is determined that a right is granted while the suggestion effect is being executed, the right grant notification unit notifies that the right has been granted after the advantageous state with the suggestion effect ends (for example, a slot) The navigation stock giving notification is given after the ending effect is finished in the machine 1).

  According to such a configuration, the player who has recognized that the control to the advantageous state is terminated by the execution of the suggestion effect is given that the right is granted while the suggestion effect is executed. Since there is no notification, there is no misunderstanding that the advantageous state may still continue even though the suggestion effect is executed for such a player.

(9) In the gaming machines (2) to (7) above,
The gaming machine is a right grant notification means for notifying that the right has been granted with a predetermined probability (for example, 100%) (for example, a process for performing normal notification and special notification for notification of granting of navigation stock in the slot machine 1). Further including
When it is determined that the right granting means grants the right while being controlled to the advantageous state based on the final right, the right granting notification unit notifies that the right has been granted after the end of the advantageous state (for example, slot The navigation stock is notified after the final AT is completed in the machine 1).

  According to such a configuration, the player who recognizes that the control to the advantageous state is ended by being controlled to the final advantageous state having a long period is executed while the final advantageous state is being executed. Since it does not notify that the right has been granted, it may cause such a player to be misunderstood that the advantageous state may still continue despite being controlled to the final advantageous state Absent.

(10) In the gaming machines (1) to (9) above,
The gaming machine is an effect suggesting the end of the advantageous state, and a related suggestion effect executing means (for example, an ending effect) for executing an effect corresponding to each of the plurality of sections in the advantageous state (ending effect) Ending effect execution processing in the slot machine 1, execution of ending effect in the pachinko gaming machine 700),
The related suggestion effect execution means is configured to establish the advantageous state (the AT during the ending effect in the slot machine 1) when the interruption condition of the advantageous state (for example, a bonus win in the slot machine 1 and a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 700) is established. When the control of the pachinko gaming machine 700 to the probable change state / short time state during the ending effect is interrupted, a predetermined gaming state (for example, a bonus gaming state in the slot machine 1 or a big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 700 when the interruption condition is satisfied) The control to the advantageous state can be resumed after the control to the gaming state) ends,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
During the control to the advantageous state, a suggestion effect (ending effect) composed of a plurality of sections (for example, parts 1 to 10) and related to the effects performed in each section is executed,
When the interruption condition is satisfied in the middle of executing the suggestion effect of any one of the plurality of intervals (for example, the ending effect of Part 3), the control to the advantageous state is resumed The suggestion effect is resumed from the beginning of the section including the suggestion effect that was executed when the interruption condition was satisfied (for example, at the beginning of the ending effect of Part 3).

  According to such a configuration, when the suggestion effect is interrupted together with the control to the advantageous state in the middle of one section in the suggestion effect that was executed during the control to the advantageous state, Since the suggestion effect is resumed together with the control of the interrupted section from the beginning to the advantageous state, for example, the player is compared with the one in which the suggestion effect is executed together with the control of the suggestion effect from the beginning of the entire section again to the advantageous state. Is not excessively advantageous, and the player is not bored by performing the same suggestion effect again.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overall structure of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing an ending effect execution process. It is a figure for demonstrating an ending effect lottery table. It is a timing chart regarding AT control when there is no ending effect. It is a timing chart regarding AT control when there is an ending effect. It is a timing chart regarding AT control when an ending effect is interrupted. It is a timing chart regarding AT control when a navigation stock is added. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of the normal alerting | reporting which alert | reports navigation stock provision. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of the special alerting | reporting which gives navigation stock provision. It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for performing a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart for performing a big hit determination process. It is a timing chart regarding the probability variation state control when there is an ending effect.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a slot machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1.

  The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon (for example, area number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, area number 20 of the left reel 2L) are respectively provided. "," Bell (for example, area number 19 for left reel 2L) "," White 7 (for example, area number 18 for left reel 2L) "," Banana (for example, area number 13 for left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (For example, area number 12 of the left reel 2L), "black 7 (for example, area number 11 of the left reel 2L)", "lip b (for example, area number 10 of the left reel 2L)", "blank (for example, Multiple types of mutually identifiable symbols such as “region number 7 on the left reel 2L” and “star 7 (for example, region number 3 on the left reel 2L)” (however, only characters are shown in FIG. 3 and the symbols are omitted) ing) In a predetermined order, it is depicted by 21, respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

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

  Further, an AT alarm 60 is provided at a position adjacent to the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b in such a manner that the player can visually recognize it. The AT alarm 60 is a lamp with a message such as “AT rush”, for example, and is lit when the gaming state is controlled by an AT described later. This makes it possible to notify the player that the AT is being controlled. Further, as will be described later, the AT notification device 60 blinks when performing a special notification notifying that the navigation stock is to be given during the ending effect. This makes it possible to notify the player that the navigation stock has been granted.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, 8R and a production switch 56 are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, all games regardless of whether the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as a bonus) and the gaming state is a gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus. “3” is defined in the state.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) during the replay of LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. , A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value and confirming the setting value, which will be described later, a stop state at the end of BB (big bonus), which will be described later (until the reset operation is performed A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is restricted), automatic settlement processing at the end of the BB described later (medals stored as credits are operated by the player) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning) regardless) is enabled / disabled, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the path to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening 9 for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when turning on / off the power. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line L1 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become.

  The winning line is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only one type of winning line L1 is defined as the winning line.

  The winning line L1 is a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line is not limited to the line indicated by L1, and may include a plurality of winning lines. For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  When the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes valid and the game can be started.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the activated pay line L1 is set to each reel 2L, 2C. When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated winning line L1, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, Since symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, symbols from the symbol to 6 frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switch are included. The symbols arranged within 5 frames can be displayed on the winning line L1.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

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

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  On the effect control board 90, electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55, and an AT alarm 60 disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are provided. These electrical components are connected and driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 outputs the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and AT alarm 60. Although the control is performed, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is the main control part. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command from 41, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, The output control of the effect device is performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED55, and the AT alarm device 60 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, Alternatively, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device. Further, the notification function of the AT notification device 60 may be exhibited by the liquid crystal display 51 or a lamp for production without providing the AT notification device 60.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. The sound output control from the display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, the LED effect circuit 52 that controls the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the AT alarm 60, and the speakers 53 and 54 is performed. An audio output circuit 94 to be performed, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and an effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90. Switch circuit 96 for detecting the detected signal, slot machine 1 The power supply voltage supplied is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40, the CPU 91a performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is set to 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore all the states of the input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, only data indicating a gaming state such as a bonus (a big bonus or a regular bonus described later), a normal gaming state (RT1), RT0, or RT2 to 4 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the gaming state ( If a power interruption occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the BB production during the BB and the normal production in the normal gaming state), it will be executed when the power is turned off the next time the power is turned on. Instead of resuming the specific effect that has been performed, the effect corresponding to the gaming state that is backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

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

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

  Special work is data to be sent to the production control board 90, data such as various software random numbers, data that is initialized only before the setting is started, and is not cleared at the end of each game. Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games is stored when the game state is controlled to end. In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

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

  When the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described later in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1 of the variable display device. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical matters related to the type of the missing item, the combination of symbols of the missing item, and the missing item. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 performs RT1 (normal gaming state), RT0 (high chance zone), RT2 (high RT), RT3 (low chance zone), RT4. (Internal RT), controlled to one of bonus states. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state that has the lowest probability of winning a re-game player, which will be described later, and the player is most likely to play the longest game. RT0 is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, 32 games are played, and when all the 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. If BB or RB is won during 32 games, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT0, when winning a promotion lip (Replay 3) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT2. Further, when winning a fall lip (Replay 4, Replay 5) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT1. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT2, the game state shifts to RT0 when a missed outcome to be described later is derived. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can control the effect state during the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which the navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed. It has become. In the present embodiment, only the gaming state of RT0 and RT2 can be controlled to the AT.

  In RT4, when the BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the gaming state shifts to RT3 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined end condition is that 351 or more medals have been acquired when BB1 or BB2 described later is performed, and 216 or more medals have been acquired when BB3 is performed. When RB1 or RB2 is performed, the player has won five games or some winning combination five times.

  In RT3, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0.

  Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB1 to 3) and two types of regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as special bonuses) among the winning combinations. , Regular bonuses are also referred to as RB1 and RB2).

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “lip b-black 7-lip b” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on the winning line L1.

  If any of BB1 to BB3 is won, the bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 351 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 216 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When winning in RB1 or RB2, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is ended on condition that five games or one of the winning combinations is won five times.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from the internal winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 until winning. In RT4, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in RT1. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, after BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT3.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, There will be no winnings. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”, “lip b”) constituting BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 are 5 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged within the frame. In the internal lottery, when any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combinations include strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one-sheet combination 1, one-sheet combination 2, melon, bell 1, bell 2, nine-sheet combinations 1-8, and BB combination.

  Among the small roles, strawberry 1 is awarded when any combination of “strawberry-ANY-bell”, “strawberry-ANY-melon”, and “strawberry-ANY-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When strawberry 1 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 1 is elected, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 1 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, Strawberry 2 has “Black 7-ANY-White 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Star 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Bell”, “Banana-ANY-White 7” on the winning line L1. A prize is awarded when any combination of “banana-ANY-star 7” and “banana-ANY-bell” is prepared. When strawberry 2 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 2 is won, the strawberry 2 will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbols (“black 7” and “banana”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  One of the small roles is awarded when the combination of “bell-star 7-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 1 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, the winning combination is not made unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the one-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  One of the small combinations is awarded when the combination of “star 7-blank-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 2 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the left reel 2L that constitutes the single winning combination 2 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, melons are placed on the winning line L1 with “White 7-Mellon-Bell”, “Bell-Mellon-Bell”, “Blank-Mellon-Bell”, “Lip a-Mellon-Lip a”, “Lip a-”. A prize is awarded when any combination of “melon-strawberry” and “lip a-melon-blank” is prepared. When melon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“melon”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the melon is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When Bell 1 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 1 will win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The design of the left reel 2L (“bell”), the design of the middle reel 2C (“bell”), and the design of the right reel 2R (“bell”) constituting the bell 1 are 5 frames in any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is because it is arranged within.

  Among the small roles, the bell 2 has “Lip a-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip a-Bell-Lip b”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of the above is complete, a prize is awarded. When Bell 2 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 2 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the bell 2, the symbols of the middle reel 2C ("bell"), and the symbols of the right reel 2R ("lip a" and "lip b") are This is because the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames.

  Next, among the small combinations, nine combinations 1 to 8 will be described. The 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 are winning combinations that may be won when the bell 1 and the bell 2 are missed as will be described later.

  Of the small roles, the nine-piece role 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 1 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning is made. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 2 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 2 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C composing the nine-piece combination 2 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 3 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-blank-melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 3 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 3 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 3 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 4 is won when the combination of “lip a-blank-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 4 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 4 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 4 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 5 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece winning combination 5 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 6 wins when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 6 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 6 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 7 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 7 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C that constitutes the nine-piece combination 7 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 8 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 8 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the BB role is a role that only wins during the BB, and “Lip a-strawberry-strawberry”, “Lip a-strawberry-blank”, “Lip a-blank-strawberry”, “Lip” Any combination of "a-blank-blank", "lip b-strawberry-strawberry", "lip b-strawberry-blank", "lip b-blank-strawberry", and "lip b-blank-blank" was prepared. Sometimes wins. If the BB combination wins during BB, 9 medals are paid out. In addition, when the BB combination is won, the 9-sheet combination 1 to 8 is always selected at the same time, so if the BB combination is selected, it will not be missed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. You can win any role. Further, the winning combination with the BB winning combination only needs to include nine winning combinations 1 to 8, and in addition to this, for example, strawberry 1, 2, melon, and other winning combinations may be included.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replays 1 to 6. If you win any of the re-gamers, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The replay 1 has “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of “ The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it will also be referred to as a normal rep below.

  Replay 2 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. The symbol ("bell") of the left reel 2L, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the replay 2 are 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Is located within. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, if Replay 2 is won, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Replay 2 is a normal replay that maintains the current gaming state without causing RT transition even when winning, and is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 3 is any one of “Lip a-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip a-Lip a-Banana”, “Lip b-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip b-Lip a-Banana” on the winning line L1. A winning combination will be awarded when these combinations are available. The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting the replay 3 ("lip a", "lip b"), the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), the symbol of the right reel 2R ("melon", "banana") are The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, after winning the replay 3 in the state of RT0, it is controlled to RT2 in which the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT0. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a promotion lip below.

  Also, once controlled to RT2, control to RT2 is maintained until a missed outcome is derived unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  The replay 4 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the replay 4, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") are reels 2L and 2C. 2R is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 4 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when any combination of “Bell-Lip a-Melon” and “Bell-Lip a-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. The left reel 2L symbol ("bell"), the middle reel 2C symbol ("lip a"), and the right reel 2R symbol ("melon", "banana") constituting the replay 5 are reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Each is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 5 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 5 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 5 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  The replay 6 is a re-playing game that is won only when the BB 2 is in the internal winning state. The replay 6 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-blank” and “lip b-lip a-blank” is arranged on the winning line L1. Even if the replay 6 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 is not arranged within five frames in the right reel 2R.

[Missing eyes]
Next, the missed appearance will be described with reference to FIG. As described later, the symbols that make up the bell 1 and the bell 2 cannot be drawn on the winning line L1, and further, the symbols that make up the nine winning combinations 1-8 can be drawn on the winning line L1. It is a role that is derived when it is not possible. If a missed out is derived in the gaming state of RT2 and RT3, control to RT0 is activated.

  Of the missed items, missed item 1 is “Lip a-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-a-blank-bell”, “Lip-b-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-b-blank-bell” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 2 is “Lip a-bell-melon”, “Lip-a-bell-banana”, “Lip-b-bell-melon”, “Lip-b-bell-banana” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 3 is "Star 7-Strawberry-Melon", "Star 7-Strawberry-Banana", "Star 7-Blank-Melon", "Star 7-Blank-Banana" that are aligned with the winning line L1. , Melon-strawberry-melon, melon-strawberry-banana, melon-blank-melon, melon-blank-banana, banana-strawberry-melon, banana-strawberry-banana, Any combination of “banana-blank-melon” and “banana-blank-banana”.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a description will be given of combinations of lottery object combinations to be read as lottery object combinations and the number of determination values in the internal lottery. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “Lottery target combination name” and “Lottery target combination” corresponding to the name are indicated by the left two columns, and “Game state” is indicated from the left third column. Has been. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 8 and 9, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (weak strawberry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 8) for which “495” is set as the number of determination values is 495/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values related to the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, weak strawberries A to F, single-piece roles A to L, melon A to F, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bell A to D, RB1, 2, and BB1 to BB3 are subject to internal lottery and are sequentially read out as subject lots for internal lottery.

  The weak strawberry A is a lottery target role for reading the strawberry 2. The weak strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads the strawberry 2 + RB1. The weak strawberry C refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + RB2. Weak strawberry D refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB1. The weak strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB2. The weak strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB3.

  The strong strawberry A is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. The strong strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB1. The strong strawberry C is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB2. The strong strawberry D is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB1. The strong strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB2. The strong strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the strong strawberry A is won, the number of Navi stocks required when controlled by the AT is determined by lottery based on the AT lottery table described later.

  A single combination A is a lottery target combination that reads out a single combination 1. The one-piece combination B is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2. The one-piece combination C is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + RB1. The single winning combination D is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 2 + RB1. The single winning combination E is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + RB2. The one-piece combination F is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + RB2. The one-piece combination G is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 1 + BB1. The one-piece combination H is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB1. The single winning combination I is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + BB2. The one-piece combination J is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB2. The one-piece combination K is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + BB3. The one-piece combination L is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 2 + BB3.

  Melon A refers to a lottery target for reading out melons. Melon B is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB1. Melon C is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB2. Melon D is a lottery target for reading melon + BB1. Melon E is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB2. The melon F is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB3.

  The unquestionable bell is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 combination 1-8. The left bell A is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 4. The left bell B is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9-sheet combination 2 + 9-sheet combination 3. The left bell C is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 5 + 9 winning combination 8. The left bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 6 + 9 winning combination 7. The middle bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 6. The middle bell B is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 5. The middle bell C is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 8. The middle bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell B is a lottery target for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 5. The right bell C is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 8. The right bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 6.

  RB1 is a lottery target combination that reads RB1. RB2 means a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB1 is a lottery target combination that reads BB1. BB2 is a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB3 is a lottery target combination that reads BB3.

  When the gaming state is RT4, weak strawberry A, strong strawberry A, single piece A, single piece B, melon A, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  An unquestioned lip is a lottery target combination that reads out replay 1 + replay 2. Lip A is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. Lip B is a lottery target role that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip C” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip D” refers to a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip E refers to a lottery target for reading out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. “Lip F” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip G is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB1. Lip H is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB2. Lip I refers to a lottery target combination that reads Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB1. Lip J is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB2. Lip K is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB3.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, unquestioned lips and lips C to K are the targets of internal lottery and are sequentially read out as the target roles of internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, the unanswered lips and lips A to F are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
In the case of RB1 in BB1 to 3, the strong strawberry + 1 combination A + 1sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell + BB combination are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB2 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB2 among BB1 to BB3, strong strawberry + 1 sheet combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values in RB (RB1, 2) will be described.
When in RB (RB1, 2), strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestion bell, strong strawberry + unquestion bell, unquestion bell +1 sheet role A + 1 sheet B, and unquestion bell + melon A And are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line L1 is permitted. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a re-playing combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

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

  In addition, RB1, 2 and BB1-3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB1, 2, BB1-3 is stronger strawberry A than when winning in any one of weak strawberry AF The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries A to F and the strong strawberries A to F is set so that the value when one of the? As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak strawberry A to F is won and the strong strawberry A to F is won, the player can select one of RB1, BB2, and BB1 to BB1 from the reel control content. You can predict the possibility of winning simultaneously.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values of each of the left bells A to D is set to “830”, and any of the left bells A to D is 830 × 4/65536 = The number of determination values is set to win with a probability of 3320/65536. The number of determination values for each of the middle bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any one of the middle bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. The number of determination values for each of the right bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any of the right bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. As described above, in the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery object combinations.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 9, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In RT0, "83" is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and "11500" is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and the determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT0 is 46100/65536. Of these, the replays 3 to F that may be promoted from RT0 to RT2 are Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 11500 × 4/65536 = 46000/65536. The replays 4 and 5 that may fall from RT0 to RT1 are included in Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 11500 × 4/65536 = 46000/65536. Thus, in RT0, the probability of being promoted to RT2 and the probability of falling to RT1 are set to be the same probability. In RT0, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT1, “6961” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination is performed when lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT1 is 8978/65536. In RT1, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT2, “46755” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT2 is 48772/65536. In RT2, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT3, “8961” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT3 is 10978/65536. In RT3, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT4, “5018” is set as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “1000” is set as the number of determination values when the lips A to F are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT4 is 11018/65536.

  Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning any replay is set to be higher when it is RT0 or RT2 than when it is RT1, RT3, and RT4. For this reason, RT0 or RT2 can be said to be an advantageous state for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that of RT1, RT3, and RT4.

  In addition, in RT0, although the winning probability of replay increases, the winning probability of replay 4 and replay 5, which are fallen lips, also increases. It is configured so that it is difficult for a certain replay 3 to win a prize and to be controlled by RT2.

  Next, when it is RB1 in BB1 to BB3, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry + 1 piece A + 1 piece B + melon A + unquestion bell is set to “65527”, and the number of judgment values of unquestion bell + BB combination is set to “9”. And is set to win with high probability.

  In addition, when it is RB2 in BB1 to BB3, the number of determination values of strong strawberry + 1 combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell is set to “65535”, and the determination value number of unquestion bell is set to “1”. It is set to win with a high probability.

  In addition, when RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestion bell is “1”, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry + unquestion bell is “21845”, unquestion bell + 1 The number of determination values for the combination A + 1 and the combination B is set to “21845”, and the number of determination values for the unquestioned bell + melon A is set to “21845”, which is set to win with high probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set.

  Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. Depending on whether the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and right reel 2R are stopped, or the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R are stopped, either In the situation where the reel is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, so the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, Based on the start address of the table creation data, the address of the stop control table that should be referenced according to each situation is specified. Is a potential, which is from the specified address, to be able to identify the stop control table required for each situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

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

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames.

  More specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps to stop. To control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line L1, and the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line L1. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn into and control the reel stop, but if you do not win any of the roles, the number of draws that do not match any of the roles is determined A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. Thus, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the selected small role will be placed on the winning line L1. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn within the range of, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the win line L1 within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is placed in the win line A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled into L1 to the maximum within a range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, control is performed to align and stop them. If you can not draw a winning combination on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 draws, you will receive a winning line L1.
If you can stop a special combination that has been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames and stop it, it will be controlled so that it will be stopped. Control to stop is performed.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line L1 over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing role is selected as the winning line L1. Then, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the maximum number of frames can be drawn in the range of 4 frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected (for example, Lip A), as shown in FIG. 10, a winning combination determined according to the type of re-game players elected at the same time and the stop operation order is displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. Further, the forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won.
For example, when an unanswered lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player.

  When the lip A is won, the control is performed so that the replay 3 or the replay 6 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when the operation is performed in the order of pushing. The replay 6 is controlled so as to win a prize only when the BB 2 is internally won. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When lip B is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in accordance with an operation procedure that pushes forward. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When Lip C is won, control is performed so that the Replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated by the operation procedure of middle-left pressing. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than middle-left pressing, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the selected replaying players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip D is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated by the operation procedure of middle right press. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than middle right pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip E is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in accordance with the operation procedure of reverse pinching. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pinching is performed, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip F is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in the reverse pushing operation procedure. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pressing is used, control is performed such that the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  In addition, when a re-game player other than the above (Lip G to K) is won, similarly to the unquestioned Lip, regardless of the order in which the player stops the reel, Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won. Control to stop in line with L1 is performed.

  In this way, different operation procedures are set for each type of re-playing winning combination as an operation procedure for winning Replay 3 as a promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of Lips A to F is won at RT0, as long as the type of the replaying player who is won cannot be specified, the promotion Lip is awarded with a probability of only 1/6 and RT2 is awarded. It can be prevented from being controlled. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT2 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be.

  Next, when the bell role is elected among the small roles, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning combination determined according to the type of the winning bell role and the stop operation order is displayed on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 frames. Control is performed to align and stop within the pull-in range.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning the bell combination.
For example, when an unquestioned bell is won, control is performed so that the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the order in which the player stops the reels.

  When the left bell A is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 4 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell B is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 2 or nine winning combinations 3 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell C is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 5 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell D is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 6 or 9 winning combinations 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell A is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 1 or 9 winning combinations 6 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell B is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 5 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell C is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are set to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell D is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the 9th winning combination 4 or the 9th winning combination 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell A is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 7 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell B is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 5 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell C is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 8 out of the winning winning combinations L1 Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell D is won, if the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 4 or nine winning combinations 6 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  Further, when the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are elected, the first stop is pushed in the wrong order and the bell 1 or the bell 2 is dropped, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R cannot be operated at an appropriate timing, and any of the nine winning combinations 1 to 8 is missed, and the missed outcome is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped according to the type of the reel that has been finally stopped. Take control.

  More specifically, if any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-eight winning combination is missed and the final stop is the right reel 2R, the missing roll 1 is aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop. Further, in the case where any of the 9-piece combination 1 to 9-piece combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the middle reel 2C, the control for stopping the missed outcome 2 in alignment with the winning line L1 is performed. Do. Further, when any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-piece winning combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the left reel 2L, the control is performed so that the missing roll 3 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Do.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of the winning bell combination as an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2. For this reason, even if one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won in RT2 or RT3, unless the type of the winning bell role can be specified, Bell 1 or Bell 2 can be prevented from winning. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and it is easy to derive the missed outcome, and as a result, it can be easily controlled to RT0.

[Processing by the main control unit 41]
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game processing one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first.

  In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion unit 4, and by operating the start switch 7, BET processing is performed to instruct the start of

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. An internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery such as determining whether to perform or not is performed. In the internal lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the internal lottery process, when any of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, a process for controlling the RT4 (for example, setting the value of the RT4 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop rotating. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will be described. Regardless of whether 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

  In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, and rotation of any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5 is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 has been won, a process for controlling to the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Are set).

  Further, in the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that the replay 3 (promotional lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . In the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that a replay 4 or a replay 5 (falling lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. It is.

  Further, when it is determined at RT2 and RT3 that the missed place has stopped on the winning line L1, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus is performed as various processes not related to winning.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process during RT1, the number of games digested during RT1 is counted in an identifiable manner, it is determined whether the number of games digested has reached 32 games, and it is determined that 32 games have been reached. Then, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is RT0 to RT4, BB, or non-BB RB, etc.) is sent to the effect control board 90. Sent.

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

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state between RT0 to RT4 and the bonus state, and commands the effect control board according to the progress of the game. 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done.

  Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 wins each role based on various counters, various flag setting areas, a gaming state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the situation, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the game state applied in the game running on the game control board 40 side (winning The situation and gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice. In this embodiment, when strong strawberry A is won based on the internal winning command, strong strawberry A winning information is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 91c.

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

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

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT control process for controlling the effect state to AT according to the gaming state, etc., ending effect execution process for executing the ending effect, A game effect execution process for executing a game effect and a navigation effect (AT control) according to the game state and the like is performed.

[AT lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. Here, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when the strong strawberry A is won when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In the AT lottery, a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be given is executed.

  The “navigation stock number” indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. By consuming (subtracting) one navigation stock, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period. Hereinafter, a game controlled by the AT is referred to as an “AT game”.

  In the present embodiment, if there is one or more navigation stocks during the AT control, one navigation stock is consumed when the control to the AT is terminated, and the next AT is continuously controlled.

  More specifically, the continuation effect is performed during the remaining 10 games (41 to 50 games) before the AT of one set of 50 games ends. The “continuation effect” is an effect that suggests whether or not the next AT is to be continuously controlled. In the present embodiment, a battle effect between characters is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In the case of having one or more navigation stocks, for example, an effect in which a teammate character wins is performed in this continuation effect, and when the AT ends 50 games, one navigation stock is consumed and the next AT is continuously controlled. The On the other hand, when the navigation stock is not provided, for example, an effect that the teammate character loses is performed in the continuation effect, and the non-AT is controlled without continuing to the next AT.

  In the present embodiment, the remaining tenth game timing before the AT of one set of 50 games ends is referred to as “specific timing”.

  In this way, the AT of one set of 50 games is continuously controlled according to the navigation stock that is owned. In the following, the continuous control by a series of ATs is referred to as “continuous control”, and the number of continuous control of ATs is referred to as “AT continuous control times”. It can be said that the greater the number of AT consecutive chunks, the more advantageous for the player because the AT is controlled over a long period of time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of AT consecutive changes is 20 or more and no navigation stock is provided (that is, when continuous control is not performed by the next AT), FIG. The ending effect may be executed based on the ending effect execution probability set in the ending effect lottery table. The “ending effect” is an effect that is performed instead of the continuation effect at a specific timing, and suggests that the AT continuous chain ends. In the present embodiment, when the ending effect is performed, the last battle effect between the characters as shown in FIG. 20 is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In this ending effect, for example, an effect is given in which the teammate character wins the game in reverse and the story becomes a happy ending, and the AT that has been continuously changed ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the end of the AT is suggested by the ending effect at a specific timing in the middle of a series of ATs, the specific timing is higher than when the end of the AT is not suggested by the ending effect at the specific timing. From the start to the end of the AT, the advantageous degree of the AT is improved. Thereby, even in a situation where the end of the AT is suggested, the player's interest in the game is not reduced.

  Here, the AT lottery table referred to by the sub-control unit 91 in the AT lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

[AT lottery table]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table. The AT lottery table is a table that is stored in the RAM 91c and is referred to when determining the number of navigation stocks to be given by the sub control unit 91 when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, an AT lottery table A used during the ending effect and an AT lottery table B used during the ending effect are stored in the RAM 91c.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table A. FIG. The AT lottery table A is a table that is referred to by the sub-control unit 91 only when the AT lottery condition is satisfied except during the ending effect.

  In the AT lottery table A, information on probabilities assigned corresponding to the number of navigation stocks (0, 1, 2, 3, 5) is stored. More specifically, the probability of being given to zero navigation stock numbers is set to 70%. The probability of being given to one navigation stock number is set to 15%. The probability of being given to two navigation stock numbers is set to 10%. The probability of being given to 3 navigation stocks is set to 3%. The probability of giving to 5 navigation stocks is set to 2%.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table B. The AT lottery table B is a table that is referred to by the sub-control unit 91 only when the AT lottery condition is satisfied during the ending effect.

  In the AT lottery table B, information on the probability given in correspondence with the number of navigation stocks (0, 1, 2, 3, 5) is stored. More specifically, the probability of being given to zero navigation stock numbers is set to 50%. The probability of being given to one navigation stock number is set to 30%. The probability of being given to two navigation stock numbers is set to 15%. The probability of being given to 3 navigation stocks is set to 3%. The probability of giving to 5 navigation stocks is set to 2%.

  Here, when the AT lottery table A used during the ending effect is compared with the AT lottery table B used during the ending effect, the probability that one or more navigation stock numbers will be given is the AT lottery table A. Is 30%, and the AT lottery table B is 50%. The AT lottery table B has a higher probability than the AT lottery table A. Furthermore, the probability that two or more navigation stocks are given is 15% in the AT lottery table A and 20% in the AT lottery table B. The probability of the AT lottery table B is higher than that of the AT lottery table A. Is set. That is, the AT lottery table B is more likely to be given the number of navigation stocks than the AT lottery table A, and the probability that more navigation stocks are given is higher.

  By properly using these two AT lottery tables, when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, the probability of giving the navigation stock for controlling the AT is improved as compared to when the ending effect is not executed at the AT. Therefore, even in a situation where the end of the AT is suggested, the player can have a sense of expectation that the AT will continue thereafter, and the player's interest in the game may be reduced. Absent.

  Note that the number of navigation stocks to be given and the probability to be given need not be limited to the values shown in FIG. However, the AT lottery table B is more advantageous than the AT lottery table A in terms of the player's advantage in providing the navigation stock.

  When one or more navigation stock numbers are determined in the AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

  Note that when the navigation stock is acquired when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag.

  For example, when the AT lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. To update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery, for example, add the number of navigation stock corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stock specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of navigation stocks may be rewritten to an AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 manages the control to the AT based on the AT flag set in accordance with the AT lottery result by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when it is RT0 or RT2. To do.

  More specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT to be AT when it is specified from the AT flag when the 32 games are digested in RT1. At this time, at the same time as the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT0, one navigation stock is consumed and the AT is controlled. Note that when the RT2 is controlled to RT2 by winning a replay 3 (promotional lip) at RT0 in the AT, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT2.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when it is controlled to RT1 by winning Replay 4 and Replay 5 (falling lip) at RT0 during AT. It should be noted that the navigation stock possessed when moving to RT1 is carried over to RT0 after the 32 games in RT1 are digested.

  Further, when a missed point is derived at RT2 during AT, the sub-control unit 91 continues to control the AT at RT0.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and counts the number of games that have been digested when the AT is RT0 or RT2. In the present embodiment, one navigation stock is consumed and the AT is controlled for 50 games.

  Also, if the sub-control unit 91 determines that the counted number of games has reached 50 games and there is still a navigation stock, the sub-control unit 91 consumes one additional navigation stock from the 51st game to add 50 games. During that time, control to AT. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counted number of games has reached 50 games and the navigation stock does not remain, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when 50 games are reached.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when an ending effect is performed, 90 AT games are normally added to the AT of one set of 50 games, and the AT is controlled for a total of 140 games. In this case, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the counted number of games has reached 140 games, the sub-control unit 91 controls the non-AT.

  When controlled to non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed. Thereby, in RT0, it becomes difficult for the replay 3 (promotional lip) to be won, and the replay 4 and the replay 5 (falling lip) are likely to occur. Moreover, in RT2, it is easy to derive a missed appearance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game at RT0 or RT2 from being continued as much as possible.

[Ending production execution process]
The sub-control unit 91 determines whether to execute the ending effect by executing the ending effect execution process shown in FIG. In this ending effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 is set in the ending effect lottery table of FIG. 14 when the number of AT consecutive chunks is 20 or more and does not have the number of navigation stocks. It is determined whether or not to execute the ending effect based on the ending effect execution probability. The ending effect execution process is executed for each game by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, the ending effect lottery table referred to by the sub control unit 91 in the ending effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Ending lottery table]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the ending effect lottery table. The ending effect lottery table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In the ending effect lottery table, information on the ending effect execution probability is stored in correspondence with the number of AT consecutive chunks. More specifically, the probability that the ending effect is executed is set to 30% when the number of AT continuous change times is 20 to 22. The probability that the ending effect will be executed is set to 50% for the number of AT continuous change times 23 to 25. The probability that the ending effect will be executed is set to 70% for the number of AT continuous change times 26 to 29. The probability that the ending effect is executed is set to 100% when the number of AT consecutive changes is 30 times or more.

  Thus, when the control period for the AT is long, the ending effect is more easily executed at a specific timing than when the control period is short. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of AT consecutive chunks is large, the ending effect is more easily executed at a specific timing than when the number of AT consecutive chunks is small. Therefore, as the control period for the AT becomes longer, the player's sense of expectation for executing the ending effect can be improved.

  Next, the ending effect execution process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for executing an ending effect execution process.

  As shown in FIG. 13, first, in step S10, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not AT control is being performed. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the current gaming state is not under AT control (NO in step S10), the ending effect execution process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the current gaming state is AT control (YES in step S10), in step S15, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of AT games in the AT being executed is the 40th. judge. That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is a specific timing in the AT being executed. When determining that the number of AT games is not the 40th time (NO in Step S15), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of AT games is the 50th time in Step S50.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of AT games is not the 50th (NO in step S50), the ending effect execution process ends. On the other hand, when determining that the number of AT games is 50th (YES in step S50), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the ending flag is ON in step S55. That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the ending effect is being executed with the ending flag turned ON in step S35 described later. When sub control unit 91 determines that the ending flag is not ON (NO in step S55), it ends the ending effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the ending flag is ON (YES in step S55), sub control unit 91 adds 90 more AT games in step S60. In other words, the number of AT games of the final set in which the ending effect is performed is added from 50 games to 90 games and extended to 140 games. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the ending effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when determining in step S15 that the number of AT games is 40th (YES in step S15), in step S20, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of AT consecutive chunks is 20 or more. To do. When the sub control unit 91 determines that the number of AT consecutive chunks is less than 20 (NO in step S20), the ending effect execution process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the number of AT consecutive chunks is 20 or more (YES in step S20), it determines whether or not the remaining number of navigation stocks is 0 in step S25. When sub controller 91 determines that the remaining number of navigation stocks is not zero (NO in step S25), it ends the ending effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of remaining navigation stocks is 0 (YES in step S25), sub control unit 91 executes an ending effect lottery in step S30. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 uses the ending effect lottery table in FIG. 14 to perform a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the ending effect based on the ending effect execution probability corresponding to the number of AT consecutive chunks.

  In step S35, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the ending effect as a result of the lottery in step 30. When it is determined that the ending effect is not executed (NO in step S35), the sub control unit 91 ends the ending effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending effect is to be executed (YES in step S35), sub control unit 91 turns the ending flag ON in step S40. The sub-control unit 91 executes an ending effect by turning on the ending flag.

  Next, in step S45, the sub-control unit 91 improves the navigation stock provision probability and resets the count of the number of AT consecutive changes. That is, the sub-control unit 91 sets the AT lottery table used in the AT lottery process in the AT lottery table B, and resets the counted number of AT consecutive chunks to zero. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the ending effect execution process.

  In this way, when an ending effect is performed in the processing of step S45 and step S60, an AT game is added and further set in the AT lottery table B, thereby improving the navigation stock provision probability change.

  As a result, when the end of the AT is suggested by the ending effect at a specific timing in the middle of a series of ATs, until the AT ends from the specific timing than when the end of the AT is not suggested by the ending effect at the specific timing Therefore, the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in a situation where the end of the AT is suggested.

  In addition, when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, it is possible to extend the control period to the AT by delaying the AT end timing than when the ending effect is not executed at the AT, which suggests the end of the AT. Even in such a situation, the player's interest in the game is not reduced.

  In addition, when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, the probability of giving the navigation stock for control to the AT can be improved more than when the ending effect is not executed at the AT. However, the player can have a sense of expectation that the AT will continue thereafter, and the player's interest in the game will not be reduced.

[Navigation effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, if the predetermined number of games remaining in RT1 before digesting the predetermined number of games (5 games in the present embodiment), that is, if the number of games in RT1 is 32, 28 An AT control effect is performed from the game time until 32 games are consumed. The AT control effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the navigation stock given in the AT lottery in the gaming state of RT1 is consumed and controlled by the AT.

  Further, when the above-mentioned continuation effect is completed, that is, when a predetermined number of games are digested at RT1 and the navigation stock is provided when moving to RT0, the navigation effect is executed under the control of AT. Note that the navigation target combinations at RT0 are Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  Further, after that, by winning a replay 3 (promotional lip), the process shifts to RT2, but if the navigation effect is being executed at that time, the navigation effect is continued in RT2. Note that the navigation target combinations in RT2 are left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  As described above, the AT in the present embodiment executes the navigation effect only in the gaming state of RT0 and RT2.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of Lips A to F, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning Lip A, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the replay 3 (promotional lip) and shift to RT2, and to prevent the replay 4 and replay 5 (falling lip) from winning and moving to RT1. it can.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the first stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed according to the winning situation. Informed. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the left bell A, a navigation effect corresponding to “left” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the bell 1 or the bell 2 and obtain a medal, and in the state of RT2, avoids the fact that the missed out lead is derived and prevents the transition to RT0. Can do.

  As described above, the navigation effect in the present embodiment is notified of a message reminding an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted above, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game state effect execution process to display a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state, the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, And using electrical components such as the AT alarm 60.

  As the game state effect, for example, the AT alarm device 60 is not lit when not AT regardless of the game state, and the AT alarm device 60 is lit when AT is active regardless of the game state. It is.

[Timing chart for AT control]
The main operation of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the AT control in the present embodiment will be described more specifically with reference to timing charts shown in FIGS.

[When there is no ending effect]
First, AT control when there is no ending effect will be described. FIG. 15 is a timing chart relating to AT control when there is no ending effect. FIG. 15 shows a timing chart showing the timing of AT control, a timing chart showing the consumption timing of the navigation stock, a timing chart showing the execution timing of the continuation effect, and a timing chart showing the execution timing of the ending effect. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, one of the three navigation stocks owned is consumed, so that the 17th AT is controlled for 50 games. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of AT consecutive changes is 20 or more at a specific timing in the 17th AT (the remaining 10 games), and whether or not the remaining navigation stock is 0. In this example, since the number of AT consecutive chunks is 17 and the remaining navigation stock is two, the continuous effect is performed from the 41st game to the 50th game. In this case, since the continuation effect is continuously controlled by the next AT, an effect that the teammate character wins in the battle effect is performed.

  Next, one of the two navigation stocks owned is consumed, and the 18th AT is controlled for 50 games. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of AT consecutive changes is 20 or more at a specific timing in the 18th AT (the remaining 10 games), and whether or not the remaining navigation stock is 0. In this example, the number of AT consecutive changes is 18 and the remaining navigation stock is 1, so that the continuous effect is performed from the 41st game to the 50th game. In this case, since the continuation effect is continuously controlled by the next AT, an effect that the teammate character wins in the battle effect is performed.

  Next, the remaining one navigation stock is consumed, and the 19th AT is controlled for 50 games. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of AT consecutive changes is 20 or more at a specific timing (the remaining 10 games) in the 19th AT, and whether or not the remaining navigation stock is 0. In this example, since the number of AT consecutive changes is 19 and the remaining navigation stock is 0, the continuous effect is performed from the 41st game to the 50th game. Note that the continuation effect in this case is not continuously controlled by the next AT, and therefore, the ally character is defeated. Thereafter, the gaming state is controlled to non-AT.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of AT consecutive changes is less than 20, the ending effect is not performed.

[When there is an ending effect]
Next, AT control when there is an ending effect will be described. FIG. 16 is a timing chart regarding AT control when there is an ending effect. FIG. 16 shows a timing chart showing the timing of AT control, a timing chart showing the consumption timing of the navigation stock, a timing chart showing the execution timing of the continuation effect, and a timing chart showing the execution timing of the ending effect. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, one of four owned navigation stocks is consumed to control the 17th AT for 50 games. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of AT consecutive changes is 20 or more at a specific timing in the 17th AT (the remaining 10 games), and whether or not the remaining navigation stock is 0. In this example, since the number of AT consecutive changes is 17 and the remaining navigation stock is 3, continuous effects are performed from the 41st game to the 50th game. In this case, the continuation effect is continuously controlled by the next AT, so that the teammate character wins the battle effect.

  Next, as with the 17th AT, the AT is continuously changed by consuming one navigation stock at each of the 18th and 19th ATs.

  Next, the remaining one Navistock that is owned is consumed, and the 20th AT is controlled for 50 games. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of AT consecutive changes is 20 or more at a specific timing (the remaining 10 games) in the 20th AT, and whether or not the remaining navigation stock is 0. In this example, since the number of AT consecutive chans is 20 and the remaining navigation stock is 0, the ending effect lottery is executed. As a result, when it is determined that the ending effect is executed, the ending effect is performed from the 41st game.

  Furthermore, when this ending effect is performed, 90 AT games are added. That is, an ending effect is performed for 100 games, which is a total of 10 games of the 41st game to the 50th game and the 90 games added, which are scheduled in the past, and is controlled by the AT during that period. Further, during the period of 100 games in which the ending effect is performed, the probability of giving the navigation stock is set based on the AT lottery table B shown in FIG. When the condition is satisfied, the navigation stock is easily given. The ending effect is a special effect unlike the continuous effect. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, characters such as “Last Battle !!” are displayed, and the characters perform a last battle effect. Then, when the additional 90 AT games are digested, the last battle effect is also ended, and then the gaming state is controlled to non-AT.

  In this way, when the end of the advantageous AT is suggested by the ending effect at a specific timing in the middle of a series of ATs, the AT ends from the specific timing rather than when the end of the AT is not suggested by the ending effect at the specific timing. Since the degree of advantage of the AT is improved, the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in a situation where the end of the AT is suggested.

  In addition, the ending effect can be sufficiently shown to the player until the control to the AT is completed, and when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, the AT's performance is higher than when the ending effect is not executed at the specific timing. Since the control period for the AT can be extended by delaying the end timing, the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in a situation where the end of the AT is suggested.

  In addition, when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, it is possible to improve the probability of giving the navigation stock for the control to the AT, compared to when the ending effect is not executed at the AT, which suggests the end of the advantageous state. Even in such a situation, the player can have a sense of expectation that the AT will still continue thereafter, and the player's interest in the game will not be reduced.

[When ending production is interrupted]
Next, AT control when the ending effect is interrupted will be described. FIG. 17 is a timing chart regarding AT control when the ending effect is interrupted. FIG. 17 shows a timing chart showing the timing of the AT control, a timing chart showing the execution timing of the ending effect before the interruption, a timing chart showing the execution timing of the ending effect after the interruption, and the execution timing of the bonus winning. A timing chart is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17, a situation is shown in which a bonus win is established while an ending effect is being performed during the 20th AT.

  As described above, the ending effects in the present embodiment are performed for 100 games, but the effects are divided into a plurality of sections corresponding to every 10 games. In other words, the ending effect is divided into sections 1 to 10 every 10 games. And in each divided part, the ending effect which the effect performed in each part relates is performed.

  Here, “the ending effects related to the effects performed in each part” are related to, for example, effects performed in part 1, effects performed in part 2, effects performed in part 3, and so on. It is an ending effect or the like that is a content (for example, a series of stories are played by effects performed in each of the parts 1 to 10). More specifically, for example, in the production of part 1, the production related to “Training in preparation for the battle 1” (for example, the production in which the character trains in the mountains) is performed, and in the production of Part 2, “the training for the battle” 2 "(for example, an effect in which a character trains in a waterfall) is performed, and in the part 3 effect, an effect (for example, an effect in which a character learns a deadly technique) is performed. Then, the effects in the part that follow are also effects related to the battle effects, and the character grows as the training part progresses. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effects of parts 1 to 10 are ending effects of contents related to each other.

  When attention is paid to the effects performed in each part, when the effects are subdivided, the subdivided effects (hereinafter referred to as subdivided effects) are also related to each other. For example, in the production of “Training for Battle 1” in Part 1, subdivision production 1 (for example, training on flat land), subdivision production 2 (for example, training in a basin), subdivision production 3 (for example, The training in the middle of the mountain), etc., and so on, the training place becomes steep as the production progresses. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effects (subdivided effects) performed in each part are ending effects of the contents related to each.

  The “ending effects related to effects performed in each part” are not limited to the above example, and effects may be related to other contents.

  For example, when the AT game in Part 1 produces an effect of accumulating points according to the number of digestion games and the digestion time, and the effect of a predetermined point (for example, 10 points) is produced, the effect of Part 1 is ended. It may be anything. Then, in the AT game in the next part 2, there is an effect of adding points according to the number of digestion games and digestion time to the points accumulated in the effect of part 1, and a predetermined point (for example, 20 points) The production of part 2 may be finished when the production is performed. Note that this point may be used to exchange for a privilege (for example, improvement of replay winning probability or acquisition of a rare character image).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the production is related between the parts, and the contents of the production changing in each part are also related before and after the production. Here, effects are related to various effects according to the progress of a story in which a character or the like appears as described above, effects where a certain numerical value gradually approaches a predetermined target value, etc. It means that regular relevance is seen when comparing a certain production with the next production.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the presentation progresses every time one game is consumed. That is, the progress of the game corresponds to the progress of the production. For example, in order to perform through the production of part 1, it is necessary to digest 10 AT games in part 1. In the present embodiment, each time one game is digested, the subdivision effect is advanced by one. If the effect is Part 1, the effect is advanced every time one game is digested, and the training place becomes steep. It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the situation where the ending effects divided into the sections 1 to 10 are performed, the bonus winning is established in the middle of the ending effect of part 3 being one of them. In such a case, the gaming state temporarily shifts to RT4 and bonus. Therefore, even if the ending effect is in the middle, it is controlled to be non-AT during that time.

  Next, when the bonus is finished and the gaming state is shifted to RT0 again, the AT is controlled again before the bonus even if the navigation stock is not owned. At this time, since the ending effect was performed until the middle of the part 3 effect before the interruption, the ending effect does not start again from the part 1, but the ending effect is restarted together with the AT control from the beginning of the part 3. In this case, the AT games (20 to 30 games) up to the middle of parts 1 and 2 and part 3 were digested before the interruption, but after restarting, the game started from the 21st game, and parts 3 to 10 The AT game portion (80 games portion) will be digested.

  Therefore, since the same ending effect is not shown to the player from Part 1 again, the player is excessively advantageous by starting the number of AT games for 100 games again, or by executing the same ending effect again. Never get bored of the player. Further, since the player can show the player the effect corresponding to the part 3 from the head of the part 3, the player can show the ending effect from a good point. The production may be resumed not from the head of Part 3 but from the interrupted part of Part 3.

  Thus, even when the ending effect is interrupted along with the control to the AT in the middle of one section (part 3 in the present embodiment) of the ending effect being executed during the control to the AT, Since the ending effect is resumed together with the control from the beginning of the interrupted section (part 3) to the AT when it is restarted at, for example, the first of all the sections of the ending effect (parts 1 to 10 in the present embodiment) Compared with the case where the ending effect is executed again with the control from (Part 1) to the AT, the player may be excessively advantageous, or the player may be bored by executing the same ending effect again. Absent.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the presentation is not limited to the one in which the presentation progresses every time one game is consumed. For example, the presentation may progress every time a section (part) divided into 10 games is digested. In other words, the progress of the game may not correspond to the progress of the effect.

  For example, the production of part 1 starts when the first game of AT starts, but it does not always end when the tenth game of AT ends, and may end earlier than that. Good. For example, in the present embodiment, if the production of part 1 is performed, the segmentation production proceeds regardless of the digestion of one game, and the training place becomes steep. Also, in this case, if the timing at which the AT 10th game ends is earlier than the timing at which the production of part 1 ends, the production of part 1 ends in the middle and shifts to the production of the next part 2 It may be. The time for digesting the number of games in one section (10 games) and the time for finishing the presentation are approximately the same, or the time for finishing the presentation is longer than the time for digesting the number of games in one section (10 games). It is preferable that the direction is a little shorter because there is less possibility that the production will end in the middle.

  Here, in the case where the production progresses every time the section (part) divided into 10 games is digested, the example of FIG. 17 is applied as follows. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, when a bonus win is established in the middle of the ending effect of part 3, when the ending effect is resumed, the ending effect is performed from the beginning of part 3. In this case, Before the interruption, since the AT games (20 to 30 games) up to the middle of Part 1, 2 and Part 3 have been digested, the game will not start from the 21st game after restarting, but will start from the number of games before the interruption To do. That is, part 3 has fewer games than 10 games, but the ending effect is performed from the beginning of part 3. At this time, the time for digesting the number of remaining games of part 3 may be shorter than the time for performing the ending effect of part 3 from the beginning to the end. The ending production of part 3 is finished halfway and the ending production of part 4 is performed.

[When Navistock is added]
Next, the AT control when the navigation stock is added will be described. FIG. 18 is a timing chart regarding AT control when the navigation stock is added. FIG. 18 includes a timing chart showing the timing of AT control, a timing chart showing the consumption timing of the navigation stock, a timing chart showing the timing of adding the navigation stock, a timing chart showing the execution timing of the continuous presentation, and an ending presentation. The timing chart which shows the execution timing of is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, the navigation stock is added and added during the 18th AT when the ending effect is not performed, and during the 20th AT when the ending effect is performed. The case where the addition is added is shown.

  As described above, when it is determined that the AT lottery condition is satisfied and the navigation stock is given by the AT lottery, the navigation stock decided to be given to the already owned navigation stock is added and added.

  In the present embodiment, if the timing at which the navigation stock is added and added is not during the ending effect, the player will be notified of the additional addition of the navigation stock in the normal notification mode as shown in FIG.

[Normal notification mode for navigation stock grant]
Here, with reference to FIG. 19, a normal notification mode for notifying the provision of navigation stock will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a mode of normal notification for notifying the grant of navigation stock.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (a), when it is determined that navigation stock is to be given other than during the ending production, messages such as “Press the button!” And “PUSH” are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. An image is displayed. Thus, the player is prompted to press the effect switch 56.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the effect switch 56, for example, a message image such as “Navistock + 1” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. .

  It should be noted that the navigation stock is not limited to a message such as “Navistock +1” that clearly notifies that the navigation stock has been given. It may be as suggested. In addition, the notification of granting the navigation stock may include so-called gassing notification.

  As described above, in the normal notification performed in cases other than during the ending effect, the player is notified of the provision of the navigation stock by displaying the message image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the player is notified of the granting of the navigation stock by pressing the effect switch 56. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The application of the navigation stock may be notified by pressing the pasted touch panel. Further, it may be controlled so that the player is notified of the provision of the navigation stock without the player's operation as a condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the timing at which the navigation stock is added and added is during the ending effect, the player will be notified of the additional addition of the navigation stock in a special notification mode as shown in FIG. .

[Navistock Stock Special Notification Mode]
Here, with reference to FIG. 20, a description will be given of a special notification mode for reporting the navigation stock provision. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a special notification mode for notifying granting of navigation stock.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when it is determined that navigation stock is provided during the ending effect, the notification of the navigation stock is notified using the AT notification device 60. More specifically, when it is determined that the navigation stock is to be given during the ending effect, the player is informed of the granting of the navigation stock only by blinking the AT notification device 60.

  In addition, the reason that the notification mode of giving the navigation stock is different between the normal notification and the special notification is that the ending effect is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 during the ending effect. This is so as not to interfere.

  As a result, even when notifying that the navigation stock has been granted, the ending effect is not disturbed, so that the player can fully see the ending effect, and the player's interest in the game There is no reduction.

  And in this Embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, even if it determines with a navigation stock being provided during an ending effect, all the ending effects of 100 games are performed, without interrupting an ending effect. Then, when the ending effect is finished, it is once controlled to be non-AT. Thereafter, after the 32 game precursor effect is performed, it is controlled again to the AT of 50 games using the assigned navigation stock. In this case, since the AT consecutive number of times is once reset, the restarted AT becomes the first AT.

  In the present embodiment, even when it is determined that navigation stock is given during the ending effect, 100% of the player is notified during the ending effect, but this is not a limitation. For example, during the ending effect, the notification may not be given at all, and the end of the ending effect may be notified and the grant of the navigation stock may be notified after being controlled to be non-AT.

  According to this, to the player who recognizes that the control to the AT is ended due to the execution of the ending effect, informing that the navigation stock has been given while the ending effect is being executed. Therefore, there is no misunderstanding that the AT may still follow even though the ending effect is being executed for such a player.

  Further, for example, a lottery may be performed based on a predetermined probability when it is determined that navigation stock is to be given during the ending effect, and the grant of navigation stock may be notified when the lottery is won.

  According to this, since the notification of the granting of the navigation stock is performed at random during the ending effect, even if the notification of the giving of the navigation stock is not performed during the ending effect according to the lottery result, the ending effect ends. At the same time, the player can enjoy the expectation that it may be controlled by the AT again after being controlled by the non-AT.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 700.

  First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 21 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 200 (in the example shown in FIG. 21, on the right side of the game area).

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and are special examples that are examples of variable display (also referred to as variable display) In the symbol game, a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, is displayed variably (variable display).

  For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B vary a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. indicate.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. As a plurality of types of special symbols, symbol numbers corresponding to the respective symbols are attached. As an example, numbers indicating “0” to “9” are assigned symbol numbers of “0” to “9”. The symbol indicating “−” only needs to be given the symbol number “10”. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. Good.

  An image display device 500 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 200. The image display device 500 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 500, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B display the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. The variation display of the decorative design is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 500. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 500, The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the decorative symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 500, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special symbol using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the symbol game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The symbol may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes.

  Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals) may be used as the decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Or English characters, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. Note that character images are, for example, people, animals, objects other than these, or characters, etc. Or a decorative image showing any other figure). In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a combination of jackpot symbols) may be included.

  Each of the decorative symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as combinations of jackpot symbols and combinations that are lost can be configured (for example, seven or nine). .

  After the decorative display of the decorative symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbols that are the variable display results are derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 500, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special symbol hold memory number) corresponding to the special symbol game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special symbol game is performed by using the first start winning opening 61 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening 62 formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Occurs on the basis of a start winning by passing (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special symbol game or a variable symbol display is established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 700 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 61 occurs, the start condition of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A (first start) If the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the (condition) is satisfied, the first special symbol hold storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is suspended.

  In addition, when a second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 62 occurs, a special symbol game start condition using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start) If the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the condition (condition) is satisfied, the second special symbol hold storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol is suspended.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is started, the first special symbol holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special symbol game using the second special symbol is executed. Is started, the second special symbol reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (decrement).

  The variable display pending memory number obtained by adding the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “special symbol reserved memory number”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special symbol reserved memory number, the second special symbol reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. It may also refer to a concept that includes the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number. In the start winning memory display area 5H, the total reserved memory number of the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special symbol hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special symbol hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special symbol hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special symbol hold memory number and the second special symbol hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 500, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning opening 61 as a start area (first start area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid (not shown) that is used for a normal electric play. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening 62 is formed in the start area (second start area).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning hole 62. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 62 by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning port 62 even in the normal open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. May be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port 62 by, for example, closing the second starting winning port 62 in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening 62 as the second start area is in an advantageous state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a disadvantageous state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). It only needs to change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by a first start opening switch (not shown). A game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 62 formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by a second start opening switch (not shown).

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch, and the first special symbol reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special symbol reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4 ]) If the following, the second starting condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch are: The number may be the same or different.

  A special variable winning ball device 750 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 750 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid for a large winning opening door (not shown). The special variable winning ball apparatus 750 is a large area as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form a winning opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, when the solenoid for the grand prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball can pass (enter) the big winning opening. To lose. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, when the solenoid for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the grand prize winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it easier to do. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by a count switch (not shown).

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 61 and the second starting winning opening 62, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Therefore, when the special prize winning ball device 750 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 750, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 205 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 200 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 21). As an example, the normal symbol display 205 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol (also referred to as “normal symbol” or “normal symbol”) is displayed so as to be variable (variable display). Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a normal symbol game (also referred to as a “normal symbol game”).

  The normal symbol display 205 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Note that the normal symbol display 205 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbol indicating “−”, etc. as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed or lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing.

  Above the normal symbol display 205, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal symbol hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal symbol hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 410.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 200 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch.

  In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 108L and 108R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 300, and a game effect lamp 900 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 750, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 700.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 300, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 300 below the gaming area, game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball hitting device. )) Is provided. A lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 700 is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 300.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 200 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 700. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 200 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A in the lower plate is not limited to the center portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided.

  The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  In the configuration example shown in FIG. 21, the attachment positions of the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are in an up-and-down positional relationship in the central part of the upper and lower plates. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of stick controller 31A and push button 31B as the position put to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 700 will be schematically described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 700, the normal symbol for executing the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 205 by detecting the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 410 provided in the game area by a gate switch (not shown). The start condition is met. Thereafter, for example, when the previous normal symbol game ends, the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is established, and based on this, the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display unit 205.

  In this normal symbol game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time has elapsed, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per normal symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary symbol losing”. Become.

  Corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the enlargement / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes the tilt position. When the predetermined time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  The first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by a first start opening switch (not shown). Thereafter, for example, the first start condition is established by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, and based on this, the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A.

  Further, the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 62 formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by a second start opening switch (not shown). Thereafter, for example, the second start condition is established by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, and based on this, the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started after the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “big hit” as a specific display result is obtained. If a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”. After the fluctuation display result in the special symbol game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is the lose symbol. . It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the “big hit” as the specific display result is reached, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 750 is set to a predetermined upper limit time. The big prize opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 7) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 750 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  The special prize opening door which opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 200 and then closes the special prize opening, thereby enabling a special variable winning ball apparatus. 750 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the open cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 500, a special symbol using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is used. In synchronization with the game or the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which can be identified, is performed.

  A big hit occurs when the decorative symbols to be displayed in a variable manner in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed with a combination of big hit symbols matching the same symbol type. Furthermore, when the jackpot symbol is a predetermined type of jackpot symbol (a symbol with a special display mode) among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the probability that the jackpot will occur fluctuates higher than in the normal state. A probability variation jackpot that becomes a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) occurs.

  For example, the decorative symbols to be displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are combinations of “3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “5”, and “ A big hit occurs when any of the combinations of “7”, “7”, and “7” is reached. Furthermore, when the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are combinations of “7”, “7”, and “7”, the probability variation jackpot that is controlled to the probability variation state.

  Note that the special display big hit symbols (“7”, “7”, “7”) that trigger the occurrence of a probable big hit are called probable big hit symbols. The jackpot symbols (“3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “5”) other than the probable variation symbols are usually called jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, the big hit generated by the probability big hit symbol is referred to as a probable big hit symbol, and the big hit generated by the normal big hit symbol is called a normal big hit.

  Here, the normal state is a state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is initialized after the power is turned on, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 700 is reset (for example, when a system reset is performed). The same control as in the state in which the process is executed is performed.

  When the probable big hit is generated, the game is shifted to the big win gaming state, and a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 750 is set in a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. Then, after the number of executions of the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.) (after the end of the big hit gaming state), the control is continuously controlled to the probable change state until a maximum of 100 special symbol games are played. . Then, after 100 special symbol games have been played after the end of the big hit gaming state, the game is controlled to the non-probable change state and shifted to the normal state.

  More specifically, when the probability variation big hit occurs, counting of the special symbol game performed after the end of the big hit gaming state is started, and when the count reaches 100 times, the probability changing state is shifted to the normal state. Hereinafter, the count number of the special symbol game performed after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as “fluctuation count”.

  In addition, when the probability variation big hit occurs until the variation count reaches 100 times, the control is continued to the probability variation state, and the variation count is counted again after the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit. The In the following, the fact that the probability variation big hits are continuously generated and continuously controlled to the probability variation state is referred to as “continuous change”, and the continuous control count of this probability change state is referred to as “the probability variation consecutive change count”. It can be said that the greater the number of times of probability variation, the more advantageous to the player because the probability variation state is controlled over a longer period.

  After the variation count reaches 100, the probability variation state is shifted to the normal state, and therefore the probability variation continuous count is reset.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation continuous number of times is limited to 5 times. That is, the big hit that occurs during the probability change state in which the probability variable continuous number of times is the fifth is 100% normal big hit. When a normal big hit occurs during the probability variation state in which the probability variation continuous number of times is the fifth, the continuously controlled probability variation state is terminated and the normal state is entered. Further, at this time, the count of the probability variation continuous change count is reset.

  In the present embodiment, probability variation big hits are more likely to occur than other game states so that continuous variation is more likely in the probability variation state where the number of probability variation consecutive chunks is 1 to 4.

  Here, an outline of control of the pachinko gaming machine 700 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 700 controls display of an image display device 500 and a game control microcomputer for controlling a gaming state by determining whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a promising big hit or a normal big hit. And a production control microcomputer.

  Each time the game control microcomputer starts the special symbol game, it reads the stored memory information to determine the result of the special symbol game this time, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Display control. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer notifies the effect control microcomputer of the result of this special symbol game. Notification to the effect control microcomputer is realized by transmitting a display control command. The game control microcomputer transmits a display control command for instructing the decorative design variation start timing and variation time, the decorative design display result, and the like to the effect control microcomputer. The effect control microcomputer controls the display of the image display device 500 based on the display control command, and fluctuates and stops the decorative design so that the display result corresponding to the predetermined result of the game control microcomputer is derived and displayed. Let

  More specifically, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination random number for determining whether or not to generate a big hit as the hold storage information and whether or not the big hit is normally the big hit The probability variation determination random number for determining whether or not to win is extracted at least by the game control microcomputer.

  Then, when starting the special symbol game based on the reserved memory information, a random number extracted as the reserved memory information is taken out, and based on a determination table stored in advance in a storage unit such as a ROM of the game control microcomputer, It is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and further whether or not it is a probability variation big hit. That is, whether or not to generate a jackpot by determining whether or not the random number extracted as the stored storage information matches the winning value stored in the determination table, and further whether or not to generate a probable variation jackpot Is decided.

  At this time, if the gaming state at the start of the special symbol game is the normal state, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the normal-time big hit determination table, and further, the probable big hit based on the normal-time positive change big hit determination table. It is determined whether or not. In addition, when the game state at the start of the special symbol game is a probabilistic change state, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the jackpot determination table for probability change, and further whether the probability change big hit is based on the probability change jackpot determination table for probability change. It is determined whether or not.

  Here, the winning jackpot determination table for probability change used in the probability changing state stores more winning values for winning the jackpot than the normal jackpot determination table for normal use. As a result, the big hit is more likely to occur in the probability variation state than in the normal state. Therefore, in the probability variation state, the probability of a probability variation big hit is higher than in the normal state, and it is easy to continuously change.

  Even in the probability variation state, when the number of consecutive changes is the fifth probability variation state, it is not determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is made.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a probability variation big hit with the probability variation continuous number of times of the fifth occurrence occurs, the probability variation state is continuously controlled during a maximum of 200 special symbol games. In other words, when a probability variation big hit with the fifth probability variation continuous change occurs, in addition to the normally performed special symbol game for up to 100 times, the special symbol game for a maximum of 100 times is continuously controlled to the probability variation state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation notification effect is performed during the probability variation state in which the probability variation continuous number of times is 1-4. More specifically, the probability change notification effect is performed from the time when the first to fourth probability variation big hits are generated until the probability variation state based on the probability variation big hits ends. “Probability change notification effect” is an effect of notifying the player that the current game state is a probability change state. In the present embodiment, a battle effect between characters is performed on the screen of the image display device 500. It is. In the present embodiment, even when the probability change notification effect is being performed, the variation display of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is surely notified. It is displayed so as to be visually recognizable (or in another area on the screen).

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the probability big hit occurs is referred to as “specific timing”.

  Furthermore, an ending effect is performed during the probability variation state in which the probability variation continuous number of times is the fifth. More specifically, the ending effect is performed from the time when the fifth probability change big hit occurs until the probability change state based on the probability change big hit ends. “Ending effect” is an effect that suggests that the probabilistic state that has been continuously changed ends, and in the present embodiment, a last battle effect between characters is performed on the screen of the image display device 500. In the present embodiment, even when the ending effect is performed, the variation display of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is displayed in the ending effect. It is displayed so as to overlap the display (or in another area on the screen). In this ending effect, for example, an effect is given in which the ally character wins a reverse rotation and the story becomes a happy ending, and the probability change state that has been continuously changed ends.

  Further, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed while the ending effect is performed. By performing short-time control at this time, the special symbol variation display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. As a result, while the ending effect is being performed, the player is in a more advantageous state than before.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 205 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) is shorter than that in the normal state, or the normal symbol changes in each normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal symbol” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variation display result is “per normal symbol”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 62, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts compared to the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the 2 start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 62 in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 62 is in the expanded open state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special symbol game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  In this way, when the end of the probability change state is suggested by the ending effect at a specific timing in the middle of a series of probability change states, the probability change from the specific timing is greater than when the end of the probability change state is not suggested by the ending effect at the specific timing. Since the degree of advantage of the probability change state until the state ends is improved, the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in a situation where the end of the probability change state is suggested.

  In addition, after the ending effect starts at a specific timing, the ending effect ends when the control to the probability change state ends. When the probability variation state in which the production is performed is the fifth probability variation state, the probability variation state continues for a longer time, and further, the time reduction control is performed.

  Thereby, the ending effect can be sufficiently shown to the player until the control to the probability change state is completed, and when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, compared to when the ending effect is not executed at a specific timing. By delaying the end timing of the probability variation state, the control period to the probability variation state can be lengthened, so that the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in the situation where the end of the probability variation state is suggested.

  In addition, when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, the time-shortening control is performed that is not performed when the ending effect is not executed in the probability change state. Therefore, even when the ending effect in the probability change state is executed at the specific timing, the player's game Does not reduce interest in

  Further, the ending effect in the present embodiment is performed in the jackpot gaming state period and a maximum of 200 special symbol game periods thereafter, and the effect is provided in a plurality of sections every 20 times of the special symbol game period. It is divided. That is, the ending effect is divided into sections 1 to 10 for every 20 special symbol games. And in each divided part, the ending effect which the effect performed in each part relates is performed. It should be noted that “ending effects related to effects performed in each part” means the same example as the ending effects in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the presentation proceeds every time the special symbol game is digested once. That is, the progress of the game corresponds to the progress of the production. For example, in order to play through the performance of part 1, it is necessary to digest the special symbol game in part 1 20 times, and in order to perform through the effect of part 2, the special symbol game in part 2 is digested 20 times. It is necessary.

  And in the situation where the ending effects divided into the sections 1 to 10 are performed, if the next big hit occurs during the ending effect of any part, the ending effect is It is interrupted on the way. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state that caused the interruption, the ending effect is performed again from the beginning of the part where the interrupted ending effect was performed.

  For example, when the next jackpot occurs while the ending effect of part 3 is being performed, the gaming state shifts to the next jackpot gaming state, and the probability variation control and the time reduction control are ended. Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state based on the next big hit ends, the ending effect performed before the big hit is resumed. At this time, the ending performance does not start again from part 1 but resumes from the beginning of part 3. When the ending effect is resumed, the suspended time reduction control is performed together with the ending effect. In this case, the special symbol game (40 to 60 times) up to the middle of Part 1, 2, and Part 3 was digested before the interruption, but after restarting, it started from the 41st time, The special symbol game portion (160 times) will be digested.

  In this way, even when the ending effect is interrupted along with the control to the short time state in the middle of one section (part 3 in the present embodiment) of the ending effect being executed during the control to the short time state. Then, since the ending effect is resumed together with the control from the beginning of the interrupted section (part 3) to the time-saving state when restarted thereafter, for example, all the sections of the ending effect (parts 1 to 10 in this embodiment) ) From the beginning (Part 1), the player is bored by making the player over advantaged or performing the same ending effect again, compared to the case where the ending effect is executed with the control to the short-time state again. There is nothing to do.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, as above-mentioned, it is not restricted to what a production progresses whenever it digests a special symbol game once. For example, the presentation may progress every time the section (part) divided every 20 special symbol games is digested. That is, the progress of the special symbol game may not correspond to the progress of the production.

  For example, the production of part 1 starts when the first special symbol game starts, but does not always end when the 20th special symbol game ends, but ends earlier. May be. Similarly, the production of Part 2 starts when the 21st time of the special symbol game starts, but does not always end when the 40th time of the special symbol game ends, but ends earlier than that. It may be a thing. In addition, if the timing at which the 20th time of the special symbol game ends is earlier than the timing at which the production of part 1 ends, the production of part 1 ends in the middle and shifts to the production of the next part 2. Also good. It should be noted that the time for digesting the number of games in one section (20 times) and the time for finishing the performance are approximately the same, or the time for the effects to end than the time for digesting the number of games in one section (20 times). It is preferable that the direction is a little shorter because there is less possibility that the production will end in the middle.

  For example, if a big hit occurs during the ending performance of part 3, when the ending effect is resumed, the ending effect is performed from the beginning of part 3, but in this case, before the interruption, parts 1, 2, And since the special symbol game (40-60 times) up to the middle of Part 3 has been digested, after the restart, it starts from the number of times before the interruption, not from the 41st time. That is, although the rotation speed of part 3 is shorter than 20 times, the ending effect may be performed from the head of part 3.

  In the present embodiment, a prefetch notice effect may be executed. “Prefetching notice effect” means that before the arrival of a special symbol game based on certain reserved memory information, the reserved memory information is prefetched and the result of the special symbol game based on the reserved memory information is a probable big hit. This is a technology that determines whether or not a future special symbol game will be informed at a stage prior to that. For example, when the stored memory information that is digested fourth is a probable jackpot, each special symbol game based on the stored information that is digested first to third may cause a probable jackpot later. A kind of effect such as notifying in advance in a predetermined effect form is performed as a pre-reading notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, the effect of the pre-reading notice effect varies depending on whether or not the probability variation continuous number of times is the fifth probability variation state. More specifically, when the pre-reading notice effect is performed when the number of probability variation continuous change times is not the fifth probability variation state (that is, when the ending effect is not being performed), for example, the A message image such as “A big hit may occur” is displayed. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is performed when the probability variation continuous number of times is the fifth probability variation state (that is, during the ending effect), the ending effect is performed on the screen of the image display device 500. The pre-reading notice in the notice form that does not interfere with the effect form of the ending effect is executed. Specifically, the occurrence of a probable big hit is foretold only by the change of the color of the reserved storage display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. For example, if the color of the reserved memory display other than during the ending effect is white, the color of the reserved memory display when the pre-reading notice is given during the ending effect is displayed in red.

  Thus, even when notifying that the stored storage information for generating a probable big hit is stored, the effecting mode of the ending effect is not disturbed, so that the ending effect can be sufficiently shown to the player. It does not reduce the player's interest in the game.

[Big hit judgment processing]
The main game progress of the pachinko gaming machine 700 has been described above. Next, the jackpot determination process executed by the game control microcomputer of the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the present embodiment will be described.

22 and 23 are flowcharts for executing the big hit determination process.
First, as shown in FIG. 22, in step S110, the game control microcomputer reads the reserved memory. That is, the game control microcomputer reads the total reserved memory number of the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number. At this time, the game control microcomputer extracts the random number extracted as the reserved storage information. Next, in step S120, the game control microcomputer adds 1 to the variation count.

  Next, in step S130, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not the probability variation continuous number of times is “5”. That is, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not the probability variation continuous change count is in the fifth probability variation state. When the game control microcomputer determines that the probability variable continuous number of times is not "5" (NO in step S130), the game control microcomputer proceeds to step S180 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the microcomputer for game control determines that the number of times of probability variation continuous change is “5” (YES in step S130), it determines whether or not the change count is “101”. That is, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not the number of special symbol games to be played after the end of the big hit gaming state is 101 times. When the game control microcomputer determines that the variation count is not 101 (NO in step S140), the game control microcomputer proceeds to step S180 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation count is 101 (YES in step S140), the game control microcomputer turns off the probability variation flag in step S150. That is, the game control microcomputer controls the game state to an uncertain change state.

  Next, in step S160, the game control microcomputer resets the variation count. After that, in step S170, the game control microcomputer resets the count of the probability variation continuous change count, and proceeds to step S180 in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23, in step S180, the game control microcomputer refers to a determination table stored in a storage unit such as a RAM. That is, since the game control microcomputer performs a big hit lottery and a probable variation lottery based on the random numbers extracted in step S110, a big hit determination table (normal-time big hit determination table, a probabilistic big hit determination table) and a probable variation big hit determination table ( Refer to the probability variation big hit judgment table for normal operation and the probability variation big hit judgment table for probability variation).

  Next, in step S190, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not to win the game based on the random number extracted in step S110 and the jackpot winning value stored in the jackpot determination table referenced in step S180. When it is determined that the game control microcomputer is not a big hit (NO in step S190), the big hit determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer is a big hit (YES in step S190), the big hit flag is turned ON in step S200. As a result, after the display result (big hit) of the special symbol game corresponding to the current big hit determination is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the big hit flag.

  Next, in step S210, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not the current game state is in a probable change state. When it is determined that the game control microcomputer is not in the probability variation state (NO in step S210), a probability variation lottery is performed in step S330. In other words, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not to make a probability variation jackpot based on the random number extracted in step S110 and the winning value of the probability variation jackpot stored in the normal time probability variation jackpot determination table referenced in step S180. .

  Next, in step S340, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not the probability variation lottery has been won as a result of the probability variation lottery. When it is determined that the game control microcomputer has not been selected, the jackpot determination process is terminated (NO in step S340). In this case, the display result of the special symbol game is usually a big hit.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer has won the probability variation (YES in step S340), the probability variation flag is turned ON in step S350. As a result, after the display result of the special symbol game (probability change big hit) corresponding to the current big hit determination is derived and displayed, it is controlled not only to the big hit state but also to the positive change state based on the probability change flag. Become. After that, in step S360, the game control microcomputer adds 1 to the count of the probability variable continuous number of times and ends the jackpot determination process.

  On the other hand, in step S210, when the microcomputer for game control determines that the current gaming state is in the probability variation state (YES in step S210), it determines whether or not the number of probability variation consecutive chunks is “5”. . If the game control microcomputer determines that the number of times of probability variation continuous change is not “5” (NO in step S220), it performs a probability variation lottery in step S250. That is, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not it is a probability change big hit based on the random number extracted in step S110 and the winning value of the probability change big hit stored in the probability change big hit determination table referenced in step S180. . The probability variation jackpot determination table for probability variation includes more probability variation winning values than the normal probability variation jackpot determination table. For this reason, the probability variation lottery (the lottery based on the probability variation big hit determination table for the probability variation) in this step S250 is more than the probability variation lottery (the lottery based on the normal probability variation jackpot determination table) described above. There is a high probability of being determined to be a probable big hit.

  Next, in step S260, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not the probability variation lottery has been won as a result of the probability variation lottery. When it is determined that the game control microcomputer has not been selected for probability variation (NO in step S260), in step S320, the probability variation flag is turned OFF and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer has won the probability variation (YES in step S260), the probability variation flag is turned ON in step S270. After that, in step S280, the game control microcomputer adds 1 to the count of the probability variation continuous number of times.

  After that, in step S290, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not the probability variation continuous number of times is “5”. When the game control microcomputer determines that the probability variation consecutive number of times is not “5” (NO in step S290), the big hit determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the microcomputer for game control determines that the probability variation continuous number of times is “5” (YES in step S290), it sets the ending flag to ON in step S300. Next, in step S310, the game control microcomputer turns on the time reduction flag. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer ends the jackpot determination process. Thus, when the ending flag is turned on and the hourly flag is turned on, the display result of the special symbol game (probability big hit) corresponding to the current big hit determination is derived and displayed, and the big hit control is started. The ending effect is executed, and the gaming state is controlled to the short time state. The ending effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer. The time-short state is controlled by a game control microcomputer.

  It is to be noted that the display control command corresponding to the ending flag and the flag state of the jackpot flag or the probability variation flag described above controls the game at the start of the special symbol game based on the current jackpot determination (when the special symbol variation starts). Is transmitted from the production microcomputer to the production control microcomputer. The effect control microcomputer performs display control of the decorative symbol based on the display control command and derives and displays the result corresponding to the big hit determination. In particular, when the result of the special symbol game of this time is a probable big hit and the probability variable consecutive number of times corresponds to the fifth time, the display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game of this time is derived and displayed. The ending effect is executed during the big hit period.

  On the other hand, when the microcomputer for game control determines in step S220 that the number of times of probability variation continuous change is “5” (YES in step S220), the probability variation flag is turned OFF in step S230. Next, in step S240, the game control microcomputer resets the count of the probability variation continuous number of times. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer ends the jackpot determination process.

[Timing chart for probability variation state control]
The main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 700 in the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the probability variation state control in the present embodiment will be described more specifically with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart regarding the probability variation state control when there is an ending effect. FIG. 24 shows a timing chart showing the probability variation jackpot timing (from the occurrence of the jackpot control and the start of the jackpot control to the end of the jackpot control), the timing chart showing the control timing of the probability variation state, A timing chart showing the control timing and a timing chart showing the execution timing of the ending effect are shown.

  As shown in FIG. 24, first, based on the first probability variation big hit, a period during which a maximum of 100 special symbol games (the number of fluctuations is 100) after the big hit gaming state is controlled is controlled to the first probability variation state. The

  Further, when a second probability variation big hit occurs in a special symbol game within 100 times performed in the first probability variation state, the second probability variation state based on the second probability variation big hit is controlled. This probability variation state is controlled for a period during which a maximum of 100 special symbol games are played after the end of the big hit gaming state. As a result, the probability variation state is continuously changed, and the number of times of probability variation continuous change is “2”.

  Next, in the same way as in the second probability change state, continuous change is performed in the third and fourth probability change states.

  Next, when the fifth probability variation big hit occurs in the special symbol game within 100 times executed in the fourth probability variation state, the fifth probability variation state based on the fifth probability variation big hit is controlled. Unlike the first to fourth probability variation states, this probability variation state is controlled until a maximum of 200 special symbol games after the big hit gaming state is completed. In addition, at the timing (specific timing) at which the fifth probability variation big hit occurs, the probability variation state is controlled and the ending effect is performed. Furthermore, it is controlled to the probability variation state and to the time reduction state.

  After that, when the next big hit occurs in the special symbol game within 200 times executed in the fifth probability change state, the big hit becomes a normal big hit. Then, when a normal big hit occurs, the ending effect ends, and accordingly, the state of uncertainty changes and the time-shortening control is also ended.

  In addition, in the situation where the ending production divided into sections 1 to 10 is performed, if the next normal big hit occurs in the middle of any part, the normal big hit that caused the interruption After the big hit game state based, the ending effect is performed again from the beginning of the part where the interrupted ending effect was performed.

  At this time, the time reduction control is ended together with the ending effect, but the interrupted ending effect is resumed after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit that caused the interruption, and the time reduction control is also performed during the period. .

  Further, when the pre-reading notice effect is performed in the fifth probability change state (that is, while the ending effect is being performed), only the color of the reserved storage display is changed without disturbing the effect mode of the ending effect. Will predict the occurrence of a probable big hit.

  In this way, when the end of the probability change state is suggested by the ending effect at a specific timing in the middle of a series of probability change states, the probability change from the specific timing is greater than when the end of the probability change state is not suggested by the ending effect at the specific timing. Since the degree of advantage of the probability change state until the state ends is improved, the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in a situation where the end of the probability change state is suggested.

  In addition, the ending effect can be sufficiently shown to the player until the control to the probability change state is completed, and when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, than when the ending effect is not executed in the probability change state, By delaying the end timing of the probability variation state, the control period to the probability variation state can be lengthened, so that the player's interest in the game is not reduced even in a situation where the probability variation state is suggested to end.

  In addition, when the ending effect is executed at a specific timing, the time-shortening control is performed that is not performed when the ending effect is not executed in the probability change state. Therefore, even when the ending effect in the probability change state is executed at the specific timing, the player's game Does not reduce interest in

  In addition, even when notifying that the stored storage information for generating a probable big hit is stored, since it does not interfere with the effect mode of the ending effect, the ending effect can be sufficiently shown to the player, The player's interest in the game is not reduced.

  In addition, even when the ending effect is interrupted along with the control to the time-saving state in the middle of one section (part 3 in the present embodiment) of the ending effect that was being executed during the control to the time-saving state, Since the ending effect is resumed together with the control from the beginning of the interrupted section (part 3) to the short time state when it is restarted, for example, all the sections of the ending effect (parts 1 to 10 in the present embodiment) Compared to the case where the ending effect is executed with control from the beginning (part 1) to the time-short state again, the player is excessively advantageous, or the player is bored by performing the same ending effect again. There is nothing.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Advantageous state]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the “advantageous state” is exemplified as being “AT”. In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the “advantageous state” has been described as being “probable change state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other advantageous states may be used.

  For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the “advantageous state” may be a bonus gaming state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus. Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the “advantageous state” may be a short-time control state. In any advantageous state, it is preferable that continuous operation is performed under a predetermined condition.

[Specific timing]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the “specific timing” has been described as an example of the timing of the remaining 10 games before the AT of one set of 50 games is over. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other specific timings may be used.

  For example, the “specific timing” may be a timing at which AT of one set 50 game starts. More specifically, the ending effect may be performed for a predetermined period (for example, 140 games) from the first game starting AT of one set of 50 games, and the AT may be continued during the ending effect. On the other hand, if the ending effect is not performed from the first game at the start of AT, an AT of one set of 50 games may be performed as originally scheduled.

  In addition, the “specific timing” may be a timing of the remaining 10 games before the end of the AT in the AT immediately before the last AT that has been consecutively changed. An ending effect may be performed from the specific timing to the final AT. In this case, the AT may be improved in the ending effect. Further, in this case, the advantage of the AT next to the AT where the ending effect was performed may be improved. Further, in this case, the advantage of the AT at which the ending effect is performed and the next AT may be improved.

  In addition, when multiple ATs of 50 games are consecutive in one set, when performing an ending effect, the number of games in the final set is extended from 50 games to 90 games. It may be “timing”. More specifically, the ending effect may be performed for a predetermined period (for example, 90 games) from the 51st game of the final set, and the AT may be continued during the ending effect. On the other hand, if the ending effect is not performed, the AT is terminated in 50 games without extending to 90 games even in the final set. In this case, a continuation effect that suggests whether or not to continue control from the 51st game (the first game after the AT of the final set is completed) to the next AT is counted for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games), and when the continuation effect ends, the player may be notified that the AT chain has ended (for example, an effect that the teammate character is defeated in the battle effect).

  Further, the “specific timing” is not limited to a predetermined timing, and may be determined for each game by lottery.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the “specific timing” has been described as being the timing at which a probable big hit occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other specific timings may be used.

  For example, in the second embodiment, the “specific timing” may be when the jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot ends. Further, the “specific timing” is not limited to a predetermined timing, and may be determined for each game by lottery.

[Advantage]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the “advantage” has been described by way of example in which the number of AT games is added when an ending effect is performed. In addition, the “advantage” has been described by exemplifying that the probability of giving the navigation stock is improved when the ending effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when an ending effect is performed, the player's degree of advantage may be improved using other benefits.

  For example, in the first embodiment, when an ending effect is performed, information advantageous to the player, such as an effect of notifying the player of the winning combination or an effect of suggesting a set value of the slot machine, is notified. It is also possible to perform an effect. Even in this case, the notification mode does not interfere with the production mode of the ending effect.

  In the first embodiment, when the ending effect is performed, the winning probability of the small role may be improved, or the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning may be increased.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the “advantage level” has been described by way of example in which the number of games controlled to the probability variation state is added when the ending effect is performed. Further, the “degree of advantage” has been described by exemplifying that the time control is performed when the ending effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when an ending effect is performed, the player's degree of advantage may be improved using other benefits.

  For example, in the second embodiment, when the ending effect is performed, the reliability of the prefetch notice effect may be higher than usual.

  In the second embodiment, when the ending effect is performed, the number of payout balls for one winning may be increased.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, when an ending effect is performed, a two-dimensional code that can be captured by a player using a mobile terminal is displayed on the screen. It may be displayed. Then, the player may be able to acquire various privileges such as character images and music by connecting to the Internet with a site extracted from the two-dimensional code captured by the mobile terminal.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the ending effect itself is a privilege video of a precious scene of animation, or a character that is popular among players is directed. By doing, you may improve the interest of the game.

[Ending production]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the explanation is given by exemplifying that the ending effect is always performed from the specific timing until the advantageous state ends. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ending effect may be performed once until the advantageous state ends (for example, it is performed only once for a short period of time or divided into a plurality of times). . In this case, the advantage of the advantageous state after the ending effect that is performed once may be improved.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the ending effect is that an image of the last battle effect between characters is displayed on the screen. This has been illustrated and described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be produced by lighting or blinking a lamp. Further, the ending effect may be generated by sound from a speaker.

  Moreover, in the slot machine 1 which concerns on this 1st Embodiment, based on the ending effect lottery table of FIG. 14, it illustrated and demonstrated that the probability that an ending effect is performed based on the number of AT consecutive change is different. However, it is not necessary to limit the AT consecutive number of times and the ending effect execution probability to the values shown in FIG. For example, the ending effect may be executed 100% when the number of AT consecutive changes reaches 20 times or more. Further, the ending effect execution probability may be set so that the ending effect is not executed when a predetermined upper limit number (for example, the number of AT consecutive change times 40) or more is reached. In this way, it is not excessively advantageous for the player, and on the other hand, for the player who wants to perform the ending effect at the last number of times that the number of AT continuous change is 40 times. And enjoy the fun of gaming.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the description has been given by exemplifying that the 100% ending effect is executed when the probability variation big hit with the probability variation consecutive number of times of 5 occurs. However, the execution probabilities of the ending effects may be varied depending on the number of times of probability variation. For example, the ending effect is executed with a probability of 50% when the probability variable continuous number of times is 5, and the ending effect is executed with a probability of 100% when the probability variable continuous number of times is 10. On the condition that this is true, the continuous change in the probabilistic state may end. In addition, the ending effect may be more easily performed as the number of probability variation continuous chunks increases, and in this way, the longer the control period to the probability variation state becomes (that is, the probability variation continuous number of times). The more you have, the more you can improve the player's expectation of ending performance.

  In addition, the number of times the limit to the probability variation state is limited (number of limiters) at the start of the probabilistic state continuous chain (that is, when the probability variation big hit is the first hit) is determined by lottery. When it reaches, an ending effect may be performed. In this case, the probability that the ending effect is executed may be improved as the determined number of limiters is increased. This also improves the player's expectation for the execution of the ending effect as the control period to the probability variation state becomes longer (that is, as the number of limiters increases).

[Navistock grant notification mode]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, as an example, it is described that notification of giving the navigation stock (special notification) during the ending effect is performed by blinking the AT notification device 60. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and navigation stock grant notification may be performed in other modes.

  For example, the special notification may be notification of giving the navigation stock by sound using the speakers 53 and 54. In this case, it is preferable to perform the sound at such a level that the notification of giving the navigation stock can be minimized so as not to make it difficult to hear sound effects or music due to the ending effect performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, the special notification may be performed using the liquid crystal display 51 in which the ending effect is performed, but for example, a notification image is displayed toward the end on the screen so as not to hinder the visibility of the display in the ending effect. The notification of giving the navigation stock may be performed to the extent that it is displayed in a small size.

  Further, the special notification is made by dividing the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 where the ending effect is performed into two parts, so that the ending effect is performed on one screen and the navigation stock is notified on the other screen. There may be.

  As mentioned above, although the other example of the notification of giving the navigation stock during the ending effect has been described, in addition to this, the effect mode of the ending effect is not disturbed (for example, the player's visibility, hearing, etc. with respect to the ending effect are not disturbed). If it is a thing, the alert | report of navigation stock provision may be performed by various methods.

[About pre-reading notice effect]
In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect during the ending effect is exemplified and explained by changing the color of the reserved memory display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notice effect may be performed in other modes.

  For example, the pre-reading notice effect may be performed by sound using speakers 108L and 108R. In this case, it is preferable that the pre-reading notice is performed at a volume at which the pre-reading notice can be minimized so that sound effects and music due to the ending effect performed on the screen of the image display device 500 are not difficult to hear.

  In addition, the pre-reading notice effect may be performed using the image display device 500 in which the ending effect is performed. For example, a notice image is displayed toward the end on the screen so as not to hinder the visibility of the display in the ending effect. The pre-reading notice effect may be performed to the extent that is displayed small.

  Further, the pre-reading notice effect is obtained by dividing the screen of the image display device 500 where the ending effect is performed into two parts, so that the ending effect is performed on one screen and the notification of the navigation stock is given on the other screen. It may be.

  As described above, other examples of the pre-reading notice effect during the ending effect have been described, but in addition to this, the effect mode of the ending effect is not hindered (for example, the player's visibility, hearing, etc. with respect to the ending effect are not hindered). As long as there is any, a reading notice effect may be performed by various methods.

[About AT lottery]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the case where the number of navigation stocks to be given is determined by AT lottery has been described. However, for example, the number of games controlled by the AT may be determined by lottery without using the navigation stock.

  Further, the AT may be classified into two types, one being a normal AT and the other being an advantageous AT, and the degree of advantage during control may be varied. For example, the advantageous AT may be different from the normal AT in the small winning combination and bonus winning probability during the AT control.

  In addition, a predetermined condition for continuing the AT may be determined by AT lottery. As the predetermined condition, for example, a payout number or a net increase number of predetermined medals may be determined, and after controlling to the AT, the AT may be controlled until the number is reached.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the AT lottery is executed only when the strong strawberry A is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT lottery may be executed when the strong strawberries B to F and the weak strawberries A to F are won. In addition, a lottery may be performed when other winning combinations are won.

[About Navi target roles]
When the navigation target combination of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is RT0, it is Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D, and is RT2. In some cases, the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are not limited thereto, but may be other combinations. For example, the navigation target combination may include melon and strawberry, and may notify that the melon has been won or the strawberry has been won when winning.

[Freeze production]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, freeze control for forcibly invalidating the operation of operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the start switch 7 that are operated in the game progress may be performed. . For example, freeze control may be performed when BB1 or BB2 is won in the first game after the bonus ends.

[Continuous change control]
In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the probability variation control is performed on the condition that the probability variation control period of 100 games is set as the upper limit after the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot, and the next probability variation jackpot occurs during that period. It was what Ren Chang was done. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and continuous change of probability variation control may be performed under other conditions.

  For example, not only 100 games from the end of the big hit gaming state based on the probability change big hit, but various time periods such as a probability change control period of 50 games and a probability change control period of 15 minutes may be set as the upper limit. Even in this case, an upper limit is set for the probability variation continuous number of times, and when the ending effect is performed in the final probability variation state, the degree of advantage is improved over other probability variation states (for example, the probability variation control period is extended). Etc.) is preferred.

  Further, a falling lottery may be performed for each game in a special symbol game in the probability variation state while setting an upper limit on the number of probability variation consecutive times. And it may shift (fall) from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state with a predetermined probability by the falling lottery. Further, when the player falls from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state, a message such as “May have fallen” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 500 to notify the player that the player has fallen. It may be a thing.

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

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

  Further, in the first embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types such as medals and game balls, for example. The game value may be used together. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a prize is generated. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  (3) In the first embodiment, an example in which one navigation stock is consumed by digesting 50 games has been described. However, the period for which the AT is controlled corresponding to one Navistock is not limited to the period for which the game is digested for a predetermined number of times, but the number of times determined by random lottery using random numbers from a plurality of types of times The number of times a specific winning combination (for example, a strawberry) is won reaches the predetermined number of times during the period of digesting the minute game, the period until the number of times that the navigation effect is executed after winning the navigation target role reaches the predetermined number It may be a period until. In any case, when an ending effect is performed when an AT continuous chain ends, the AT period after the ending effect is performed is more advantageous than the other AT periods. .

  (4) In the first embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and display results derived to the three reels are displayed. The slot machine in which a prize is generated according to the combination has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  (5) The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment derives a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits) and a plurality of variable display areas. In a slot machine in which one game is completed when display results are derived for all of the above, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game There may be.

[Other Modifications of the Second Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) In the second embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, in the pachinko gaming machine provided with one special symbol display device. There may be.

  (2) In the second embodiment, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 500, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (3) In the second embodiment, display control, sound control, and lamp control are performed as effect control means for controlling the effect control device including the image display device 500 (control of the effect of the game) based on the control signal. It is also possible to provide an effect control board (particularly an effect control CPU) capable of comprehensively controlling. The present invention is not limited to this, and a microcomputer (CPU) that performs display control, a microcomputer (CPU) that performs sound control, and a microcomputer (CPU) that performs lamp control are provided. Even if a microcomputer is provided with a display control command, a sound control command, and a lamp control command, each microcomputer individually executes each control according to the command. Good.

  (4) The second embodiment is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a prize ball, but the game balls are enclosed as follows. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points in response to detection. More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball (which may be a rental ball) paid out by the player is used as a game area. Although it was a gaming machine that was launched to play a game, it is used for a game by using the number that is the game value of the size specified by the record information of the game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. A game machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the game machine into the game area using the given game score or a game score given by winning a game. It may be. In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Depending on the situation, a game score may be added. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (5) The second embodiment can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of a pachinko gaming machine. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage device that the computer device or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (6) A pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment is provided in a game area (game board 200) and a start area (first start) that satisfies a predetermined start condition when a game medium (game ball) enters. The winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62), and a variation for deriving and displaying the display result by performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) each identifiable based on the establishment of the starting condition. The display device (image display device 500) is provided in the game area, and changes to one of a first state (open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player. Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 750), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit), the variable winning a prize Means It may be a pachinko machine to be controlled to an advantageous specific game state for the player for changing the first state (jackpot gaming state).

[Other Embodiments]
Although the first embodiment and the second embodiment have been described above, the end of the advantageous state may be suggested not only by suggesting the end of the advantageous state by the ending effect, but also by other means.

  For example, taking the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment as an example, based on the last navigation stock (for example, the remaining one navigation stock) remaining when controlling to the AT, When the control is continued, the control to the advantageous state is continued based on the navigation stock other than the final one (for example, when two or more navigation stocks remain, the navigation stock is consumed and the next AT is continuously controlled). The next AT may be controlled over a longer period than sometimes. More specifically, when two or more navigation stocks are owned and one navigation stock is consumed and control is continued to the next AT, it is normally controlled to one set of 50 games AT. On the other hand, if you have one remaining navigation stock and consume one navigation stock and continue to control to the next AT, it will be controlled by 100 games AT. Also good.

  In this way, when an AT game for the 51st game is entered when the AT of one set of 50 games is consecutively changed, the player can determine that the current AT is the last of the consecutive changes. Can be recognized as AT. In other words, it can be said that a situation suggesting the end of the advantageous state has occurred. Here, a player who can recognize the end of the advantageous state may feel unsatisfied with the end of the advantageous state, but on the other hand, the final AT is controlled over a long period of time. The player's interest in games is not reduced.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Switch, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 60 AT alarm, 4A first special symbol display device, 4B second special symbol Display device, 5H start winning memory display area, 61 first start winning port, 62 second start winning port, 700 pachinko machine, 500 image display device, 750 special variable winning ball device.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state based on the right;
Suggestion effect execution means for controlling execution of the suggestion effect indicating the end of the advantageous state;
In particular the timing of the middle of the advantageous state based on the rights and pattern selection means for selecting a second pattern that do not perform a first pattern or the suggestion effect performing said suggested effect,
Including notification control means for controlling notification regarding the granting of the right,
The advantageous state control means determines the advantageous degree of the advantageous state from the specific timing to the predetermined timing when the first pattern is selected by the pattern selection means when ending the advantageous state at the predetermined timing. Improve the degree of advantage of the advantageous state from the specific timing to the predetermined timing when the second pattern is selected by the pattern selection means,
The advantageous state control means suspends the control to the advantageous state when the interruption condition is established, and resumes the control to the advantageous state when the resumption condition is established after interruption of the control to the advantageous state. And
The suggestion production is composed of a plurality of parts,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
When the interruption condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect is interrupted, and after the suggestion effect is interrupted, the suggestion effect is executed from the beginning of the part that was executed when the interruption condition was satisfied when the restart condition was satisfied. ,
Continue execution of the suggestion effect regardless of whether the grant of the right is notified,
The notification control means includes
There line different control in the case where the right is granted when the when the right has been granted, said suggested effect is not running when the suggested presentation is being executed,
When the right is granted when the suggestion effect is being executed, a gaming machine that performs control for notifying the grant of the right so as not to prevent the execution of the suggestion effect . A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
An advantage of controlling to the advantageous state over a predetermined period based on the right and, if the right remains in the advantageous state, continuously controlling the advantageous state based on the right after the lapse of the predetermined period. State control means;
And suggested presentation execution means for controlling execution of suggesting suggests directing the end of the advantageous state,
Including notification control means for controlling notification regarding the granting of the right,
The advantageous state control means continues the control to the advantageous state based on the final right remaining when controlling to the advantageous state, and when the suggestive effect is executed, other than final It is possible to control to the advantageous state for a longer period than when the control to the advantageous state is continued based on the right of
The advantageous state control means suspends the control to the advantageous state when the interruption condition is established, and resumes the control to the advantageous state when the resumption condition is established after interruption of the control to the advantageous state. And
The suggestion production is composed of a plurality of parts,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
When the interruption condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect is interrupted, and after the suggestion effect is interrupted, the suggestion effect is executed from the beginning of the part that was executed when the interruption condition was satisfied when the restart condition was satisfied. ,
Continue execution of the suggestion effect regardless of whether the grant of the right is notified,
The notification control means includes
There line different control in the case where the right is granted when the when the right has been granted, said suggested effect is not running when the suggested presentation is being executed,
When the right is granted when the suggestion effect is being executed, a gaming machine that performs control for notifying the grant of the right so as not to prevent the execution of the suggestion effect .

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